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20 April 2017 
The Manager, Companies 
Australian Securities Exchange 
Companies Announcement Centre 
20 Bridge Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 
Dear Sir/Madam, 
2016 Annual Report and Sustainability Report available today  
Attached is OZ Minerals’ 2016 Annual and Sustainability Report. The Annual and Sustainability Report 
is available on the OZ Minerals website, www.ozminerals.com 
The OZ Minerals 2016 Annual and Sustainability Report will be distributed to shareholders on 21 April 
2017, with the release of the Notice of Annual General Meeting and Proxy Form. 
Yours faithfully, 
Robert Mancini 
Company Secretary 
OZ Minerals Limited  |  ABN: 40 005 482 824  |  Level 1, 162 Greenhill Road, Parkside South Australia 5063 
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Our Company 
Strategy 
OZ Minerals’ strategy is centred around creating 
value for all our stakeholders including shareholders, 
employees, traditional owners, pastoralists and the 
wider communities in which we operate. We create 
value by: 
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Building and maintaining a portfolio of assets on 
the condition they are value accretive; 
Targeting base and precious metals, while 
retaining a copper core;
Focusing on customers’ requirements; and 
Operating as a lean, agile business. 
With a clear framework for decisions, the strategy 
is underpinned by the three pillars of safety, capital 
discipline and strong values. 
Our focus in 2016 has been on executing and 
embedding the strategy into the fabric of the business. 
We concentrated our efforts on strategic alignment, 
delivery and culture.
To that end, the most visible sign of positive progress 
was Prominent Hill delivering production and cost 
results in line with the advice we provided to the 
market for the second consecutive year. The team 
also showed discipline and agility when faced with 
15 days of lost production due to a statewide power 
outage. The result reinforces that the Company is 
capable of delivering reliable and predictable results 
with disciplined deployment of capital, key to investor 
confidence.
From a cultural perspective we sought to embed 
alignment across the Company strategy through  
face-to-face discussions cascading from senior 
management in numerous forums. The senior 
leadership team played a key role in developing the 
messaging around the strategy and conveying it to 
their teams. 
The conversation also involved what being a modern 
mining company means: adapting to the ever changing 
environment; harnessing the innovative ideas of our 
people; and collaborating internally and externally - in 
essence, thinking and acting differently.
Multiple Assets 
A key part of our strategy is to expand our growth 
pipeline and progress existing projects. 
Three new earn-in agreements with exploration 
companies were signed in 2016, bringing OZ Minerals’ 
total exploration agreements to six. 
West Musgrave is the most advanced earn-in 
agreement with a further scoping study underway to 
determine a pathway to commercialisation.
Copper Core 
Copper remains at the heart of OZ Minerals. Our 
growth pipeline reflects our focus on this, as does our 
commitment to unlocking value in our existing assets. 
Prominent Hill’s mine life has been extended through to 
2028, and the Carrapateena project is advancing well 
with the successful completion of a pre-feasibility study, 
and commencement of the Tjati exploration decline.
Customer Focus 
The Prominent Hill team works closely with the 
marketing team to produce customised parcels of high-
grade, copper-gold-silver concentrate, which are sold to 
customers in Asia, Australia and Europe. Ongoing mine 
to mill alignment to meet customer requirements has 
resulted in the continued diversification of our customer 
base.  
Lean Business 
One of the enablers of the strategy is our lean and agile 
philosophy, a way of working supported by simplified 
systems, processes and technology. To that end we 
completed a full technology refresh and transitioned 
our Enterprise Resource Planning system to a new 
platform on time and on budget. This simplification 
encourages cross-site collaboration and enables greater 
flexibility in our planning and reporting.
We have developed a new governance structure, 
reducing our policies, standards and procedures to 
provide greater clarity for the business on what is 
required within a devolved operating model. It is an 
ongoing project that will continue in 2017. 
During the year we initiated a focus on innovative 
thinking and collaboration. We understand that to 
be lean, agile and extract maximum value for the 
Company, we need to continually examine and 
improve the way we are working. 
At Carrapateena, we are examining options for a 
completely autonomous underground mine. We have 
been working closely with our contractor PYBAR, to 
explore different technologies to add value through 
safety, productivity and efficiency improvements. These 
include:  
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Semi-autonomous bogging that allows for waste 
bogging to be undertaken while exhausting toxic 
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fumes following blasting. This initiative shortens 
the face cycle time and is expected to deliver 
significant productivity benefits; and
An underground wireless, real time tracking and 
data communication system, which will improve 
safety and productivity. This sophisticated system 
will be fundamental in helping OZ Minerals 
create an autonomous underground mine. 
Safety
While safety is covered in more detail in other sections 
of this report, a major safety improvement program is 
underway with our underground contract partner at 
Prominent Hill.
Capital Discipline 
In pursuit of capital discipline, we are driving cost-
saving initiatives throughout the business. Prominent 
Hill’s costs remain in the bottom quartile and through 
a Company-wide review of all our supplier contracts 
we have cut our procurement costs by more than $40 
million (annualised savings).  
Strong Values 
A significant milestone in Carrapateena’s progress was 
reached with the signing of a partnering agreement 
with the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation, the traditional 
owners of the Carrapateena site. The Carrapateena 
section and the Social section of this report contains 
further information about this agreement. 
We have also started a Company-wide, internal 
program focused on how we work together. These 
behaviours will drive how we do business and is an 
ongoing project for 2017.
Through lean processes, strong partnerships, 
a commitment to science, understanding the 
environment and a whole-of-mine life cycle approach, 
OZ Minerals is committed to embedding the 
stakeholder value creation concept across all aspects of 
the business. 
This has been a year of many achievements. We now 
have the foundations in place, and there is still much 
work to be done to grow the Company and take 
further steps towards the realisation of our strategy 
and our long-term ambitions to be a modern mining 
company. 
A MODERN
MINING
COMPANY
We work together by: thinking and acting differently; building 
a culture of respect that enables our people to succeed; 
focusing on partnerships and collaboration, not hierarchy; 
delivering superior results through effective planning and agile 
deployment; doing what we say we will do and taking action 
and; acting with integrity and engaging with our stakeholders.
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Prominent Hill
Prominent Hill is a copper-gold-silver mine located 
130 km south-east of Coober Pedy in South 
Australia. Its open pit and underground mine 
produce a high quality copper concentrate at a 
low, bottom quartile cost. The projected mine life 
extends to 2028. 
2016 was another year of strong and predictable 
operating performance at Prominent Hill. Copper 
production and cost guidance were met for 
the second consecutive year despite challenges 
including a state-wide power outage, which saw 
15 days of lost production. Revised gold production 
was also met.   
Prominent Hill’s costs are in the bottom quartile of 
all copper producers worldwide (Wood McKenzie 
data from Q4 2016). 
During the year, the mine life of Prominent Hill was 
extended out to 2028 following a significant 40 
per cent increase in the underground Ore Reserve 
estimate and associated development of a new 
mine plan. 
Key elements of the new mine plan include:
•  Maintaining efficiency of production through 
to closure of the open pit in mid-2018;
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Growing open pit stockpiles through to 
2018 and pairing stockpiled ore with the 
underground higher grade ore, enabling the 
processing plant to maintain current capacity 
until mid-2023;
Ramping up underground production to    
3.5 Mtpa - 4.0 Mtpa by 2019; and
Steady state of production at 3.5 Mtpa -    
4.0 Mtpa through to at least 2028. 3
After the significant progress of the prior year, our 
safety metrics for 2016 were disappointing. An 
increase in recordable injuries in the underground 
mine resulted in a rise in the Company's total 
recordable injury frequency rate to 6.80. The 
increase detracted from the excellent performance 
of many OZ Minerals departments and contract 
partners who ended the year recordable injury 
free. An improvement program is underway 
enabling the future ramp-up of the 
underground mine production profile;
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Ramping down open pit production through 
the planned demobilisation to maintain 
operational effectiveness in line with the 
reducing size of the remaining pit shell. In the 
last quarter of 2016, a single ramp design 
in the open pit was implemented, which 
enabled access to additional Ore Reserves;
During the year, the mine life of Prominent Hill was 
extended out to 2028 following a significant 40 per 
cent increase in the underground Ore Reserve and 
associated development of a new mine plan. 
with our underground contract partner focusing 
on leadership, risk management and employee 
engagement. 
Prominent Hill is an established operation with 
ongoing consultation and liaison with pastoralists, 
traditional owners and other community members. 
Discussion topics in 2016 included water usage, 
cultural heritage, pit closure and waste rock dump 
rehabilitation.
Looking ahead our focus for 2017 is:
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Delivering consistent performance by 
maintaining a strong operating discipline;
Expansion of the underground operation with 
the northern decline (Liru) scheduled  
for completion in the third quarter providing 
additional independent haulage access, 
•  Work will continue on progressive waste 
dump rehabilitation as part of a continuous 
mine closure strategy. Consultation with 
stakeholders will ensure adequate ongoing 
financial provisions and a pathway for a 
positive legacy for both the local community 
and South Australia post mine closure;
Improvements and cost saving initiatives to 
continue, driven by business simplification 
and lean operating principles; and
Drilling programs, including near mine 
exploration, to target replacement of 
underground ore reserves and mine life 
extension.
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(3)  This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028’ released to the ASX on 15 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx. 
OZ Minerals confirms that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed.
116,882 
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118,333  
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Overview
Location: 650 km north-west of Adelaide, 130 km south-
east of the town of Coober Pedy
Product: Copper concentrate (containing gold and silver)
Mining method: Open pit and underground mine
Processing method: Conventional crushing, grinding 
and flotation
Resources: Estimated at 172 Mt @ 1.0% copper, 0.7 g/t 
gold and 2.7 g/t silver4
Reserves: 75 Mt @ 1.0% copper, 0.6 g/t gold (740 kt 
copper and 1.4 Moz gold)4
Sales
Concentrate produced at Prominent Hill is either railed 
to Port Adelaide, where it is shipped to customers in 
Asia and Europe, or transported by rail and road to our 
domestic customers. 
  (4) Please refer to page 117 [‘Reserves and Resources 2016’ section] for full disclosure. 
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134 Mt 
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1.5% copper,
0.6 g/t gold5
US$0.82
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bottom quartile,
average C1 costs 
over life of mine
Overview
Location: 250 km south-east of Prominent 
Hill. 130 km north of the regional centre of 
Port Augusta, in South Australia
Deposit: Iron-oxide, copper-gold
Reserves: 70 Mt @ 1.8% copper, 0.7 g/t 
gold (1,300 kt copper and 1.7 Moz of gold)5
Robust Financials6:  
NPV is $770 million 
Status: Project, feasibility study underway, 
exploration decline in construction
IRR of circa 20% both on a post-tax basis at 
copper/gold AUS consensus pricing
Resources: Total estimated Indicated, 
Inferred and Measured Resources (based on 
$70 NSR cut-off grade) of 134 Mt at 1.5% 
copper 0.6 g/t gold (1,970 kt copper and 2.6 
Moz of gold)5    
Short payback period of four years 
Expected revenue over life of mine (LOM) 
$10.6 billion
Bottom quartile, average C1 costs of  
US$0.82/lb over life of mine
Signing of the Partnering Agreement at the official opening of the Tjati decline 
(l-r): Andrew Cole, Managing Director and CEO, OZ Minerals; Chris Larkin, Chairman, Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation.  
Carrapateena
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Carrapateena is an advanced iron-oxide, copper-
gold project located in South Australia’s highly 
prospective Gawler Craton region. It comprises 
an underground copper mine and a Concentrate 
Treatment Plant (CTP). The $980 million project 
is the largest new mining project underway 
in Australia and is a key part of OZ Minerals’ 
growth strategy. It is expected the Carrapateena 
asset will generate operating cash flow by 2019. 
OZ Minerals is able to fund Carrapateena from 
existing cash flow if required. 
In line with our agile project delivery model, 
construction of the Tjati exploration decline 
was endorsed by the Board and development 
commenced in September 2016. The decline 
will provide early access to the Carrapateena 
orebody and de-risks the project from an access 
timing perspective. Construction is progressing 
to schedule.
The CTP uses an innovative process to create 
a premium concentrate of approximately 50 – 
60 per cent copper with negligible impurities. 
the community valued. Creating space for open 
communication is a priority for OZ Minerals, not 
only to satisfy regulatory requirements, but also 
to ensure Carrapateena is a project that creates 
shared value both now and into the future. 
Community engagement and value creation will 
be an ongoing part of the project. 
OZ Minerals has been working closely with 
the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation, the 
traditional owners at Carrapateena, to develop 
a partnering agreement. This agreement is an 
The pre-feasibility study proposes a 4 Mtpa sub-level cave mining operation with 
an estimated annual production rate of circa 61,000 tonnes of copper and circa 
63,000 ounces of gold. The project has potential for a 20-year plus mine life with 
revenue expected to be $10.6 billion LOM.6  
In 2016 highlights for the project were:
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Successful completion of the pre-feasibility 
study (PFS) confirming the project is 
technically achievable and providing a 
business case for development;
Commencing construction of the Tjati 
exploration decline;
Commencing the feasibility study; and
Signing of a partnering agreement between 
Carrapateena’s traditional land owners, the 
Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation, and OZ 
Minerals. 
The PFS proposes a 4 Mtpa sub-level cave mining 
operation with an estimated annual production 
rate of circa 61,000 tonnes of copper and circa 
63,000 ounces of gold. The project has potential 
for a 20-year plus mine life with revenue 
expected to be $10.6 billion LOM.6  
The Carrapateena project has adopted the 
highly successful agile project evaluation and 
delivery system. This aligns to the Company’s 
lean focus and allows the OZ Minerals Board 
to progressively approve the project at key 
milestones based on risk and value. Deliverables 
are achieved faster, with a lower risk profile and 
greater flexibility to adapt to the project’s needs. 
This high grade copper concentrate will be an 
attractive feed and blend stock for smelters and 
will incur lower commercial costs. The CTP is the 
subject of a separate but parallel study process to 
Carrapateena.
Environmental research programs and studies 
into aspects of the Carrapateena project that will 
affect the natural environment were completed 
during 2016. These studies formed the basis of 
a one-of-a-kind interactive engagement hub 
with the South Australian Government. The hub 
enabled OZ Minerals to efficiently seek feedback 
on studies undertaken, workshop ideas for the 
presentation of information and trial the use 
of virtual reality as a tool in consultation and 
engagement. This successful campaign provided 
background and transparency for the upcoming 
formal approval process.
Integral to the success of the Carrapateena 
project is the engagement of local communities 
and traditional owners. Over the past year, 
members of the Carrapateena team met 
communities in Woomera, Port Augusta, Whyalla 
and Roxby Downs, as well as the pastoral 
landowners and local Aboriginal groups. People 
were informed about the project and OZ 
Minerals had an opportunity to listen to what 
innovative approach undertaken in addition to 
our legislative requirements for Carrapateena. 
Fundamentally, it recognises the shared value 
to be gained when we work together as 
equals. It seeks to create sustainable benefits 
by leveraging, developing and building on our 
shared values and aspirations, while protecting 
and respecting country and culture. The 
partnering agreement ‘Nganampa palyanku 
kanyintjaku’ (translated: keeping the future good 
for all of us) was signed at the official opening 
of the Tjati decline held at Carrapateena in 
November 2016. 
 (5) Please refer to page 117 [‘Reserves and Resources 2016’ 
section] for full disclosure. 
(6) This information is extracted from the report entitled 
‘Confidence in Carrapateena project grows’ released to the ASX 
on 7 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.
com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals confirms that all material 
assumptions underpinning the production target in that report 
continue to apply and have not materially changed.
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Exploration  
and Growth  
In line with OZ Minerals’ growth strategy, the 
pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded 
in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in 
agreements to explore prospects with identified 
mineralisation at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill 
and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such 
agreements in place, which provide us with 
exploration expertise in specific geologies or 
locations. 
Integral to our growth strategy is ensuring we have 
the right, value accretive projects in the Company. 
In line with our capital discipline strategy, if at any 
time it is determined that a project does not have the 
potential to generate substantial value, OZ Minerals 
will cease expenditure and withdraw from the 
arrangement.
The Company spent a total of $16.4 million 
on exploration in 2016, and $12.9 million on 
Carrapateena studies (prior to the decision to 
capitalise costs from 1 July 2016). OZ Minerals 
expects to spend between $10 - $15 million on 
exploration in 2017.
Projects
West Musgrave with Cassini Resources is the 
most advanced of OZ Minerals earn-in agreements 
with a further scoping study currently underway. 
OZ Minerals and Cassini Resources are looking to 
develop the Nebo-Babel copper-nickel and Succoth 
copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province 
of Western Australia near the South Australian and 
Northern Territory borders. Nebo and Babel contain 
a combined indicated and inferred mineral resource 
estimate of 203.1 million tonnes7 at 1.38% copper 
equivalent.8 The Succoth deposit inferred mineral 
resource estimate is 156 million tonnes at 0.6% 
copper.7
A significant amount of the estimated resource 
occurs beneath shallow cover of less than 50 
metres. OZ Minerals is hoping to establish the West 
Musgrave project as a scalable, low cost, long life, 
open pit mining operation. 
The Company has committed an initial $3 million 
for the further scoping study to identify an optimised 
pathway to commercialisation with a focus on 
operational scale and improvement in metallurgical 
recovery. OZ Minerals has the ability to earn up to 
a 70 per cent interest by spending a further $33 
million on pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, and 
exploration.
Exploration Activity
Intercept Hill with Red Tiger Resources will 
search for Iron Oxide Copper Gold (IOCG) 
mineralisation 30 km north-west of the 
Carrapateena project, providing us with another 
area of focus in the Gawler Craton. This exploration 
project is based on the reprocessing of a suite of 
geophysical data that revealed previous explorers in 
the region may have overlooked gravity anomalies 
possibly associated with IOCG systems. These targets 
will be drill tested in early 2017.
Coompana with Mithril Resources will explore 
seven exploration licences in South Australia’s far 
western Coompana Province.  The Coompana area 
has been the subject of a significant amount of 
airborne and ground geophysics conducted by the 
South Australian Department of State Development 
in collaboration with PACE (Plan for Accelerating 
Copper Exploration). Target generation has 
commenced by Mithril Resources.
Eloise with Minotaur Exploration is looking for 
Cannington style lead/zinc/silver mineralisation and 
Eloise style high grade copper gold mineralisation in 
the highly prospective Eastern Succession of the Mt 
Isa block in Queensland.
In its first six months, the joint venture uncovered 
several significant Induced Polarisation chargeability 
and electromagnetic (EM) anomalies that had not 
been previously drill tested. Drilling commenced in 
the second half of 2016 at Bullwinkle, Olympus, 
and Iris prospects. Highlights from the recent drill 
campaign are:
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EL16D05 – 38 m @ 0.47% Cu from 166 m.   
The main breccia zone comprised 4 m @ 
1.65% Cu and 0.2 g/t Au.
EL16D08 – 26 m @ 0.73% Cu, 0.61 g/t Au 
from 168 m including 0.4 m @ 12.4% Cu and 
14.3 g/t Au.9
Following the encouraging drill results at Iris, an 
in-fill EM survey was conducted along 4 km of 
strike to better define the anomalies. The new EM 
data defined an anomaly called Electra which is 
approximately 1.4 km in strike length, immediately 
north of Iris.9
Yandal One with Toro Energy is focusing on 
exploring for nickel sulphide mineralisation in 
Western Australia. OZ Minerals committed an initial 
$0.5 million to a drilling program after investigations 
into historical drilling data uncovered evidence 
of shallow nickel mineralisation on the edge of a 
large, high-amplitude magnetic anomaly, within 60 
km of BHP’s Mt Keith mine. Drilling commenced in 
November 2016.
Mount Woods with Minotaur Exploration is 
searching for copper resources in the tenements 
surrounding Prominent Hill. It is focused on 
identification and drilling of IOCG and ISCG targets. 
This innovative agreement gave Minotaur access 
to OZ Minerals’ vast repository of more than 15 
years of exploration data. Minotaur provides its 
regional expertise in interrogating the database to 
generate new targets for drill testing, and provides 
OZ Minerals with an opportunity to accelerate its 
search for new copper resources in the Prominent 
Hill district. Drilling commenced at Mount Woods in 
the third quarter of 2016.
Bellas Gate and Rodinia with Carube Copper Corp 
OZ Minerals withdrew from its earn-in agreement 
with Carube Copper Corp in Bellas Gate and 
Rodinia, Jamaica in September 2016. 
(7) The information regarding the West Musgrave Project is extracted 
from Cassini Resources’ ASX Release entitled ‘Nebo-Babel Scoping Study 
dated 13 April 2015 and ‘Positive Nebo-Babel Optimisation Study Results’ 
dated 14 April 2016 and is available at www.cassiniresources.com.au/
investor-relations/asx-announcements. The information in this report that 
relates to exploration results has not been compiled by OZ Minerals. The 
reported information has been derived from publically available information 
arising from exploration activity reported by Cassini Resources. OZ Minerals 
makes no comment or representation regarding the exploration, verification 
and evaluation techniques adopted in respect of the historical exploration 
results reported in this announcement.
  (8) Further information about this calculation can be found in the 
Company’s announcement entitled ‘OZ Minerals secures Australia’s largest 
undeveloped copper nickel deposit’ released to the ASX on 1 August 2016, 
which is available at  
http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/.
  (9) The information regarding the Eloise project is extracted from Minotaur 
Exploration’s ASX Release entitled ‘Exploration for IOCG and ISCG 
copper-gold giants’ dated 2 December 2016 and is available at www.
minotaurexploration.com.au/investor-information/asx-announcements. The 
information in this report that relates to exploration results has not been 
complied by OZ Minerals. The reported information has been derived from 
publically available information arising from exploration activity reported by 
Minotaur Exploration. OZ Minerals makes no comment or representation 
regarding the exploration, verification and evaluation techniques adopted in 
respect of the historical exploration results reported in this announcement.
 
Exploration Projects
West Musgrave project
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Earn-in with Cassini Resources
Copper/nickel
Project in scoping study phase
Yandal One
Earn-in with Toro Energy 
Exploring for nickel sulphide 
mineralisation
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Eloise
Earn-in with Minotaur Exploration
Exploring for Cannington style lead/
zinc/silver mineralisation and high 
grade copper/gold mineralisation
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  Craton
Coompana 
Coompana
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Earn-in with Mithril Resources
Exploring for copper/nickel 
Exploring for copper/nickel 
magmatic sulphide mineralisation
magmatic sulphide mineralisation
Mount Woods 
Mount Woods
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Earn-in with Minotaur Exploration 
Exploring for brownfield  
Exploring for brownfield  
copper resources around  
copper resources around  
Prominent Hill
Prominent Hill
Intercept Hill
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Exploring for copper/gold IOCG 
mineralisation targets 30 km  
north-west of Carrapateena project
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West Musgrave project• Earn-in with Cassini Resources• Copper/nickel• Project in scoping study phaseYandal One• Earn-in with Toro Energy • Exploring for nickel sulphide mineralisation•  
 
 
 
Governance
At OZ Minerals, providing strong governance to enable lean business 
processes, clear accountabilities and room for innovation is fundamental  
to the strategy.
OZ Minerals'  
Management Structure 
OZ Minerals’ Governance and Risk Policy and our 
management structure provides clear guidelines 
to conduct our activities in a financially, 
environmentally and socially responsible way and 
reinforces the corporate strategy. 
The OZ Minerals Board is committed to following 
the corporate governance guidelines and 
recommendations set out by the ASX Corporate 
Governance Council’s Corporate Governance 
Principles and Recommendations.
The Board is responsible for overseeing the 
management of the Company. The Board has 
adopted a Board Charter that sets out its roles 
and responsibilities which include setting the 
Company's goals and objectives, reviewing and 
monitoring the Company’s material risks and 
its system of internal compliance and controls; 
setting an appropriate corporate governance 
framework; and determining broad policy 
issues for the Company. The Board also ensures 
that specific powers and responsibilities have 
been delegated to the Company's Executive 
Committee and that the overall strategy is aimed 
at delivering value for shareholders.
The OZ Minerals Board currently comprises six 
directors, one executive director and five non-
executive directors. The executive director is CEO 
Andrew Cole. The proportion of female directors 
on the Board is 33 per cent.10
Three standing Committees assist the Board with 
the effective discharge of its responsibilities.
Audit Committee assists the Board in the 
effective discharge of its responsibilities in 
relation to financial reporting and disclosure 
processes, internal financial controls, funding, 
financial risk management including hedging and 
the internal and external audit functions, and 
oversight of the effectiveness of the systems of 
internal control and risk management. 
Human Resources and Remuneration 
Committee assists the Board in discharging its 
responsibilities relating to the remuneration of 
directors, executives, and employees, succession 
planning and the establishment and monitoring 
of the Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
Sustainability Committee assists the Board 
in the effective discharge of its responsibilities 
in relation to: Safety, Health, Environment and 
Community (SHE&C) issues for OZ Minerals 
Group; managing the risks relating to SHE&C 
issues by meeting the Company’s requirements 
for internal notification, investigation, reporting 
and continuous improvement of SHE&C issues; 
and overseeing public reporting and disclosure 
processes insofar as they relate to SHE&C risks.
The Directors’ Report presents additional 
information on directors and officers, such as 
qualifications, experience, special responsibilities 
and attendance at OZ Minerals Board meetings 
and Board Committee meetings. 
(10) On 21 March 2017 OZ Minerals announced changes to the Board which will see Chairman, Neil Hamilton, retire from the Board at OZ Minerals’ Annual General Meeting on 24 May 2017. Current Non-Executive Director, Rebecca 
McGrath will succeed him as Chair from that date. Other changes to the board include:
-  Paul Dowd to step down as Non-Executive Director at 24 May 2017 Annual General Meeting
-  Tonianne Dwyer appointed as Non-Executive Director, effective as of 22 March 2017
-  Peter Tomsett appointed as Non-Executive Director, effective as of 22 March 2017
Further information can be found in the Company’s announcement entitled ‘Rebecca McGrath to be appointed Chairman, new directors to join OZ Minerals Board’ released to the ASX on 21 March 2017, and is available at  
http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/ 
When the Board reverts to six directors at the Annual General Meeting on 24 May 2017, the proportion of female directors on the board will increase to 50 per cent. 
Governance
Management 
Structure
OZ Minerals Ltd Board of Directors
Neil Hamilton 
Chairman and 
Independent Non-
Executive Director10
Andrew Cole 
Managing Director  
and Chief 
Executive Officer
Charles Lenegan 
Independent Non-
Executive Director
Julie Beeby 
lndependent Non-
Executive Director
Rebecca McGrath 
Independent Non-
Executive Director
Paul Dowd 
Independent Non-
Executive Director10
The Board has a unitary structure. All non-executive directors, including the Chairman, are independent. 
Mr. Dean Pritchard retired as a non-executive director in May 2016.
Audit Committee
Board Committees
Human Resources and 
Remuneration Committee
Sustainability Committee
OZ Minerals Ltd Management Team
Andrew Cole 
Managing Director  
and Chief 
Executive Officer
Luke Anderson 
Chief Financial  
Officer
Robert Fulker 
Chief Operating 
Officer
Mark Rankmore 
Head of Human  
Resources and Services
Robert Mancini 
Head of Legal and 
Company Secretary
Kerrina Chadwick 
Head of Corporate 
Affairs*
*commenced December 2016
Asset Managers and Line Managers
Employees
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Governance
Governance Framework
Company Constitution
Code of Conduct
Board Charter
Audit Committee Charter
Human Resources and Remuneration 
Committee Charter
Sustainability  
Committee Charter
Policies
Governance and Risk Policy
Health and Safety Policy
To ensure ethical, fit-for-purpose business 
processes are used to meet the highest 
corporate governance standards and 
identify threats and opportunities using 
robust processes across OZ Minerals.
To strive to be an injury and occupational 
disease free workplace whilst achieving 
operational excellence. 
Market Dividend Policy
Diversity and Inclusion Policy
To ensure fair trading in the securities of OZ 
Minerals and to outline the principles to be 
considered for the payment of a dividend by 
OZ Minerals in accordance with the ASX listing 
rules and Corporations Act. 
Finance and Accounting Policy
To ensure OZ Minerals complies with 
all financial and accounting regulatory 
obligations with a view to being a leader 
in fiscal discipline, reporting, disclosure and 
transparency. 
To foster a culture that values individual 
differences which are leveraged to deliver 
optimal outcomes for OZ Minerals.
Environment and Community 
Policy
To ensure OZ Minerals delivers sound 
environmental outcomes whilst supporting 
the creation of shared value for the 
communities in which we operate. 
Exploration and Resource 
Development Policy
To underpin the growth of OZ Minerals 
by identifying, securing and delivering 
additional mineral opportunities outside our 
current portfolio. 
Operations and Asset 
Management Policy
To ensure the safe and effective delivery 
of world class operations through sound 
application of consistent performance. 
Ethics and Human Rights Policy
To help protect the human rights of our 
stakeholders and to prevent human rights 
breaches from occurring at OZ Minerals’ 
assets. 
Environmental 
Social 
Safety 
Health and Wellbeing 
Performance Standards
Process Standards (including Enterprise Risk Management)
Business 
Planning  
Legal and 
Compliance 
Finance and 
Commercial 
Human 
Resources 
Communications 
and Reporting   
Information 
and Data   
Operations and 
Engineering   
Reference Documents
Asset Documents
Laws and Regulation
 
Governance Framework
The Governance framework at OZ Minerals has been designed to enable lean 
business processes that drive clear accountabilities and create room for innovation. 
OZ Minerals is revising its business process 
standards so they describe, in the simplest 
possible way, processes or the ‘management 
activities’ that occur across the business in a 
repeatable manner. They are the activities that 
we undertake, unique to OZ Minerals, and will 
be utilised by OZ Minerals employees and assets. 
They define the inputs and outputs required, 
the processes people must follow and the 
delegations they can work within.  
All corporate and further developed asset 
documents comply with the laws and regulations 
of the jurisdiction the asset is operating within.
We focus on what matters and set processes 
that create value, embrace the devolved business 
model and provide clarity for new assets, 
partners, suppliers and employees coming into 
OZ Minerals. 
To enable delivery of the Company strategy, 
values and behaviours drive transparency and  
fair dealing, and propagate a culture of 
performance and devolved accountability. OZ 
Minerals’ Code of Conduct applies standards for 
appropriate ethical and professional behaviour, 
and guides OZ Minerals employees, directors, 
contractors and partners as to the expectations 
of their behaviour.
The Code of Conduct reinforces the importance 
of OZ Minerals’ values in carrying out its 
responsibilities to shareholders, employees, 
customers, suppliers, consumers and the broader 
community. It provides clear guidelines as to OZ 
Minerals’ expectations in regards to a number 
of specific issues, such as conflict of interest, 
gifts, entertainment and gratuities, anti-bribery, 
fraud and corruption, equal opportunity, 
whistleblowing, conflicts of interest and  
work expenses. 
In February 2016, nine new Company policies 
were approved replacing the previous 75. These 
policies work synergistically to provide a clear 
representation of the intent of OZ Minerals 
whilst providing a platform for multiple assets 
to work together under a devolved model. Policy 
documents are available both internally and 
externally to the organisation and are used to 
clearly articulate to all stakeholders, partners 
and communities what we strive for as an 
organisation.
Underpinning the policies are performance 
standards grouped into four key areas. These are 
safety performance, environmental performance, 
health and wellbeing performance, and social 
performance. They define the minimum required 
performance to manage sustainability threats 
and opportunities. These standards will be used 
to audit the performance of assets, set the 
standards for any new assets to achieve, and are 
provided to contractors and partners to articulate 
the performance we expect when working at 
an OZ Minerals asset. These documents are 
structured so that each asset, contractor or 
partner can use or develop their own business 
standards and processes to meet the OZ Minerals 
standards, in keeping with our lean, devolved 
business model.
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Managing Risks,  
Threats and Opportunities
OZ Minerals ensures ethical, fit-for-purpose business processes are used to 
meet corporate governance standards and regularly identify and manage 
threats and opportunities.
OZ Minerals is exposed to numerous risks across 
our business, most of which are common to 
the mining industry. OZ Minerals' commitment 
and approach to managing these risks is 
outlined in the Company’s Governance and 
Risk Management Policy. OZ Minerals ensures 
ethical, fit-for-purpose business processes are 
used to meet the highest corporate governance 
standards and identify threats and opportunities 
using robust processes across the Company. 
Our approach is to embed risk management 
into all business systems, mining operations and 
exploration activities. Risks are ranked with both 
pre-mitigating and post-mitigating controls. 
These reflect the likelihood of consequences 
that could arise from risks, including metrics for 
safety and health, environment, community and 
government, reputation, financial, production, 
organisational effectiveness, compliance and 
project management. 
A common methodology to identify, assess, 
evaluate, treat, monitor and communicate 
risks is applied across the business. Each asset 
maintains a risk register and the Executive 
Committee reviews material risks every quarter, 
including the status of action items to mitigate 
the material risks. 
Financial Risks
Audit
OZ Minerals conducts regular 
audits to systematically and 
objectively verify conformance 
with performance management 
standards and legal 
requirements, as well as to 
provide recommendations 
to improve safety, health 
and wellbeing, and 
environmental and social 
performance. Further 
audits are undertaken 
commensurate with 
the risk profile.
Measures to limit risk and financial risk exposure 
are explained in Notes to the Consolidated 
Financial Statement. Reviewing and monitoring 
material risks is one of the responsibilities of the 
Board. The Board reviews the Company’s systems 
of internal compliance and control, management 
of material business risks and legal compliance.
Non-financial Risks 
The risk management approach is also aligned 
toward non-financial risks. The Sustainability 
Committee monitors OZ Minerals’ non-financial 
risks, as they relate to safety, health, environment 
and community, and their long-term or not 
immediate effect. 
The Committee’s duty is to ensure that the 
systems, processes and guidelines for identifying, 
assessing and measuring SHE&C risks of the 
OZ Minerals Group are adequately updated 
and monitored, including through internal and 
external audits. 
The management of non-financial risks are 
also of interest to financial market analysts and 
investors as evidenced by the United Nations 
Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI), 
an investor initiative, which partners with the 
UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative 
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Results for Announcement  
Results for Announcement  
to the Market 
to the Market
Provided below are the results for announcement to the market in accordance with Australian Securities Exchange (‘ASX’) Listing Rule 4.2A and Appendix 4E 
for the Consolidated Entity (‘OZ Minerals’ or the ‘Consolidated Entity’) comprising OZ Minerals Limited (‘OZ Minerals Limited’ or the ‘Company’) and its 
controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2016 (the ‘financial year’) compared with the year ended 31 December 2015 ('comparative year'). 
Consolidated results, commentary on results and outlook 
Revenue 
Profit after tax attributable to equity holders 
of OZ Minerals Limited 
31 December 
2016 
$m 
822.9 
31 December 
2015 
$m 
879.4 
107.8 
130.2 
Movement 
$m 
(56.5) 
(22.4) 
Movement 
percent 
(6.4) 
(17.2) 
The commentary on the consolidated results and outlook, including changes in state of affairs and likely developments of the Consolidated Entity, are set out 
in the Operational and Financial Review section of the Directors’ Report. 
Net tangible assets per share 
Net tangible assets per share 
31 December 
2016 
$ per share 
31 December  
2015 
$ per share 
7.04 
6.89 
In accordance with Chapter 19 of the ASX listing rules, net tangible assets per share represent total assets less intangible assets less liabilities ranking ahead 
of, or equally with, ordinary share capital, divided by the number of ordinary shares on issue at the end of the financial year. 
Dividends 
Since the end of the financial year, the Board of Directors has resolved to pay a fully franked dividend of 14.0 cents per share, to be paid on 24 March 2017.  
The record date for entitlement to this dividend is 10 March 2017. The financial impact of the dividend amounting to $41.8 million has not been recognised in 
the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2016, and will be recognised in subsequent Consolidated Financial Statements. 
The details in relation to dividends announced or paid since 1 January 2015 are set out below: 
Record date 
Date of payment 
10 March 2017 
24 March 2017 
9 September 2016 
23 September 2016 
24 February 2016 
10 March 2016 
10 September 2015 
24 September 2015 
Unfranked  
cents per share(a) 
– 
Fully franked  
cents per share 
14 
6 
14 
6 
– 
– 
– 
Total dividends $m 
41.8 
18.1 
42.5 
18.2 
(a)  For Australian income tax purposes, all unfranked dividends were declared to be conduit foreign income 
Independent auditor's report 
The Consolidated Financial Statements upon which this Appendix 4E is based have been audited and the Independent Auditor's Report to the members of OZ 
Minerals Limited is included in the attached Financial Report. 
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Provided below are the results for announcement to the market in accordance with Australian Securities Exchange (‘ASX’) Listing Rule 4.2A and Appendix 4E 
for the Consolidated Entity (‘OZ Minerals’ or the ‘Consolidated Entity’) comprising OZ Minerals Limited (‘OZ Minerals Limited’ or the ‘Company’) and its 
controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2016 (the ‘financial year’) compared with the year ended 31 December 2015 ('comparative year'). 
Your directors present their report for OZ Minerals for the year ended 31 December 2016 together with the Consolidated Financial Statements. OZ Minerals 
Limited is a company limited by shares that is incorporated and domiciled in Australia. 
Directors 
The directors of the Company during the year ended 31 December 2016 and up to the date of this report are set out below. Directors were in office for the 
entire period unless otherwise stated.  
Neil Hamilton (Non-executive Director and Chairman) 
Andrew Cole (Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer) 
Dr Julie Beeby (appointed as a Non-executive Director on 19 April 2016) 
Paul Dowd 
Charles Lenegan 
Rebecca McGrath  
Dean Pritchard (retired as a Non-executive Director on 24 May 2016) 
Principal activities 
The principal activities of the Consolidated Entity during the year were the mining and processing of ore containing copper, gold and silver, sales of 
concentrate, undertaking exploration activities, and development of mining projects, mainly in Australia. For additional information on the activities of the 
Consolidated Entity refer to the Operational and Financial Review section in the Director’s Report.  
Significant changes in the state of affairs  
There were significant changes in the state of affairs of the Consolidated Entity during the financial year ended 31 December 2016. Refer to the Operational 
and Financial Review section for discussion of these changes in the state of affairs of the Consolidated Entity. 
Dividends 
Since the end of the financial year, the Board of Directors has resolved to pay a fully franked dividend of 14.0 cents per share, to be paid on 24 March 2017.  
The record date for entitlement to this dividend is 10 March 2017. The financial impact of the dividend amounting to $41.8 million has not been recognised in 
the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2016, and will be recognised in subsequent Consolidated Financial Statements. 
The details in relation to dividends announced or paid since 1 January 2015 are set out below: 
Consolidated results, commentary on results and outlook 
31 December 
31 December 
2016 
$m 
822.9 
107.8 
2015 
$m 
879.4 
130.2 
Movement 
$m 
(56.5) 
(22.4) 
Movement 
percent 
(6.4) 
(17.2) 
The commentary on the consolidated results and outlook, including changes in state of affairs and likely developments of the Consolidated Entity, are set out 
in the Operational and Financial Review section of the Directors’ Report. 
Revenue 
Profit after tax attributable to equity holders 
of OZ Minerals Limited 
Net tangible assets per share 
Net tangible assets per share 
Dividends 
In accordance with Chapter 19 of the ASX listing rules, net tangible assets per share represent total assets less intangible assets less liabilities ranking ahead 
of, or equally with, ordinary share capital, divided by the number of ordinary shares on issue at the end of the financial year. 
31 December 
2016 
$ per share 
31 December  
2015 
$ per share 
7.04 
6.89 
Since the end of the financial year, the Board of Directors has resolved to pay a fully franked dividend of 14.0 cents per share, to be paid on 24 March 2017.  
The record date for entitlement to this dividend is 10 March 2017. The financial impact of the dividend amounting to $41.8 million has not been recognised in 
the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2016, and will be recognised in subsequent Consolidated Financial Statements. 
The details in relation to dividends announced or paid since 1 January 2015 are set out below: 
Record date 
Date of payment 
Unfranked  
cents per share(a) 
Fully franked  
cents per share 
Total dividends $m 
10 March 2017 
24 March 2017 
9 September 2016 
23 September 2016 
24 February 2016 
10 March 2016 
10 September 2015 
24 September 2015 
(a)  For Australian income tax purposes, all unfranked dividends were declared to be conduit foreign income 
Independent auditor's report 
14 
– 
– 
– 
41.8 
18.1 
42.5 
18.2 
– 
6 
14 
6 
3
– 
– 
– 
6 
14 
6 
4
The Consolidated Financial Statements upon which this Appendix 4E is based have been audited and the Independent Auditor's Report to the members of OZ 
Minerals Limited is included in the attached Financial Report. 
(a)  For Australian income tax purposes, all unfranked dividends were declared to be conduit foreign income 
Record date 
Date of payment 
10 March 2017 
24 March 2017 
9 September 2016 
23 September 2016 
24 February 2016 
10 March 2016 
10 September 2015 
24 September 2015 
Total dividends $m 
41.8 
18.1 
42.5 
18.2 
23
Unfranked  
cents per share(a) 
– 
Fully franked  
cents per share 
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Directors’ Report
Information on directors and officers 
Particulars of the qualifications, experience and special responsibilities of each person who was a Director during the year ended 31 December 2016 and up to 
the date of this report are set out below: 
Director 
Experience and expertise 
Other current 
listed entity 
directorships 
Former listed entity 
directorships in last 
three years 
OZ Minerals special 
responsibilities 
during the year 
None 
Non-executive Director 
of Metcash Limited from 
February 2008 to 
August 2016 
Chairman of 
OZ Minerals Limited 
Board 
Member of Human 
Resources & 
Remuneration 
Committee 
None 
None 
Managing Director & 
Chief Executive Officer 
Current directors 
Neil Hamilton 
Independent 
Non-executive 
Chairman 
Appointed as a 
Non-executive 
Director on 
9 February 2010 
and Chairman on 
13 April 2010 
LLB 
Andrew Cole 
Managing 
Director and 
Chief Executive 
Officer 
Appointed on  
3 December 
2014 
BAppSc (Hons) in 
Geophysics 
MAICD 
Mr Hamilton is an experienced professional 
Company Director and Chairman. He has 
over 35 years' experience in the legal 
profession and in business with substantial 
experience in senior management positions 
and on boards of public companies across 
law, funds management, investment, 
insurance and resources.  
Mr Hamilton has broad directorship 
experience across a range of ASX listed 
companies. He is the former Chairman of 
Challenge Bank Ltd, Western Power 
Corporation, Mount Gibson Iron Ltd, Iress 
Market Technology Ltd and Miclyn Express 
Offshore Ltd. Mr Hamilton is also a Senior 
Advisor to UBS. 
Mr Cole has over 20 years’ experience in 
exploration and operations in the resources 
industry. Following exploration geoscientist 
roles in Australia, Canada, USA and Mexico 
with Rio Tinto Exploration (CRA and 
Kennecott), Mr Cole spent 10 years in mine 
development and mine operations with Rio 
Tinto in Australia, China, Canada and the 
United Kingdom. 
During his career at Rio Tinto, Mr Cole held 
various senior and leadership positions, 
including General Manager Operations of 
the Clermont Region Operations, including 
the Blair Athol Mine and Clermont Mine, 
Chief Executive Officer of Chinalco Rio Tinto 
Exploration and Chief Operating Officer of 
Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium. 
Mr Cole is a Councilor of SACOME (South 
Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy). 
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Particulars of the qualifications, experience and special responsibilities of each person who was a Director during the year ended 31 December 2016 and up to 
Director 
Experience and expertise 
Other current 
listed entity 
directorships 
Former listed entity 
directorships in last 
three years 
OZ Minerals special 
responsibilities 
during the year 
Current directors 
Dr Julie Beeby  
Independent  
Non-executive 
Director  
Appointed on  
19 April 2016 
BSc (Hons I), PhD 
(Physical 
Chemistry), 
MBA, FAICD 
Paul Dowd 
Independent  
Non-executive 
Director  
Appointed on  
23 July 2009 
BSc (Eng) 
Charles 
Lenegan 
Independent  
Non-executive 
Director 
Appointed on 
9 February 2010 
BSc (Econ) 
Dr Beeby was the former Chief Executive 
Officer of Brisbane based gas producer, 
Westside Corporation. Dr Beeby has more than 
25 years’ experience in the resources sector, 
including the minerals and petroleum 
industries. Dr Beeby also has experience in 
mergers and acquisitions.  
Chairman of Powerlink Qld (Qld Electricity 
Transmission Corporation Ltd) since 2014, and 
has been a board member since 2008. 
Mr Dowd is a mining engineer and has been in 
mining for 50 years, primarily in the private 
sector, but also serving in the Public Sector as 
head of the Victorian Mines and Petroleum 
Departments. He has held senior executive 
positions with Newmont and prior to that 
Normandy, including as Managing Director of 
Newmont Australia Limited and Vice President 
of Australia and New Zealand Operations for 
Newmont Mining Corporation. Mr Dowd 
currently has various advisory positions with 
councils and groups, including the SA Minerals 
and Petroleum Expert Group (SAMPEG), and 
the University of Queensland - Sustainable 
Minerals Institute Board.   
Mr Dowd is Chairman of the CSIRO Minerals 
Resources Sector Advisory Council, and was 
the Inaugural Chairman of RESA from 
September 2006 to May 2015 and Non-
executive Director of RESA from May 2015 to 
present. 
Mr Lenegan was a former Managing Director 
of Rio Tinto Australia. Mr Lenegan had a 
distinguished 27-year career with Rio Tinto 
where he held various senior management 
positions across a range of commodities and 
geographies. Mr Lenegan was formerly the 
Chairman of the Minerals Council of Australia 
and a former board member of the Business 
Council of Australia. Mr Lenegan is currently 
Chairman of Bis Industries Limited (non-ASX 
listed company). 
Member of the 
Sustainability 
Committee 
Member of the Human 
Resources & 
Remuneration 
Committee 
Chairman of the 
Sustainability 
Committee 
Member of Audit 
Committee 
Non-executive 
Director of 
Whitehaven Coal 
Ltd since July 2015 
Non-executive 
Director of Forge 
Group Limited from 
September 2013 to 
February 2014 
None 
Non-executive 
Director of PNX 
Metals Limited since 
April 2012 
(previously 
Managing Director 
from September 
2008 to April 2012) 
Non-executive 
Director of Energy 
Resources of 
Australia Ltd from 
October 2015 to 
present 
None 
Non-executive 
Director of Turquoise 
Hill Resources from 
August 2012 to May 
2014 
Chairman of the Audit 
Committee 
Member of 
Sustainability 
Committee  
Other current 
listed entity 
directorships 
Former listed entity 
directorships in last 
three years 
OZ Minerals special 
responsibilities 
during the year 
Non-executive Director 
Chairman of 
of Metcash Limited from 
OZ Minerals Limited 
February 2008 to 
August 2016 
Board 
Member of Human 
Resources & 
Remuneration 
Committee 
None 
None 
Managing Director & 
Chief Executive Officer 
Neil Hamilton 
Mr Hamilton is an experienced professional 
None 
Information on directors and officers 
the date of this report are set out below: 
Director 
Experience and expertise 
Current directors 
Independent 
Non-executive 
Chairman 
Appointed as a 
Non-executive 
Director on 
9 February 2010 
and Chairman on 
13 April 2010 
LLB 
Andrew Cole 
Managing 
Director and 
Chief Executive 
Officer 
Appointed on  
3 December 
2014 
BAppSc (Hons) in 
Geophysics 
MAICD 
Company Director and Chairman. He has 
over 35 years' experience in the legal 
profession and in business with substantial 
experience in senior management positions 
and on boards of public companies across 
law, funds management, investment, 
insurance and resources.  
Mr Hamilton has broad directorship 
experience across a range of ASX listed 
companies. He is the former Chairman of 
Challenge Bank Ltd, Western Power 
Corporation, Mount Gibson Iron Ltd, Iress 
Market Technology Ltd and Miclyn Express 
Offshore Ltd. Mr Hamilton is also a Senior 
Advisor to UBS. 
Mr Cole has over 20 years’ experience in 
exploration and operations in the resources 
industry. Following exploration geoscientist 
roles in Australia, Canada, USA and Mexico 
with Rio Tinto Exploration (CRA and 
Kennecott), Mr Cole spent 10 years in mine 
development and mine operations with Rio 
Tinto in Australia, China, Canada and the 
United Kingdom. 
During his career at Rio Tinto, Mr Cole held 
various senior and leadership positions, 
including General Manager Operations of 
the Clermont Region Operations, including 
the Blair Athol Mine and Clermont Mine, 
Chief Executive Officer of Chinalco Rio Tinto 
Exploration and Chief Operating Officer of 
Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium. 
Mr Cole is a Councilor of SACOME (South 
Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy). 
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Director 
Experience and expertise 
Other current 
listed entity 
directorships 
Former listed entity 
directorships in last 
three years 
OZ Minerals special 
responsibilities 
during the year 
Ms McGrath was the former Chief Financial 
Officer and a member of BP’s Executive 
Management Board for Australia and New 
Zealand. Ms McGrath was also the former Vice 
President Operations BP Australia and Pacific 
and General Manager, Group Marketing 
Performance BP Plc (London). She is a former 
Director of Big Sky Credit Union and in 
addition to her Bachelor and Master Degrees, 
she is a graduate of the Cambridge University 
Business and Environment program. 
Ms McGrath is also a member of the JP 
Morgan Advisory Council, Chairman of Investa 
Office Management Holdings Pty Ltd and a 
member of the Victorian division of the 
Australian institute of Company Directors. 
Mr Pritchard has over 30 years of experience in 
the engineering and construction industry. He 
was previously Chairman of ICS Global 
Limited, a Director of RailCorp, Zinifex Limited 
and Eraring Energy and Chief Executive Officer 
of Baulderstone Hornibrook. 
Current directors 
Rebecca 
McGrath 
Independent  
Non-executive 
Director 
Appointed on  
9 November 
2010 
BTP (Hons),  
MA (Ap.Sc), 
FAICD 
Former directors 
Dean Pritchard 
Independent  
Non-executive 
Director  
Appointed on  
20 June 2008 
BE, FIE Aust, CP 
Eng, FAICD 
Dean Pritchard 
retired as a Non-
executive 
Director on 24 
May 2016. 
Head of Legal and Company Secretary 
Mr Robert Mancini Head of Legal and Company Secretary 
LLB, BCom 
Non-executive 
Director of Incitec 
Pivot Limited since 
September 2011 
Non-executive 
Director of CSR 
Limited from February 
2012 to October 2016 
Chairman of Human 
Resources & 
Remuneration 
Committee 
Non-executive 
Director of 
Goodman Group 
since April 2012 
Member of the Audit 
Committee 
Non-executive 
Director of Arrium 
Limited (previously 
One Steel Limited) 
from October 2000 to 
November 2014 
Member of the 
Sustainability 
Committee 
Member of the Human 
Resources & 
Remuneration 
Committee 
Non-executive 
Director of Steel & 
Tube Holdings 
Limited (a New 
Zealand listed 
company) since May 
2005 
Non-executive 
Director of 
Broadspectrum 
Limited (previously 
Transfield Services 
Limited) since 
October 2013 
Robert Mancini LLB, BCom was appointed Head of Legal and Company Secretary of OZ Minerals Ltd effective on 17 August 2015. Mr Mancini holds a 
Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Economics and Finance. Prior to joining OZ Minerals, Mr Mancini was Senior Legal Counsel at 
Clough Ltd, General Manager of Legal at UGL Ltd and Group General Counsel at Forge Group Ltd. Together with corporate and continuous disclosure 
compliance, Mr Mancini is experienced in negotiating large scale EPC and EPCM infrastructure contracts in the Oil & Gas and Mining sectors, both 
domestically and internationally, as well as dispute resolution management. 
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Director 
Experience and expertise 
Other current 
listed entity 
directorships 
Former listed entity 
directorships in last 
three years 
OZ Minerals special 
responsibilities 
during the year 
Ms McGrath was the former Chief Financial 
Officer and a member of BP’s Executive 
Management Board for Australia and New 
Non-executive 
Director of Incitec 
Pivot Limited since 
Zealand. Ms McGrath was also the former Vice 
September 2011 
Non-executive 
Director of CSR 
Limited from February 
2012 to October 2016 
Chairman of Human 
Resources & 
Remuneration 
Committee 
Non-executive 
Director of 
Goodman Group 
since April 2012 
Member of the Audit 
Committee 
President Operations BP Australia and Pacific 
and General Manager, Group Marketing 
Performance BP Plc (London). She is a former 
Director of Big Sky Credit Union and in 
addition to her Bachelor and Master Degrees, 
she is a graduate of the Cambridge University 
Business and Environment program. 
Ms McGrath is also a member of the JP 
Morgan Advisory Council, Chairman of Investa 
Office Management Holdings Pty Ltd and a 
member of the Victorian division of the 
Australian institute of Company Directors. 
Dean Pritchard 
Mr Pritchard has over 30 years of experience in 
Non-executive 
the engineering and construction industry. He 
Director of Steel & 
was previously Chairman of ICS Global 
Limited, a Director of RailCorp, Zinifex Limited 
and Eraring Energy and Chief Executive Officer 
Tube Holdings 
Limited (a New 
Zealand listed 
of Baulderstone Hornibrook. 
company) since May 
November 2014 
Non-executive 
Director of Arrium 
Limited (previously 
One Steel Limited) 
from October 2000 to 
Member of the 
Sustainability 
Committee 
Resources & 
Remuneration 
Committee 
Member of the Human 
Current directors 
Rebecca 
McGrath 
Independent  
Non-executive 
Director 
Appointed on  
9 November 
2010 
BTP (Hons),  
MA (Ap.Sc), 
FAICD 
Former directors 
Independent  
Non-executive 
Director  
Appointed on  
20 June 2008 
BE, FIE Aust, CP 
Eng, FAICD 
Dean Pritchard 
retired as a Non-
executive 
Director on 24 
May 2016. 
2005 
Non-executive 
Director of 
Broadspectrum 
Limited (previously 
Transfield Services 
Limited) since 
October 2013 
Head of Legal and Company Secretary 
Mr Robert Mancini Head of Legal and Company Secretary 
LLB, BCom 
Robert Mancini LLB, BCom was appointed Head of Legal and Company Secretary of OZ Minerals Ltd effective on 17 August 2015. Mr Mancini holds a 
Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Economics and Finance. Prior to joining OZ Minerals, Mr Mancini was Senior Legal Counsel at 
Clough Ltd, General Manager of Legal at UGL Ltd and Group General Counsel at Forge Group Ltd. Together with corporate and continuous disclosure 
compliance, Mr Mancini is experienced in negotiating large scale EPC and EPCM infrastructure contracts in the Oil & Gas and Mining sectors, both 
domestically and internationally, as well as dispute resolution management. 
Attendance at meetings 
The number of meetings of OZ Minerals Limited’s Board of Directors and of each Board Committee held from the beginning of the financial year until 31 
December 2016, and the number of meetings attended by each director is set out below. 
Board meetings 
Board Committee meetings 
Audit 
Human Resources and 
Remuneration 
Sustainability 
Neil Hamilton 
Andrew Cole 
Dr Julie Beeby(c) 
Paul Dowd 
Charles Lenegan 
Rebecca McGrath 
Dean Pritchard(d) 
A 
12 
12 
9 
12 
11 
12 
5 
B 
12 
12 
9 
12 
12 
12 
6 
A 
5 
6 
4 
6 
6 
6 
2 
B 
6 
6 
4 
6 
6 
6 
3 
A 
5 
5 
2 
2 
3 
5 
3 
B 
5 
5 
3 
5 
5 
5 
3 
A 
1 
4 
3 
4 
4 
2 
1 
B 
4 
4 
3 
4 
4 
4 
2 
A  Number of meetings attended. Note that directors may attend Committee meetings without being a member of that Committee. 
B  Number of meetings held during the time the director held office. 
C  Dr Julie Beeby was appointed as a Non-executive Director on 19 April 2016. 
D  Dean Pritchard retired as a Non-executive Director on 24 May 2016. 
Directors’ interests 
The relevant interests of each director in the ordinary shares of OZ Minerals Limited at the date of this report are set out below: 
Director 
Neil Hamilton 
Andrew Cole 
Julie Beeby 
Paul Dowd  
Charles Lenegan 
Rebecca McGrath 
Total 
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8
Shares 
number 
39,500 
10,000 
8,000 
10,800 
20,750 
20,645 
109,695 
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Environmental regulation 
OZ Minerals is subject to environmental regulation with respect to its activities in both Australia and overseas. In addition to the licensing and permit 
arrangements which apply to its overseas activities, the Consolidated Entity’s Prominent Hill operations, Carrapteena project, other Australian exploration 
activities and its concentrate shipping activities operate under various licences and permits under the laws of the Commonwealth, States and Territories. 
Compliance with the Consolidated Entity’s licenses and permits is monitored on a regular basis and in various forms, including environmental audits 
conducted by the Consolidated Entity, regulatory authorities and other third parties. A documented process is used by the Consolidated Entity to classify and 
report any exceedance of a licence condition or permit condition, as well as any incident reportable to the relevant authorities. As part of this process, all 
reportable environmental non-compliances and significant incidents are reviewed by the Executive Committee and the Sustainability Committee of the OZ 
Minerals Board of Directors. These incidents require a formal report to be prepared identifying the factors that contributed to the incident or non-compliance 
and the actions taken to prevent any reoccurrence. 
During the year, OZ Minerals completed its eighth report under the National Greenhouse and Energy Report Act 2009 (‘NGERS’). Prior to the submission of 
the report, a comprehensive independent audit was conducted on the processes that OZ Minerals developed to meet the requirements of the NGERS Act. The 
audit provided assurance that the reported emissions, energy production and energy consumption were prepared in accordance with the NGERS Act.  
Insurance and indemnity 
During the financial year, the Company paid premiums in respect of a contract insuring directors and officers of the Company and its related bodies corporate 
against certain liabilities incurred while acting in that capacity.  The contract of insurance prohibits the disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount 
of the insurance premium. 
The Company’s Constitution also allows OZ Minerals to provide an indemnity, to the extent permitted by law, to officers of the Company, or its related bodies 
corporate in relation to liability incurred by an officer when acting in that capacity on behalf of the Company or a related body corporate. 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company. The 
Consolidated Entity has a policy that it will, as a general rule, support and hold harmless an employee who, while acting in good faith, incurs personal liability 
to others as a result of working for the Consolidated Entity.  
No indemnity has been granted to an auditor of the Consolidated Entity in their capacity as auditors of the Consolidated Entity. 
Proceedings on behalf of the Consolidated Entity 
At the date of this report there are no leave applications or proceedings brought on behalf of the Consolidated Entity under section 237 of the Corporations 
Act 2001. 
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OZ Minerals is subject to environmental regulation with respect to its activities in both Australia and overseas. In addition to the licensing and permit 
arrangements which apply to its overseas activities, the Consolidated Entity’s Prominent Hill operations, Carrapteena project, other Australian exploration 
activities and its concentrate shipping activities operate under various licences and permits under the laws of the Commonwealth, States and Territories. 
Compliance with the Consolidated Entity’s licenses and permits is monitored on a regular basis and in various forms, including environmental audits 
conducted by the Consolidated Entity, regulatory authorities and other third parties. A documented process is used by the Consolidated Entity to classify and 
report any exceedance of a licence condition or permit condition, as well as any incident reportable to the relevant authorities. As part of this process, all 
reportable environmental non-compliances and significant incidents are reviewed by the Executive Committee and the Sustainability Committee of the OZ 
Minerals Board of Directors. These incidents require a formal report to be prepared identifying the factors that contributed to the incident or non-compliance 
and the actions taken to prevent any reoccurrence. 
During the year, OZ Minerals completed its eighth report under the National Greenhouse and Energy Report Act 2009 (‘NGERS’). Prior to the submission of 
the report, a comprehensive independent audit was conducted on the processes that OZ Minerals developed to meet the requirements of the NGERS Act. The 
audit provided assurance that the reported emissions, energy production and energy consumption were prepared in accordance with the NGERS Act.  
During the financial year, the Company paid premiums in respect of a contract insuring directors and officers of the Company and its related bodies corporate 
Insurance and indemnity 
of the insurance premium. 
The Company’s Constitution also allows OZ Minerals to provide an indemnity, to the extent permitted by law, to officers of the Company, or its related bodies 
corporate in relation to liability incurred by an officer when acting in that capacity on behalf of the Company or a related body corporate. 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company. The 
Consolidated Entity has a policy that it will, as a general rule, support and hold harmless an employee who, while acting in good faith, incurs personal liability 
to others as a result of working for the Consolidated Entity.  
No indemnity has been granted to an auditor of the Consolidated Entity in their capacity as auditors of the Consolidated Entity. 
Proceedings on behalf of the Consolidated Entity 
At the date of this report there are no leave applications or proceedings brought on behalf of the Consolidated Entity under section 237 of the Corporations 
Act 2001. 
Environmental regulation 
Audit and non-audit services 
KPMG continues in office in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001. A copy of the external Auditor’s Independence Declaration as required under section 
307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 47 and forms part of the Directors’ Report.  
The Company, with the approval of the Audit Committee, may decide to employ the external auditor on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties 
where the auditor’s expertise and experience with the Consolidated Entity are important, and where these services do not impair the external auditor’s 
independence. 
Details of the amounts paid or payable to the external auditor (KPMG) and its network firms for audit and non-audit services provided during the year are set 
out below. 
against certain liabilities incurred while acting in that capacity.  The contract of insurance prohibits the disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount 
Total fees for audit services provided by KPMG 
Audit services provided by KPMG 
Audit and review of Financial Reports and other audit work under the Corporations Act 2001, including 
audit of subsidiary Financial Statements 
KPMG Australia 
Overseas KPMG firms 
Other services provided by KPMG Australia 
Taxation compliance and other taxation advisory services 
Other services 
Total fees for other services provided by KPMG Australia 
Total fees 
2016 
$ 
439,722 
34,990 
474,712 
160,124 
77,025 
237,149 
711,861 
The Audit Committee has, following the passing of a resolution by the Committee, provided the Board with advice in relation to the provision of non-audit 
services by KPMG. 
In accordance with the advice received from the Audit Committee, the Board is satisfied that the provision of the non-audit services is compatible with the 
general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. The directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services by 
the auditor, as set out in the table above, did not compromise the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the following reasons: 
• 
• 
All non-audit services have been reviewed by the Audit Committee to ensure they did not impact the integrity and objectivity of the external auditor; and 
None of the services undermined the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional 
Accountants, including reviewing or auditing the auditor’s own work, acting in a management or a decision-making capacity for OZ Minerals Limited or 
its controlled entities, acting as advocate for the Company or jointly sharing economic risk and rewards. 
Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year 
Since the end of the financial year, the Board of Directors has resolved to pay a fully franked dividend of 14.0 cents per share, to be paid on 24 March 2017. 
The record date for entitlement to this dividend is 10 March 2017. The financial impact of the dividend amounting to $41.8 million has not been recognised in 
the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2016, and will be recognised in subsequent Consolidated Financial Statements. 
There have been no other events that have occurred subsequent to the reporting date which have significantly affected or may significantly affect the 
Consolidated Entity’s operations or results in future years.  
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Rounding of amounts 
Rounding of amounts 
The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations Instrument 2016/191 (Rounding in Financial/Directors' Reports). Amounts in the Financial 
The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations Instrument 2016/191 (Rounding in Financial/Directors' Reports). Amounts in the Financial 
Statements and Directors’ Report have been rounded off in accordance with the Instrument to the nearest million dollars to one decimal place, or in certain 
Statements and Directors’ Report have been rounded off in accordance with the Instrument to the nearest million dollars to one decimal place, or in certain 
cases, to the nearest dollar. All amounts are in Australian dollars only, unless otherwise stated. 
cases, to the nearest dollar. All amounts are in Australian dollars only, unless otherwise stated. 
Operational and Financial Review 
Operational and Financial Review 
The Operational and Financial Review is set out on pages 31 to 47, and forms part of the Directors’ Report.  
The Operational and Financial Review is set out on pages 31 to 47, and forms part of the Directors’ Report.  
Remuneration Report 
Remuneration Report 
The Remuneration Report which has been audited by KPMG is set out on pages 52 to 67, and forms part of the Directors’ Report.  
The Remuneration Report which has been audited by KPMG is set out on pages 52 to 67, and forms part of the Directors’ Report.  
Corporate Governance Statement 
Corporate Governance Statement 
The Board is committed to achieving and demonstrating the highest standards of corporate governance. The Board continues to refine and improve the 
The Board is committed to achieving and demonstrating the highest standards of corporate governance. The Board continues to refine and improve the 
governance framework and has practices in place to ensure they meet the interests of shareholders. 
governance framework and has practices in place to ensure they meet the interests of shareholders. 
The Company complies with the Australian Securities Exchange Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations 3rd 
The Company complies with the Australian Securities Exchange Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations 3rd 
Edition (‘the ASX Principles’). OZ Minerals’ Corporate Governance Statement, which summarises the Company’s corporate governance practices and 
Edition (‘the ASX Principles’). OZ Minerals’ Corporate Governance Statement, which summarises the Company’s corporate governance practices and 
incorporates the disclosures required by the ASX Principles, can be viewed at http://www.ozminerals.com/about/corporate-governance/corporate-governance-
incorporates the disclosures required by the ASX Principles, can be viewed at http://www.ozminerals.com/about/corporate-governance/corporate-governance-
statement/.  
statement/.  
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.  
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.  
Neil Hamilton 
Neil Hamilton 
Chairman 
Chairman 
Perth 
Perth 
23 February 2017 
23 February 2017 
Andrew Cole 
Andrew Cole 
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer 
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer 
Adelaide 
Adelaide 
23 February 2017 
23 February 2017 
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Rounding of amounts 
Rounding of amounts 
The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations Instrument 2016/191 (Rounding in Financial/Directors' Reports). Amounts in the Financial 
The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations Instrument 2016/191 (Rounding in Financial/Directors' Reports). Amounts in the Financial 
Statements and Directors’ Report have been rounded off in accordance with the Instrument to the nearest million dollars to one decimal place, or in certain 
Statements and Directors’ Report have been rounded off in accordance with the Instrument to the nearest million dollars to one decimal place, or in certain 
cases, to the nearest dollar. All amounts are in Australian dollars only, unless otherwise stated. 
cases, to the nearest dollar. All amounts are in Australian dollars only, unless otherwise stated. 
Operational and Financial Review 
Operational and Financial Review 
The Operational and Financial Review is set out on pages 31 to 47, and forms part of the Directors’ Report.  
The Operational and Financial Review is set out on pages 31 to 47, and forms part of the Directors’ Report.  
The Remuneration Report which has been audited by KPMG is set out on pages 52 to 67, and forms part of the Directors’ Report.  
The Remuneration Report which has been audited by KPMG is set out on pages 52 to 67, and forms part of the Directors’ Report.  
Remuneration Report 
Remuneration Report 
Corporate Governance Statement 
Corporate Governance Statement 
The Board is committed to achieving and demonstrating the highest standards of corporate governance. The Board continues to refine and improve the 
The Board is committed to achieving and demonstrating the highest standards of corporate governance. The Board continues to refine and improve the 
governance framework and has practices in place to ensure they meet the interests of shareholders. 
governance framework and has practices in place to ensure they meet the interests of shareholders. 
The Company complies with the Australian Securities Exchange Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations 3rd 
The Company complies with the Australian Securities Exchange Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations 3rd 
Edition (‘the ASX Principles’). OZ Minerals’ Corporate Governance Statement, which summarises the Company’s corporate governance practices and 
Edition (‘the ASX Principles’). OZ Minerals’ Corporate Governance Statement, which summarises the Company’s corporate governance practices and 
incorporates the disclosures required by the ASX Principles, can be viewed at http://www.ozminerals.com/about/corporate-governance/corporate-governance-
incorporates the disclosures required by the ASX Principles, can be viewed at http://www.ozminerals.com/about/corporate-governance/corporate-governance-
statement/.  
statement/.  
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.  
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.  
Neil Hamilton 
Neil Hamilton 
Chairman 
Chairman 
Perth 
Perth 
23 February 2017 
23 February 2017 
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer 
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer 
Andrew Cole 
Andrew Cole 
Adelaide 
Adelaide 
23 February 2017 
23 February 2017 
Operational and Financial Review  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
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Copper (tonnes)
Gold (ounces)
C1 costs
Ore milled
d
e
c
u
d
o
r
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2010
 140
112,171
 120
196,400
 100
46.5
 80
9,537
 60
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n
n
o
t
Copper (tonnes)
2011
2012
Copper (tonnes)
107,744
101,737
160,007
140,746
70.4
120.0
9,891
9,648
2013
73,362
128,045
179.6
9,499
2014
116.9
92,615
148,192
90.7
9,871
 40
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d
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a
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2010
2011
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
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2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Ore milled
 10
 8
9.5
d
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l
l
i
 250
Gold (ounces)
2015
2016
Gold (ounces)
116,900
130,305
 200
113,028
118,300
70.1
74.1
10,589
9,507
 150
118 .3
 100
 50
 -
 200
 180
 160
 140
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
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Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review  
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review  
Directors’ Report 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
M
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
positioned for growth.  
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
2012
2016
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
positioned for growth.  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
positioned for growth.  
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
Operational and Financial Review  
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
Operational and Financial Review  
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
Operational and Financial Review  
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
positioned for growth.  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
location of the facility. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
location of the facility. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
location of the facility. 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
location of the facility. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
location of the facility. 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
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stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
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OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
positioned for growth.  
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
positioned for growth.  
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
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positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
Capital Discipline 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
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OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
positioned for growth.  
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
•  Strong financial results delivered, underpinned by Prominent Hill performance despite power outage and weather related events; 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Directors’ Report 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
Capital Discipline 
•  Production and costs in line with annual guidance; 
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Capital Discipline 
Capital Discipline 
Capital Discipline 
Capital Discipline 
Capital Discipline 
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stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
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•  Strong financial results delivered, underpinned by Prominent Hill performance despite power outage and weather related events; 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Strong financial results delivered, underpinned by Prominent Hill performance despite power outage and weather related events; 
•  Strong financial results delivered, underpinned by Prominent Hill performance despite power outage and weather related events; 
•  Strong financial results delivered, underpinned by Prominent Hill performance despite power outage and weather related events; 
•  Strong financial results delivered, underpinned by Prominent Hill performance despite power outage and weather related events; 
•  Strong financial results delivered, underpinned by Prominent Hill performance despite power outage and weather related events; 
•  Strong financial results delivered, underpinned by Prominent Hill performance despite power outage and weather related events; 
•  Strong financial results delivered, underpinned by Prominent Hill performance despite power outage and weather related events; 
positioned for growth.  
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Prominent Hill cash costs remain in the bottom quartile of global copper producers; 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
Operational and Financial Review  
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  Production and costs in line with annual guidance; 
positioned for growth.  
•  Production and costs in line with annual guidance; 
•  Production and costs in line with annual guidance; 
•  Production and costs in line with annual guidance; 
•  Production and costs in line with annual guidance; 
•  Production and costs in line with annual guidance; 
•  Production and costs in line with annual guidance; 
•  Production and costs in line with annual guidance; 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Approximately $40 million in annualised savings through procurement savings program; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
Operational and Financial Review  
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
•  Prominent Hill cash costs remain in the bottom quartile of global copper producers; 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Prominent Hill cash costs remain in the bottom quartile of global copper producers; 
•  Prominent Hill cash costs remain in the bottom quartile of global copper producers; 
•  Prominent Hill cash costs remain in the bottom quartile of global copper producers; 
•  Prominent Hill cash costs remain in the bottom quartile of global copper producers; 
•  Prominent Hill cash costs remain in the bottom quartile of global copper producers; 
•  Prominent Hill cash costs remain in the bottom quartile of global copper producers; 
•  Prominent Hill cash costs remain in the bottom quartile of global copper producers; 
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•  Healthy cash balance which will assist in advancing Carrapateena; 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
•  Approximately $40 million in annualised savings through procurement savings program; 
•  Approximately $40 million in annualised savings through procurement savings program; 
•  Approximately $40 million in annualised savings through procurement savings program; 
•  Approximately $40 million in annualised savings through procurement savings program; 
•  Approximately $40 million in annualised savings through procurement savings program; 
•  Approximately $40 million in annualised savings through procurement savings program; 
•  Approximately $40 million in annualised savings through procurement savings program; 
•  Approximately $40 million in annualised savings through procurement savings program; 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
positioned for growth.  
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•  Expertise of exploration joint venture partners leveraged to maximise value from exploration expenditure; and 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
•  Healthy cash balance which will assist in advancing Carrapateena; 
•  Healthy cash balance which will assist in advancing Carrapateena; 
•  Healthy cash balance which will assist in advancing Carrapateena; 
•  Healthy cash balance which will assist in advancing Carrapateena; 
•  Healthy cash balance which will assist in advancing Carrapateena; 
•  Healthy cash balance which will assist in advancing Carrapateena; 
•  Healthy cash balance which will assist in advancing Carrapateena; 
•  Healthy cash balance which will assist in advancing Carrapateena; 
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OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Strong returns to shareholders through payment of dividends of $60.6 million and share buyback of $29.9 million. 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
positioned for growth.  
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
Operational and Financial Review  
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
•  Expertise of exploration joint venture partners leveraged to maximise value from exploration expenditure; and 
•  Expertise of exploration joint venture partners leveraged to maximise value from exploration expenditure; and 
•  Expertise of exploration joint venture partners leveraged to maximise value from exploration expenditure; and 
•  Expertise of exploration joint venture partners leveraged to maximise value from exploration expenditure; and 
•  Expertise of exploration joint venture partners leveraged to maximise value from exploration expenditure; and 
•  Expertise of exploration joint venture partners leveraged to maximise value from exploration expenditure; and 
•  Expertise of exploration joint venture partners leveraged to maximise value from exploration expenditure; and 
•  Expertise of exploration joint venture partners leveraged to maximise value from exploration expenditure; and 
Directors’ Report 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Strong Values 
Operational and Financial Review  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Strong returns to shareholders through payment of dividends of $60.6 million and share buyback of $29.9 million. 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
•  Strong returns to shareholders through payment of dividends of $60.6 million and share buyback of $29.9 million. 
•  Strong returns to shareholders through payment of dividends of $60.6 million and share buyback of $29.9 million. 
•  Strong returns to shareholders through payment of dividends of $60.6 million and share buyback of $29.9 million. 
•  Strong returns to shareholders through payment of dividends of $60.6 million and share buyback of $29.9 million. 
•  Strong returns to shareholders through payment of dividends of $60.6 million and share buyback of $29.9 million. 
•  Strong returns to shareholders through payment of dividends of $60.6 million and share buyback of $29.9 million. 
•  Strong returns to shareholders through payment of dividends of $60.6 million and share buyback of $29.9 million. 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  Alignment of employees and contractors to OZ Minerals’ strategy through proactive leadership and communication across business; 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Directors’ Report 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
positioned for growth.  
Strong Values 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Clearly defined principles define the way we work to engender an innovative high performance culture; and 
Strong Values 
Strong Values 
Strong Values 
Strong Values 
Strong Values 
Strong Values 
Strong Values 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Operational and Financial Review  
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Alignment of employees and contractors to OZ Minerals’ strategy through proactive leadership and communication across business; 
•  Alignment of employees and contractors to OZ Minerals’ strategy through proactive leadership and communication across business; 
•  Alignment of employees and contractors to OZ Minerals’ strategy through proactive leadership and communication across business; 
•  Alignment of employees and contractors to OZ Minerals’ strategy through proactive leadership and communication across business; 
•  Alignment of employees and contractors to OZ Minerals’ strategy through proactive leadership and communication across business; 
•  Alignment of employees and contractors to OZ Minerals’ strategy through proactive leadership and communication across business; 
•  Alignment of employees and contractors to OZ Minerals’ strategy through proactive leadership and communication across business; 
•  Alignment of employees and contractors to OZ Minerals’ strategy through proactive leadership and communication across business; 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Landmark Partnering Agreement signed with the Kokatha People, the traditional owners of the land where Carrapateena is situated. 
positioned for growth.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
Directors’ Report 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
•  Clearly defined principles define the way we work to engender an innovative high performance culture; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Clearly defined principles define the way we work to engender an innovative high performance culture; and 
•  Clearly defined principles define the way we work to engender an innovative high performance culture; and 
•  Clearly defined principles define the way we work to engender an innovative high performance culture; and 
•  Clearly defined principles define the way we work to engender an innovative high performance culture; and 
•  Clearly defined principles define the way we work to engender an innovative high performance culture; and 
•  Clearly defined principles define the way we work to engender an innovative high performance culture; and 
•  Clearly defined principles define the way we work to engender an innovative high performance culture; and 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
positioned for growth.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
Operational and Financial Review  
Directors’ Report 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
Lean Business 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Landmark Partnering Agreement signed with the Kokatha People, the traditional owners of the land where Carrapateena is situated. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
•  Landmark Partnering Agreement signed with the Kokatha People, the traditional owners of the land where Carrapateena is situated. 
•  Landmark Partnering Agreement signed with the Kokatha People, the traditional owners of the land where Carrapateena is situated. 
•  Landmark Partnering Agreement signed with the Kokatha People, the traditional owners of the land where Carrapateena is situated. 
•  Landmark Partnering Agreement signed with the Kokatha People, the traditional owners of the land where Carrapateena is situated. 
•  Landmark Partnering Agreement signed with the Kokatha People, the traditional owners of the land where Carrapateena is situated. 
•  Landmark Partnering Agreement signed with the Kokatha People, the traditional owners of the land where Carrapateena is situated. 
•  Landmark Partnering Agreement signed with the Kokatha People, the traditional owners of the land where Carrapateena is situated. 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
location of the facility. 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  Simplification of governance structures, reduction and simplification of policies, standards and procedures; 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
Directors’ Report 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
Operational and Financial Review  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
Lean Business 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
location of the facility. 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Simplified operating model with clear accountabilities; 
Lean Business 
Lean Business 
Lean Business 
Lean Business 
Lean Business 
Lean Business 
Lean Business 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
•  Simplification of governance structures, reduction and simplification of policies, standards and procedures; 
•  Simplification of governance structures, reduction and simplification of policies, standards and procedures; 
•  Simplification of governance structures, reduction and simplification of policies, standards and procedures; 
•  Simplification of governance structures, reduction and simplification of policies, standards and procedures; 
•  Simplification of governance structures, reduction and simplification of policies, standards and procedures; 
•  Simplification of governance structures, reduction and simplification of policies, standards and procedures; 
•  Simplification of governance structures, reduction and simplification of policies, standards and procedures; 
•  Simplification of governance structures, reduction and simplification of policies, standards and procedures; 
location of the facility. 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
positioned for growth.  
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  New Enterprise Resource Planning system; and 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
Operational and Financial Review  
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
Directors’ Report 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
•  Simplified operating model with clear accountabilities; 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Simplified operating model with clear accountabilities; 
•  Simplified operating model with clear accountabilities; 
•  Simplified operating model with clear accountabilities; 
•  Simplified operating model with clear accountabilities; 
•  Simplified operating model with clear accountabilities; 
•  Simplified operating model with clear accountabilities; 
•  Simplified operating model with clear accountabilities; 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
location of the facility. 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Full technology refresh providing greater agility for employees. 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
positioned for growth.  
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
Directors’ Report 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
•  New Enterprise Resource Planning system; and 
•  New Enterprise Resource Planning system; and 
•  New Enterprise Resource Planning system; and 
•  New Enterprise Resource Planning system; and 
•  New Enterprise Resource Planning system; and 
•  New Enterprise Resource Planning system; and 
•  New Enterprise Resource Planning system; and 
•  New Enterprise Resource Planning system; and 
location of the facility. 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
positioned for growth.  
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
Operational and Financial Review  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
Directors’ Report 
Copper Core 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
•  Full technology refresh providing greater agility for employees. 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  Full technology refresh providing greater agility for employees. 
•  Full technology refresh providing greater agility for employees. 
•  Full technology refresh providing greater agility for employees. 
•  Full technology refresh providing greater agility for employees. 
•  Full technology refresh providing greater agility for employees. 
•  Full technology refresh providing greater agility for employees. 
•  Full technology refresh providing greater agility for employees. 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
location of the facility. 
positioned for growth.  
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Copper production and cost guidance achieved for the year;  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Directors’ Report 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
Operational and Financial Review  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Copper Core 
•  Completion of PFS and new Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve statement for Carrapateena; 
Copper Core 
Copper Core 
Copper Core 
Copper Core 
Copper Core 
Copper Core 
Copper Core 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
•  Copper production and cost guidance achieved for the year;  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Operational and Financial Review  
•  Copper production and cost guidance achieved for the year;  
•  Copper production and cost guidance achieved for the year;  
•  Copper production and cost guidance achieved for the year;  
•  Copper production and cost guidance achieved for the year;  
•  Copper production and cost guidance achieved for the year;  
•  Copper production and cost guidance achieved for the year;  
•  Copper production and cost guidance achieved for the year;  
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
positioned for growth.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Steepening of the open pit walls providing an additional two million tonnes of ore; and 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Completion of PFS and new Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve statement for Carrapateena; 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
•  Completion of PFS and new Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve statement for Carrapateena; 
•  Completion of PFS and new Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve statement for Carrapateena; 
•  Completion of PFS and new Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve statement for Carrapateena; 
•  Completion of PFS and new Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve statement for Carrapateena; 
•  Completion of PFS and new Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve statement for Carrapateena; 
•  Completion of PFS and new Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve statement for Carrapateena; 
•  Completion of PFS and new Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve statement for Carrapateena; 
location of the facility. 
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028 with a sustained annual production rate of 3.5-4.0 Mtpa1 from the underground mine from 2019. 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
•  Steepening of the open pit walls providing an additional two million tonnes of ore; and 
•  Steepening of the open pit walls providing an additional two million tonnes of ore; and 
•  Steepening of the open pit walls providing an additional two million tonnes of ore; and 
•  Steepening of the open pit walls providing an additional two million tonnes of ore; and 
•  Steepening of the open pit walls providing an additional two million tonnes of ore; and 
•  Steepening of the open pit walls providing an additional two million tonnes of ore; and 
•  Steepening of the open pit walls providing an additional two million tonnes of ore; and 
•  Steepening of the open pit walls providing an additional two million tonnes of ore; and 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
location of the facility. 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
Customer Focus 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
positioned for growth.  
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028 with a sustained annual production rate of 3.5-4.0 Mtpa1 from the underground mine from 2019. 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028 with a sustained annual production rate of 3.5-4.0 Mtpa1 from the underground mine from 2019. 
•  Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028 with a sustained annual production rate of 3.5-4.0 Mtpa1 from the underground mine from 2019. 
•  Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028 with a sustained annual production rate of 3.5-4.0 Mtpa1 from the underground mine from 2019. 
•  Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028 with a sustained annual production rate of 3.5-4.0 Mtpa1 from the underground mine from 2019. 
•  Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028 with a sustained annual production rate of 3.5-4.0 Mtpa1 from the underground mine from 2019. 
•  Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028 with a sustained annual production rate of 3.5-4.0 Mtpa1 from the underground mine from 2019. 
•  Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028 with a sustained annual production rate of 3.5-4.0 Mtpa1 from the underground mine from 2019. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
location of the facility. 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
Operational and Financial Review  
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Customer commitments fulfilled despite operational challenges including a 15 day power outage and extreme weather events affecting mine to port 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
positioned for growth.  
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
logistics;  
Operational and Financial Review  
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
Customer Focus 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Customer Focus 
Customer Focus 
Customer Focus 
Customer Focus 
Customer Focus 
Customer Focus 
Customer Focus 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Continued creation of customised concentrate parcels for Prominent Hill customers;  
•  Customer commitments fulfilled despite operational challenges including a 15 day power outage and extreme weather events affecting mine to port 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
location of the facility. 
•  Customer commitments fulfilled despite operational challenges including a 15 day power outage and extreme weather events affecting mine to port 
•  Customer commitments fulfilled despite operational challenges including a 15 day power outage and extreme weather events affecting mine to port 
•  Customer commitments fulfilled despite operational challenges including a 15 day power outage and extreme weather events affecting mine to port 
•  Customer commitments fulfilled despite operational challenges including a 15 day power outage and extreme weather events affecting mine to port 
•  Customer commitments fulfilled despite operational challenges including a 15 day power outage and extreme weather events affecting mine to port 
•  Customer commitments fulfilled despite operational challenges including a 15 day power outage and extreme weather events affecting mine to port 
•  Customer commitments fulfilled despite operational challenges including a 15 day power outage and extreme weather events affecting mine to port 
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
positioned for growth.  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  100 per cent of 2017 concentrate production pre-committed under long-term contracts; and 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Operational and Financial Review  
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
location of the facility. 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  Continued creation of customised concentrate parcels for Prominent Hill customers;  
•  Continued creation of customised concentrate parcels for Prominent Hill customers;  
•  Continued creation of customised concentrate parcels for Prominent Hill customers;  
•  Continued creation of customised concentrate parcels for Prominent Hill customers;  
•  Continued creation of customised concentrate parcels for Prominent Hill customers;  
•  Continued creation of customised concentrate parcels for Prominent Hill customers;  
•  Continued creation of customised concentrate parcels for Prominent Hill customers;  
•  Continued creation of customised concentrate parcels for Prominent Hill customers;  
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Continued testing and engineering of the concentrate treatment process, designed to produce a high quality premium grade copper concentrate.  
positioned for growth.  
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
location of the facility. 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
•  100 per cent of 2017 concentrate production pre-committed under long-term contracts; and 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  100 per cent of 2017 concentrate production pre-committed under long-term contracts; and 
•  100 per cent of 2017 concentrate production pre-committed under long-term contracts; and 
•  100 per cent of 2017 concentrate production pre-committed under long-term contracts; and 
•  100 per cent of 2017 concentrate production pre-committed under long-term contracts; and 
•  100 per cent of 2017 concentrate production pre-committed under long-term contracts; and 
•  100 per cent of 2017 concentrate production pre-committed under long-term contracts; and 
•  100 per cent of 2017 concentrate production pre-committed under long-term contracts; and 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
positioned for growth.  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
location of the facility. 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
Multiple Assets 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  Continued testing and engineering of the concentrate treatment process, designed to produce a high quality premium grade copper concentrate.  
Operational and Financial Review 
Operational and Financial Review 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
•  Continued testing and engineering of the concentrate treatment process, designed to produce a high quality premium grade copper concentrate.  
•  Continued testing and engineering of the concentrate treatment process, designed to produce a high quality premium grade copper concentrate.  
•  Continued testing and engineering of the concentrate treatment process, designed to produce a high quality premium grade copper concentrate.  
•  Continued testing and engineering of the concentrate treatment process, designed to produce a high quality premium grade copper concentrate.  
•  Continued testing and engineering of the concentrate treatment process, designed to produce a high quality premium grade copper concentrate.  
•  Continued testing and engineering of the concentrate treatment process, designed to produce a high quality premium grade copper concentrate.  
•  Continued testing and engineering of the concentrate treatment process, designed to produce a high quality premium grade copper concentrate.  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
positioned for growth.  
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Carrapateena progressed through pre-feasibility stage into feasibility study phase along with commencement of the Tjati decline; 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Multiple Assets 
•  West Musgrave project Scoping Study underway; 
Multiple Assets 
Multiple Assets 
Multiple Assets 
Multiple Assets 
Multiple Assets 
Multiple Assets 
Multiple Assets 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
location of the facility. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  Carrapateena progressed through pre-feasibility stage into feasibility study phase along with commencement of the Tjati decline; 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Carrapateena progressed through pre-feasibility stage into feasibility study phase along with commencement of the Tjati decline; 
•  Carrapateena progressed through pre-feasibility stage into feasibility study phase along with commencement of the Tjati decline; 
•  Carrapateena progressed through pre-feasibility stage into feasibility study phase along with commencement of the Tjati decline; 
•  Carrapateena progressed through pre-feasibility stage into feasibility study phase along with commencement of the Tjati decline; 
•  Carrapateena progressed through pre-feasibility stage into feasibility study phase along with commencement of the Tjati decline; 
•  Carrapateena progressed through pre-feasibility stage into feasibility study phase along with commencement of the Tjati decline; 
•  Carrapateena progressed through pre-feasibility stage into feasibility study phase along with commencement of the Tjati decline; 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Three new exploration earn-in agreements signed in 2016 including West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana; and 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
location of the facility. 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  West Musgrave project Scoping Study underway; 
•  West Musgrave project Scoping Study underway; 
•  West Musgrave project Scoping Study underway; 
•  West Musgrave project Scoping Study underway; 
•  West Musgrave project Scoping Study underway; 
•  West Musgrave project Scoping Study underway; 
•  West Musgrave project Scoping Study underway; 
•  West Musgrave project Scoping Study underway; 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
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concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Three new exploration earn-in agreements signed in 2016 including West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana; and 
•  Three new exploration earn-in agreements signed in 2016 including West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana; and 
•  Three new exploration earn-in agreements signed in 2016 including West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana; and 
•  Three new exploration earn-in agreements signed in 2016 including West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana; and 
•  Three new exploration earn-in agreements signed in 2016 including West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana; and 
•  Three new exploration earn-in agreements signed in 2016 including West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana; and 
•  Three new exploration earn-in agreements signed in 2016 including West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana; and 
•  Three new exploration earn-in agreements signed in 2016 including West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana; and 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
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The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
•  Three earn-in agreements signed in 2015 (Mt Woods, Eloise and Yandal One) have progressed, and Jamaica exited. 
•  Three earn-in agreements signed in 2015 (Mt Woods, Eloise and Yandal One) have progressed, and Jamaica exited. 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
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•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
1 This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028’ released to the ASX on 15 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals confirms 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
location of the facility. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
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OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed. 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
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OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
1 This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028’ released to the ASX on 15 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals confirms 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
1 This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028’ released to the ASX on 15 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals confirms 
1 This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028’ released to the ASX on 15 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals confirms 
1 This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028’ released to the ASX on 15 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals confirms 
1 This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028’ released to the ASX on 15 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals confirms 
1 This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028’ released to the ASX on 15 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals confirms 
1 This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028’ released to the ASX on 15 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals confirms 
1 This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028’ released to the ASX on 15 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals confirms 
location of the facility. 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed. 
that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed. 
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of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
location of the facility. 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
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of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
location of the facility. 
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companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed. 
that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed. 
that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed. 
that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed. 
that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed. 
that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed. 
logistics;  
logistics;  
logistics;  
logistics;  
logistics;  
logistics;  
logistics;  
logistics;  
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location of the facility. 
location of the facility. 
location of the facility. 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
location of the facility. 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
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Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
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Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review 
Operational and Financial Review
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review 
Review of operations 
Safety performance 
Review of operations 
The safety, health and wellbeing of OZ Minerals’ employees and contracted partners is a foundational element of OZ Minerals’ strategy. A safe working 
environment and a proactive, hazard-aware safety culture is fundamental to OZ Minerals’ operational success. OZ Minerals, in partnership with its contract 
Safety performance 
partners, is building a shared safety culture between employees and contractors working on OZ Minerals’ sites. 
The safety, health and wellbeing of OZ Minerals’ employees and contracted partners is a foundational element of OZ Minerals’ strategy. A safe working 
In many areas across the company, the total recordable injury frequency rate (‘TRIFR’) per million hours worked has decreased. Numerous operating 
environment and a proactive, hazard-aware safety culture is fundamental to OZ Minerals’ operational success. OZ Minerals, in partnership with its contract 
departments, including the entire Carrapateena project, and contract partners ended the year with a TRIFR of zero.  
partners, is building a shared safety culture between employees and contractors working on OZ Minerals’ sites. 
The TRIFR for the company however increased from 5.30 to 6.71 (from 2015 to 2016 respectively). This increase is primarily attributable to injuries incurred in 
In many areas across the company, the total recordable injury frequency rate (‘TRIFR’) per million hours worked has decreased. Numerous operating 
the Prominent Hill underground, further exacerbated by the planned reduction in man hours worked over the respective period at Prominent Hill in line with 
departments, including the entire Carrapateena project, and contract partners ended the year with a TRIFR of zero.  
the open pit demobilisation. 
The TRIFR for the company however increased from 5.30 to 6.71 (from 2015 to 2016 respectively). This increase is primarily attributable to injuries incurred in 
Prominent Hill has continued the Site Safety Acceleration Program during the year, which outlines three pillars for safety enhancement: leadership intent, 
the Prominent Hill underground, further exacerbated by the planned reduction in man hours worked over the respective period at Prominent Hill in line with 
hazard and risk awareness and critical risk management.  
the open pit demobilisation. 
In the Prominent Hill underground, a targeted safety improvement plan combined with an externally led safety behaviours program was implemented mid-way 
Prominent Hill has continued the Site Safety Acceleration Program during the year, which outlines three pillars for safety enhancement: leadership intent, 
through 2016. This saw a reducing trend in underground high potential incidents and total injuries by the end of the year.  
hazard and risk awareness and critical risk management.  
Risk management has evolved at Prominent Hill with the establishment of a critical and material risk management system early in 2016. Engagement sessions 
In the Prominent Hill underground, a targeted safety improvement plan combined with an externally led safety behaviours program was implemented mid-way 
were conducted to identify the site’s critical and material Risks, followed by Bowtie risk analysis. The analysis identified contributing factors that lead to a 
through 2016. This saw a reducing trend in underground high potential incidents and total injuries by the end of the year.  
critical or material risk event and the controls that are in place. Risk owners for each risk were assigned, and critical controls and control owners identified. 
Risk management has evolved at Prominent Hill with the establishment of a critical and material risk management system early in 2016. Engagement sessions 
Tools will be developed to enable employees to identify tasks with critical risks and implement the associated critical controls required to manage the risk and 
were conducted to identify the site’s critical and material Risks, followed by Bowtie risk analysis. The analysis identified contributing factors that lead to a 
work safely. This activity is planned for 2017.  
critical or material risk event and the controls that are in place. Risk owners for each risk were assigned, and critical controls and control owners identified. 
Other focus areas included Mental Health Awareness, Health and Wellbeing programs and increased emergency response capability. A weekly safety 
Tools will be developed to enable employees to identify tasks with critical risks and implement the associated critical controls required to manage the risk and 
leadership forum was established to promote communication and shared safety learnings across the asset at Prominent Hill. 
work safely. This activity is planned for 2017.  
In 2016 the focus remained on creating a proactive safety culture, building the capability of the leadership and engaging employees and contractors in risk 
Other focus areas included Mental Health Awareness, Health and Wellbeing programs and increased emergency response capability. A weekly safety 
management activities to enable safe cost effective production. 
leadership forum was established to promote communication and shared safety learnings across the asset at Prominent Hill. 
In 2016 the focus remained on creating a proactive safety culture, building the capability of the leadership and engaging employees and contractors in risk 
Prominent Hill 
management activities to enable safe cost effective production. 
Prominent Hill continued its strong production performance, achieving guidance for the year with copper production of 116,882 tonnes and gold production 
of 118,333 ounces. As a result of the 15 day power outage, gold guidance was revised in the third quarter as the company prioritised higher margin copper 
Prominent Hill 
production. During 2016, Prominent Hill transitioned to a longer term copper and gold production profile following the record copper production in 2015. In 
Prominent Hill continued its strong production performance, achieving guidance for the year with copper production of 116,882 tonnes and gold production 
the last quarter of 2016, the processing plant returned to a run-rate in excess of 10.5 million tonnes per annum after adjusting for the power outage.  
of 118,333 ounces. As a result of the 15 day power outage, gold guidance was revised in the third quarter as the company prioritised higher margin copper 
Prominent Hill recorded an increase of 40 per cent in its underground Ore Reserves and an increase of two million tonnes of open pit ore with the steepening 
production. During 2016, Prominent Hill transitioned to a longer term copper and gold production profile following the record copper production in 2015. In 
of the pit walls. The underground mine life has now been extended to 2028 with a sustained annual production rate from 2019 of 3.5-4.0 million tonnes per 
the last quarter of 2016, the processing plant returned to a run-rate in excess of 10.5 million tonnes per annum after adjusting for the power outage.  
annum2. The increased production from the underground and ore stockpiles from the open pit enables the processing plant to operate at current levels to mid-
Prominent Hill recorded an increase of 40 per cent in its underground Ore Reserves and an increase of two million tonnes of open pit ore with the steepening 
2023 after which the plant is expected to operate in alignment with underground production.  
of the pit walls. The underground mine life has now been extended to 2028 with a sustained annual production rate from 2019 of 3.5-4.0 million tonnes per 
annum2. The increased production from the underground and ore stockpiles from the open pit enables the processing plant to operate at current levels to mid-
2023 after which the plant is expected to operate in alignment with underground production.  
2 This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028’ released to the ASX on 15 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals confirms 
that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed. 
2 This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028’ released to the ASX on 15 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals confirms 
that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed. 
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Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review 
Operational and Financial Review 
Review of operations 
Safety performance 
Review of operations 
Safety performance 
The safety, health and wellbeing of OZ Minerals’ employees and contracted partners is a foundational element of OZ Minerals’ strategy. A safe working 
environment and a proactive, hazard-aware safety culture is fundamental to OZ Minerals’ operational success. OZ Minerals, in partnership with its contract 
partners, is building a shared safety culture between employees and contractors working on OZ Minerals’ sites. 
The safety, health and wellbeing of OZ Minerals’ employees and contracted partners is a foundational element of OZ Minerals’ strategy. A safe working 
In many areas across the company, the total recordable injury frequency rate (‘TRIFR’) per million hours worked has decreased. Numerous operating 
environment and a proactive, hazard-aware safety culture is fundamental to OZ Minerals’ operational success. OZ Minerals, in partnership with its contract 
departments, including the entire Carrapateena project, and contract partners ended the year with a TRIFR of zero.  
partners, is building a shared safety culture between employees and contractors working on OZ Minerals’ sites. 
The TRIFR for the company however increased from 5.30 to 6.71 (from 2015 to 2016 respectively). This increase is primarily attributable to injuries incurred in 
In many areas across the company, the total recordable injury frequency rate (‘TRIFR’) per million hours worked has decreased. Numerous operating 
the Prominent Hill underground, further exacerbated by the planned reduction in man hours worked over the respective period at Prominent Hill in line with 
departments, including the entire Carrapateena project, and contract partners ended the year with a TRIFR of zero.  
the open pit demobilisation. 
The TRIFR for the company however increased from 5.30 to 6.71 (from 2015 to 2016 respectively). This increase is primarily attributable to injuries incurred in 
Prominent Hill has continued the Site Safety Acceleration Program during the year, which outlines three pillars for safety enhancement: leadership intent, 
the Prominent Hill underground, further exacerbated by the planned reduction in man hours worked over the respective period at Prominent Hill in line with 
hazard and risk awareness and critical risk management.  
the open pit demobilisation. 
In the Prominent Hill underground, a targeted safety improvement plan combined with an externally led safety behaviours program was implemented mid-way 
Prominent Hill has continued the Site Safety Acceleration Program during the year, which outlines three pillars for safety enhancement: leadership intent, 
through 2016. This saw a reducing trend in underground high potential incidents and total injuries by the end of the year.  
hazard and risk awareness and critical risk management.  
Risk management has evolved at Prominent Hill with the establishment of a critical and material risk management system early in 2016. Engagement sessions 
In the Prominent Hill underground, a targeted safety improvement plan combined with an externally led safety behaviours program was implemented mid-way 
were conducted to identify the site’s critical and material Risks, followed by Bowtie risk analysis. The analysis identified contributing factors that lead to a 
through 2016. This saw a reducing trend in underground high potential incidents and total injuries by the end of the year.  
critical or material risk event and the controls that are in place. Risk owners for each risk were assigned, and critical controls and control owners identified. 
Risk management has evolved at Prominent Hill with the establishment of a critical and material risk management system early in 2016. Engagement sessions 
Tools will be developed to enable employees to identify tasks with critical risks and implement the associated critical controls required to manage the risk and 
were conducted to identify the site’s critical and material Risks, followed by Bowtie risk analysis. The analysis identified contributing factors that lead to a 
work safely. This activity is planned for 2017.  
critical or material risk event and the controls that are in place. Risk owners for each risk were assigned, and critical controls and control owners identified. 
Other focus areas included Mental Health Awareness, Health and Wellbeing programs and increased emergency response capability. A weekly safety 
Tools will be developed to enable employees to identify tasks with critical risks and implement the associated critical controls required to manage the risk and 
leadership forum was established to promote communication and shared safety learnings across the asset at Prominent Hill. 
work safely. This activity is planned for 2017.  
In 2016 the focus remained on creating a proactive safety culture, building the capability of the leadership and engaging employees and contractors in risk 
Other focus areas included Mental Health Awareness, Health and Wellbeing programs and increased emergency response capability. A weekly safety 
management activities to enable safe cost effective production. 
leadership forum was established to promote communication and shared safety learnings across the asset at Prominent Hill. 
In 2016 the focus remained on creating a proactive safety culture, building the capability of the leadership and engaging employees and contractors in risk 
Prominent Hill 
management activities to enable safe cost effective production. 
Prominent Hill continued its strong production performance, achieving guidance for the year with copper production of 116,882 tonnes and gold production 
Prominent Hill 
of 118,333 ounces. As a result of the 15 day power outage, gold guidance was revised in the third quarter as the company prioritised higher margin copper 
production. During 2016, Prominent Hill transitioned to a longer term copper and gold production profile following the record copper production in 2015. In 
Prominent Hill continued its strong production performance, achieving guidance for the year with copper production of 116,882 tonnes and gold production 
the last quarter of 2016, the processing plant returned to a run-rate in excess of 10.5 million tonnes per annum after adjusting for the power outage.  
of 118,333 ounces. As a result of the 15 day power outage, gold guidance was revised in the third quarter as the company prioritised higher margin copper 
Prominent Hill recorded an increase of 40 per cent in its underground Ore Reserves and an increase of two million tonnes of open pit ore with the steepening 
production. During 2016, Prominent Hill transitioned to a longer term copper and gold production profile following the record copper production in 2015. In 
of the pit walls. The underground mine life has now been extended to 2028 with a sustained annual production rate from 2019 of 3.5-4.0 million tonnes per 
the last quarter of 2016, the processing plant returned to a run-rate in excess of 10.5 million tonnes per annum after adjusting for the power outage.  
annum2. The increased production from the underground and ore stockpiles from the open pit enables the processing plant to operate at current levels to mid-
Prominent Hill recorded an increase of 40 per cent in its underground Ore Reserves and an increase of two million tonnes of open pit ore with the steepening 
2023 after which the plant is expected to operate in alignment with underground production.  
of the pit walls. The underground mine life has now been extended to 2028 with a sustained annual production rate from 2019 of 3.5-4.0 million tonnes per 
annum2. The increased production from the underground and ore stockpiles from the open pit enables the processing plant to operate at current levels to mid-
2023 after which the plant is expected to operate in alignment with underground production.  
2 This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028’ released to the ASX on 15 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals confirms 
that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed. 
2 This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Prominent Hill mine life extended to 2028’ released to the ASX on 15 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals confirms 
that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed. 
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Prominent Hill C1 cost of US 74.1 cents per pound of copper (including by-product credits relating to gold and silver produced) was within the first quartile for 
Prominent Hill C1 cost of US 74.1 cents per pound of copper (including by-product credits relating to gold and silver produced) was within the first quartile for 
all copper producers worldwide (Wood Mackenzie data from Q4 2016). The strong cost performance was the result of continuing cost focus, capital discipline, 
all copper producers worldwide (Wood Mackenzie data from Q4 2016). The strong cost performance was the result of continuing cost focus, capital discipline, 
the successful procurement savings program, and innovative efficiency improvements. 
the successful procurement savings program, and innovative efficiency improvements. 
Cash Cost (C1)  
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(c/lb) 
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250.0 
250.0 
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200.0 
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150.0
100.0
150.0 
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Prominent Hill 2016  
Prominent Hill 2016  
C1 costs (US cents) - 
C1 costs (US cents) - 
Prominent Hill 2016 
100.0 
100.0 
74.1 
74.1 
C1 costs (US cents) -
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50.0 
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Cumulative percentile paid metal 
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Cumulative percentile paid metal (M lbs)
The open pit continued its efficient operation with a number of improvements driving accelerated demobilisation of equipment in early 2016 as waste removal 
The open pit continued its efficient operation with a number of improvements driving accelerated demobilisation of equipment in early 2016 as waste removal 
activity reduced significantly. Ore produced from the open pit of 15.1 million tonnes was 23 per cent higher than 2015 as the strip ratio decreased to 1:1 
activity reduced significantly. Ore produced from the open pit of 15.1 million tonnes was 23 per cent higher than 2015 as the strip ratio decreased to 1:1 
compared to 3.1:1 in 2015. During the last quarter of 2016, implementation of the single lane ramp design began which will enable access to an additional 
compared to 3.1:1 in 2015. During the last quarter of 2016, implementation of the single lane ramp design began which will enable access to an additional 
two million tonnes of ore from the open pit. The next open pit fleet demobilisation is expected in the second quarter of 2017 and will result in the reduction 
two million tonnes of ore from the open pit. The next open pit fleet demobilisation is expected in the second quarter of 2017 and will result in the reduction 
of a further five open pit trucks to a final fleet of 12 trucks and utilising a smaller primary excavator.  
of a further five open pit trucks to a final fleet of 12 trucks and utilising a smaller primary excavator.  
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Life of mine dewatering infrastructure installed during the year was successful in mitigating the impacts of high volume rainfall in late December 2016. 
Life of mine dewatering infrastructure installed during the year was successful in mitigating the impacts of high volume rainfall in late December 2016. 
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OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
The underground mine delivered 2.1 million tonnes of ore, which was 11 per cent higher than prior year assisted by a temporary decline providing additional 
The underground mine delivered 2.1 million tonnes of ore, which was 11 per cent higher than prior year assisted by a temporary decline providing additional 
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stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
haulage capacity in the fourth quarter. The development of the second underground decline progressed well with completion expected in third quarter of 
haulage capacity in the fourth quarter. The development of the second underground decline progressed well with completion expected in third quarter of 
positioned for growth.  
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stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
2017. 
2017. 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
positioned for growth.  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
A combination of ongoing drilling programs, mine planning initiatives and reduction in cut-off grades led to the increase in the underground Ore Reserves of 
A combination of ongoing drilling programs, mine planning initiatives and reduction in cut-off grades led to the increase in the underground Ore Reserves of 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
more than 40 per cent. 
more than 40 per cent. 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Carrapateena 
Carrapateena 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
A number of successes were achieved at the Carrapateena Project throughout the year including:  
A number of successes were achieved at the Carrapateena Project throughout the year including:  
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  Completion of the scoping study and PFS; 
•  Completion of the scoping study and PFS; 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  Announcement of an Ore Reserve estimate and updated Mineral Resource estimate; 
•  Announcement of an Ore Reserve estimate and updated Mineral Resource estimate; 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  Signing of a landmark partnering agreement with the Native Title Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation; and 
•  Signing of a landmark partnering agreement with the Native Title Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation; and 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  Commencement of the Tjati decline. 
•  Commencement of the Tjati decline. 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
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location of the facility. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
location of the facility. 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
location of the facility. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
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The PFS confirmed a robust project with an NPV of $770 million at an IRR of approximately 20 per cent with a payback period of four years. The PFS proposes 
a 4Mtpa sub level cave mining operation with an estimated average annual production of 61,000 tonnes of copper and 63,000 ounces of gold over a 20-plus 
The PFS confirmed a robust project with an NPV of $770 million at an IRR of approximately 20 per cent with a payback period of four years. The PFS proposes 
year mine life3. 
a 4Mtpa sub level cave mining operation with an estimated average annual production of 61,000 tonnes of copper and 63,000 ounces of gold over a 20-plus 
The PFS confirmed a robust project with an NPV of $770 million at an IRR of approximately 20 per cent with a payback period of four years. The PFS proposes 
The PFS confirmed a robust project with an NPV of $770 million at an IRR of approximately 20 per cent with a payback period of four years. The PFS proposes 
Following approval from the OZ Minerals Board, the project has progressed to Feasibility Study stage and construction of the Tjati decline commenced in 
year mine life3. 
a 4Mtpa sub level cave mining operation with an estimated average annual production of 61,000 tonnes of copper and 63,000 ounces of gold over a 20-plus 
a 4Mtpa sub level cave mining operation with an estimated average annual production of 61,000 tonnes of copper and 63,000 ounces of gold over a 20-plus 
August 2016 with development now beyond 850 metres. Confidence in the Carrapateena resource further increased with the release of an updated Mineral 
year mine life3. 
year mine life3. 
Following approval from the OZ Minerals Board, the project has progressed to Feasibility Study stage and construction of the Tjati decline commenced in 
Resource estimate of 134 million tonnes at 1.5% Cu, 0.6 g/t Au and 6.5g/t Ag. The Mineral Resource estimate upgraded 46 per cent of the resource to 
August 2016 with development now beyond 850 metres. Confidence in the Carrapateena resource further increased with the release of an updated Mineral 
Measured classification4 and forms the basis for the Feasibility Study.   
Following approval from the OZ Minerals Board, the project has progressed to Feasibility Study stage and construction of the Tjati decline commenced in 
Following approval from the OZ Minerals Board, the project has progressed to Feasibility Study stage and construction of the Tjati decline commenced in 
Resource estimate of 134 million tonnes at 1.5% Cu, 0.6 g/t Au and 6.5g/t Ag. The Mineral Resource estimate upgraded 46 per cent of the resource to 
August 2016 with development now beyond 850 metres. Confidence in the Carrapateena resource further increased with the release of an updated Mineral 
August 2016 with development now beyond 850 metres. Confidence in the Carrapateena resource further increased with the release of an updated Mineral 
The Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) is undergoing a parallel but separate study process. Feasibility level engineering of the CTP continued and has now 
Measured classification4 and forms the basis for the Feasibility Study.   
Resource estimate of 134 million tonnes at 1.5% Cu, 0.6 g/t Au and 6.5g/t Ag. The Mineral Resource estimate upgraded 46 per cent of the resource to 
Resource estimate of 134 million tonnes at 1.5% Cu, 0.6 g/t Au and 6.5g/t Ag. The Mineral Resource estimate upgraded 46 per cent of the resource to 
progressed to the cost estimate phase and site options are being assessed. The CTP uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium copper 
Measured classification4 and forms the basis for the Feasibility Study.   
Measured classification4 and forms the basis for the Feasibility Study.   
The Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) is undergoing a parallel but separate study process. Feasibility level engineering of the CTP continued and has now 
concentrate of approximately 50-60 per cent copper grade while reducing impurities. This concentrate will incur lower commercial costs, provide freight 
progressed to the cost estimate phase and site options are being assessed. The CTP uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium copper 
savings and will be attractive feed and blend stock for smelters.  
The Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) is undergoing a parallel but separate study process. Feasibility level engineering of the CTP continued and has now 
The Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) is undergoing a parallel but separate study process. Feasibility level engineering of the CTP continued and has now 
concentrate of approximately 50-60 per cent copper grade while reducing impurities. This concentrate will incur lower commercial costs, provide freight 
progressed to the cost estimate phase and site options are being assessed. The CTP uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium copper 
progressed to the cost estimate phase and site options are being assessed. The CTP uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium copper 
Approval submissions to the State and Federal Governments are progressing well and a landmark partnering agreement with the traditional owners, the 
savings and will be attractive feed and blend stock for smelters.  
concentrate of approximately 50-60 per cent copper grade while reducing impurities. This concentrate will incur lower commercial costs, provide freight 
concentrate of approximately 50-60 per cent copper grade while reducing impurities. This concentrate will incur lower commercial costs, provide freight 
Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation was signed in the fourth quarter. 
savings and will be attractive feed and blend stock for smelters.  
savings and will be attractive feed and blend stock for smelters.  
Approval submissions to the State and Federal Governments are progressing well and a landmark partnering agreement with the traditional owners, the 
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Tender packages for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction of the minerals processing plant were also issued during the fourth quarter of 2016. 
Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation was signed in the fourth quarter. 
Approval submissions to the State and Federal Governments are progressing well and a landmark partnering agreement with the traditional owners, the 
Approval submissions to the State and Federal Governments are progressing well and a landmark partnering agreement with the traditional owners, the 
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Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation was signed in the fourth quarter. 
Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation was signed in the fourth quarter. 
Tender packages for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction of the minerals processing plant were also issued during the fourth quarter of 2016. 
West Musgrave 
Tender packages for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction of the minerals processing plant were also issued during the fourth quarter of 2016. 
Tender packages for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction of the minerals processing plant were also issued during the fourth quarter of 2016. 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements. OZ Minerals has committed an initial $3 million 
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West Musgrave 
to determine an optimised pathway to commercialisation with a focus on operational scale and improvement in metallurgical recovery. A scoping study is 
West Musgrave 
West Musgrave 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements. OZ Minerals has committed an initial $3 million 
currently underway and is targeting the Nebo-Babel copper-nickel and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia. 
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to determine an optimised pathway to commercialisation with a focus on operational scale and improvement in metallurgical recovery. A scoping study is 
Exploration drilling was undertaken at the Babylon prospect, which forms part of the Succoth deposit, and One Tree Hill prospect. The exploration drill hole at 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements. OZ Minerals has committed an initial $3 million 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements. OZ Minerals has committed an initial $3 million 
currently underway and is targeting the Nebo-Babel copper-nickel and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia. 
One Tree Hill intersected a significant sulphide zone with assays confirming the discovery of magmatic Cu-PGE-Ni style mineralisation, similar to Succoth and 
to determine an optimised pathway to commercialisation with a focus on operational scale and improvement in metallurgical recovery. A scoping study is 
to determine an optimised pathway to commercialisation with a focus on operational scale and improvement in metallurgical recovery. A scoping study is 
Exploration drilling was undertaken at the Babylon prospect, which forms part of the Succoth deposit, and One Tree Hill prospect. The exploration drill hole at 
Nebo Babel deposits. 
currently underway and is targeting the Nebo-Babel copper-nickel and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia. 
currently underway and is targeting the Nebo-Babel copper-nickel and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia. 
One Tree Hill intersected a significant sulphide zone with assays confirming the discovery of magmatic Cu-PGE-Ni style mineralisation, similar to Succoth and 
Exploration drilling was undertaken at the Babylon prospect, which forms part of the Succoth deposit, and One Tree Hill prospect. The exploration drill hole at 
Exploration drilling was undertaken at the Babylon prospect, which forms part of the Succoth deposit, and One Tree Hill prospect. The exploration drill hole at 
Following the completion of the scoping study, OZ Minerals has the option to earn up to 70 per cent of the project. If OZ Minerals elects to proceed, it will be 
Nebo Babel deposits. 
One Tree Hill intersected a significant sulphide zone with assays confirming the discovery of magmatic Cu-PGE-Ni style mineralisation, similar to Succoth and 
One Tree Hill intersected a significant sulphide zone with assays confirming the discovery of magmatic Cu-PGE-Ni style mineralisation, similar to Succoth and 
committing $15 million towards a PFS and $4 million in further regional exploration in 18 months for 51 per cent, and another $10 million on FS and $4 
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Nebo Babel deposits. 
Nebo Babel deposits. 
Following the completion of the scoping study, OZ Minerals has the option to earn up to 70 per cent of the project. If OZ Minerals elects to proceed, it will be 
million on regional exploration to earn another 19 per cent.     
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committing $15 million towards a PFS and $4 million in further regional exploration in 18 months for 51 per cent, and another $10 million on FS and $4 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Following the completion of the scoping study, OZ Minerals has the option to earn up to 70 per cent of the project. If OZ Minerals elects to proceed, it will be 
Following the completion of the scoping study, OZ Minerals has the option to earn up to 70 per cent of the project. If OZ Minerals elects to proceed, it will be 
million on regional exploration to earn another 19 per cent.     
Exploration and growth 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
committing $15 million towards a PFS and $4 million in further regional exploration in 18 months for 51 per cent, and another $10 million on FS and $4 
committing $15 million towards a PFS and $4 million in further regional exploration in 18 months for 51 per cent, and another $10 million on FS and $4 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
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positioned for growth.  
million on regional exploration to earn another 19 per cent.     
million on regional exploration to earn another 19 per cent.     
OZ Minerals continued to grow its pipeline of opportunities with the addition of three new earn-in agreements with highly regarded explorers at West 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
Exploration and growth 
Musgrave, Intercept Hill and Coompana. These agreements provide OZ Minerals with exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations. The earn-in 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Exploration and growth 
Exploration and growth 
OZ Minerals continued to grow its pipeline of opportunities with the addition of three new earn-in agreements with highly regarded explorers at West 
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partners in turn access capital to undertake drilling programs. OZ Minerals typically works with its earn-in partners to oversee projects while they manage on 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
Musgrave, Intercept Hill and Coompana. These agreements provide OZ Minerals with exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations. The earn-in 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
the ground activities. The six projects underway are as follows:  
OZ Minerals continued to grow its pipeline of opportunities with the addition of three new earn-in agreements with highly regarded explorers at West 
OZ Minerals continued to grow its pipeline of opportunities with the addition of three new earn-in agreements with highly regarded explorers at West 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
partners in turn access capital to undertake drilling programs. OZ Minerals typically works with its earn-in partners to oversee projects while they manage on 
•  West Musgrave, as above. 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Musgrave, Intercept Hill and Coompana. These agreements provide OZ Minerals with exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations. The earn-in 
Musgrave, Intercept Hill and Coompana. These agreements provide OZ Minerals with exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations. The earn-in 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
the ground activities. The six projects underway are as follows:  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
partners in turn access capital to undertake drilling programs. OZ Minerals typically works with its earn-in partners to oversee projects while they manage on 
partners in turn access capital to undertake drilling programs. OZ Minerals typically works with its earn-in partners to oversee projects while they manage on 
•  Intercept Hill with Red Tiger Resources targeting the wider Carrapateena province and drilling IOCG mineralisation. Targets will be drill tested in early 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  West Musgrave, as above. 
positioned for growth.  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
the ground activities. The six projects underway are as follows:  
the ground activities. The six projects underway are as follows:  
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  West Musgrave, as above. 
•  West Musgrave, as above. 
•  Intercept Hill with Red Tiger Resources targeting the wider Carrapateena province and drilling IOCG mineralisation. Targets will be drill tested in early 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Coompana with Mithril Resources targeting seven exploration licenses in South Australia’s far western Coompana province leveraging the work 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
•  Intercept Hill with Red Tiger Resources targeting the wider Carrapateena province and drilling IOCG mineralisation. Targets will be drill tested in early 
•  Intercept Hill with Red Tiger Resources targeting the wider Carrapateena province and drilling IOCG mineralisation. Targets will be drill tested in early 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Coompana with Mithril Resources targeting seven exploration licenses in South Australia’s far western Coompana province leveraging the work 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  Eloise with Minotaur Exploration drilling multiple prospects in the Eastern Succession of the Mt Isa block in Queensland. 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  Coompana with Mithril Resources targeting seven exploration licenses in South Australia’s far western Coompana province leveraging the work 
•  Coompana with Mithril Resources targeting seven exploration licenses in South Australia’s far western Coompana province leveraging the work 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Eloise with Minotaur Exploration drilling multiple prospects in the Eastern Succession of the Mt Isa block in Queensland. 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Eloise with Minotaur Exploration drilling multiple prospects in the Eastern Succession of the Mt Isa block in Queensland. 
•  Eloise with Minotaur Exploration drilling multiple prospects in the Eastern Succession of the Mt Isa block in Queensland. 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
3 This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Confidence in Carrapateena project grows’ released to the ASX on 7 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals confirms 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed. 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
3 This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Confidence in Carrapateena project grows’ released to the ASX on 7 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals confirms 
4 Details of this mineral resource estimate were previously reported in the announcement entitled ‘Carrapateena Mineral Resource estimate robustness confirmed’ released to the ASX on 9 December 2016 and is available at 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed. 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/.  OZ Minerals confirms that it is not aware of any new information included in the original announcement and, in the case of mineral resources, that all material assumptions and 
3 This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Confidence in Carrapateena project grows’ released to the ASX on 7 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals confirms 
3 This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Confidence in Carrapateena project grows’ released to the ASX on 7 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals confirms 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the original announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. OZ Minerals confirms that the form and content in which the Competent Person’s findings 
4 Details of this mineral resource estimate were previously reported in the announcement entitled ‘Carrapateena Mineral Resource estimate robustness confirmed’ released to the ASX on 9 December 2016 and is available at 
that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed. 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
are presented have not been materially modified from the original announcement. 
http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/.  OZ Minerals confirms that it is not aware of any new information included in the original announcement and, in the case of mineral resources, that all material assumptions and 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
4 Details of this mineral resource estimate were previously reported in the announcement entitled ‘Carrapateena Mineral Resource estimate robustness confirmed’ released to the ASX on 9 December 2016 and is available at 
4 Details of this mineral resource estimate were previously reported in the announcement entitled ‘Carrapateena Mineral Resource estimate robustness confirmed’ released to the ASX on 9 December 2016 and is available at 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the original announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. OZ Minerals confirms that the form and content in which the Competent Person’s findings 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/.  OZ Minerals confirms that it is not aware of any new information included in the original announcement and, in the case of mineral resources, that all material assumptions and 
location of the facility. 
are presented have not been materially modified from the original announcement. 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the original announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. OZ Minerals confirms that the form and content in which the Competent Person’s findings 
technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the original announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. OZ Minerals confirms that the form and content in which the Competent Person’s findings 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
are presented have not been materially modified from the original announcement. 
are presented have not been materially modified from the original announcement. 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
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concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
location of the facility. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
2017. 
completed by the SA DSD and PACE initiative. 
2017. 
completed by the SA DSD and PACE initiative. 
http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/.  OZ Minerals confirms that it is not aware of any new information included in the original announcement and, in the case of mineral resources, that all material assumptions and 
that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed. 
completed by the SA DSD and PACE initiative. 
completed by the SA DSD and PACE initiative. 
2017. 
2017. 
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companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
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Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
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The PFS confirmed a robust project with an NPV of $770 million at an IRR of approximately 20 per cent with a payback period of four years. The PFS proposes 
a 4Mtpa sub level cave mining operation with an estimated average annual production of 61,000 tonnes of copper and 63,000 ounces of gold over a 20-plus 
The PFS confirmed a robust project with an NPV of $770 million at an IRR of approximately 20 per cent with a payback period of four years. The PFS proposes 
year mine life3. 
a 4Mtpa sub level cave mining operation with an estimated average annual production of 61,000 tonnes of copper and 63,000 ounces of gold over a 20-plus 
The PFS confirmed a robust project with an NPV of $770 million at an IRR of approximately 20 per cent with a payback period of four years. The PFS proposes 
Following approval from the OZ Minerals Board, the project has progressed to Feasibility Study stage and construction of the Tjati decline commenced in 
a 4Mtpa sub level cave mining operation with an estimated average annual production of 61,000 tonnes of copper and 63,000 ounces of gold over a 20-plus 
August 2016 with development now beyond 850 metres. Confidence in the Carrapateena resource further increased with the release of an updated Mineral 
year mine life3. 
year mine life3. 
Following approval from the OZ Minerals Board, the project has progressed to Feasibility Study stage and construction of the Tjati decline commenced in 
Resource estimate of 134 million tonnes at 1.5% Cu, 0.6 g/t Au and 6.5g/t Ag. The Mineral Resource estimate upgraded 46 per cent of the resource to 
August 2016 with development now beyond 850 metres. Confidence in the Carrapateena resource further increased with the release of an updated Mineral 
Following approval from the OZ Minerals Board, the project has progressed to Feasibility Study stage and construction of the Tjati decline commenced in 
Measured classification4 and forms the basis for the Feasibility Study.   
Resource estimate of 134 million tonnes at 1.5% Cu, 0.6 g/t Au and 6.5g/t Ag. The Mineral Resource estimate upgraded 46 per cent of the resource to 
August 2016 with development now beyond 850 metres. Confidence in the Carrapateena resource further increased with the release of an updated Mineral 
The Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) is undergoing a parallel but separate study process. Feasibility level engineering of the CTP continued and has now 
Resource estimate of 134 million tonnes at 1.5% Cu, 0.6 g/t Au and 6.5g/t Ag. The Mineral Resource estimate upgraded 46 per cent of the resource to 
progressed to the cost estimate phase and site options are being assessed. The CTP uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium copper 
Measured classification4 and forms the basis for the Feasibility Study.   
The Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) is undergoing a parallel but separate study process. Feasibility level engineering of the CTP continued and has now 
concentrate of approximately 50-60 per cent copper grade while reducing impurities. This concentrate will incur lower commercial costs, provide freight 
Measured classification4 and forms the basis for the Feasibility Study.   
savings and will be attractive feed and blend stock for smelters.  
progressed to the cost estimate phase and site options are being assessed. The CTP uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium copper 
The Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) is undergoing a parallel but separate study process. Feasibility level engineering of the CTP continued and has now 
savings and will be attractive feed and blend stock for smelters.  
concentrate of approximately 50-60 per cent copper grade while reducing impurities. This concentrate will incur lower commercial costs, provide freight 
progressed to the cost estimate phase and site options are being assessed. The CTP uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium copper 
Approval submissions to the State and Federal Governments are progressing well and a landmark partnering agreement with the traditional owners, the 
concentrate of approximately 50-60 per cent copper grade while reducing impurities. This concentrate will incur lower commercial costs, provide freight 
Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation was signed in the fourth quarter. 
savings and will be attractive feed and blend stock for smelters.  
Approval submissions to the State and Federal Governments are progressing well and a landmark partnering agreement with the traditional owners, the 
Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation was signed in the fourth quarter. 
Tender packages for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction of the minerals processing plant were also issued during the fourth quarter of 2016. 
Approval submissions to the State and Federal Governments are progressing well and a landmark partnering agreement with the traditional owners, the 
Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation was signed in the fourth quarter. 
Tender packages for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction of the minerals processing plant were also issued during the fourth quarter of 2016. 
West Musgrave 
West Musgrave 
Tender packages for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction of the minerals processing plant were also issued during the fourth quarter of 2016. 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements. OZ Minerals has committed an initial $3 million 
to determine an optimised pathway to commercialisation with a focus on operational scale and improvement in metallurgical recovery. A scoping study is 
West Musgrave 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements. OZ Minerals has committed an initial $3 million 
currently underway and is targeting the Nebo-Babel copper-nickel and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia. 
to determine an optimised pathway to commercialisation with a focus on operational scale and improvement in metallurgical recovery. A scoping study is 
Exploration drilling was undertaken at the Babylon prospect, which forms part of the Succoth deposit, and One Tree Hill prospect. The exploration drill hole at 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements. OZ Minerals has committed an initial $3 million 
currently underway and is targeting the Nebo-Babel copper-nickel and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia. 
One Tree Hill intersected a significant sulphide zone with assays confirming the discovery of magmatic Cu-PGE-Ni style mineralisation, similar to Succoth and 
to determine an optimised pathway to commercialisation with a focus on operational scale and improvement in metallurgical recovery. A scoping study is 
Exploration drilling was undertaken at the Babylon prospect, which forms part of the Succoth deposit, and One Tree Hill prospect. The exploration drill hole at 
currently underway and is targeting the Nebo-Babel copper-nickel and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia. 
One Tree Hill intersected a significant sulphide zone with assays confirming the discovery of magmatic Cu-PGE-Ni style mineralisation, similar to Succoth and 
Exploration drilling was undertaken at the Babylon prospect, which forms part of the Succoth deposit, and One Tree Hill prospect. The exploration drill hole at 
Following the completion of the scoping study, OZ Minerals has the option to earn up to 70 per cent of the project. If OZ Minerals elects to proceed, it will be 
Nebo Babel deposits. 
One Tree Hill intersected a significant sulphide zone with assays confirming the discovery of magmatic Cu-PGE-Ni style mineralisation, similar to Succoth and 
committing $15 million towards a PFS and $4 million in further regional exploration in 18 months for 51 per cent, and another $10 million on FS and $4 
Nebo Babel deposits. 
Nebo Babel deposits. 
Following the completion of the scoping study, OZ Minerals has the option to earn up to 70 per cent of the project. If OZ Minerals elects to proceed, it will be 
million on regional exploration to earn another 19 per cent.     
committing $15 million towards a PFS and $4 million in further regional exploration in 18 months for 51 per cent, and another $10 million on FS and $4 
Following the completion of the scoping study, OZ Minerals has the option to earn up to 70 per cent of the project. If OZ Minerals elects to proceed, it will be 
million on regional exploration to earn another 19 per cent.     
Exploration and growth 
committing $15 million towards a PFS and $4 million in further regional exploration in 18 months for 51 per cent, and another $10 million on FS and $4 
million on regional exploration to earn another 19 per cent.     
OZ Minerals continued to grow its pipeline of opportunities with the addition of three new earn-in agreements with highly regarded explorers at West 
Exploration and growth 
Musgrave, Intercept Hill and Coompana. These agreements provide OZ Minerals with exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations. The earn-in 
Exploration and growth 
OZ Minerals continued to grow its pipeline of opportunities with the addition of three new earn-in agreements with highly regarded explorers at West 
partners in turn access capital to undertake drilling programs. OZ Minerals typically works with its earn-in partners to oversee projects while they manage on 
Musgrave, Intercept Hill and Coompana. These agreements provide OZ Minerals with exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations. The earn-in 
OZ Minerals continued to grow its pipeline of opportunities with the addition of three new earn-in agreements with highly regarded explorers at West 
the ground activities. The six projects underway are as follows:  
partners in turn access capital to undertake drilling programs. OZ Minerals typically works with its earn-in partners to oversee projects while they manage on 
Musgrave, Intercept Hill and Coompana. These agreements provide OZ Minerals with exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations. The earn-in 
•  West Musgrave, as above. 
partners in turn access capital to undertake drilling programs. OZ Minerals typically works with its earn-in partners to oversee projects while they manage on 
•  Intercept Hill with Red Tiger Resources targeting the wider Carrapateena province and drilling IOCG mineralisation. Targets will be drill tested in early 
•  West Musgrave, as above. 
the ground activities. The six projects underway are as follows:  
the ground activities. The six projects underway are as follows:  
2017. 
•  West Musgrave, as above. 
•  Intercept Hill with Red Tiger Resources targeting the wider Carrapateena province and drilling IOCG mineralisation. Targets will be drill tested in early 
•  Coompana with Mithril Resources targeting seven exploration licenses in South Australia’s far western Coompana province leveraging the work 
•  Intercept Hill with Red Tiger Resources targeting the wider Carrapateena province and drilling IOCG mineralisation. Targets will be drill tested in early 
completed by the SA DSD and PACE initiative. 
•  Coompana with Mithril Resources targeting seven exploration licenses in South Australia’s far western Coompana province leveraging the work 
•  Eloise with Minotaur Exploration drilling multiple prospects in the Eastern Succession of the Mt Isa block in Queensland. 
•  Coompana with Mithril Resources targeting seven exploration licenses in South Australia’s far western Coompana province leveraging the work 
completed by the SA DSD and PACE initiative. 
•  Eloise with Minotaur Exploration drilling multiple prospects in the Eastern Succession of the Mt Isa block in Queensland. 
completed by the SA DSD and PACE initiative. 
2017. 
2017. 
•  Eloise with Minotaur Exploration drilling multiple prospects in the Eastern Succession of the Mt Isa block in Queensland. 
3 This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Confidence in Carrapateena project grows’ released to the ASX on 7 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals confirms 
that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed. 
3 This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Confidence in Carrapateena project grows’ released to the ASX on 7 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals confirms 
4 Details of this mineral resource estimate were previously reported in the announcement entitled ‘Carrapateena Mineral Resource estimate robustness confirmed’ released to the ASX on 9 December 2016 and is available at 
that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed. 
http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/.  OZ Minerals confirms that it is not aware of any new information included in the original announcement and, in the case of mineral resources, that all material assumptions and 
3 This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Confidence in Carrapateena project grows’ released to the ASX on 7 November 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals confirms 
technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the original announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. OZ Minerals confirms that the form and content in which the Competent Person’s findings 
4 Details of this mineral resource estimate were previously reported in the announcement entitled ‘Carrapateena Mineral Resource estimate robustness confirmed’ released to the ASX on 9 December 2016 and is available at 
that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed. 
are presented have not been materially modified from the original announcement. 
http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/.  OZ Minerals confirms that it is not aware of any new information included in the original announcement and, in the case of mineral resources, that all material assumptions and 
4 Details of this mineral resource estimate were previously reported in the announcement entitled ‘Carrapateena Mineral Resource estimate robustness confirmed’ released to the ASX on 9 December 2016 and is available at 
technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the original announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. OZ Minerals confirms that the form and content in which the Competent Person’s findings 
http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/.  OZ Minerals confirms that it is not aware of any new information included in the original announcement and, in the case of mineral resources, that all material assumptions and 
are presented have not been materially modified from the original announcement. 
technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the original announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. OZ Minerals confirms that the form and content in which the Competent Person’s findings 
are presented have not been materially modified from the original announcement. 
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stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
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positioned for growth.  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
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of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
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commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
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stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
•  Yandal One with Toro Energy targeting nickel sulphide mineralisation in Western Australia. Drilling commenced in 2016. 
•  Yandal One with Toro Energy targeting nickel sulphide mineralisation in Western Australia. Drilling commenced in 2016. 
•  Yandal One with Toro Energy targeting nickel sulphide mineralisation in Western Australia. Drilling commenced in 2016. 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
positioned for growth.  
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stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
•  Mt Woods with Minotaur Exploration exploring brownfield copper gold resources around Prominent Hill. Drilling commenced in 2016. 
•  Mt Woods with Minotaur Exploration exploring brownfield copper gold resources around Prominent Hill. Drilling commenced in 2016. 
•  Mt Woods with Minotaur Exploration exploring brownfield copper gold resources around Prominent Hill. Drilling commenced in 2016. 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
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stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
In line with OZ Minerals’ commitment to capital discipline, after a comprehensive review of the exploration results, OZ Minerals withdrew from the Jamaican 
In line with OZ Minerals’ commitment to capital discipline, after a comprehensive review of the exploration results, OZ Minerals withdrew from the Jamaican 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
In line with OZ Minerals’ commitment to capital discipline, after a comprehensive review of the exploration results, OZ Minerals withdrew from the Jamaican 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
Operational and Financial Review  
exploration joint ventures at Bellas Gate and Rodinia and entered into a heads of agreement to transfer all exploration interests in Jamaica to Carube Copper 
exploration joint ventures at Bellas Gate and Rodinia and entered into a heads of agreement to transfer all exploration interests in Jamaica to Carube Copper 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
exploration joint ventures at Bellas Gate and Rodinia and entered into a heads of agreement to transfer all exploration interests in Jamaica to Carube Copper 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
Corporation.  
Corporation.  
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
Corporation.  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
Review of Financial Results 
Review of Financial Results 
Review of Financial Results 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Net profit after tax of $107.8 million; 
•  Net profit after tax of $107.8 million; 
•  Net profit after tax of $107.8 million; 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Underlying EBITDA of $373.8 million, and EBITDA margin of 45 per cent; 
•  Underlying EBITDA of $373.8 million, and EBITDA margin of 45 per cent; 
•  Underlying EBITDA of $373.8 million, and EBITDA margin of 45 per cent; 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  Total revenue of $822.9 million; 
•  Total revenue of $822.9 million; 
•  Total revenue of $822.9 million; 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  Cost of goods sold of $380.3 million; 
•  Cost of goods sold of $380.3 million; 
•  Cost of goods sold of $380.3 million; 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Shareholder payments of $90.5 million; and 
•  Shareholder payments of $90.5 million; and 
•  Shareholder payments of $90.5 million; and 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
location of the facility. 
•  Net assets of $2,354.3 million, with cash of $655.7 million and no debt. 
•  Net assets of $2,354.3 million, with cash of $655.7 million and no debt. 
•  Net assets of $2,354.3 million, with cash of $655.7 million and no debt. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
location of the facility. 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
location of the facility. 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
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Annual and Sustainability Report 2016																																								 																																				
	
	
 
																																								 																																				
	
	
																																								 																																				
	
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review 
Operational and Financial Review 
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review
Operational and Financial Review 
Review of consolidated financial results and operations5 
Review of consolidated financial results and operations5 
OZ Minerals maintained its strong financial performance in 2016 while executing its growth strategy. The impact of lower copper and gold production from 
Review of consolidated financial results and operations5 
OZ Minerals maintained its strong financial performance in 2016 while executing its growth strategy. The impact of lower copper and gold production from 
the Prominent Hill operation was largely offset by the successful cost reduction program contributing to a strong underlying NPAT of $134.3 million for the 
the Prominent Hill operation was largely offset by the successful cost reduction program contributing to a strong underlying NPAT of $134.3 million for the 
year (2015: $139.6 million when pre-commissioning Malu underground costs and revenue were capitalised). The production and financial results for 2016 
OZ Minerals maintained its strong financial performance in 2016 while executing its growth strategy. The impact of lower copper and gold production from 
year (2015: $139.6 million when pre-commissioning Malu underground costs and revenue were capitalised). The production and financial results for 2016 
were impacted by the 15 day power outage. The cash balance of $655.7 million increased by $103.2 million compared to the prior year after shareholder 
the Prominent Hill operation was largely offset by the successful cost reduction program contributing to a strong underlying NPAT of $134.3 million for the 
were impacted by the 15 day power outage. The cash balance of $655.7 million increased by $103.2 million compared to the prior year after shareholder 
payments of $90.5 million, investment in the Carrapateena project of $38.5 million, Prominent Hill ore inventory, exploration and corporate development 
year (2015: $139.6 million when pre-commissioning Malu underground costs and revenue were capitalised). The production and financial results for 2016 
payments of $90.5 million, investment in the Carrapateena project of $38.5 million, Prominent Hill ore inventory, exploration and corporate development 
activities.  
were impacted by the 15 day power outage. The cash balance of $655.7 million increased by $103.2 million compared to the prior year after shareholder 
activities.  
payments of $90.5 million, investment in the Carrapateena project of $38.5 million, Prominent Hill ore inventory, exploration and corporate development 
During the year, non-underlying items included the expenditure of $37.9 million (pre-tax) relating to the Class action which was settled during the year 
During the year, non-underlying items included the expenditure of $37.9 million (pre-tax) relating to the Class action which was settled during the year 
activities.  
resulting in the NPAT attributable to shareholders of $107.8 million (2015: 130.2 million).  
resulting in the NPAT attributable to shareholders of $107.8 million (2015: 130.2 million).  
During the year, non-underlying items included the expenditure of $37.9 million (pre-tax) relating to the Class action which was settled during the year 
resulting in the NPAT attributable to shareholders of $107.8 million (2015: 130.2 million).  
Carrapateena 
Carrapateena 
Corporate 
Corporate 
Total 
Total 
Total 
Total 
Prominent 
Prominent 
Hill  
Hill  
2016  
2016  
Prominent 
$m 
$m 
Hill  
Revenue – Copper  
2016  
725.1 
Revenue – Copper  
725.1 
$m 
Revenue – Gold and Silver 
197.0 
Revenue – Gold and Silver 
197.0 
Revenue – Copper  
725.1 
Treatment and refining charges 
(99.2) 
Treatment and refining charges 
(99.2) 
Revenue – Gold and Silver 
197.0 
Net Revenue  
822.9 
Net Revenue  
822.9 
Treatment and refining charges 
(99.2) 
Mining 
(296.2) 
Mining 
(296.2) 
Net Revenue  
822.9 
Processing 
(91.3) 
Processing 
(91.3) 
Mining 
(296.2) 
Transport 
(52.9) 
Transport 
(52.9) 
Processing 
(91.3) 
Site general and administration 
(19.7) 
Site general and administration 
(19.7) 
Transport 
(52.9) 
Royalties 
(42.2) 
Royalties 
(42.2) 
Site general and administration 
(19.7) 
Deferred waste adjustment 
36.6 
Deferred waste adjustment 
36.6 
Royalties 
(42.2) 
Inventory adjustment 
85.4 
Inventory adjustment 
85.4 
Deferred waste adjustment 
36.6 
Cost of goods sold  
(380.3) 
Cost of goods sold  
(380.3) 
Inventory adjustment 
85.4 
Corporate general and administration 
(10.5) 
Corporate general and administration 
(10.5) 
Cost of goods sold  
(380.3) 
Exploration and other income/(expense) 
0.7 
Exploration and other income/(expense) 
0.7 
Corporate general and administration 
(10.5) 
Restructuring costs 
– 
Restructuring costs 
– 
Exploration and other income/(expense) 
0.7 
Net Realisable Value adjustments 
(10.5) 
Net Realisable Value adjustments 
(10.5) 
Restructuring costs 
– 
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) 
(4.1) 
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) 
(4.1) 
Net Realisable Value adjustments 
(10.5) 
Underlying EBITDA 
418.2 
Underlying EBITDA 
418.2 
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) 
(4.1) 
Depreciation of PPE 
(356.5) 
Depreciation of PPE 
(356.5) 
Directors’ Report 
Underlying EBITDA 
418.2 
Capitalised depreciation into inventory 
152.8 
Capitalised depreciation into inventory 
152.8 
Operational and Financial Review 
Depreciation of PPE 
(356.5) 
Net Depreciation 
(203.7) 
Net Depreciation 
(203.7) 
Capitalised depreciation into inventory 
152.8 
Underlying EBIT 
214.5 
Underlying EBIT 
214.5 
Net Depreciation 
(203.7) 
Net finance income/expense 
Net finance income/expense 
Underlying EBIT 
Income tax (expense)/benefit 
Income tax (expense)/benefit 
Net finance income/expense 
Underlying NPAT 
Underlying NPAT 
Income tax (expense)/benefit 
Non underlying items net of tax 
Non underlying items net of tax 
Underlying NPAT 
NPAT 
Non underlying items net of tax 
Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents per share) 
214.5 
2016  
2016  
Carrapateena 
$m 
$m 
2016  
– 
– 
$m 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(12.9) 
(12.9) 
– 
– 
– 
(12.9) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(12.9) 
(12.9) 
– 
(3.1) 
(3.1) 
(12.9) 
– 
– 
(3.1) 
(3.1) 
(3.1) 
– 
(16.0) 
(16.0) 
(3.1) 
(16.0) 
Exploration & 
Exploration & 
Development 
Development 
2016 
2016 
Exploration & 
$m 
$m 
Development 
2016 
– 
– 
$m 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(0.5) 
(0.5) 
– 
(16.4) 
(16.4) 
(0.5) 
– 
– 
(16.4) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(16.9) 
(16.9) 
– 
– 
– 
(16.9) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(16.9) 
(16.9) 
– 
(16.9) 
2016 
2016 
Corporate 
$m 
$m 
2016 
– 
– 
$m 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(25.7) 
(25.7) 
– 
4.3 
4.3 
(25.7) 
– 
– 
4.3 
– 
– 
– 
6.8 
6.8 
– 
(14.6) 
(14.6) 
6.8 
(1.9) 
(1.9) 
(14.6) 
– 
– 
(1.9) 
(1.9) 
(1.9) 
– 
(16.5) 
(16.5) 
(1.9) 
(16.5) 
2016  
2016  
Total 
$m 
$m 
2016  
725.1 
725.1 
$m 
197.0 
197.0 
725.1 
(99.2) 
(99.2) 
197.0 
822.9 
822.9 
(99.2) 
(296.2) 
(296.2) 
822.9 
(91.3) 
(91.3) 
(296.2) 
(52.9) 
(52.9) 
(91.3) 
(19.7) 
(19.7) 
(52.9) 
(42.2) 
(42.2) 
(19.7) 
36.6 
36.6 
(42.2) 
85.4 
85.4 
36.6 
(380.3) 
(380.3) 
85.4 
(36.7) 
(36.7) 
(380.3) 
(24.3) 
(24.3) 
(36.7) 
– 
– 
(24.3) 
(10.5) 
(10.5) 
– 
2.7 
2.7 
(10.5) 
373.8 
373.8 
2.7 
(361.5) 
(361.5) 
373.8 
152.8 
152.8 
(361.5) 
(208.7) 
(208.7) 
152.8 
165.1 
165.1 
(208.7) 
9.0 
9.0 
165.1 
(39.8) 
(39.8) 
9.0 
134.3 
134.3 
(39.8) 
(26.5) 
(26.5) 
134.3 
107.8 
(26.5) 
35.7 
2015 
2015 
Total 
 $m 
 $m 
2015 
794.5 
794.5 
 $m 
182.0 
182.0 
794.5 
(97.1) 
(97.1) 
182.0 
879.4 
879.4 
(97.1) 
(351.7) 
(351.7) 
879.4 
(87.0) 
(87.0) 
(351.7) 
(54.1) 
(54.1) 
(87.0) 
(23.3) 
(23.3) 
(54.1) 
(47.9) 
(47.9) 
(23.3) 
148.1 
148.1 
(47.9) 
34.2 
34.2 
148.1 
(381.7) 
(381.7) 
34.2 
(43.0) 
(43.0) 
(381.7) 
(41.0) 
(41.0) 
(43.0) 
(7.6) 
(7.6) 
(41.0) 
(4.4) 
(4.4) 
(7.6) 
33.2 
33.2 
(4.4) 
434.9 
434.9 
33.2 
(285.1) 
(285.1) 
434.9 
50.0 
50.0 
(285.1) 
(235.1) 
(235.1) 
50.0 
199.8 
199.8 
(235.1) 
2.9 
2.9 
199.8 
(63.1) 
(63.1) 
2.9 
139.6 
139.6 
(63.1) 
(9.4) 
(9.4) 
139.6 
130.2 
(9.4) 
42.9 
5. OZ Minerals financial results are reported under International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’). This Annual Report and Results for Announcement to the Market include certain non-IFRS measures including Underlying 
5. OZ Minerals financial results are reported under International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’). This Annual Report and Results for Announcement to the Market include certain non-IFRS measures including Underlying 
EBITDA, Underlying EBIT and Underlying NPAT. These measures are presented to enable understanding of the underlying performance of the Consolidated Entity without the impact of non-trading items such as adjustments 
EBITDA, Underlying EBIT and Underlying NPAT. These measures are presented to enable understanding of the underlying performance of the Consolidated Entity without the impact of non-trading items such as adjustments 
to discontinued operations. Non-IFRS measures have not been subject to audit. Underlying EBITDA, Underlying EBIT and Underlying NPAT are included in Note 1 Operating Segments, which form part of the Consolidated 
to discontinued operations. Non-IFRS measures have not been subject to audit. Underlying EBITDA, Underlying EBIT and Underlying NPAT are included in Note 1 Operating Segments, which form part of the Consolidated 
5. OZ Minerals financial results are reported under International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’). This Annual Report and Results for Announcement to the Market include certain non-IFRS measures including Underlying 
Financial Statements. Refer Note 1 Operating Segments to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details. 
Financial Statements. Refer Note 1 Operating Segments to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details. 
EBITDA, Underlying EBIT and Underlying NPAT. These measures are presented to enable understanding of the underlying performance of the Consolidated Entity without the impact of non-trading items such as adjustments 
Variance analysis – Underlying net profit after tax 31 December 2015 vs. 31 December 2016 
$m 
to discontinued operations. Non-IFRS measures have not been subject to audit. Underlying EBITDA, Underlying EBIT and Underlying NPAT are included in Note 1 Operating Segments, which form part of the Consolidated 
$m 
(108.2) 
(11.1) 
1.0 
(17.1) 
15.5 
2.2 
63.0 
(2.1) 
5.7 
56.0 
(60.3) 
20.3 
6.3 
16.7 
(30.5) 
7.6 
0.3 
139.6 
(118.3) 
0.6 
66.6 
16.0 
0.4 
29.4 
134.3 
Financial Statements. Refer Note 1 Operating Segments to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details. 
Underlying net profit after tax for the year ended 31 December 2015 
Changes in revenues: 
Volume – sales 
A$ price 
Copper 
Gold 
Silver 
Copper 
Gold 
Silver 
Depreciation 
Other costs: 
Corporate 
Exploration 
Restructuring Expenses 
Other 
Tax and net interest 
Revenue 
Adjustment for 2015 Malu underground pre-production ore 
Treatment and refining charges 
Royalties 
Changes in mine costs: 
Production costs 
Deferred waste and inventory adjustment 
Foreign exchange gain on cash and debtor balances 
Underlying net profit for the year ended 31 December 2016 
20
20
20
21
Reported revenue of $822.9 million was six per cent lower compared to 2015 as production from the Prominent Hill Operation was lower in 2016. Contained 
copper sales of 112,303 tonnes was 14 per cent lower compared to 2015 reflecting the planned production profile of the Prominent Hill mine following a 
record year of production in 2015. Contained gold sales of 109,780 ounces was six per cent lower than in 2015. The production and financial results for 2016 
were impacted by the 15 day power outage. 
During the year A$ copper price was two per cent lower than 2015 while the average A$ gold price was nine per cent higher than 2015. From the second half 
of the year, OZ Minerals adopted a copper price risk management approach to lock in the forward price at the time the concentrate is sold to customers. This 
approach reduces the volatility from contractual quotation period terms. 
Finance 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
																																								 																																				
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
																																								 																																				
	
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
																																								 																																				
	
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review 
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review 
Operational and Financial Review 
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review 
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review 
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review 
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review 
Operational and Financial Review 
Operational and Financial Review 
Operational and Financial Review 
Operational and Financial Review 
$m 
$m 
$m 
$m 
$m 
$m 
$m 
$m 
$m 
$m 
$m 
(118.3) 
(118.3) 
(118.3) 
(118.3) 
(118.3) 
(118.3) 
(118.3) 
(118.3) 
(118.3) 
(118.3) 
(118.3) 
107.8 
107.8 
107.8 
107.8 
107.8 
107.8 
35.7 
35.7 
107.8 
35.7 
35.7 
107.8 
35.7 
107.8 
35.7 
107.8 
107.8 
35.7 
35.7 
35.7 
35.7 
35.7 
A$ price 
A$ price 
A$ price 
A$ price 
A$ price 
A$ price 
A$ price 
A$ price 
A$ price 
A$ price 
A$ price 
NPAT 
130.2 
NPAT 
130.2 
NPAT 
130.2 
NPAT 
130.2 
NPAT 
130.2 
NPAT 
130.2 
Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents per share) 
42.9 
Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents per share) 
42.9 
NPAT 
130.2 
Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents per share) 
42.9 
Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents per share) 
42.9 
NPAT 
130.2 
Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents per share) 
42.9 
NPAT 
130.2 
Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents per share) 
42.9 
NPAT 
130.2 
NPAT 
130.2 
Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents per share) 
42.9 
Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents per share) 
42.9 
Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents per share) 
42.9 
Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents per share) 
42.9 
Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents per share) 
42.9 
Variance analysis – Underlying net profit after tax 31 December 2015 vs. 31 December 2016 
Variance analysis – Underlying net profit after tax 31 December 2015 vs. 31 December 2016 
Variance analysis – Underlying net profit after tax 31 December 2015 vs. 31 December 2016 
Variance analysis – Underlying net profit after tax 31 December 2015 vs. 31 December 2016 
Variance analysis – Underlying net profit after tax 31 December 2015 vs. 31 December 2016 
Variance analysis – Underlying net profit after tax 31 December 2015 vs. 31 December 2016 
Variance analysis – Underlying net profit after tax 31 December 2015 vs. 31 December 2016 
$m 
Variance analysis – Underlying net profit after tax 31 December 2015 vs. 31 December 2016 
Variance analysis – Underlying net profit after tax 31 December 2015 vs. 31 December 2016 
$m 
Variance analysis – Underlying net profit after tax 31 December 2015 vs. 31 December 2016 
$m 
Variance analysis – Underlying net profit after tax 31 December 2015 vs. 31 December 2016 
$m 
$m 
$m 
Underlying net profit after tax for the year ended 31 December 2015 
139.6 
Underlying net profit after tax for the year ended 31 December 2015 
$m 
139.6 
Underlying net profit after tax for the year ended 31 December 2015 
139.6 
Underlying net profit after tax for the year ended 31 December 2015 
$m 
139.6 
Underlying net profit after tax for the year ended 31 December 2015 
139.6 
$m 
Underlying net profit after tax for the year ended 31 December 2015 
$m 
139.6 
$m 
Changes in revenues: 
Underlying net profit after tax for the year ended 31 December 2015 
139.6 
Changes in revenues: 
Changes in revenues: 
Underlying net profit after tax for the year ended 31 December 2015 
139.6 
Changes in revenues: 
Changes in revenues: 
Underlying net profit after tax for the year ended 31 December 2015 
139.6 
Underlying net profit after tax for the year ended 31 December 2015 
139.6 
Changes in revenues: 
Underlying net profit after tax for the year ended 31 December 2015 
139.6 
Volume – sales 
Changes in revenues: 
Volume – sales 
Volume – sales 
Changes in revenues: 
Volume – sales 
Changes in revenues: 
Volume – sales 
Changes in revenues: 
Volume – sales 
Changes in revenues: 
Copper 
Volume – sales 
Copper 
Copper 
Volume – sales 
Copper 
Volume – sales 
Copper 
Volume – sales 
Copper 
Volume – sales 
Gold 
Copper 
Gold 
Gold 
Copper 
Gold 
Gold 
Copper 
Copper 
Gold 
Copper 
Silver 
Gold 
Silver 
Silver 
Gold 
Silver 
Silver 
Gold 
Gold 
Silver 
Gold 
Silver 
Silver 
Silver 
Silver 
Silver 
Copper 
Copper 
Copper 
Copper 
Copper 
Copper 
Gold 
Copper 
Gold 
Gold 
Copper 
Gold 
Gold 
Copper 
Copper 
Gold 
Copper 
Silver 
Gold 
Silver 
Silver 
Gold 
Silver 
Silver 
Gold 
Gold 
Silver 
Gold 
Silver 
Silver 
Silver 
Silver 
Silver 
Adjustment for 2015 Malu underground pre-production ore 
Adjustment for 2015 Malu underground pre-production ore 
Adjustment for 2015 Malu underground pre-production ore 
Adjustment for 2015 Malu underground pre-production ore 
Adjustment for 2015 Malu underground pre-production ore 
Adjustment for 2015 Malu underground pre-production ore 
Treatment and refining charges 
Adjustment for 2015 Malu underground pre-production ore 
Treatment and refining charges 
Treatment and refining charges 
Adjustment for 2015 Malu underground pre-production ore 
Treatment and refining charges 
Treatment and refining charges 
Adjustment for 2015 Malu underground pre-production ore 
Adjustment for 2015 Malu underground pre-production ore 
Treatment and refining charges 
Adjustment for 2015 Malu underground pre-production ore 
Royalties 
Treatment and refining charges 
Royalties 
Royalties 
Treatment and refining charges 
Royalties 
Royalties 
Treatment and refining charges 
Treatment and refining charges 
Royalties 
Treatment and refining charges 
Changes in mine costs: 
Royalties 
Changes in mine costs: 
Changes in mine costs: 
Royalties 
Changes in mine costs: 
Royalties 
Changes in mine costs: 
Royalties 
Changes in mine costs: 
Royalties 
Production costs 
Changes in mine costs: 
Production costs 
Production costs 
Changes in mine costs: 
Production costs 
Changes in mine costs: 
Production costs 
Changes in mine costs: 
Production costs 
Changes in mine costs: 
Deferred waste and inventory adjustment 
Production costs 
Deferred waste and inventory adjustment 
Deferred waste and inventory adjustment 
Production costs 
Deferred waste and inventory adjustment 
Deferred waste and inventory adjustment 
Production costs 
Production costs 
Deferred waste and inventory adjustment 
Production costs 
Depreciation 
Deferred waste and inventory adjustment 
Depreciation 
Depreciation 
Deferred waste and inventory adjustment 
Depreciation 
Depreciation 
Deferred waste and inventory adjustment 
Deferred waste and inventory adjustment 
Depreciation 
Deferred waste and inventory adjustment 
Other costs: 
Depreciation 
Other costs: 
Other costs: 
Depreciation 
Other costs: 
Depreciation 
Other costs: 
Depreciation 
Other costs: 
Depreciation 
Corporate 
Other costs: 
Corporate 
Corporate 
Other costs: 
Corporate 
Other costs: 
Corporate 
Other costs: 
Corporate 
Other costs: 
Exploration 
Corporate 
Exploration 
Exploration 
Corporate 
Exploration 
Exploration 
Corporate 
Corporate 
Exploration 
Corporate 
Foreign exchange gain on cash and debtor balances 
Exploration 
Foreign exchange gain on cash and debtor balances 
Foreign exchange gain on cash and debtor balances 
Exploration 
Foreign exchange gain on cash and debtor balances 
Foreign exchange gain on cash and debtor balances 
Exploration 
Exploration 
Foreign exchange gain on cash and debtor balances 
Exploration 
Restructuring Expenses 
Foreign exchange gain on cash and debtor balances 
Restructuring Expenses 
Restructuring Expenses 
Foreign exchange gain on cash and debtor balances 
Restructuring Expenses 
Restructuring Expenses 
Foreign exchange gain on cash and debtor balances 
Foreign exchange gain on cash and debtor balances 
Restructuring Expenses 
Foreign exchange gain on cash and debtor balances 
Other 
Restructuring Expenses 
Other 
Other 
Restructuring Expenses 
Other 
Other 
Restructuring Expenses 
Restructuring Expenses 
Other 
Restructuring Expenses 
Tax and net interest 
Other 
Tax and net interest 
Tax and net interest 
Other 
Tax and net interest 
Other 
Tax and net interest 
Other 
Tax and net interest 
Other 
Underlying net profit for the year ended 31 December 2016 
Tax and net interest 
Underlying net profit for the year ended 31 December 2016 
Underlying net profit for the year ended 31 December 2016 
Tax and net interest 
Underlying net profit for the year ended 31 December 2016 
Tax and net interest 
Underlying net profit for the year ended 31 December 2016 
Tax and net interest 
Underlying net profit for the year ended 31 December 2016 
Tax and net interest 
Underlying net profit for the year ended 31 December 2016 
Revenue 
Underlying net profit for the year ended 31 December 2016 
Underlying net profit for the year ended 31 December 2016 
Revenue 
Underlying net profit for the year ended 31 December 2016 
Revenue 
Underlying net profit for the year ended 31 December 2016 
Revenue 
Revenue 
Revenue 
Reported revenue of $822.9 million was six per cent lower compared to 2015 as production from the Prominent Hill Operation was lower in 2016. Contained 
Revenue 
Reported revenue of $822.9 million was six per cent lower compared to 2015 as production from the Prominent Hill Operation was lower in 2016. Contained 
Reported revenue of $822.9 million was six per cent lower compared to 2015 as production from the Prominent Hill Operation was lower in 2016. Contained 
Revenue 
Reported revenue of $822.9 million was six per cent lower compared to 2015 as production from the Prominent Hill Operation was lower in 2016. Contained 
Reported revenue of $822.9 million was six per cent lower compared to 2015 as production from the Prominent Hill Operation was lower in 2016. Contained 
Revenue 
copper sales of 112,303 tonnes was 14 per cent lower compared to 2015 reflecting the planned production profile of the Prominent Hill mine following a 
Revenue 
Reported revenue of $822.9 million was six per cent lower compared to 2015 as production from the Prominent Hill Operation was lower in 2016. Contained 
Revenue 
copper sales of 112,303 tonnes was 14 per cent lower compared to 2015 reflecting the planned production profile of the Prominent Hill mine following a 
copper sales of 112,303 tonnes was 14 per cent lower compared to 2015 reflecting the planned production profile of the Prominent Hill mine following a 
Reported revenue of $822.9 million was six per cent lower compared to 2015 as production from the Prominent Hill Operation was lower in 2016. Contained 
copper sales of 112,303 tonnes was 14 per cent lower compared to 2015 reflecting the planned production profile of the Prominent Hill mine following a 
copper sales of 112,303 tonnes was 14 per cent lower compared to 2015 reflecting the planned production profile of the Prominent Hill mine following a 
record year of production in 2015. Contained gold sales of 109,780 ounces was six per cent lower than in 2015. The production and financial results for 2016 
Reported revenue of $822.9 million was six per cent lower compared to 2015 as production from the Prominent Hill Operation was lower in 2016. Contained 
copper sales of 112,303 tonnes was 14 per cent lower compared to 2015 reflecting the planned production profile of the Prominent Hill mine following a 
Reported revenue of $822.9 million was six per cent lower compared to 2015 as production from the Prominent Hill Operation was lower in 2016. Contained 
record year of production in 2015. Contained gold sales of 109,780 ounces was six per cent lower than in 2015. The production and financial results for 2016 
Reported revenue of $822.9 million was six per cent lower compared to 2015 as production from the Prominent Hill Operation was lower in 2016. Contained 
record year of production in 2015. Contained gold sales of 109,780 ounces was six per cent lower than in 2015. The production and financial results for 2016 
Reported revenue of $822.9 million was six per cent lower compared to 2015 as production from the Prominent Hill Operation was lower in 2016. Contained 
copper sales of 112,303 tonnes was 14 per cent lower compared to 2015 reflecting the planned production profile of the Prominent Hill mine following a 
record year of production in 2015. Contained gold sales of 109,780 ounces was six per cent lower than in 2015. The production and financial results for 2016 
record year of production in 2015. Contained gold sales of 109,780 ounces was six per cent lower than in 2015. The production and financial results for 2016 
were impacted by the 15 day power outage. 
copper sales of 112,303 tonnes was 14 per cent lower compared to 2015 reflecting the planned production profile of the Prominent Hill mine following a 
record year of production in 2015. Contained gold sales of 109,780 ounces was six per cent lower than in 2015. The production and financial results for 2016 
copper sales of 112,303 tonnes was 14 per cent lower compared to 2015 reflecting the planned production profile of the Prominent Hill mine following a 
were impacted by the 15 day power outage. 
copper sales of 112,303 tonnes was 14 per cent lower compared to 2015 reflecting the planned production profile of the Prominent Hill mine following a 
were impacted by the 15 day power outage. 
copper sales of 112,303 tonnes was 14 per cent lower compared to 2015 reflecting the planned production profile of the Prominent Hill mine following a 
record year of production in 2015. Contained gold sales of 109,780 ounces was six per cent lower than in 2015. The production and financial results for 2016 
were impacted by the 15 day power outage. 
were impacted by the 15 day power outage. 
record year of production in 2015. Contained gold sales of 109,780 ounces was six per cent lower than in 2015. The production and financial results for 2016 
were impacted by the 15 day power outage. 
record year of production in 2015. Contained gold sales of 109,780 ounces was six per cent lower than in 2015. The production and financial results for 2016 
During the year A$ copper price was two per cent lower than 2015 while the average A$ gold price was nine per cent higher than 2015. From the second half 
record year of production in 2015. Contained gold sales of 109,780 ounces was six per cent lower than in 2015. The production and financial results for 2016 
record year of production in 2015. Contained gold sales of 109,780 ounces was six per cent lower than in 2015. The production and financial results for 2016 
were impacted by the 15 day power outage. 
During the year A$ copper price was two per cent lower than 2015 while the average A$ gold price was nine per cent higher than 2015. From the second half 
During the year A$ copper price was two per cent lower than 2015 while the average A$ gold price was nine per cent higher than 2015. From the second half 
were impacted by the 15 day power outage. 
During the year A$ copper price was two per cent lower than 2015 while the average A$ gold price was nine per cent higher than 2015. From the second half 
were impacted by the 15 day power outage. 
During the year A$ copper price was two per cent lower than 2015 while the average A$ gold price was nine per cent higher than 2015. From the second half 
of the year, OZ Minerals adopted a copper price risk management approach to lock in the forward price at the time the concentrate is sold to customers. This 
were impacted by the 15 day power outage. 
During the year A$ copper price was two per cent lower than 2015 while the average A$ gold price was nine per cent higher than 2015. From the second half 
were impacted by the 15 day power outage. 
of the year, OZ Minerals adopted a copper price risk management approach to lock in the forward price at the time the concentrate is sold to customers. This 
of the year, OZ Minerals adopted a copper price risk management approach to lock in the forward price at the time the concentrate is sold to customers. This 
During the year A$ copper price was two per cent lower than 2015 while the average A$ gold price was nine per cent higher than 2015. From the second half 
of the year, OZ Minerals adopted a copper price risk management approach to lock in the forward price at the time the concentrate is sold to customers. This 
of the year, OZ Minerals adopted a copper price risk management approach to lock in the forward price at the time the concentrate is sold to customers. This 
approach reduces the volatility from contractual quotation period terms. 
During the year A$ copper price was two per cent lower than 2015 while the average A$ gold price was nine per cent higher than 2015. From the second half 
of the year, OZ Minerals adopted a copper price risk management approach to lock in the forward price at the time the concentrate is sold to customers. This 
During the year A$ copper price was two per cent lower than 2015 while the average A$ gold price was nine per cent higher than 2015. From the second half 
approach reduces the volatility from contractual quotation period terms. 
During the year A$ copper price was two per cent lower than 2015 while the average A$ gold price was nine per cent higher than 2015. From the second half 
approach reduces the volatility from contractual quotation period terms. 
During the year A$ copper price was two per cent lower than 2015 while the average A$ gold price was nine per cent higher than 2015. From the second half 
of the year, OZ Minerals adopted a copper price risk management approach to lock in the forward price at the time the concentrate is sold to customers. This 
approach reduces the volatility from contractual quotation period terms. 
approach reduces the volatility from contractual quotation period terms. 
of the year, OZ Minerals adopted a copper price risk management approach to lock in the forward price at the time the concentrate is sold to customers. This 
approach reduces the volatility from contractual quotation period terms. 
of the year, OZ Minerals adopted a copper price risk management approach to lock in the forward price at the time the concentrate is sold to customers. This 
of the year, OZ Minerals adopted a copper price risk management approach to lock in the forward price at the time the concentrate is sold to customers. This 
of the year, OZ Minerals adopted a copper price risk management approach to lock in the forward price at the time the concentrate is sold to customers. This 
approach reduces the volatility from contractual quotation period terms. 
approach reduces the volatility from contractual quotation period terms. 
approach reduces the volatility from contractual quotation period terms. 
approach reduces the volatility from contractual quotation period terms. 
approach reduces the volatility from contractual quotation period terms. 
(108.2) 
(108.2) 
(108.2) 
(108.2) 
(108.2) 
(108.2) 
(11.1) 
(108.2) 
(11.1) 
(11.1) 
(108.2) 
(11.1) 
(11.1) 
(108.2) 
(108.2) 
(11.1) 
(108.2) 
1.0 
(11.1) 
1.0 
1.0 
(11.1) 
1.0 
1.0 
(11.1) 
(11.1) 
1.0 
(11.1) 
1.0 
1.0 
1.0 
1.0 
1.0 
(17.1) 
(17.1) 
(17.1) 
(17.1) 
(17.1) 
(17.1) 
15.5 
(17.1) 
15.5 
15.5 
(17.1) 
15.5 
15.5 
(17.1) 
(17.1) 
15.5 
(17.1) 
2.2 
15.5 
2.2 
2.2 
15.5 
2.2 
2.2 
15.5 
15.5 
2.2 
15.5 
63.0 
2.2 
63.0 
63.0 
2.2 
63.0 
63.0 
2.2 
2.2 
63.0 
2.2 
(2.1) 
63.0 
(2.1) 
(2.1) 
63.0 
(2.1) 
(2.1) 
63.0 
63.0 
(2.1) 
63.0 
5.7 
(2.1) 
5.7 
5.7 
(2.1) 
5.7 
(2.1) 
5.7 
(2.1) 
5.7 
(2.1) 
5.7 
5.7 
5.7 
5.7 
5.7 
56.0 
56.0 
56.0 
56.0 
56.0 
56.0 
(60.3) 
56.0 
(60.3) 
(60.3) 
56.0 
(60.3) 
(60.3) 
56.0 
56.0 
(60.3) 
56.0 
20.3 
(60.3) 
20.3 
20.3 
(60.3) 
20.3 
20.3 
(60.3) 
(60.3) 
20.3 
(60.3) 
20.3 
20.3 
20.3 
20.3 
20.3 
6.3 
6.3 
6.3 
6.3 
6.3 
6.3 
16.7 
6.3 
16.7 
16.7 
6.3 
16.7 
16.7 
6.3 
6.3 
16.7 
6.3 
(30.5) 
16.7 
(30.5) 
(30.5) 
16.7 
(30.5) 
(30.5) 
16.7 
16.7 
(30.5) 
16.7 
7.6 
(30.5) 
7.6 
7.6 
(30.5) 
7.6 
7.6 
(30.5) 
(30.5) 
7.6 
(30.5) 
0.3 
7.6 
0.3 
0.3 
7.6 
0.3 
0.3 
7.6 
7.6 
0.3 
7.6 
0.3 
0.3 
0.3 
0.3 
0.3 
0.4 
0.4 
0.4 
0.4 
0.4 
0.4 
29.4 
0.4 
29.4 
29.4 
0.4 
29.4 
0.4 
29.4 
0.4 
29.4 
0.4 
134.3 
29.4 
134.3 
134.3 
29.4 
134.3 
29.4 
134.3 
29.4 
134.3 
29.4 
134.3 
134.3 
134.3 
134.3 
134.3 
66.6 
66.6 
66.6 
66.6 
66.6 
66.6 
66.6 
66.6 
66.6 
66.6 
66.6 
16.0 
16.0 
16.0 
16.0 
16.0 
16.0 
16.0 
16.0 
16.0 
16.0 
16.0 
0.6 
0.6 
0.6 
0.6 
0.6 
0.6 
0.6 
0.6 
0.6 
0.6 
0.6 
5. OZ Minerals financial results are reported under International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’). This Annual Report and Results for Announcement to the Market include certain non-IFRS measures including Underlying 
5. OZ Minerals financial results are reported under International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’). This Annual Report and Results for Announcement to the Market include certain non-IFRS measures including Underlying 
EBITDA, Underlying EBIT and Underlying NPAT. These measures are presented to enable understanding of the underlying performance of the Consolidated Entity without the impact of non-trading items such as adjustments 
EBITDA, Underlying EBIT and Underlying NPAT. These measures are presented to enable understanding of the underlying performance of the Consolidated Entity without the impact of non-trading items such as adjustments 
to discontinued operations. Non-IFRS measures have not been subject to audit. Underlying EBITDA, Underlying EBIT and Underlying NPAT are included in Note 1 Operating Segments, which form part of the Consolidated 
to discontinued operations. Non-IFRS measures have not been subject to audit. Underlying EBITDA, Underlying EBIT and Underlying NPAT are included in Note 1 Operating Segments, which form part of the Consolidated 
5. OZ Minerals financial results are reported under International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’). This Annual Report and Results for Announcement to the Market include certain non-IFRS measures including Underlying 
Variance analysis – Underlying net profit after tax 31 December 2015 vs. 31 December 2016 
Financial Statements. Refer Note 1 Operating Segments to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details. 
Financial Statements. Refer Note 1 Operating Segments to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details. 
EBITDA, Underlying EBIT and Underlying NPAT. These measures are presented to enable understanding of the underlying performance of the Consolidated Entity without the impact of non-trading items such as adjustments 
to discontinued operations. Non-IFRS measures have not been subject to audit. Underlying EBITDA, Underlying EBIT and Underlying NPAT are included in Note 1 Operating Segments, which form part of the Consolidated 
$m 
Financial Statements. Refer Note 1 Operating Segments to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details. 
Underlying net profit after tax for the year ended 31 December 2015 
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21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
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Review of consolidated financial results and operations5 
Review of consolidated financial results and operations5 
OZ Minerals maintained its strong financial performance in 2016 while executing its growth strategy. The impact of lower copper and gold production from 
OZ Minerals maintained its strong financial performance in 2016 while executing its growth strategy. The impact of lower copper and gold production from 
Review of consolidated financial results and operations5 
the Prominent Hill operation was largely offset by the successful cost reduction program contributing to a strong underlying NPAT of $134.3 million for the 
the Prominent Hill operation was largely offset by the successful cost reduction program contributing to a strong underlying NPAT of $134.3 million for the 
year (2015: $139.6 million when pre-commissioning Malu underground costs and revenue were capitalised). The production and financial results for 2016 
OZ Minerals maintained its strong financial performance in 2016 while executing its growth strategy. The impact of lower copper and gold production from 
year (2015: $139.6 million when pre-commissioning Malu underground costs and revenue were capitalised). The production and financial results for 2016 
were impacted by the 15 day power outage. The cash balance of $655.7 million increased by $103.2 million compared to the prior year after shareholder 
the Prominent Hill operation was largely offset by the successful cost reduction program contributing to a strong underlying NPAT of $134.3 million for the 
were impacted by the 15 day power outage. The cash balance of $655.7 million increased by $103.2 million compared to the prior year after shareholder 
payments of $90.5 million, investment in the Carrapateena project of $38.5 million, Prominent Hill ore inventory, exploration and corporate development 
year (2015: $139.6 million when pre-commissioning Malu underground costs and revenue were capitalised). The production and financial results for 2016 
payments of $90.5 million, investment in the Carrapateena project of $38.5 million, Prominent Hill ore inventory, exploration and corporate development 
were impacted by the 15 day power outage. The cash balance of $655.7 million increased by $103.2 million compared to the prior year after shareholder 
payments of $90.5 million, investment in the Carrapateena project of $38.5 million, Prominent Hill ore inventory, exploration and corporate development 
During the year, non-underlying items included the expenditure of $37.9 million (pre-tax) relating to the Class action which was settled during the year 
During the year, non-underlying items included the expenditure of $37.9 million (pre-tax) relating to the Class action which was settled during the year 
activities.  
activities.  
activities.  
resulting in the NPAT attributable to shareholders of $107.8 million (2015: 130.2 million).  
resulting in the NPAT attributable to shareholders of $107.8 million (2015: 130.2 million).  
During the year, non-underlying items included the expenditure of $37.9 million (pre-tax) relating to the Class action which was settled during the year 
resulting in the NPAT attributable to shareholders of $107.8 million (2015: 130.2 million).  
Prominent 
Prominent 
Carrapateena 
Carrapateena 
Hill  
Hill  
2016  
2016  
Prominent 
$m 
$m 
Hill  
2016  
725.1 
725.1 
$m 
197.0 
197.0 
Carrapateena 
2016  
2016  
$m 
$m 
2016  
– 
– 
$m 
Exploration & 
Exploration & 
Development 
Development 
Exploration & 
Development 
2016 
2016 
$m 
$m 
2016 
– 
– 
$m 
Corporate 
Corporate 
2016 
2016 
Corporate 
$m 
$m 
2016 
– 
– 
$m 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(0.5) 
(0.5) 
– 
(16.4) 
(16.4) 
(0.5) 
(16.4) 
(16.9) 
(16.9) 
(16.9) 
(16.9) 
(16.9) 
(16.9) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(25.7) 
(25.7) 
– 
4.3 
4.3 
(25.7) 
– 
– 
4.3 
– 
– 
– 
6.8 
6.8 
– 
(14.6) 
(14.6) 
6.8 
(1.9) 
(1.9) 
(14.6) 
– 
– 
(1.9) 
(1.9) 
(1.9) 
– 
(16.5) 
(16.5) 
(1.9) 
(16.5) 
Total 
Total 
2016  
2016  
Total 
$m 
$m 
725.1 
2016  
725.1 
$m 
197.0 
197.0 
725.1 
(99.2) 
(99.2) 
197.0 
822.9 
822.9 
(99.2) 
(296.2) 
(296.2) 
822.9 
(91.3) 
(91.3) 
(296.2) 
(52.9) 
(52.9) 
(91.3) 
(19.7) 
(19.7) 
(52.9) 
(42.2) 
(42.2) 
(19.7) 
36.6 
36.6 
(42.2) 
85.4 
85.4 
36.6 
(380.3) 
(380.3) 
85.4 
(36.7) 
(36.7) 
(380.3) 
(24.3) 
(24.3) 
(36.7) 
– 
– 
(24.3) 
(10.5) 
(10.5) 
– 
2.7 
2.7 
(10.5) 
373.8 
373.8 
2.7 
(361.5) 
(361.5) 
373.8 
152.8 
152.8 
(361.5) 
(208.7) 
(208.7) 
152.8 
165.1 
165.1 
(208.7) 
9.0 
9.0 
165.1 
(39.8) 
(39.8) 
9.0 
134.3 
134.3 
(39.8) 
(26.5) 
(26.5) 
134.3 
107.8 
(26.5) 
35.7 
(108.2) 
(11.1) 
1.0 
(17.1) 
15.5 
2.2 
63.0 
(2.1) 
5.7 
56.0 
(60.3) 
20.3 
6.3 
16.7 
(30.5) 
7.6 
0.3 
Total 
Total 
2015 
2015 
Total 
 $m 
 $m 
794.5 
2015 
794.5 
 $m 
182.0 
182.0 
794.5 
(97.1) 
(97.1) 
182.0 
879.4 
879.4 
(97.1) 
(351.7) 
(351.7) 
879.4 
(87.0) 
(87.0) 
(351.7) 
(54.1) 
(54.1) 
(87.0) 
(23.3) 
(23.3) 
(54.1) 
(47.9) 
(47.9) 
(23.3) 
148.1 
148.1 
(47.9) 
34.2 
34.2 
148.1 
(381.7) 
(381.7) 
34.2 
(43.0) 
(43.0) 
(381.7) 
(41.0) 
(41.0) 
(43.0) 
(7.6) 
(7.6) 
(41.0) 
(4.4) 
(4.4) 
(7.6) 
33.2 
33.2 
(4.4) 
434.9 
434.9 
33.2 
(285.1) 
(285.1) 
434.9 
50.0 
50.0 
(285.1) 
(235.1) 
(235.1) 
50.0 
199.8 
199.8 
(235.1) 
2.9 
2.9 
199.8 
(63.1) 
(63.1) 
2.9 
139.6 
139.6 
(63.1) 
(9.4) 
(9.4) 
139.6 
130.2 
(9.4) 
42.9 
$m 
139.6 
(118.3) 
0.6 
66.6 
16.0 
0.4 
29.4 
134.3 
Revenue – Copper  
Revenue – Copper  
Revenue – Gold and Silver 
Revenue – Gold and Silver 
Revenue – Copper  
Treatment and refining charges 
Treatment and refining charges 
Revenue – Gold and Silver 
Net Revenue  
Net Revenue  
Treatment and refining charges 
Mining 
Mining 
Net Revenue  
Processing 
Processing 
Mining 
Transport 
Transport 
Transport 
Royalties 
Royalties 
Processing 
Site general and administration 
Site general and administration 
Site general and administration 
Deferred waste adjustment 
Deferred waste adjustment 
Royalties 
Inventory adjustment 
Inventory adjustment 
Deferred waste adjustment 
Cost of goods sold  
Cost of goods sold  
Inventory adjustment 
Corporate general and administration 
Corporate general and administration 
Cost of goods sold  
Exploration and other income/(expense) 
Exploration and other income/(expense) 
Corporate general and administration 
Restructuring costs 
Restructuring costs 
Exploration and other income/(expense) 
Net Realisable Value adjustments 
Net Realisable Value adjustments 
Restructuring costs 
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) 
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) 
Net Realisable Value adjustments 
Underlying EBITDA 
Underlying EBITDA 
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) 
Depreciation of PPE 
Depreciation of PPE 
Directors’ Report 
Underlying EBITDA 
Capitalised depreciation into inventory 
Capitalised depreciation into inventory 
Operational and Financial Review 
Depreciation of PPE 
Net Depreciation 
(203.7) 
(356.5) 
Net Depreciation 
Capitalised depreciation into inventory 
Underlying EBIT 
Underlying EBIT 
Net Depreciation 
Net finance income/expense 
Net finance income/expense 
Underlying EBIT 
Income tax (expense)/benefit 
Income tax (expense)/benefit 
Net finance income/expense 
Underlying NPAT 
Underlying NPAT 
Income tax (expense)/benefit 
Non underlying items net of tax 
Non underlying items net of tax 
Underlying NPAT 
NPAT 
Non underlying items net of tax 
Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents per share) 
725.1 
(99.2) 
(99.2) 
197.0 
822.9 
822.9 
(99.2) 
(296.2) 
(296.2) 
822.9 
(91.3) 
(91.3) 
(296.2) 
(52.9) 
(52.9) 
(91.3) 
(19.7) 
(19.7) 
(52.9) 
(42.2) 
(42.2) 
(19.7) 
36.6 
36.6 
(42.2) 
85.4 
85.4 
36.6 
(380.3) 
(380.3) 
85.4 
(10.5) 
(10.5) 
(380.3) 
0.7 
0.7 
(10.5) 
– 
– 
0.7 
(10.5) 
(10.5) 
– 
(4.1) 
(4.1) 
(10.5) 
418.2 
418.2 
(4.1) 
(356.5) 
(356.5) 
418.2 
152.8 
152.8 
(203.7) 
152.8 
214.5 
214.5 
(203.7) 
214.5 
Changes in revenues: 
Volume – sales 
A$ price 
Copper 
Gold 
Silver 
Copper 
Gold 
Silver 
Depreciation 
Other costs: 
Corporate 
Exploration 
Restructuring Expenses 
Other 
Tax and net interest 
Revenue 
Adjustment for 2015 Malu underground pre-production ore 
Treatment and refining charges 
Royalties 
Changes in mine costs: 
Production costs 
Deferred waste and inventory adjustment 
Foreign exchange gain on cash and debtor balances 
Underlying net profit for the year ended 31 December 2016 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(12.9) 
(12.9) 
(12.9) 
(12.9) 
(12.9) 
– 
(3.1) 
(3.1) 
(12.9) 
– 
– 
(3.1) 
(3.1) 
(3.1) 
– 
(16.0) 
(16.0) 
(3.1) 
(16.0) 
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20
20
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Reported revenue of $822.9 million was six per cent lower compared to 2015 as production from the Prominent Hill Operation was lower in 2016. Contained 
copper sales of 112,303 tonnes was 14 per cent lower compared to 2015 reflecting the planned production profile of the Prominent Hill mine following a 
record year of production in 2015. Contained gold sales of 109,780 ounces was six per cent lower than in 2015. The production and financial results for 2016 
were impacted by the 15 day power outage. 
During the year A$ copper price was two per cent lower than 2015 while the average A$ gold price was nine per cent higher than 2015. From the second half 
of the year, OZ Minerals adopted a copper price risk management approach to lock in the forward price at the time the concentrate is sold to customers. This 
approach reduces the volatility from contractual quotation period terms. 
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Operational and Financial Review 
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Realisation costs 
Realisation costs 
Realisation costs 
Treatment charges and refining costs (‘TCRC’) were higher by $2.1 million reflecting the composition of the shipments made during the year resulting in 
Realisation costs 
Realisation costs 
Treatment charges and refining costs (‘TCRC’) were higher by $2.1 million reflecting the composition of the shipments made during the year resulting in 
higher commercial costs partially offset by lower concentrate volumes and lower refining charges. 
Treatment charges and refining costs (‘TCRC’) were higher by $2.1 million reflecting the composition of the shipments made during the year resulting in 
Treatment charges and refining costs (‘TCRC’) were higher by $2.1 million reflecting the composition of the shipments made during the year resulting in 
higher commercial costs partially offset by lower concentrate volumes and lower refining charges. 
Treatment charges and refining costs (‘TCRC’) were higher by $2.1 million reflecting the composition of the shipments made during the year resulting in 
higher commercial costs partially offset by lower concentrate volumes and lower refining charges. 
Transportation and freight costs during the year decreased by two per cent as a direct result of lower tonnages of concentrate sold.  
higher commercial costs partially offset by lower concentrate volumes and lower refining charges. 
higher commercial costs partially offset by lower concentrate volumes and lower refining charges. 
Transportation and freight costs during the year decreased by two per cent as a direct result of lower tonnages of concentrate sold.  
Transportation and freight costs during the year decreased by two per cent as a direct result of lower tonnages of concentrate sold.  
The reduction in royalty of $5.7 million was due to lower sales during the year compared to the prior period. 
Transportation and freight costs during the year decreased by two per cent as a direct result of lower tonnages of concentrate sold.  
Transportation and freight costs during the year decreased by two per cent as a direct result of lower tonnages of concentrate sold.  
The reduction in royalty of $5.7 million was due to lower sales during the year compared to the prior period. 
The reduction in royalty of $5.7 million was due to lower sales during the year compared to the prior period. 
The reduction in royalty of $5.7 million was due to lower sales during the year compared to the prior period. 
Prominent Hill costs 
The reduction in royalty of $5.7 million was due to lower sales during the year compared to the prior period. 
Prominent Hill costs 
Prominent Hill costs 
2016 was another strong performance with cost of goods sold in line with the previous year however cash expenditure was lower than 2015 with lower 
Prominent Hill costs 
Prominent Hill costs 
2016 was another strong performance with cost of goods sold in line with the previous year however cash expenditure was lower than 2015 with lower 
waste mining activity in the open pit. The procurement savings, combined with strong capital discipline, enabled Prominent Hill to deliver copper guidance 
2016 was another strong performance with cost of goods sold in line with the previous year however cash expenditure was lower than 2015 with lower 
2016 was another strong performance with cost of goods sold in line with the previous year however cash expenditure was lower than 2015 with lower 
waste mining activity in the open pit. The procurement savings, combined with strong capital discipline, enabled Prominent Hill to deliver copper guidance 
2016 was another strong performance with cost of goods sold in line with the previous year however cash expenditure was lower than 2015 with lower 
while increasing the cash balance of the consolidated entity. 
waste mining activity in the open pit. The procurement savings, combined with strong capital discipline, enabled Prominent Hill to deliver copper guidance 
waste mining activity in the open pit. The procurement savings, combined with strong capital discipline, enabled Prominent Hill to deliver copper guidance 
while increasing the cash balance of the consolidated entity. 
waste mining activity in the open pit. The procurement savings, combined with strong capital discipline, enabled Prominent Hill to deliver copper guidance 
while increasing the cash balance of the consolidated entity. 
Mining costs were lower by $55.5 million in 2016 as a result of lower activity and continued effective equipment utilisation. During the year, there was less 
while increasing the cash balance of the consolidated entity. 
while increasing the cash balance of the consolidated entity. 
Mining costs were lower by $55.5 million in 2016 as a result of lower activity and continued effective equipment utilisation. During the year, there was less 
mining equipment and fewer personnel following the demobilisation of an excavator and associated fleet in the first quarter.  
Mining costs were lower by $55.5 million in 2016 as a result of lower activity and continued effective equipment utilisation. During the year, there was less 
Mining costs were lower by $55.5 million in 2016 as a result of lower activity and continued effective equipment utilisation. During the year, there was less 
mining equipment and fewer personnel following the demobilisation of an excavator and associated fleet in the first quarter.  
Mining costs were lower by $55.5 million in 2016 as a result of lower activity and continued effective equipment utilisation. During the year, there was less 
mining equipment and fewer personnel following the demobilisation of an excavator and associated fleet in the first quarter.  
The cash cost to mine a tonne of ore from the open pit in 2016 of $11.6 was lower than $23.3 in 2015 due to the significantly lower waste-to-ore strip ratio, 
mining equipment and fewer personnel following the demobilisation of an excavator and associated fleet in the first quarter.  
mining equipment and fewer personnel following the demobilisation of an excavator and associated fleet in the first quarter.  
The cash cost to mine a tonne of ore from the open pit in 2016 of $11.6 was lower than $23.3 in 2015 due to the significantly lower waste-to-ore strip ratio, 
which was approximately 1:1 in 2016 compared to 3.1:1 in 2015. Open pit mining unit costs of $6.20 per tonne in 2016 were higher compared to $5.70 in 
The cash cost to mine a tonne of ore from the open pit in 2016 of $11.6 was lower than $23.3 in 2015 due to the significantly lower waste-to-ore strip ratio, 
The cash cost to mine a tonne of ore from the open pit in 2016 of $11.6 was lower than $23.3 in 2015 due to the significantly lower waste-to-ore strip ratio, 
which was approximately 1:1 in 2016 compared to 3.1:1 in 2015. Open pit mining unit costs of $6.20 per tonne in 2016 were higher compared to $5.70 in 
The cash cost to mine a tonne of ore from the open pit in 2016 of $11.6 was lower than $23.3 in 2015 due to the significantly lower waste-to-ore strip ratio, 
2015, as a result of fixed costs being spread over less material mined, the deeper open pit and longer haulage distances. As a result of the declining strip 
which was approximately 1:1 in 2016 compared to 3.1:1 in 2015. Open pit mining unit costs of $6.20 per tonne in 2016 were higher compared to $5.70 in 
which was approximately 1:1 in 2016 compared to 3.1:1 in 2015. Open pit mining unit costs of $6.20 per tonne in 2016 were higher compared to $5.70 in 
2015, as a result of fixed costs being spread over less material mined, the deeper open pit and longer haulage distances. As a result of the declining strip 
which was approximately 1:1 in 2016 compared to 3.1:1 in 2015. Open pit mining unit costs of $6.20 per tonne in 2016 were higher compared to $5.70 in 
ratio, the deferral of mining costs to the balance sheet was lower by $111.5 million ($148.1 million in 2015, $36.6 million in 2016). 
2015, as a result of fixed costs being spread over less material mined, the deeper open pit and longer haulage distances. As a result of the declining strip 
2015, as a result of fixed costs being spread over less material mined, the deeper open pit and longer haulage distances. As a result of the declining strip 
ratio, the deferral of mining costs to the balance sheet was lower by $111.5 million ($148.1 million in 2015, $36.6 million in 2016). 
2015, as a result of fixed costs being spread over less material mined, the deeper open pit and longer haulage distances. As a result of the declining strip 
ratio, the deferral of mining costs to the balance sheet was lower by $111.5 million ($148.1 million in 2015, $36.6 million in 2016). 
2.1 million tonnes were mined from the underground compared to 1.9 million tonnes in 2015. This is expected to increase following the completion of the 
ratio, the deferral of mining costs to the balance sheet was lower by $111.5 million ($148.1 million in 2015, $36.6 million in 2016). 
ratio, the deferral of mining costs to the balance sheet was lower by $111.5 million ($148.1 million in 2015, $36.6 million in 2016). 
2.1 million tonnes were mined from the underground compared to 1.9 million tonnes in 2015. This is expected to increase following the completion of the 
second decline in the third quarter of 2017. Underground operating costs for the full year were $53 per tonne mined with a full year of underground Malu 
2.1 million tonnes were mined from the underground compared to 1.9 million tonnes in 2015. This is expected to increase following the completion of the 
2.1 million tonnes were mined from the underground compared to 1.9 million tonnes in 2015. This is expected to increase following the completion of the 
second decline in the third quarter of 2017. Underground operating costs for the full year were $53 per tonne mined with a full year of underground Malu 
2.1 million tonnes were mined from the underground compared to 1.9 million tonnes in 2015. This is expected to increase following the completion of the 
area costs incurred (first half of 2015 capitalised), continued capital development (including the second decline) and improving operating activity as the mine 
second decline in the third quarter of 2017. Underground operating costs for the full year were $53 per tonne mined with a full year of underground Malu 
second decline in the third quarter of 2017. Underground operating costs for the full year were $53 per tonne mined with a full year of underground Malu 
area costs incurred (first half of 2015 capitalised), continued capital development (including the second decline) and improving operating activity as the mine 
second decline in the third quarter of 2017. Underground operating costs for the full year were $53 per tonne mined with a full year of underground Malu 
matures. 
area costs incurred (first half of 2015 capitalised), continued capital development (including the second decline) and improving operating activity as the mine 
area costs incurred (first half of 2015 capitalised), continued capital development (including the second decline) and improving operating activity as the mine 
matures. 
area costs incurred (first half of 2015 capitalised), continued capital development (including the second decline) and improving operating activity as the mine 
matures. 
Ore milled in 2016 of 9.5 million tonnes was lower than the prior year of 10.6 million tonnes due to the impacts of the unplanned repair of the girth gear and 
matures. 
matures. 
Ore milled in 2016 of 9.5 million tonnes was lower than the prior year of 10.6 million tonnes due to the impacts of the unplanned repair of the girth gear and 
the 15 day power outage.  
Ore milled in 2016 of 9.5 million tonnes was lower than the prior year of 10.6 million tonnes due to the impacts of the unplanned repair of the girth gear and 
Ore milled in 2016 of 9.5 million tonnes was lower than the prior year of 10.6 million tonnes due to the impacts of the unplanned repair of the girth gear and 
the 15 day power outage.  
Ore milled in 2016 of 9.5 million tonnes was lower than the prior year of 10.6 million tonnes due to the impacts of the unplanned repair of the girth gear and 
the 15 day power outage.  
Ore continues to be stockpiled for processing in later periods after the open pit ceases operations in 2018. The concentrate and ore inventory movement of 
the 15 day power outage.  
the 15 day power outage.  
Ore continues to be stockpiled for processing in later periods after the open pit ceases operations in 2018. The concentrate and ore inventory movement of 
$227.8 million in 2016 was higher than the 2015 movement of $79.8 million. This was a result of an increase in ore stocks by 7.7 million tonnes of 
Ore continues to be stockpiled for processing in later periods after the open pit ceases operations in 2018. The concentrate and ore inventory movement of 
Ore continues to be stockpiled for processing in later periods after the open pit ceases operations in 2018. The concentrate and ore inventory movement of 
$227.8 million in 2016 was higher than the 2015 movement of $79.8 million. This was a result of an increase in ore stocks by 7.7 million tonnes of 
Ore continues to be stockpiled for processing in later periods after the open pit ceases operations in 2018. The concentrate and ore inventory movement of 
predominantly open pit ore during 2016 (3.6 million tonnes in 2015).  
$227.8 million in 2016 was higher than the 2015 movement of $79.8 million. This was a result of an increase in ore stocks by 7.7 million tonnes of 
$227.8 million in 2016 was higher than the 2015 movement of $79.8 million. This was a result of an increase in ore stocks by 7.7 million tonnes of 
predominantly open pit ore during 2016 (3.6 million tonnes in 2015).  
$227.8 million in 2016 was higher than the 2015 movement of $79.8 million. This was a result of an increase in ore stocks by 7.7 million tonnes of 
predominantly open pit ore during 2016 (3.6 million tonnes in 2015).  
Depreciation expense increased by $76.4 million compared to 2015 predominantly due to higher ore mined, with the deferred mining asset being the largest 
predominantly open pit ore during 2016 (3.6 million tonnes in 2015).  
predominantly open pit ore during 2016 (3.6 million tonnes in 2015).  
Depreciation expense increased by $76.4 million compared to 2015 predominantly due to higher ore mined, with the deferred mining asset being the largest 
contributor. 
Depreciation expense increased by $76.4 million compared to 2015 predominantly due to higher ore mined, with the deferred mining asset being the largest 
Depreciation expense increased by $76.4 million compared to 2015 predominantly due to higher ore mined, with the deferred mining asset being the largest 
contributor. 
Depreciation expense increased by $76.4 million compared to 2015 predominantly due to higher ore mined, with the deferred mining asset being the largest 
contributor. 
contributor. 
Other Costs 
contributor. 
Other Costs 
Other Costs 
Exploration and evaluation costs related to the Carrapateena project of $12.9 million incurred during the first half of the year were recognised in the Income 
Other Costs 
Other Costs 
Exploration and evaluation costs related to the Carrapateena project of $12.9 million incurred during the first half of the year were recognised in the Income 
Statement. Following the PFS and subsequent Board determination, all costs relating to the evaluation and development of the Carrapateena project of $32.7 
Exploration and evaluation costs related to the Carrapateena project of $12.9 million incurred during the first half of the year were recognised in the Income 
Exploration and evaluation costs related to the Carrapateena project of $12.9 million incurred during the first half of the year were recognised in the Income 
Statement. Following the PFS and subsequent Board determination, all costs relating to the evaluation and development of the Carrapateena project of $32.7 
Exploration and evaluation costs related to the Carrapateena project of $12.9 million incurred during the first half of the year were recognised in the Income 
million were capitalised in the second half of the year.  
Statement. Following the PFS and subsequent Board determination, all costs relating to the evaluation and development of the Carrapateena project of $32.7 
Statement. Following the PFS and subsequent Board determination, all costs relating to the evaluation and development of the Carrapateena project of $32.7 
million were capitalised in the second half of the year.  
Statement. Following the PFS and subsequent Board determination, all costs relating to the evaluation and development of the Carrapateena project of $32.7 
million were capitalised in the second half of the year.  
Exploration and Development expenditure of $16.4 million incurred during the year also included $13.4 million relating to the six exploration earn-in 
million were capitalised in the second half of the year.  
million were capitalised in the second half of the year.  
Exploration and Development expenditure of $16.4 million incurred during the year also included $13.4 million relating to the six exploration earn-in 
arrangements and the exploration project in Jamaica from which OZ Minerals exited during the year and $3.0 million relating to corporate development 
Exploration and Development expenditure of $16.4 million incurred during the year also included $13.4 million relating to the six exploration earn-in 
Exploration and Development expenditure of $16.4 million incurred during the year also included $13.4 million relating to the six exploration earn-in 
arrangements and the exploration project in Jamaica from which OZ Minerals exited during the year and $3.0 million relating to corporate development 
Exploration and Development expenditure of $16.4 million incurred during the year also included $13.4 million relating to the six exploration earn-in 
including due diligence costs. During the year, OZ Minerals also received a government grant of $4.0 million. 
arrangements and the exploration project in Jamaica from which OZ Minerals exited during the year and $3.0 million relating to corporate development 
arrangements and the exploration project in Jamaica from which OZ Minerals exited during the year and $3.0 million relating to corporate development 
including due diligence costs. During the year, OZ Minerals also received a government grant of $4.0 million. 
arrangements and the exploration project in Jamaica from which OZ Minerals exited during the year and $3.0 million relating to corporate development 
including due diligence costs. During the year, OZ Minerals also received a government grant of $4.0 million. 
In early 2016, the company determined to maintain its cash holdings in A$ with US$ maintained only to meet US$ commitments which minimised the impact 
including due diligence costs. During the year, OZ Minerals also received a government grant of $4.0 million. 
including due diligence costs. During the year, OZ Minerals also received a government grant of $4.0 million. 
In early 2016, the company determined to maintain its cash holdings in A$ with US$ maintained only to meet US$ commitments which minimised the impact 
of foreign exchange movements on the cash balance.    
In early 2016, the company determined to maintain its cash holdings in A$ with US$ maintained only to meet US$ commitments which minimised the impact 
In early 2016, the company determined to maintain its cash holdings in A$ with US$ maintained only to meet US$ commitments which minimised the impact 
of foreign exchange movements on the cash balance.    
In early 2016, the company determined to maintain its cash holdings in A$ with US$ maintained only to meet US$ commitments which minimised the impact 
of foreign exchange movements on the cash balance.    
Corporate general and administration costs of $36.7 million comprise costs incurred in direct support of operating activities of $11.0 million and those related 
of foreign exchange movements on the cash balance.    
of foreign exchange movements on the cash balance.    
Corporate general and administration costs of $36.7 million comprise costs incurred in direct support of operating activities of $11.0 million and those related 
to largely corporate activities of $25.7 million.  An allocation of the costs related to support of operating activities cover a range of services and costs provided 
Corporate general and administration costs of $36.7 million comprise costs incurred in direct support of operating activities of $11.0 million and those related 
Corporate general and administration costs of $36.7 million comprise costs incurred in direct support of operating activities of $11.0 million and those related 
to largely corporate activities of $25.7 million.  An allocation of the costs related to support of operating activities cover a range of services and costs provided 
Corporate general and administration costs of $36.7 million comprise costs incurred in direct support of operating activities of $11.0 million and those related 
at the Corporate office to Prominent Hill, Carrapateena, and Exploration and Development operating segments. These costs include sales and marketing, 
to largely corporate activities of $25.7 million.  An allocation of the costs related to support of operating activities cover a range of services and costs provided 
to largely corporate activities of $25.7 million.  An allocation of the costs related to support of operating activities cover a range of services and costs provided 
at the Corporate office to Prominent Hill, Carrapateena, and Exploration and Development operating segments. These costs include sales and marketing, 
to largely corporate activities of $25.7 million.  An allocation of the costs related to support of operating activities cover a range of services and costs provided 
strategic sourcing, business services, information technology and insurance.  
at the Corporate office to Prominent Hill, Carrapateena, and Exploration and Development operating segments. These costs include sales and marketing, 
at the Corporate office to Prominent Hill, Carrapateena, and Exploration and Development operating segments. These costs include sales and marketing, 
strategic sourcing, business services, information technology and insurance.  
at the Corporate office to Prominent Hill, Carrapateena, and Exploration and Development operating segments. These costs include sales and marketing, 
strategic sourcing, business services, information technology and insurance.  
The income tax expense for the year ended 31 December 2016 was $28.4 million and is lower than the Australian corporate tax rate of 30 per cent due to the 
strategic sourcing, business services, information technology and insurance.  
strategic sourcing, business services, information technology and insurance.  
The income tax expense for the year ended 31 December 2016 was $28.4 million and is lower than the Australian corporate tax rate of 30 per cent due to the 
recognition of $13.6 million of restricted tax losses, as a result of a reassessment of the future tax profile of the company. A current tax provision of $69.0 
The income tax expense for the year ended 31 December 2016 was $28.4 million and is lower than the Australian corporate tax rate of 30 per cent due to the 
The income tax expense for the year ended 31 December 2016 was $28.4 million and is lower than the Australian corporate tax rate of 30 per cent due to the 
recognition of $13.6 million of restricted tax losses, as a result of a reassessment of the future tax profile of the company. A current tax provision of $69.0 
The income tax expense for the year ended 31 December 2016 was $28.4 million and is lower than the Australian corporate tax rate of 30 per cent due to the 
million was recognised which was 51 per cent of the EBT reflecting the unwinding of the deferred tax liabilities that were recognised predominantly in relation 
recognition of $13.6 million of restricted tax losses, as a result of a reassessment of the future tax profile of the company. A current tax provision of $69.0 
recognition of $13.6 million of restricted tax losses, as a result of a reassessment of the future tax profile of the company. A current tax provision of $69.0 
million was recognised which was 51 per cent of the EBT reflecting the unwinding of the deferred tax liabilities that were recognised predominantly in relation 
recognition of $13.6 million of restricted tax losses, as a result of a reassessment of the future tax profile of the company. A current tax provision of $69.0 
to the open pit deferred waste. As the deferred tax liabilities relate to the open pit unwind over 2016 to 2018, the tax cash flows are expected to exceed the 
million was recognised which was 51 per cent of the EBT reflecting the unwinding of the deferred tax liabilities that were recognised predominantly in relation 
million was recognised which was 51 per cent of the EBT reflecting the unwinding of the deferred tax liabilities that were recognised predominantly in relation 
to the open pit deferred waste. As the deferred tax liabilities relate to the open pit unwind over 2016 to 2018, the tax cash flows are expected to exceed the 
million was recognised which was 51 per cent of the EBT reflecting the unwinding of the deferred tax liabilities that were recognised predominantly in relation 
income-tax expense recognised in the Income Statement. 
to the open pit deferred waste. As the deferred tax liabilities relate to the open pit unwind over 2016 to 2018, the tax cash flows are expected to exceed the 
to the open pit deferred waste. As the deferred tax liabilities relate to the open pit unwind over 2016 to 2018, the tax cash flows are expected to exceed the 
income-tax expense recognised in the Income Statement. 
to the open pit deferred waste. As the deferred tax liabilities relate to the open pit unwind over 2016 to 2018, the tax cash flows are expected to exceed the 
income-tax expense recognised in the Income Statement. 
income-tax expense recognised in the Income Statement. 
income-tax expense recognised in the Income Statement. 
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Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review 
Operational and Financial Review 
Operational and Financial Review 
Operational and Financial Review 
Operational and Financial Review 
Realisation costs 
Realisation costs 
Realisation costs 
Realisation costs 
Realisation costs 
Treatment charges and refining costs (‘TCRC’) were higher by $2.1 million reflecting the composition of the shipments made during the year resulting in 
Treatment charges and refining costs (‘TCRC’) were higher by $2.1 million reflecting the composition of the shipments made during the year resulting in 
higher commercial costs partially offset by lower concentrate volumes and lower refining charges. 
Treatment charges and refining costs (‘TCRC’) were higher by $2.1 million reflecting the composition of the shipments made during the year resulting in 
Treatment charges and refining costs (‘TCRC’) were higher by $2.1 million reflecting the composition of the shipments made during the year resulting in 
higher commercial costs partially offset by lower concentrate volumes and lower refining charges. 
Treatment charges and refining costs (‘TCRC’) were higher by $2.1 million reflecting the composition of the shipments made during the year resulting in 
higher commercial costs partially offset by lower concentrate volumes and lower refining charges. 
Transportation and freight costs during the year decreased by two per cent as a direct result of lower tonnages of concentrate sold.  
higher commercial costs partially offset by lower concentrate volumes and lower refining charges. 
higher commercial costs partially offset by lower concentrate volumes and lower refining charges. 
Transportation and freight costs during the year decreased by two per cent as a direct result of lower tonnages of concentrate sold.  
Transportation and freight costs during the year decreased by two per cent as a direct result of lower tonnages of concentrate sold.  
The reduction in royalty of $5.7 million was due to lower sales during the year compared to the prior period. 
Transportation and freight costs during the year decreased by two per cent as a direct result of lower tonnages of concentrate sold.  
Transportation and freight costs during the year decreased by two per cent as a direct result of lower tonnages of concentrate sold.  
The reduction in royalty of $5.7 million was due to lower sales during the year compared to the prior period. 
The reduction in royalty of $5.7 million was due to lower sales during the year compared to the prior period. 
The reduction in royalty of $5.7 million was due to lower sales during the year compared to the prior period. 
The reduction in royalty of $5.7 million was due to lower sales during the year compared to the prior period. 
Prominent Hill costs 
Prominent Hill costs 
Prominent Hill costs 
Prominent Hill costs 
Prominent Hill costs 
2016 was another strong performance with cost of goods sold in line with the previous year however cash expenditure was lower than 2015 with lower 
while increasing the cash balance of the consolidated entity. 
2016 was another strong performance with cost of goods sold in line with the previous year however cash expenditure was lower than 2015 with lower 
waste mining activity in the open pit. The procurement savings, combined with strong capital discipline, enabled Prominent Hill to deliver copper guidance 
2016 was another strong performance with cost of goods sold in line with the previous year however cash expenditure was lower than 2015 with lower 
2016 was another strong performance with cost of goods sold in line with the previous year however cash expenditure was lower than 2015 with lower 
waste mining activity in the open pit. The procurement savings, combined with strong capital discipline, enabled Prominent Hill to deliver copper guidance 
2016 was another strong performance with cost of goods sold in line with the previous year however cash expenditure was lower than 2015 with lower 
waste mining activity in the open pit. The procurement savings, combined with strong capital discipline, enabled Prominent Hill to deliver copper guidance 
waste mining activity in the open pit. The procurement savings, combined with strong capital discipline, enabled Prominent Hill to deliver copper guidance 
waste mining activity in the open pit. The procurement savings, combined with strong capital discipline, enabled Prominent Hill to deliver copper guidance 
while increasing the cash balance of the consolidated entity. 
while increasing the cash balance of the consolidated entity. 
Mining costs were lower by $55.5 million in 2016 as a result of lower activity and continued effective equipment utilisation. During the year, there was less 
while increasing the cash balance of the consolidated entity. 
while increasing the cash balance of the consolidated entity. 
Mining costs were lower by $55.5 million in 2016 as a result of lower activity and continued effective equipment utilisation. During the year, there was less 
mining equipment and fewer personnel following the demobilisation of an excavator and associated fleet in the first quarter.  
Mining costs were lower by $55.5 million in 2016 as a result of lower activity and continued effective equipment utilisation. During the year, there was less 
Mining costs were lower by $55.5 million in 2016 as a result of lower activity and continued effective equipment utilisation. During the year, there was less 
mining equipment and fewer personnel following the demobilisation of an excavator and associated fleet in the first quarter.  
Mining costs were lower by $55.5 million in 2016 as a result of lower activity and continued effective equipment utilisation. During the year, there was less 
mining equipment and fewer personnel following the demobilisation of an excavator and associated fleet in the first quarter.  
The cash cost to mine a tonne of ore from the open pit in 2016 of $11.6 was lower than $23.3 in 2015 due to the significantly lower waste-to-ore strip ratio, 
mining equipment and fewer personnel following the demobilisation of an excavator and associated fleet in the first quarter.  
mining equipment and fewer personnel following the demobilisation of an excavator and associated fleet in the first quarter.  
The cash cost to mine a tonne of ore from the open pit in 2016 of $11.6 was lower than $23.3 in 2015 due to the significantly lower waste-to-ore strip ratio, 
which was approximately 1:1 in 2016 compared to 3.1:1 in 2015. Open pit mining unit costs of $6.20 per tonne in 2016 were higher compared to $5.70 in 
The cash cost to mine a tonne of ore from the open pit in 2016 of $11.6 was lower than $23.3 in 2015 due to the significantly lower waste-to-ore strip ratio, 
The cash cost to mine a tonne of ore from the open pit in 2016 of $11.6 was lower than $23.3 in 2015 due to the significantly lower waste-to-ore strip ratio, 
which was approximately 1:1 in 2016 compared to 3.1:1 in 2015. Open pit mining unit costs of $6.20 per tonne in 2016 were higher compared to $5.70 in 
The cash cost to mine a tonne of ore from the open pit in 2016 of $11.6 was lower than $23.3 in 2015 due to the significantly lower waste-to-ore strip ratio, 
2015, as a result of fixed costs being spread over less material mined, the deeper open pit and longer haulage distances. As a result of the declining strip 
which was approximately 1:1 in 2016 compared to 3.1:1 in 2015. Open pit mining unit costs of $6.20 per tonne in 2016 were higher compared to $5.70 in 
which was approximately 1:1 in 2016 compared to 3.1:1 in 2015. Open pit mining unit costs of $6.20 per tonne in 2016 were higher compared to $5.70 in 
2015, as a result of fixed costs being spread over less material mined, the deeper open pit and longer haulage distances. As a result of the declining strip 
which was approximately 1:1 in 2016 compared to 3.1:1 in 2015. Open pit mining unit costs of $6.20 per tonne in 2016 were higher compared to $5.70 in 
ratio, the deferral of mining costs to the balance sheet was lower by $111.5 million ($148.1 million in 2015, $36.6 million in 2016). 
2015, as a result of fixed costs being spread over less material mined, the deeper open pit and longer haulage distances. As a result of the declining strip 
2015, as a result of fixed costs being spread over less material mined, the deeper open pit and longer haulage distances. As a result of the declining strip 
ratio, the deferral of mining costs to the balance sheet was lower by $111.5 million ($148.1 million in 2015, $36.6 million in 2016). 
2015, as a result of fixed costs being spread over less material mined, the deeper open pit and longer haulage distances. As a result of the declining strip 
ratio, the deferral of mining costs to the balance sheet was lower by $111.5 million ($148.1 million in 2015, $36.6 million in 2016). 
2.1 million tonnes were mined from the underground compared to 1.9 million tonnes in 2015. This is expected to increase following the completion of the 
ratio, the deferral of mining costs to the balance sheet was lower by $111.5 million ($148.1 million in 2015, $36.6 million in 2016). 
ratio, the deferral of mining costs to the balance sheet was lower by $111.5 million ($148.1 million in 2015, $36.6 million in 2016). 
2.1 million tonnes were mined from the underground compared to 1.9 million tonnes in 2015. This is expected to increase following the completion of the 
second decline in the third quarter of 2017. Underground operating costs for the full year were $53 per tonne mined with a full year of underground Malu 
2.1 million tonnes were mined from the underground compared to 1.9 million tonnes in 2015. This is expected to increase following the completion of the 
2.1 million tonnes were mined from the underground compared to 1.9 million tonnes in 2015. This is expected to increase following the completion of the 
second decline in the third quarter of 2017. Underground operating costs for the full year were $53 per tonne mined with a full year of underground Malu 
2.1 million tonnes were mined from the underground compared to 1.9 million tonnes in 2015. This is expected to increase following the completion of the 
area costs incurred (first half of 2015 capitalised), continued capital development (including the second decline) and improving operating activity as the mine 
second decline in the third quarter of 2017. Underground operating costs for the full year were $53 per tonne mined with a full year of underground Malu 
second decline in the third quarter of 2017. Underground operating costs for the full year were $53 per tonne mined with a full year of underground Malu 
area costs incurred (first half of 2015 capitalised), continued capital development (including the second decline) and improving operating activity as the mine 
second decline in the third quarter of 2017. Underground operating costs for the full year were $53 per tonne mined with a full year of underground Malu 
area costs incurred (first half of 2015 capitalised), continued capital development (including the second decline) and improving operating activity as the mine 
area costs incurred (first half of 2015 capitalised), continued capital development (including the second decline) and improving operating activity as the mine 
area costs incurred (first half of 2015 capitalised), continued capital development (including the second decline) and improving operating activity as the mine 
Ore milled in 2016 of 9.5 million tonnes was lower than the prior year of 10.6 million tonnes due to the impacts of the unplanned repair of the girth gear and 
the 15 day power outage.  
Ore milled in 2016 of 9.5 million tonnes was lower than the prior year of 10.6 million tonnes due to the impacts of the unplanned repair of the girth gear and 
Ore milled in 2016 of 9.5 million tonnes was lower than the prior year of 10.6 million tonnes due to the impacts of the unplanned repair of the girth gear and 
Ore milled in 2016 of 9.5 million tonnes was lower than the prior year of 10.6 million tonnes due to the impacts of the unplanned repair of the girth gear and 
Ore milled in 2016 of 9.5 million tonnes was lower than the prior year of 10.6 million tonnes due to the impacts of the unplanned repair of the girth gear and 
Ore continues to be stockpiled for processing in later periods after the open pit ceases operations in 2018. The concentrate and ore inventory movement of 
the 15 day power outage.  
the 15 day power outage.  
Ore continues to be stockpiled for processing in later periods after the open pit ceases operations in 2018. The concentrate and ore inventory movement of 
$227.8 million in 2016 was higher than the 2015 movement of $79.8 million. This was a result of an increase in ore stocks by 7.7 million tonnes of 
Ore continues to be stockpiled for processing in later periods after the open pit ceases operations in 2018. The concentrate and ore inventory movement of 
Ore continues to be stockpiled for processing in later periods after the open pit ceases operations in 2018. The concentrate and ore inventory movement of 
$227.8 million in 2016 was higher than the 2015 movement of $79.8 million. This was a result of an increase in ore stocks by 7.7 million tonnes of 
Ore continues to be stockpiled for processing in later periods after the open pit ceases operations in 2018. The concentrate and ore inventory movement of 
$227.8 million in 2016 was higher than the 2015 movement of $79.8 million. This was a result of an increase in ore stocks by 7.7 million tonnes of 
$227.8 million in 2016 was higher than the 2015 movement of $79.8 million. This was a result of an increase in ore stocks by 7.7 million tonnes of 
$227.8 million in 2016 was higher than the 2015 movement of $79.8 million. This was a result of an increase in ore stocks by 7.7 million tonnes of 
predominantly open pit ore during 2016 (3.6 million tonnes in 2015).  
predominantly open pit ore during 2016 (3.6 million tonnes in 2015).  
Depreciation expense increased by $76.4 million compared to 2015 predominantly due to higher ore mined, with the deferred mining asset being the largest 
predominantly open pit ore during 2016 (3.6 million tonnes in 2015).  
Depreciation expense increased by $76.4 million compared to 2015 predominantly due to higher ore mined, with the deferred mining asset being the largest 
predominantly open pit ore during 2016 (3.6 million tonnes in 2015).  
predominantly open pit ore during 2016 (3.6 million tonnes in 2015).  
Depreciation expense increased by $76.4 million compared to 2015 predominantly due to higher ore mined, with the deferred mining asset being the largest 
Depreciation expense increased by $76.4 million compared to 2015 predominantly due to higher ore mined, with the deferred mining asset being the largest 
Depreciation expense increased by $76.4 million compared to 2015 predominantly due to higher ore mined, with the deferred mining asset being the largest 
the 15 day power outage.  
the 15 day power outage.  
contributor. 
contributor. 
matures. 
matures. 
matures. 
matures. 
matures. 
Other Costs 
Other Costs 
Exploration and evaluation costs related to the Carrapateena project of $12.9 million incurred during the first half of the year were recognised in the Income 
million were capitalised in the second half of the year.  
million were capitalised in the second half of the year.  
Exploration and evaluation costs related to the Carrapateena project of $12.9 million incurred during the first half of the year were recognised in the Income 
Statement. Following the PFS and subsequent Board determination, all costs relating to the evaluation and development of the Carrapateena project of $32.7 
Exploration and evaluation costs related to the Carrapateena project of $12.9 million incurred during the first half of the year were recognised in the Income 
Exploration and evaluation costs related to the Carrapateena project of $12.9 million incurred during the first half of the year were recognised in the Income 
Statement. Following the PFS and subsequent Board determination, all costs relating to the evaluation and development of the Carrapateena project of $32.7 
Exploration and evaluation costs related to the Carrapateena project of $12.9 million incurred during the first half of the year were recognised in the Income 
Statement. Following the PFS and subsequent Board determination, all costs relating to the evaluation and development of the Carrapateena project of $32.7 
Statement. Following the PFS and subsequent Board determination, all costs relating to the evaluation and development of the Carrapateena project of $32.7 
Statement. Following the PFS and subsequent Board determination, all costs relating to the evaluation and development of the Carrapateena project of $32.7 
million were capitalised in the second half of the year.  
million were capitalised in the second half of the year.  
Exploration and Development expenditure of $16.4 million incurred during the year also included $13.4 million relating to the six exploration earn-in 
million were capitalised in the second half of the year.  
Exploration and Development expenditure of $16.4 million incurred during the year also included $13.4 million relating to the six exploration earn-in 
arrangements and the exploration project in Jamaica from which OZ Minerals exited during the year and $3.0 million relating to corporate development 
Exploration and Development expenditure of $16.4 million incurred during the year also included $13.4 million relating to the six exploration earn-in 
Exploration and Development expenditure of $16.4 million incurred during the year also included $13.4 million relating to the six exploration earn-in 
arrangements and the exploration project in Jamaica from which OZ Minerals exited during the year and $3.0 million relating to corporate development 
Exploration and Development expenditure of $16.4 million incurred during the year also included $13.4 million relating to the six exploration earn-in 
including due diligence costs. During the year, OZ Minerals also received a government grant of $4.0 million. 
arrangements and the exploration project in Jamaica from which OZ Minerals exited during the year and $3.0 million relating to corporate development 
arrangements and the exploration project in Jamaica from which OZ Minerals exited during the year and $3.0 million relating to corporate development 
including due diligence costs. During the year, OZ Minerals also received a government grant of $4.0 million. 
arrangements and the exploration project in Jamaica from which OZ Minerals exited during the year and $3.0 million relating to corporate development 
including due diligence costs. During the year, OZ Minerals also received a government grant of $4.0 million. 
In early 2016, the company determined to maintain its cash holdings in A$ with US$ maintained only to meet US$ commitments which minimised the impact 
including due diligence costs. During the year, OZ Minerals also received a government grant of $4.0 million. 
including due diligence costs. During the year, OZ Minerals also received a government grant of $4.0 million. 
In early 2016, the company determined to maintain its cash holdings in A$ with US$ maintained only to meet US$ commitments which minimised the impact 
In early 2016, the company determined to maintain its cash holdings in A$ with US$ maintained only to meet US$ commitments which minimised the impact 
In early 2016, the company determined to maintain its cash holdings in A$ with US$ maintained only to meet US$ commitments which minimised the impact 
In early 2016, the company determined to maintain its cash holdings in A$ with US$ maintained only to meet US$ commitments which minimised the impact 
of foreign exchange movements on the cash balance.    
Corporate general and administration costs of $36.7 million comprise costs incurred in direct support of operating activities of $11.0 million and those related 
of foreign exchange movements on the cash balance.    
of foreign exchange movements on the cash balance.    
strategic sourcing, business services, information technology and insurance.  
Corporate general and administration costs of $36.7 million comprise costs incurred in direct support of operating activities of $11.0 million and those related 
to largely corporate activities of $25.7 million.  An allocation of the costs related to support of operating activities cover a range of services and costs provided 
Corporate general and administration costs of $36.7 million comprise costs incurred in direct support of operating activities of $11.0 million and those related 
Corporate general and administration costs of $36.7 million comprise costs incurred in direct support of operating activities of $11.0 million and those related 
to largely corporate activities of $25.7 million.  An allocation of the costs related to support of operating activities cover a range of services and costs provided 
Corporate general and administration costs of $36.7 million comprise costs incurred in direct support of operating activities of $11.0 million and those related 
at the Corporate office to Prominent Hill, Carrapateena, and Exploration and Development operating segments. These costs include sales and marketing, 
to largely corporate activities of $25.7 million.  An allocation of the costs related to support of operating activities cover a range of services and costs provided 
to largely corporate activities of $25.7 million.  An allocation of the costs related to support of operating activities cover a range of services and costs provided 
at the Corporate office to Prominent Hill, Carrapateena, and Exploration and Development operating segments. These costs include sales and marketing, 
to largely corporate activities of $25.7 million.  An allocation of the costs related to support of operating activities cover a range of services and costs provided 
at the Corporate office to Prominent Hill, Carrapateena, and Exploration and Development operating segments. These costs include sales and marketing, 
strategic sourcing, business services, information technology and insurance.  
strategic sourcing, business services, information technology and insurance.  
at the Corporate office to Prominent Hill, Carrapateena, and Exploration and Development operating segments. These costs include sales and marketing, 
at the Corporate office to Prominent Hill, Carrapateena, and Exploration and Development operating segments. These costs include sales and marketing, 
strategic sourcing, business services, information technology and insurance.  
The income tax expense for the year ended 31 December 2016 was $28.4 million and is lower than the Australian corporate tax rate of 30 per cent due to the 
strategic sourcing, business services, information technology and insurance.  
The income tax expense for the year ended 31 December 2016 was $28.4 million and is lower than the Australian corporate tax rate of 30 per cent due to the 
recognition of $13.6 million of restricted tax losses, as a result of a reassessment of the future tax profile of the company. A current tax provision of $69.0 
The income tax expense for the year ended 31 December 2016 was $28.4 million and is lower than the Australian corporate tax rate of 30 per cent due to the 
The income tax expense for the year ended 31 December 2016 was $28.4 million and is lower than the Australian corporate tax rate of 30 per cent due to the 
recognition of $13.6 million of restricted tax losses, as a result of a reassessment of the future tax profile of the company. A current tax provision of $69.0 
The income tax expense for the year ended 31 December 2016 was $28.4 million and is lower than the Australian corporate tax rate of 30 per cent due to the 
million was recognised which was 51 per cent of the EBT reflecting the unwinding of the deferred tax liabilities that were recognised predominantly in relation 
recognition of $13.6 million of restricted tax losses, as a result of a reassessment of the future tax profile of the company. A current tax provision of $69.0 
recognition of $13.6 million of restricted tax losses, as a result of a reassessment of the future tax profile of the company. A current tax provision of $69.0 
million was recognised which was 51 per cent of the EBT reflecting the unwinding of the deferred tax liabilities that were recognised predominantly in relation 
recognition of $13.6 million of restricted tax losses, as a result of a reassessment of the future tax profile of the company. A current tax provision of $69.0 
to the open pit deferred waste. As the deferred tax liabilities relate to the open pit unwind over 2016 to 2018, the tax cash flows are expected to exceed the 
million was recognised which was 51 per cent of the EBT reflecting the unwinding of the deferred tax liabilities that were recognised predominantly in relation 
million was recognised which was 51 per cent of the EBT reflecting the unwinding of the deferred tax liabilities that were recognised predominantly in relation 
to the open pit deferred waste. As the deferred tax liabilities relate to the open pit unwind over 2016 to 2018, the tax cash flows are expected to exceed the 
million was recognised which was 51 per cent of the EBT reflecting the unwinding of the deferred tax liabilities that were recognised predominantly in relation 
to the open pit deferred waste. As the deferred tax liabilities relate to the open pit unwind over 2016 to 2018, the tax cash flows are expected to exceed the 
to the open pit deferred waste. As the deferred tax liabilities relate to the open pit unwind over 2016 to 2018, the tax cash flows are expected to exceed the 
to the open pit deferred waste. As the deferred tax liabilities relate to the open pit unwind over 2016 to 2018, the tax cash flows are expected to exceed the 
income-tax expense recognised in the Income Statement. 
income-tax expense recognised in the Income Statement. 
of foreign exchange movements on the cash balance.    
of foreign exchange movements on the cash balance.    
income-tax expense recognised in the Income Statement. 
income-tax expense recognised in the Income Statement. 
income-tax expense recognised in the Income Statement. 
contributor. 
contributor. 
Other Costs 
contributor. 
Other Costs 
Other Costs 
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Non underlying items, net of tax 
Non underlying items, net of tax 
During 2016 non underlying items included settlement and legal costs relating to the class action of $26.5 million net of tax (refer to Note 16 to the 
During 2016 non underlying items included settlement and legal costs relating to the class action of $26.5 million net of tax (refer to Note 16 to the 
Non underlying items, net of tax 
Consolidated Financial Statements). 
Consolidated Financial Statements). 
During 2016 non underlying items included settlement and legal costs relating to the class action of $26.5 million net of tax (refer to Note 16 to the 
Non underlying items, net of tax 
Consolidated Financial Statements). 
During 2016 non underlying items included settlement and legal costs relating to the class action of $26.5 million net of tax (refer to Note 16 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements). 
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324.1 
324.1 
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324.1 
([VALUE]) 
([VALUE]) 
(122.1)
([VALUE]) 
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(97.6)
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(1.2) 
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655.7 
655.7 
655.7
Opening January
Opening January 2016 
Opening January 2016 
552.5 
2016 cash balance
cash balance  
cash balance  
Operating activities
Operating activities 
Operating activities 
Investing activities
Investing activities 
Investing activities 
Effect of exchange
Financing activities
Financing activities  Effect of exchange rate 
Financing activities  Effect of exchange rate 
rate changes
changes 
changes 
655.7 
Closing December
Closing December 
Closing December 
2016 cash balance
2016 cash balance 
2016 cash balance 
655.7 
Opening January 2016 
552.5 
cash balance  
Operating activities 
Investing activities 
Financing activities  Effect of exchange rate 
changes 
Closing December 
2016 cash balance 
changes 
Investing activities 
Operating activities 
Closing December 
2016 cash balance 
Financing activities  Effect of exchange rate 
Opening January 2016 
cash balance  
Operating cash flows 
Operating cash flows 
Operational and Financial Review  
Operating cash flows for the year ended 31 December 2016 of $324.1 million was a reduction of $105.7 million compared to the prior year as a result of 
Operating cash flows for the year ended 31 December 2016 of $324.1 million was a reduction of $105.7 million compared to the prior year as a result of 
Operating cash flows 
Operational and Financial Review  
lower concentrate sales, partially offset by the successful cost reduction program. Payments to suppliers and employees were higher by $66.9 million as the 
lower concentrate sales, partially offset by the successful cost reduction program. Payments to suppliers and employees were higher by $66.9 million as the 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
open pit ore production increased by 22 per cent, (while total open pit mining costs have reduced, the allocation to deferred waste asset has reduced and as a 
open pit ore production increased by 22 per cent, (while total open pit mining costs have reduced, the allocation to deferred waste asset has reduced and as a 
Operating cash flows for the year ended 31 December 2016 of $324.1 million was a reduction of $105.7 million compared to the prior year as a result of 
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Operating cash flows 
result the costs attributable to ore mining which is an operating activity, has increased) the receipts from customers decreased by $55.6 million and 
result the costs attributable to ore mining which is an operating activity, has increased) the receipts from customers decreased by $55.6 million and 
lower concentrate sales, partially offset by the successful cost reduction program. Payments to suppliers and employees were higher by $66.9 million as the 
positioned for growth.  
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
exploration expenditure decreased by $10.2 million. 
exploration expenditure decreased by $10.2 million. 
open pit ore production increased by 22 per cent, (while total open pit mining costs have reduced, the allocation to deferred waste asset has reduced and as a 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Operating cash flows for the year ended 31 December 2016 of $324.1 million was a reduction of $105.7 million compared to the prior year as a result of 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
result the costs attributable to ore mining which is an operating activity, has increased) the receipts from customers decreased by $55.6 million and 
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
lower concentrate sales, partially offset by the successful cost reduction program. Payments to suppliers and employees were higher by $66.9 million as the 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Investing cash flows 
Investing cash flows 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
exploration expenditure decreased by $10.2 million. 
positioned for growth.  
open pit ore production increased by 22 per cent, (while total open pit mining costs have reduced, the allocation to deferred waste asset has reduced and as a 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Net investing cash flows of $122.1 million were a combination of payments for property plant and equipment at Prominent Hill, capitalisation of exploration 
Net investing cash flows of $122.1 million were a combination of payments for property plant and equipment at Prominent Hill, capitalisation of exploration 
result the costs attributable to ore mining which is an operating activity, has increased) the receipts from customers decreased by $55.6 million and 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
positioned for growth.  
Investing cash flows 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
and development costs at Carrapateena and receipts from the sale of minor investments in equity securities. 
and development costs at Carrapateena and receipts from the sale of minor investments in equity securities. 
exploration expenditure decreased by $10.2 million. 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
Net investing cash flows of $122.1 million were a combination of payments for property plant and equipment at Prominent Hill, capitalisation of exploration 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
The payments incurred related to the following: 
The payments incurred related to the following: 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
Investing cash flows 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
and development costs at Carrapateena and receipts from the sale of minor investments in equity securities. 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Deferred waste stripping costs of $36.6 million; 
•  Deferred waste stripping costs of $36.6 million; 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Net investing cash flows of $122.1 million were a combination of payments for property plant and equipment at Prominent Hill, capitalisation of exploration 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
The payments incurred related to the following: 
•  Capitalised Carrapateena costs of $25.6 million; 
•  Capitalised Carrapateena costs of $25.6 million; 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
and development costs at Carrapateena and receipts from the sale of minor investments in equity securities. 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  Deferred waste stripping costs of $36.6 million; 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  Mine development costs of the underground operation of $47.5 million, and 
•  Mine development costs of the underground operation of $47.5 million, and 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
The payments incurred related to the following: 
•  Capitalised Carrapateena costs of $25.6 million; 
•  Other sustaining capital expenditure of $15.7 million; partially offset by 
•  Other sustaining capital expenditure of $15.7 million; partially offset by 
•  Deferred waste stripping costs of $36.6 million; 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Mine development costs of the underground operation of $47.5 million, and 
•  Receipts from sale of investments of $3.3 million. 
•  Receipts from sale of investments of $3.3 million. 
•  Capitalised Carrapateena costs of $25.6 million; 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Other sustaining capital expenditure of $15.7 million; partially offset by 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Mine development costs of the underground operation of $47.5 million, and 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Receipts from sale of investments of $3.3 million. 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Other sustaining capital expenditure of $15.7 million; partially offset by 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
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•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Receipts from sale of investments of $3.3 million. 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
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of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
location of the facility. 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
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location of the facility. 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
location of the facility. 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
location of the facility. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
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Operational and Financial Review 
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Operational and Financial Review 
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review 
Operational and Financial Review 
Financing activities 
Cash flows relating to financing activities were an outflow of $97.6 million, of which $60.6 million were dividends, $29.9 million related to share buyback 
Financing activities 
and $7.1 million related to purchase of shares to meet the share based payment obligations. During the year, 4,805,272 shares have been bought and 
Cash flows relating to financing activities were an outflow of $97.6 million, of which $60.6 million were dividends, $29.9 million related to share buyback 
Financing activities 
cancelled at an average cost of $6.23 per share. Shares acquired as part of the on-market share buyback program amounted to $29.9 million and were 
and $7.1 million related to purchase of shares to meet the share based payment obligations. During the year, 4,805,272 shares have been bought and 
cancelled and presented as a deduction to issued capital.  
Cash flows relating to financing activities were an outflow of $97.6 million, of which $60.6 million were dividends, $29.9 million related to share buyback 
Financing activities 
cancelled at an average cost of $6.23 per share. Shares acquired as part of the on-market share buyback program amounted to $29.9 million and were 
and $7.1 million related to purchase of shares to meet the share based payment obligations. During the year, 4,805,272 shares have been bought and 
Since the end of the financial year, the Board of Directors has resolved to pay a final dividend in respect of the 2016 financial year amounting to $41.8 
cancelled and presented as a deduction to issued capital.  
Cash flows relating to financing activities were an outflow of $97.6 million, of which $60.6 million were dividends, $29.9 million related to share buyback 
cancelled at an average cost of $6.23 per share. Shares acquired as part of the on-market share buyback program amounted to $29.9 million and were 
million. This final dividend is fully franked for Australian Tax purposes.  
and $7.1 million related to purchase of shares to meet the share based payment obligations. During the year, 4,805,272 shares have been bought and 
Since the end of the financial year, the Board of Directors has resolved to pay a final dividend in respect of the 2016 financial year amounting to $41.8 
cancelled and presented as a deduction to issued capital.  
cancelled at an average cost of $6.23 per share. Shares acquired as part of the on-market share buyback program amounted to $29.9 million and were 
With the move to fully franked dividends and with forthcoming investment decisions due on Carrapateena, the Board has decided not to renew the 12-month, 
million. This final dividend is fully franked for Australian Tax purposes.  
cancelled and presented as a deduction to issued capital.  
Since the end of the financial year, the Board of Directors has resolved to pay a final dividend in respect of the 2016 financial year amounting to $41.8 
$60m share buyback program which expires on 26 February. 
With the move to fully franked dividends and with forthcoming investment decisions due on Carrapateena, the Board has decided not to renew the 12-month, 
million. This final dividend is fully franked for Australian Tax purposes.  
Since the end of the financial year, the Board of Directors has resolved to pay a final dividend in respect of the 2016 financial year amounting to $41.8 
$60m share buyback program which expires on 26 February. 
million. This final dividend is fully franked for Australian Tax purposes.  
With the move to fully franked dividends and with forthcoming investment decisions due on Carrapateena, the Board has decided not to renew the 12-month, 
$60m share buyback program which expires on 26 February. 
With the move to fully franked dividends and with forthcoming investment decisions due on Carrapateena, the Board has decided not to renew the 12-month, 
Balance Sheet 
$60m share buyback program which expires on 26 February. 
Balance Sheet 
Net assets and total equity increased by $10.4 million during the year to $2,354.3 million, mainly due to current year profit of $107.8 million partially offset 
by dividends of $60.6 million, share buyback of $29.9 million, the reduction in the value of investments in equity securities of $10.3 million and an increase in 
Balance Sheet 
Net assets and total equity increased by $10.4 million during the year to $2,354.3 million, mainly due to current year profit of $107.8 million partially offset 
value of gold derivative contacts of $3.6 million net of tax. 
by dividends of $60.6 million, share buyback of $29.9 million, the reduction in the value of investments in equity securities of $10.3 million and an increase in 
Balance Sheet 
Net assets and total equity increased by $10.4 million during the year to $2,354.3 million, mainly due to current year profit of $107.8 million partially offset 
The company ended the year with a cash balance of $655.7 million and undrawn debt facilities of US$100 million with an uncommitted accordion facility for 
value of gold derivative contacts of $3.6 million net of tax. 
by dividends of $60.6 million, share buyback of $29.9 million, the reduction in the value of investments in equity securities of $10.3 million and an increase in 
$300 million providing the liquidity and flexibility to execute on the Company’s growth strategy. 
Net assets and total equity increased by $10.4 million during the year to $2,354.3 million, mainly due to current year profit of $107.8 million partially offset 
The company ended the year with a cash balance of $655.7 million and undrawn debt facilities of US$100 million with an uncommitted accordion facility for 
value of gold derivative contacts of $3.6 million net of tax. 
by dividends of $60.6 million, share buyback of $29.9 million, the reduction in the value of investments in equity securities of $10.3 million and an increase in 
Inventories at 31 December 2016 were $557.1 million of which non-current ore stockpiles increased by $173.4 million in line with the accelerated open pit 
$300 million providing the liquidity and flexibility to execute on the Company’s growth strategy. 
value of gold derivative contacts of $3.6 million net of tax. 
The company ended the year with a cash balance of $655.7 million and undrawn debt facilities of US$100 million with an uncommitted accordion facility for 
mining strategy. The addition to ore inventories during the year was partially offset by net realisable value write down of $10.5 million of low grade gold ore 
Inventories at 31 December 2016 were $557.1 million of which non-current ore stockpiles increased by $173.4 million in line with the accelerated open pit 
$300 million providing the liquidity and flexibility to execute on the Company’s growth strategy. 
stockpiles. The net realisable value is estimated based on the revenue to be derived from metal contained in the ore stockpiles based on the operational plan 
The company ended the year with a cash balance of $655.7 million and undrawn debt facilities of US$100 million with an uncommitted accordion facility for 
mining strategy. The addition to ore inventories during the year was partially offset by net realisable value write down of $10.5 million of low grade gold ore 
for processing and adjusted for incremental costs. 
$300 million providing the liquidity and flexibility to execute on the Company’s growth strategy. 
Inventories at 31 December 2016 were $557.1 million of which non-current ore stockpiles increased by $173.4 million in line with the accelerated open pit 
stockpiles. The net realisable value is estimated based on the revenue to be derived from metal contained in the ore stockpiles based on the operational plan 
mining strategy. The addition to ore inventories during the year was partially offset by net realisable value write down of $10.5 million of low grade gold ore 
The lease receivable of $34.8 million at 31 December 2015 reduced by $7.3 million following the amortisation of the lease receivable during the year. The 
for processing and adjusted for incremental costs. 
Inventories at 31 December 2016 were $557.1 million of which non-current ore stockpiles increased by $173.4 million in line with the accelerated open pit 
stockpiles. The net realisable value is estimated based on the revenue to be derived from metal contained in the ore stockpiles based on the operational plan 
consideration paid in 2012 to acquire mining equipment recognised as a lease receivable will be recovered by OZ Minerals progressively over the mining 
mining strategy. The addition to ore inventories during the year was partially offset by net realisable value write down of $10.5 million of low grade gold ore 
The lease receivable of $34.8 million at 31 December 2015 reduced by $7.3 million following the amortisation of the lease receivable during the year. The 
for processing and adjusted for incremental costs. 
services contract with Thiess through a reduced mining services charge.  
stockpiles. The net realisable value is estimated based on the revenue to be derived from metal contained in the ore stockpiles based on the operational plan 
consideration paid in 2012 to acquire mining equipment recognised as a lease receivable will be recovered by OZ Minerals progressively over the mining 
for processing and adjusted for incremental costs. 
The lease receivable of $34.8 million at 31 December 2015 reduced by $7.3 million following the amortisation of the lease receivable during the year. The 
services contract with Thiess through a reduced mining services charge.  
Outlook 
consideration paid in 2012 to acquire mining equipment recognised as a lease receivable will be recovered by OZ Minerals progressively over the mining 
The lease receivable of $34.8 million at 31 December 2015 reduced by $7.3 million following the amortisation of the lease receivable during the year. The 
services contract with Thiess through a reduced mining services charge.  
Outlook 
consideration paid in 2012 to acquire mining equipment recognised as a lease receivable will be recovered by OZ Minerals progressively over the mining 
OZ Minerals expects 2017 to be another strong year at Prominent Hill, and has accordingly set guidance for contained copper production at 105,000 to 
services contract with Thiess through a reduced mining services charge.  
115,000 tonnes6. Higher margin copper production will be prioritised over gold production.    
Outlook 
OZ Minerals expects 2017 to be another strong year at Prominent Hill, and has accordingly set guidance for contained copper production at 105,000 to 
C1 unit cost guidance for the 2017 calendar year has been set at US85 cents to US95 cents per payable pound of copper, and is expected to remain in the 
115,000 tonnes6. Higher margin copper production will be prioritised over gold production.    
Outlook 
OZ Minerals expects 2017 to be another strong year at Prominent Hill, and has accordingly set guidance for contained copper production at 105,000 to 
lowest cost quartile of global copper producers.  
C1 unit cost guidance for the 2017 calendar year has been set at US85 cents to US95 cents per payable pound of copper, and is expected to remain in the 
115,000 tonnes6. Higher margin copper production will be prioritised over gold production.    
OZ Minerals expects 2017 to be another strong year at Prominent Hill, and has accordingly set guidance for contained copper production at 105,000 to 
All In Sustaining Cost (‘AISC’) guidance for 2017 calendar year of between US120 cents to US130 cents per payable pound of copper is also within the lowest 
lowest cost quartile of global copper producers.  
115,000 tonnes6. Higher margin copper production will be prioritised over gold production.    
C1 unit cost guidance for the 2017 calendar year has been set at US85 cents to US95 cents per payable pound of copper, and is expected to remain in the 
quartile of global copper producers. 
All In Sustaining Cost (‘AISC’) guidance for 2017 calendar year of between US120 cents to US130 cents per payable pound of copper is also within the lowest 
lowest cost quartile of global copper producers.  
C1 unit cost guidance for the 2017 calendar year has been set at US85 cents to US95 cents per payable pound of copper, and is expected to remain in the 
Total open pit movement will significantly reduce in 2017 to between 15Mt to 20Mt as the strip ratio declines.  As a consequence, in second quarter of 2017, 
quartile of global copper producers. 
lowest cost quartile of global copper producers.  
All In Sustaining Cost (‘AISC’) guidance for 2017 calendar year of between US120 cents to US130 cents per payable pound of copper is also within the lowest 
Thiess will demobilise another excavator fleet.  With less material movement, open pit unit mining costs will increase slightly to $7.25 to $7.75 per tonne, 
Total open pit movement will significantly reduce in 2017 to between 15Mt to 20Mt as the strip ratio declines.  As a consequence, in second quarter of 2017, 
quartile of global copper producers. 
however the reduction in open pit strip ratio to around 0.5:1 times results in overall lower costs per tonne of ore. 
All In Sustaining Cost (‘AISC’) guidance for 2017 calendar year of between US120 cents to US130 cents per payable pound of copper is also within the lowest 
Thiess will demobilise another excavator fleet.  With less material movement, open pit unit mining costs will increase slightly to $7.25 to $7.75 per tonne, 
quartile of global copper producers. 
Total open pit movement will significantly reduce in 2017 to between 15Mt to 20Mt as the strip ratio declines.  As a consequence, in second quarter of 2017, 
Underground ore movement will increase in 2017 to between 2.3Mt and 2.6Mt as the underground continues to expand.  As previously announced, work 
however the reduction in open pit strip ratio to around 0.5:1 times results in overall lower costs per tonne of ore. 
Thiess will demobilise another excavator fleet.  With less material movement, open pit unit mining costs will increase slightly to $7.25 to $7.75 per tonne, 
progressed well during the year on the second decline into the underground to further increase the capacity of the mine.   
Total open pit movement will significantly reduce in 2017 to between 15Mt to 20Mt as the strip ratio declines.  As a consequence, in second quarter of 2017, 
Underground ore movement will increase in 2017 to between 2.3Mt and 2.6Mt as the underground continues to expand.  As previously announced, work 
however the reduction in open pit strip ratio to around 0.5:1 times results in overall lower costs per tonne of ore. 
Thiess will demobilise another excavator fleet.  With less material movement, open pit unit mining costs will increase slightly to $7.25 to $7.75 per tonne, 
A decision by the Board on the next stage of Carrapateena is expected to be made in the second quarter of 2017 on the basis of the feasibility study update.  
progressed well during the year on the second decline into the underground to further increase the capacity of the mine.   
however the reduction in open pit strip ratio to around 0.5:1 times results in overall lower costs per tonne of ore. 
Underground ore movement will increase in 2017 to between 2.3Mt and 2.6Mt as the underground continues to expand.  As previously announced, work 
A decision by the Board on the next stage of Carrapateena is expected to be made in the second quarter of 2017 on the basis of the feasibility study update.  
progressed well during the year on the second decline into the underground to further increase the capacity of the mine.   
Underground ore movement will increase in 2017 to between 2.3Mt and 2.6Mt as the underground continues to expand.  As previously announced, work 
progressed well during the year on the second decline into the underground to further increase the capacity of the mine.   
A decision by the Board on the next stage of Carrapateena is expected to be made in the second quarter of 2017 on the basis of the feasibility study update.  
A decision by the Board on the next stage of Carrapateena is expected to be made in the second quarter of 2017 on the basis of the feasibility study update.  
6This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Record production sets scene for dividends and growth’ released to the ASX on 10 February 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals 
confirms that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed 
6This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Record production sets scene for dividends and growth’ released to the ASX on 10 February 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals 
confirms that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed 
6This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Record production sets scene for dividends and growth’ released to the ASX on 10 February 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals 
confirms that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed 
6This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Record production sets scene for dividends and growth’ released to the ASX on 10 February 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals 
confirms that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed 
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Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review 
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review 
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review 
Operational and Financial Review 
Financing activities 
Cash flows relating to financing activities were an outflow of $97.6 million, of which $60.6 million were dividends, $29.9 million related to share buyback 
Financing activities 
and $7.1 million related to purchase of shares to meet the share based payment obligations. During the year, 4,805,272 shares have been bought and 
Cash flows relating to financing activities were an outflow of $97.6 million, of which $60.6 million were dividends, $29.9 million related to share buyback 
cancelled at an average cost of $6.23 per share. Shares acquired as part of the on-market share buyback program amounted to $29.9 million and were 
and $7.1 million related to purchase of shares to meet the share based payment obligations. During the year, 4,805,272 shares have been bought and 
Financing activities 
cancelled and presented as a deduction to issued capital.  
Financing activities 
Cash flows relating to financing activities were an outflow of $97.6 million, of which $60.6 million were dividends, $29.9 million related to share buyback 
cancelled at an average cost of $6.23 per share. Shares acquired as part of the on-market share buyback program amounted to $29.9 million and were 
and $7.1 million related to purchase of shares to meet the share based payment obligations. During the year, 4,805,272 shares have been bought and 
Since the end of the financial year, the Board of Directors has resolved to pay a final dividend in respect of the 2016 financial year amounting to $41.8 
Cash flows relating to financing activities were an outflow of $97.6 million, of which $60.6 million were dividends, $29.9 million related to share buyback 
cancelled and presented as a deduction to issued capital.  
million. This final dividend is fully franked for Australian Tax purposes.  
cancelled at an average cost of $6.23 per share. Shares acquired as part of the on-market share buyback program amounted to $29.9 million and were 
and $7.1 million related to purchase of shares to meet the share based payment obligations. During the year, 4,805,272 shares have been bought and 
Since the end of the financial year, the Board of Directors has resolved to pay a final dividend in respect of the 2016 financial year amounting to $41.8 
cancelled and presented as a deduction to issued capital.  
cancelled at an average cost of $6.23 per share. Shares acquired as part of the on-market share buyback program amounted to $29.9 million and were 
With the move to fully franked dividends and with forthcoming investment decisions due on Carrapateena, the Board has decided not to renew the 12-month, 
million. This final dividend is fully franked for Australian Tax purposes.  
cancelled and presented as a deduction to issued capital.  
Since the end of the financial year, the Board of Directors has resolved to pay a final dividend in respect of the 2016 financial year amounting to $41.8 
$60m share buyback program which expires on 26 February. 
With the move to fully franked dividends and with forthcoming investment decisions due on Carrapateena, the Board has decided not to renew the 12-month, 
million. This final dividend is fully franked for Australian Tax purposes.  
Since the end of the financial year, the Board of Directors has resolved to pay a final dividend in respect of the 2016 financial year amounting to $41.8 
$60m share buyback program which expires on 26 February. 
million. This final dividend is fully franked for Australian Tax purposes.  
With the move to fully franked dividends and with forthcoming investment decisions due on Carrapateena, the Board has decided not to renew the 12-month, 
$60m share buyback program which expires on 26 February. 
With the move to fully franked dividends and with forthcoming investment decisions due on Carrapateena, the Board has decided not to renew the 12-month, 
Balance Sheet 
Balance Sheet 
Balance Sheet 
$60m share buyback program which expires on 26 February. 
Net assets and total equity increased by $10.4 million during the year to $2,354.3 million, mainly due to current year profit of $107.8 million partially offset 
by dividends of $60.6 million, share buyback of $29.9 million, the reduction in the value of investments in equity securities of $10.3 million and an increase in 
Net assets and total equity increased by $10.4 million during the year to $2,354.3 million, mainly due to current year profit of $107.8 million partially offset 
value of gold derivative contacts of $3.6 million net of tax. 
Balance Sheet 
by dividends of $60.6 million, share buyback of $29.9 million, the reduction in the value of investments in equity securities of $10.3 million and an increase in 
Net assets and total equity increased by $10.4 million during the year to $2,354.3 million, mainly due to current year profit of $107.8 million partially offset 
The company ended the year with a cash balance of $655.7 million and undrawn debt facilities of US$100 million with an uncommitted accordion facility for 
value of gold derivative contacts of $3.6 million net of tax. 
by dividends of $60.6 million, share buyback of $29.9 million, the reduction in the value of investments in equity securities of $10.3 million and an increase in 
$300 million providing the liquidity and flexibility to execute on the Company’s growth strategy. 
Net assets and total equity increased by $10.4 million during the year to $2,354.3 million, mainly due to current year profit of $107.8 million partially offset 
The company ended the year with a cash balance of $655.7 million and undrawn debt facilities of US$100 million with an uncommitted accordion facility for 
by dividends of $60.6 million, share buyback of $29.9 million, the reduction in the value of investments in equity securities of $10.3 million and an increase in 
Inventories at 31 December 2016 were $557.1 million of which non-current ore stockpiles increased by $173.4 million in line with the accelerated open pit 
$300 million providing the liquidity and flexibility to execute on the Company’s growth strategy. 
value of gold derivative contacts of $3.6 million net of tax. 
value of gold derivative contacts of $3.6 million net of tax. 
The company ended the year with a cash balance of $655.7 million and undrawn debt facilities of US$100 million with an uncommitted accordion facility for 
mining strategy. The addition to ore inventories during the year was partially offset by net realisable value write down of $10.5 million of low grade gold ore 
$300 million providing the liquidity and flexibility to execute on the Company’s growth strategy. 
Inventories at 31 December 2016 were $557.1 million of which non-current ore stockpiles increased by $173.4 million in line with the accelerated open pit 
stockpiles. The net realisable value is estimated based on the revenue to be derived from metal contained in the ore stockpiles based on the operational plan 
The company ended the year with a cash balance of $655.7 million and undrawn debt facilities of US$100 million with an uncommitted accordion facility for 
mining strategy. The addition to ore inventories during the year was partially offset by net realisable value write down of $10.5 million of low grade gold ore 
for processing and adjusted for incremental costs. 
$300 million providing the liquidity and flexibility to execute on the Company’s growth strategy. 
Inventories at 31 December 2016 were $557.1 million of which non-current ore stockpiles increased by $173.4 million in line with the accelerated open pit 
stockpiles. The net realisable value is estimated based on the revenue to be derived from metal contained in the ore stockpiles based on the operational plan 
mining strategy. The addition to ore inventories during the year was partially offset by net realisable value write down of $10.5 million of low grade gold ore 
The lease receivable of $34.8 million at 31 December 2015 reduced by $7.3 million following the amortisation of the lease receivable during the year. The 
Inventories at 31 December 2016 were $557.1 million of which non-current ore stockpiles increased by $173.4 million in line with the accelerated open pit 
for processing and adjusted for incremental costs. 
stockpiles. The net realisable value is estimated based on the revenue to be derived from metal contained in the ore stockpiles based on the operational plan 
consideration paid in 2012 to acquire mining equipment recognised as a lease receivable will be recovered by OZ Minerals progressively over the mining 
mining strategy. The addition to ore inventories during the year was partially offset by net realisable value write down of $10.5 million of low grade gold ore 
The lease receivable of $34.8 million at 31 December 2015 reduced by $7.3 million following the amortisation of the lease receivable during the year. The 
services contract with Thiess through a reduced mining services charge.  
stockpiles. The net realisable value is estimated based on the revenue to be derived from metal contained in the ore stockpiles based on the operational plan 
consideration paid in 2012 to acquire mining equipment recognised as a lease receivable will be recovered by OZ Minerals progressively over the mining 
for processing and adjusted for incremental costs. 
for processing and adjusted for incremental costs. 
The lease receivable of $34.8 million at 31 December 2015 reduced by $7.3 million following the amortisation of the lease receivable during the year. The 
services contract with Thiess through a reduced mining services charge.  
consideration paid in 2012 to acquire mining equipment recognised as a lease receivable will be recovered by OZ Minerals progressively over the mining 
The lease receivable of $34.8 million at 31 December 2015 reduced by $7.3 million following the amortisation of the lease receivable during the year. The 
Outlook 
services contract with Thiess through a reduced mining services charge.  
consideration paid in 2012 to acquire mining equipment recognised as a lease receivable will be recovered by OZ Minerals progressively over the mining 
OZ Minerals expects 2017 to be another strong year at Prominent Hill, and has accordingly set guidance for contained copper production at 105,000 to 
Outlook 
services contract with Thiess through a reduced mining services charge.  
115,000 tonnes6. Higher margin copper production will be prioritised over gold production.    
OZ Minerals expects 2017 to be another strong year at Prominent Hill, and has accordingly set guidance for contained copper production at 105,000 to 
Outlook 
C1 unit cost guidance for the 2017 calendar year has been set at US85 cents to US95 cents per payable pound of copper, and is expected to remain in the 
115,000 tonnes6. Higher margin copper production will be prioritised over gold production.    
OZ Minerals expects 2017 to be another strong year at Prominent Hill, and has accordingly set guidance for contained copper production at 105,000 to 
Outlook 
lowest cost quartile of global copper producers.  
quartile of global copper producers. 
C1 unit cost guidance for the 2017 calendar year has been set at US85 cents to US95 cents per payable pound of copper, and is expected to remain in the 
115,000 tonnes6. Higher margin copper production will be prioritised over gold production.    
OZ Minerals expects 2017 to be another strong year at Prominent Hill, and has accordingly set guidance for contained copper production at 105,000 to 
All In Sustaining Cost (‘AISC’) guidance for 2017 calendar year of between US120 cents to US130 cents per payable pound of copper is also within the lowest 
lowest cost quartile of global copper producers.  
115,000 tonnes6. Higher margin copper production will be prioritised over gold production.    
C1 unit cost guidance for the 2017 calendar year has been set at US85 cents to US95 cents per payable pound of copper, and is expected to remain in the 
lowest cost quartile of global copper producers.  
All In Sustaining Cost (‘AISC’) guidance for 2017 calendar year of between US120 cents to US130 cents per payable pound of copper is also within the lowest 
C1 unit cost guidance for the 2017 calendar year has been set at US85 cents to US95 cents per payable pound of copper, and is expected to remain in the 
Total open pit movement will significantly reduce in 2017 to between 15Mt to 20Mt as the strip ratio declines.  As a consequence, in second quarter of 2017, 
quartile of global copper producers. 
lowest cost quartile of global copper producers.  
All In Sustaining Cost (‘AISC’) guidance for 2017 calendar year of between US120 cents to US130 cents per payable pound of copper is also within the lowest 
Thiess will demobilise another excavator fleet.  With less material movement, open pit unit mining costs will increase slightly to $7.25 to $7.75 per tonne, 
Total open pit movement will significantly reduce in 2017 to between 15Mt to 20Mt as the strip ratio declines.  As a consequence, in second quarter of 2017, 
however the reduction in open pit strip ratio to around 0.5:1 times results in overall lower costs per tonne of ore. 
All In Sustaining Cost (‘AISC’) guidance for 2017 calendar year of between US120 cents to US130 cents per payable pound of copper is also within the lowest 
Thiess will demobilise another excavator fleet.  With less material movement, open pit unit mining costs will increase slightly to $7.25 to $7.75 per tonne, 
quartile of global copper producers. 
quartile of global copper producers. 
Total open pit movement will significantly reduce in 2017 to between 15Mt to 20Mt as the strip ratio declines.  As a consequence, in second quarter of 2017, 
Underground ore movement will increase in 2017 to between 2.3Mt and 2.6Mt as the underground continues to expand.  As previously announced, work 
however the reduction in open pit strip ratio to around 0.5:1 times results in overall lower costs per tonne of ore. 
Thiess will demobilise another excavator fleet.  With less material movement, open pit unit mining costs will increase slightly to $7.25 to $7.75 per tonne, 
progressed well during the year on the second decline into the underground to further increase the capacity of the mine.   
Total open pit movement will significantly reduce in 2017 to between 15Mt to 20Mt as the strip ratio declines.  As a consequence, in second quarter of 2017, 
Underground ore movement will increase in 2017 to between 2.3Mt and 2.6Mt as the underground continues to expand.  As previously announced, work 
however the reduction in open pit strip ratio to around 0.5:1 times results in overall lower costs per tonne of ore. 
Thiess will demobilise another excavator fleet.  With less material movement, open pit unit mining costs will increase slightly to $7.25 to $7.75 per tonne, 
A decision by the Board on the next stage of Carrapateena is expected to be made in the second quarter of 2017 on the basis of the feasibility study update.  
progressed well during the year on the second decline into the underground to further increase the capacity of the mine.   
however the reduction in open pit strip ratio to around 0.5:1 times results in overall lower costs per tonne of ore. 
Underground ore movement will increase in 2017 to between 2.3Mt and 2.6Mt as the underground continues to expand.  As previously announced, work 
A decision by the Board on the next stage of Carrapateena is expected to be made in the second quarter of 2017 on the basis of the feasibility study update.  
progressed well during the year on the second decline into the underground to further increase the capacity of the mine.   
Underground ore movement will increase in 2017 to between 2.3Mt and 2.6Mt as the underground continues to expand.  As previously announced, work 
progressed well during the year on the second decline into the underground to further increase the capacity of the mine.   
A decision by the Board on the next stage of Carrapateena is expected to be made in the second quarter of 2017 on the basis of the feasibility study update.  
A decision by the Board on the next stage of Carrapateena is expected to be made in the second quarter of 2017 on the basis of the feasibility study update.  
6This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Record production sets scene for dividends and growth’ released to the ASX on 10 February 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals 
confirms that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed 
6This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Record production sets scene for dividends and growth’ released to the ASX on 10 February 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals 
confirms that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed 
6This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Record production sets scene for dividends and growth’ released to the ASX on 10 February 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals 
confirms that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed 
6This information is extracted from the report entitled ‘Record production sets scene for dividends and growth’ released to the ASX on 10 February 2016 and is available at http://www.ozminerals.com/media/asx/. OZ Minerals 
confirms that all material assumptions underpinning the production target in that report continue to apply and have not materially changed 
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Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review 
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review 
Operational and Financial Review 
Operational and Financial Review 
Operational and Financial Review 
Completion of the West Musgrave Scoping Study is expected in the fourth quarter of 2017 with a decision on whether to progress to a PFS. 
Completion of the West Musgrave Scoping Study is expected in the fourth quarter of 2017 with a decision on whether to progress to a PFS. 
Completion of the West Musgrave Scoping Study is expected in the fourth quarter of 2017 with a decision on whether to progress to a PFS. 
Completion of the West Musgrave Scoping Study is expected in the fourth quarter of 2017 with a decision on whether to progress to a PFS. 
Exploration activities will focus on progressing the six exploration earn-in agreements and growing the pipeline with further opportunities. Exploration 
Completion of the West Musgrave Scoping Study is expected in the fourth quarter of 2017 with a decision on whether to progress to a PFS. 
Exploration activities will focus on progressing the six exploration earn-in agreements and growing the pipeline with further opportunities. Exploration 
Exploration activities will focus on progressing the six exploration earn-in agreements and growing the pipeline with further opportunities. Exploration 
expenditure in 2017 is expected to be between $10 to $15 million.  
Exploration activities will focus on progressing the six exploration earn-in agreements and growing the pipeline with further opportunities. Exploration 
expenditure in 2017 is expected to be between $10 to $15 million.  
Exploration activities will focus on progressing the six exploration earn-in agreements and growing the pipeline with further opportunities. Exploration 
expenditure in 2017 is expected to be between $10 to $15 million.  
expenditure in 2017 is expected to be between $10 to $15 million.  
expenditure in 2017 is expected to be between $10 to $15 million.  
Risks 
Risks 
Risks 
Risks 
Risks 
OZ Minerals’ operating and financial results and performance is subject to a wide range of risks and uncertainties (both opportunities and threats) including 
OZ Minerals’ operating and financial results and performance is subject to a wide range of risks and uncertainties (both opportunities and threats) including 
OZ Minerals’ operating and financial results and performance is subject to a wide range of risks and uncertainties (both opportunities and threats) including 
financial, political, operational and environmental. The Consolidated Entity manages and mitigates these risks where appropriate to minimise adverse impact 
OZ Minerals’ operating and financial results and performance is subject to a wide range of risks and uncertainties (both opportunities and threats) including 
financial, political, operational and environmental. The Consolidated Entity manages and mitigates these risks where appropriate to minimise adverse impact 
OZ Minerals’ operating and financial results and performance is subject to a wide range of risks and uncertainties (both opportunities and threats) including 
financial, political, operational and environmental. The Consolidated Entity manages and mitigates these risks where appropriate to minimise adverse impact 
on its performance from threats and maximise beneficial outcomes from opportunities. A flat corporate governance structure and direct channels of 
financial, political, operational and environmental. The Consolidated Entity manages and mitigates these risks where appropriate to minimise adverse impact 
on its performance from threats and maximise beneficial outcomes from opportunities. A flat corporate governance structure and direct channels of 
financial, political, operational and environmental. The Consolidated Entity manages and mitigates these risks where appropriate to minimise adverse impact 
on its performance from threats and maximise beneficial outcomes from opportunities. A flat corporate governance structure and direct channels of 
communication ensures timely responses to emerging risks. The Company’s Risk Management Framework lays emphasis on risk aware decision making to 
on its performance from threats and maximise beneficial outcomes from opportunities. A flat corporate governance structure and direct channels of 
communication ensures timely responses to emerging risks. The Company’s Risk Management Framework lays emphasis on risk aware decision making to 
on its performance from threats and maximise beneficial outcomes from opportunities. A flat corporate governance structure and direct channels of 
communication ensures timely responses to emerging risks. The Company’s Risk Management Framework lays emphasis on risk aware decision making to 
achieve enhanced business outcomes. 
communication ensures timely responses to emerging risks. The Company’s Risk Management Framework lays emphasis on risk aware decision making to 
achieve enhanced business outcomes. 
communication ensures timely responses to emerging risks. The Company’s Risk Management Framework lays emphasis on risk aware decision making to 
achieve enhanced business outcomes. 
achieve enhanced business outcomes. 
The Board has oversight responsibility and determines overall risk appetite for the Consolidated Entity.  OZ Minerals operates a risk management system with 
achieve enhanced business outcomes. 
The Board has oversight responsibility and determines overall risk appetite for the Consolidated Entity.  OZ Minerals operates a risk management system with 
The Board has oversight responsibility and determines overall risk appetite for the Consolidated Entity.  OZ Minerals operates a risk management system with 
multiple lines of defence with line managers, operational staff and corporate functions that establish standards for managing risk; and the Committees of the 
The Board has oversight responsibility and determines overall risk appetite for the Consolidated Entity.  OZ Minerals operates a risk management system with 
multiple lines of defence with line managers, operational staff and corporate functions that establish standards for managing risk; and the Committees of the 
The Board has oversight responsibility and determines overall risk appetite for the Consolidated Entity.  OZ Minerals operates a risk management system with 
multiple lines of defence with line managers, operational staff and corporate functions that establish standards for managing risk; and the Committees of the 
Board which review risk management as part of their role of oversight and inspection. Provided in the table below are the risks and mitigating factors that 
multiple lines of defence with line managers, operational staff and corporate functions that establish standards for managing risk; and the Committees of the 
Board which review risk management as part of their role of oversight and inspection. Provided in the table below are the risks and mitigating factors that 
Board which review risk management as part of their role of oversight and inspection. Provided in the table below are the risks and mitigating factors that 
multiple lines of defence with line managers, operational staff and corporate functions that establish standards for managing risk; and the Committees of the 
were identified by the company which have the potential to affect future operating and financial performance. 
Board which review risk management as part of their role of oversight and inspection. Provided in the table below are the risks and mitigating factors that 
were identified by the company which have the potential to affect future operating and financial performance. 
Board which review risk management as part of their role of oversight and inspection. Provided in the table below are the risks and mitigating factors that 
were identified by the company which have the potential to affect future operating and financial performance. 
were identified by the company which have the potential to affect future operating and financial performance. 
While development of mitigating controls for threats minimises adverse impact on the performance of the company, should any of these elements be subject 
were identified by the company which have the potential to affect future operating and financial performance. 
While development of mitigating controls for threats minimises adverse impact on the performance of the company, should any of these elements be subject 
While development of mitigating controls for threats minimises adverse impact on the performance of the company, should any of these elements be subject 
to failure or disruption, the Company’s expected financial result may be significantly impacted. 
While development of mitigating controls for threats minimises adverse impact on the performance of the company, should any of these elements be subject 
to failure or disruption, the Company’s expected financial result may be significantly impacted. 
While development of mitigating controls for threats minimises adverse impact on the performance of the company, should any of these elements be subject 
to failure or disruption, the Company’s expected financial result may be significantly impacted. 
to failure or disruption, the Company’s expected financial result may be significantly impacted. 
to failure or disruption, the Company’s expected financial result may be significantly impacted. 
Context 	
Context 	
Context 	
Context 	
Context 	
Strategic Risks 
Strategic Risks 
Strategic Risks 
Strategic Risks 
Strategic Risks 
One operating asset  
One operating asset  
One operating asset  
One operating asset  
Operating only one producing asset exposes the 
One operating asset  
Operating only one producing asset exposes the 
Operating only one producing asset exposes the 
Consolidated Entity to concentration risks. 	
Operating only one producing asset exposes the 
Consolidated Entity to concentration risks. 	
Consolidated Entity to concentration risks. 	
Operating only one producing asset exposes the 
Consolidated Entity to concentration risks. 	
Consolidated Entity to concentration risks. 	
Continuity of Power supply 
Continuity of Power supply 
Continuity of Power supply 
Continuity of Power supply 
Prominent Hill mine and the Carrapateena 
Continuity of Power supply 
Prominent Hill mine and the Carrapateena 
Prominent Hill mine and the Carrapateena 
project are both located in South Australia 
Prominent Hill mine and the Carrapateena 
project are both located in South Australia 
project are both located in South Australia 
which has experienced significant power 
Prominent Hill mine and the Carrapateena 
project are both located in South Australia 
which has experienced significant power 
which has experienced significant power 
disruption in 2016. 
project are both located in South Australia 
which has experienced significant power 
disruption in 2016. 
disruption in 2016. 
which has experienced significant power 
disruption in 2016. 
disruption in 2016. 
Growth strategy  
Growth strategy  
Growth strategy  
Growth strategy  
Pathways to growth through acquisition or 
Growth strategy  
Pathways to growth through acquisition or 
Pathways to growth through acquisition or 
development of value accretive copper assets 
Pathways to growth through acquisition or 
development of value accretive copper assets 
development of value accretive copper assets 
continue to be a key element of the Company’s 
Pathways to growth through acquisition or 
development of value accretive copper assets 
continue to be a key element of the Company’s 
continue to be a key element of the Company’s 
growth strategy. 	
development of value accretive copper assets 
continue to be a key element of the Company’s 
growth strategy. 	
growth strategy. 	
continue to be a key element of the Company’s 
growth strategy. 	
growth strategy. 	
Risk 	
Risk 	
Risk 	
Risk 	
Risk 	
Mitigation/Actions	
Mitigation/Actions	
Mitigation/Actions	
Mitigation/Actions	
Mitigation/Actions	
The Prominent Hill mine generates most of the 
The Prominent Hill mine generates most of the 
The Prominent Hill mine generates most of the 
income and cash flows of the company and has 
The Prominent Hill mine generates most of the 
income and cash flows of the company and has 
income and cash flows of the company and has 
historically been solely dependent on the one 
The Prominent Hill mine generates most of the 
income and cash flows of the company and has 
historically been solely dependent on the one 
historically been solely dependent on the one 
source of ore from the open pit. 
income and cash flows of the company and has 
historically been solely dependent on the one 
source of ore from the open pit. 
source of ore from the open pit. 
historically been solely dependent on the one 
source of ore from the open pit. 
source of ore from the open pit. 
Prominent Hill power supply contracts will be 
Prominent Hill power supply contracts will be 
Prominent Hill power supply contracts will be 
renegotiated in mid-2017 while the 
Prominent Hill power supply contracts will be 
renegotiated in mid-2017 while the 
renegotiated in mid-2017 while the 
Carrapateena power infrastructure and supply 
Prominent Hill power supply contracts will be 
renegotiated in mid-2017 while the 
Carrapateena power infrastructure and supply 
Carrapateena power infrastructure and supply 
agreements are being developed. With the 
renegotiated in mid-2017 while the 
Carrapateena power infrastructure and supply 
agreements are being developed. With the 
agreements are being developed. With the 
prevailing electricity prices and power outages 
Carrapateena power infrastructure and supply 
agreements are being developed. With the 
prevailing electricity prices and power outages 
prevailing electricity prices and power outages 
in the state, OZ Minerals competes with other 
agreements are being developed. With the 
prevailing electricity prices and power outages 
in the state, OZ Minerals competes with other 
in the state, OZ Minerals competes with other 
users of power for uninterrupted power supply 
prevailing electricity prices and power outages 
in the state, OZ Minerals competes with other 
users of power for uninterrupted power supply 
users of power for uninterrupted power supply 
at competitive prices. 
in the state, OZ Minerals competes with other 
users of power for uninterrupted power supply 
at competitive prices. 
at competitive prices. 
users of power for uninterrupted power supply 
at competitive prices. 
at competitive prices. 
Prominent Hill now operates an integrated 
Prominent Hill now operates an integrated 
Prominent Hill now operates an integrated 
underground mine with multiple areas that 
Prominent Hill now operates an integrated 
underground mine with multiple areas that 
underground mine with multiple areas that 
mitigate the sole dependence on the open pit.  
Prominent Hill now operates an integrated 
underground mine with multiple areas that 
mitigate the sole dependence on the open pit.  
mitigate the sole dependence on the open pit.  
underground mine with multiple areas that 
mitigate the sole dependence on the open pit.  
The company has an active program focused on 
mitigate the sole dependence on the open pit.  
The company has an active program focused on 
The company has an active program focused on 
the utilisation of trigger action response plans to 
The company has an active program focused on 
the utilisation of trigger action response plans to 
the utilisation of trigger action response plans to 
maintain the ongoing stability of the open pit 
The company has an active program focused on 
the utilisation of trigger action response plans to 
maintain the ongoing stability of the open pit 
maintain the ongoing stability of the open pit 
walls. The OZ Minerals maintenance and 
the utilisation of trigger action response plans to 
maintain the ongoing stability of the open pit 
walls. The OZ Minerals maintenance and 
walls. The OZ Minerals maintenance and 
engineering team have developed robust 
maintain the ongoing stability of the open pit 
walls. The OZ Minerals maintenance and 
engineering team have developed robust 
engineering team have developed robust 
procedures and practices to ensure they are 
walls. The OZ Minerals maintenance and 
engineering team have developed robust 
procedures and practices to ensure they are 
procedures and practices to ensure they are 
operating the processing plant with minimal 
engineering team have developed robust 
procedures and practices to ensure they are 
operating the processing plant with minimal 
operating the processing plant with minimal 
disruption and at high throughput levels.  
procedures and practices to ensure they are 
operating the processing plant with minimal 
disruption and at high throughput levels.  
disruption and at high throughput levels.  
operating the processing plant with minimal 
disruption and at high throughput levels.  
Concentrate is transported to Australian 
disruption and at high throughput levels.  
Concentrate is transported to Australian 
Concentrate is transported to Australian 
destinations using road and rail and shipped to 
Concentrate is transported to Australian 
destinations using road and rail and shipped to 
destinations using road and rail and shipped to 
overseas destinations from the Port of Adelaide. 
Concentrate is transported to Australian 
destinations using road and rail and shipped to 
overseas destinations from the Port of Adelaide. 
overseas destinations from the Port of Adelaide. 
The use of customised containers with lids and 
destinations using road and rail and shipped to 
overseas destinations from the Port of Adelaide. 
The use of customised containers with lids and 
The use of customised containers with lids and 
rotainers to load concentrate onto ships mitigates 
overseas destinations from the Port of Adelaide. 
The use of customised containers with lids and 
rotainers to load concentrate onto ships mitigates 
rotainers to load concentrate onto ships mitigates 
the risk of spillage and impact on the 
The use of customised containers with lids and 
rotainers to load concentrate onto ships mitigates 
the risk of spillage and impact on the 
the risk of spillage and impact on the 
environment.  
rotainers to load concentrate onto ships mitigates 
the risk of spillage and impact on the 
environment.  
environment.  
the risk of spillage and impact on the 
environment.  
environment.  
The Company has commenced the development of 
The Company has commenced the development of 
The Company has commenced the development of 
an energy strategy to align with the growth 
The Company has commenced the development of 
an energy strategy to align with the growth 
an energy strategy to align with the growth 
strategy particularly in the Gawler Craton. 
The Company has commenced the development of 
an energy strategy to align with the growth 
strategy particularly in the Gawler Craton. 
strategy particularly in the Gawler Craton. 
an energy strategy to align with the growth 
strategy particularly in the Gawler Craton. 
strategy particularly in the Gawler Craton. 
Existence of large resource at Prominent Hill 
Existence of large resource at Prominent Hill 
Existence of large resource at Prominent Hill 
operation, Carrapateena, Khamsin, Fremantle 
Existence of large resource at Prominent Hill 
operation, Carrapateena, Khamsin, Fremantle 
operation, Carrapateena, Khamsin, Fremantle 
Doctor, West Musgrave (JV), other exploration JVs 
Existence of large resource at Prominent Hill 
operation, Carrapateena, Khamsin, Fremantle 
Doctor, West Musgrave (JV), other exploration JVs 
Doctor, West Musgrave (JV), other exploration JVs 
and prospectivity of the Gawler Craton. 
operation, Carrapateena, Khamsin, Fremantle 
Doctor, West Musgrave (JV), other exploration JVs 
and prospectivity of the Gawler Craton. 
and prospectivity of the Gawler Craton. 
Doctor, West Musgrave (JV), other exploration JVs 
and prospectivity of the Gawler Craton. 
and prospectivity of the Gawler Craton. 
OZ Minerals has a clear pipeline of projects and 
OZ Minerals has a clear pipeline of projects and 
OZ Minerals has a clear pipeline of projects and 
gated plans which ensure a disciplined 
OZ Minerals has a clear pipeline of projects and 
gated plans which ensure a disciplined 
gated plans which ensure a disciplined 
approach to leverage the large resource base. 
OZ Minerals has a clear pipeline of projects and 
gated plans which ensure a disciplined 
approach to leverage the large resource base. 
approach to leverage the large resource base. 
gated plans which ensure a disciplined 
approach to leverage the large resource base. 
The primary focus of corporate development is 
approach to leverage the large resource base. 
The primary focus of corporate development is 
The primary focus of corporate development is 
The primary focus of corporate development is 
The primary focus of corporate development is 
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Completion of the West Musgrave Scoping Study is expected in the fourth quarter of 2017 with a decision on whether to progress to a PFS. 
Exploration activities will focus on progressing the six exploration earn-in agreements and growing the pipeline with further opportunities. Exploration 
expenditure in 2017 is expected to be between $10 to $15 million.  
Risks 
OZ Minerals’ operating and financial results and performance is subject to a wide range of risks and uncertainties (both opportunities and threats) including 
financial, political, operational and environmental. The Consolidated Entity manages and mitigates these risks where appropriate to minimise adverse impact 
on its performance from threats and maximise beneficial outcomes from opportunities. A flat corporate governance structure and direct channels of 
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communication ensures timely responses to emerging risks. The Company’s Risk Management Framework lays emphasis on risk aware decision making to 
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achieve enhanced business outcomes. 
The Board has oversight responsibility and determines overall risk appetite for the Consolidated Entity.  OZ Minerals operates a risk management system with 
multiple lines of defence with line managers, operational staff and corporate functions that establish standards for managing risk; and the Committees of the 
Board which review risk management as part of their role of oversight and inspection. Provided in the table below are the risks and mitigating factors that 
were identified by the company which have the potential to affect future operating and financial performance. 
While development of mitigating controls for threats minimises adverse impact on the performance of the company, should any of these elements be subject 
to failure or disruption, the Company’s expected financial result may be significantly impacted. 
Context 	
Strategic Risks 
One operating asset  
Risk 	
Mitigation/Actions	
Operating only one producing asset exposes the 
Consolidated Entity to concentration risks. 	
The Prominent Hill mine generates most of the 
income and cash flows of the company and has 
historically been solely dependent on the one 
source of ore from the open pit. 
Continuity of Power supply 
Prominent Hill mine and the Carrapateena 
project are both located in South Australia 
which has experienced significant power 
disruption in 2016. 
Prominent Hill power supply contracts will be 
renegotiated in mid-2017 while the 
Carrapateena power infrastructure and supply 
agreements are being developed. With the 
prevailing electricity prices and power outages 
in the state, OZ Minerals competes with other 
users of power for uninterrupted power supply 
at competitive prices. 
Prominent Hill now operates an integrated 
underground mine with multiple areas that 
mitigate the sole dependence on the open pit.  
The company has an active program focused on 
the utilisation of trigger action response plans to 
maintain the ongoing stability of the open pit 
walls. The OZ Minerals maintenance and 
engineering team have developed robust 
procedures and practices to ensure they are 
operating the processing plant with minimal 
disruption and at high throughput levels.  
Concentrate is transported to Australian 
destinations using road and rail and shipped to 
overseas destinations from the Port of Adelaide. 
The use of customised containers with lids and 
rotainers to load concentrate onto ships mitigates 
the risk of spillage and impact on the 
environment.  
The Company has commenced the development of 
an energy strategy to align with the growth 
strategy particularly in the Gawler Craton. 
Growth strategy  
Pathways to growth through acquisition or 
development of value accretive copper assets 
continue to be a key element of the Company’s 
growth strategy. 	
Existence of large resource at Prominent Hill 
operation, Carrapateena, Khamsin, Fremantle 
Doctor, West Musgrave (JV), other exploration JVs 
and prospectivity of the Gawler Craton. 
OZ Minerals has a clear pipeline of projects and 
gated plans which ensure a disciplined 
approach to leverage the large resource base. 
The primary focus of corporate development is 
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Completion of the West Musgrave Scoping Study is expected in the fourth quarter of 2017 with a decision on whether to progress to a PFS. 
Exploration activities will focus on progressing the six exploration earn-in agreements and growing the pipeline with further opportunities. Exploration 
expenditure in 2017 is expected to be between $10 to $15 million.  
Risks 
OZ Minerals’ operating and financial results and performance is subject to a wide range of risks and uncertainties (both opportunities and threats) including 
financial, political, operational and environmental. The Consolidated Entity manages and mitigates these risks where appropriate to minimise adverse impact 
on its performance from threats and maximise beneficial outcomes from opportunities. A flat corporate governance structure and direct channels of 
communication ensures timely responses to emerging risks. The Company’s Risk Management Framework lays emphasis on risk aware decision making to 
achieve enhanced business outcomes. 
The Board has oversight responsibility and determines overall risk appetite for the Consolidated Entity.  OZ Minerals operates a risk management system with 
multiple lines of defence with line managers, operational staff and corporate functions that establish standards for managing risk; and the Committees of the 
Board which review risk management as part of their role of oversight and inspection. Provided in the table below are the risks and mitigating factors that 
were identified by the company which have the potential to affect future operating and financial performance. 
While development of mitigating controls for threats minimises adverse impact on the performance of the company, should any of these elements be subject 
to failure or disruption, the Company’s expected financial result may be significantly impacted. 
Risk 	
Mitigation/Actions	
Context 	
Strategic Risks 
One operating asset  
Operating only one producing asset exposes the 
The Prominent Hill mine generates most of the 
Prominent Hill now operates an integrated 
Consolidated Entity to concentration risks. 	
income and cash flows of the company and has 
underground mine with multiple areas that 
historically been solely dependent on the one 
mitigate the sole dependence on the open pit.  
source of ore from the open pit. 
Continuity of Power supply 
Prominent Hill mine and the Carrapateena 
project are both located in South Australia 
which has experienced significant power 
disruption in 2016. 
Prominent Hill power supply contracts will be 
The Company has commenced the development of 
renegotiated in mid-2017 while the 
an energy strategy to align with the growth 
Carrapateena power infrastructure and supply 
strategy particularly in the Gawler Craton. 
agreements are being developed. With the 
prevailing electricity prices and power outages 
in the state, OZ Minerals competes with other 
users of power for uninterrupted power supply 
at competitive prices. 
Growth strategy  
Pathways to growth through acquisition or 
Existence of large resource at Prominent Hill 
OZ Minerals has a clear pipeline of projects and 
development of value accretive copper assets 
operation, Carrapateena, Khamsin, Fremantle 
gated plans which ensure a disciplined 
continue to be a key element of the Company’s 
Doctor, West Musgrave (JV), other exploration JVs 
approach to leverage the large resource base. 
growth strategy. 	
and prospectivity of the Gawler Craton. 
The primary focus of corporate development is 
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Directors’ Report 
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Operational and Financial Review 
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Operational and Financial Review 
Operational and Financial Review 
Risk 	
Risk 	
Risk 	
Risk 	
Risk 	
Risk 	
Mitigation/Actions	
Mitigation/Actions	
Mitigation/Actions	
Mitigation/Actions	
Mitigation/Actions	
Mitigation/Actions	
Context 	
Context 	
Context 	
Context 	
Context 	
Context 	
Operational Risks 
Operational Risks 
Operational Risks 
Operational Risks 
Operational Risks 
Operational Risks 
Project Execution 
Project Execution 
Project Execution 
Project Execution 
Project Execution 
Project Execution 
The success of OZ Minerals’ execution of its 
The success of OZ Minerals’ execution of its 
The success of OZ Minerals’ execution of its 
The success of OZ Minerals’ execution of its 
growth strategy is dependent on its ability to 
growth strategy is dependent on its ability to 
The success of OZ Minerals’ execution of its 
growth strategy is dependent on its ability to 
The success of OZ Minerals’ execution of its 
growth strategy is dependent on its ability to 
deliver its projects on time and within budget 
growth strategy is dependent on its ability to 
deliver its projects on time and within budget 
deliver its projects on time and within budget 
growth strategy is dependent on its ability to 
deliver its projects on time and within budget 
and scope.   
and scope.   
deliver its projects on time and within budget 
and scope.   
deliver its projects on time and within budget 
and scope.   
and scope.   
and scope.   
Contract management 
Contract management 
Contract management 
Contract management 
Contract management 
Many aspects of the Prominent Hill operations, 
Contract management 
Many aspects of the Prominent Hill operations, 
Many aspects of the Prominent Hill operations, 
Many aspects of the Prominent Hill operations, 
Carrapateena project and the Company’s 
Many aspects of the Prominent Hill operations, 
Carrapateena project and the Company’s 
Carrapateena project and the Company’s 
Many aspects of the Prominent Hill operations, 
Carrapateena project and the Company’s 
exploration and development activities are 
exploration and development activities are 
Carrapateena project and the Company’s 
exploration and development activities are 
Carrapateena project and the Company’s 
exploration and development activities are 
conducted by contractors. 
exploration and development activities are 
conducted by contractors. 
conducted by contractors. 
exploration and development activities are 
conducted by contractors. 
conducted by contractors. 
conducted by contractors. 
The company has an active program focused on 
the utilisation of trigger action response plans to 
maintain the ongoing stability of the open pit 
walls. The OZ Minerals maintenance and 
engineering team have developed robust 
procedures and practices to ensure they are 
operating the processing plant with minimal 
disruption and at high throughput levels.  
Concentrate is transported to Australian 
destinations using road and rail and shipped to 
overseas destinations from the Port of Adelaide. 
The use of customised containers with lids and 
rotainers to load concentrate onto ships mitigates 
the risk of spillage and impact on the 
environment.  
Mine development projects are inherently 
Mine development projects are inherently 
Mine development projects are inherently 
Mine development projects are inherently 
exposed to risks of scope definition, cost 
exposed to risks of scope definition, cost 
Mine development projects are inherently 
exposed to risks of scope definition, cost 
Mine development projects are inherently 
exposed to risks of scope definition, cost 
estimation accuracy and other environmental 
exposed to risks of scope definition, cost 
estimation accuracy and other environmental 
estimation accuracy and other environmental 
exposed to risks of scope definition, cost 
estimation accuracy and other environmental 
factors that present threats and opportunities to 
factors that present threats and opportunities to 
estimation accuracy and other environmental 
factors that present threats and opportunities to 
estimation accuracy and other environmental 
factors that present threats and opportunities to 
the cost, efficiency and profitability of projects 
factors that present threats and opportunities to 
the cost, efficiency and profitability of projects 
the cost, efficiency and profitability of projects 
factors that present threats and opportunities to 
the cost, efficiency and profitability of projects 
which are not within the control of the company. 
which are not within the control of the company. 
the cost, efficiency and profitability of projects 
which are not within the control of the company. 
the cost, efficiency and profitability of projects 
which are not within the control of the company. 
which are not within the control of the company. 
which are not within the control of the company. 
The production and capital costs incurred by OZ 
The production and capital costs incurred by OZ 
The production and capital costs incurred by OZ 
The production and capital costs incurred by OZ 
Minerals are subject to a variety of factors 
The production and capital costs incurred by OZ 
Minerals are subject to a variety of factors 
Minerals are subject to a variety of factors 
The production and capital costs incurred by OZ 
Minerals are subject to a variety of factors 
including and not limited to: fluctuations in input 
including and not limited to: fluctuations in input 
Minerals are subject to a variety of factors 
including and not limited to: fluctuations in input 
Minerals are subject to a variety of factors 
including and not limited to: fluctuations in input 
costs determined by global markets, for example, 
including and not limited to: fluctuations in input 
costs determined by global markets, for example, 
costs determined by global markets, for example, 
including and not limited to: fluctuations in input 
costs determined by global markets, for example, 
electricity, fuel and other key consumables; 
electricity, fuel and other key consumables; 
costs determined by global markets, for example, 
electricity, fuel and other key consumables; 
costs determined by global markets, for example, 
electricity, fuel and other key consumables; 
changes in economic conditions which impact on 
electricity, fuel and other key consumables; 
changes in economic conditions which impact on 
changes in economic conditions which impact on 
electricity, fuel and other key consumables; 
changes in economic conditions which impact on 
margins required by contracting partners; and 
margins required by contracting partners; and 
changes in economic conditions which impact on 
margins required by contracting partners; and 
changes in economic conditions which impact on 
margins required by contracting partners; and 
changes in mining assumptions such as ore 
margins required by contracting partners; and 
changes in mining assumptions such as ore 
changes in mining assumptions such as ore 
margins required by contracting partners; and 
changes in mining assumptions such as ore 
grades and pit designs.  
grades and pit designs.  
changes in mining assumptions such as ore 
grades and pit designs.  
changes in mining assumptions such as ore 
grades and pit designs.  
grades and pit designs.  
grades and pit designs.  
OZ Minerals ensures its projects go through a 
OZ Minerals ensures its projects go through a 
OZ Minerals ensures its projects go through a 
OZ Minerals ensures its projects go through a 
process of internal and external independent 
process of internal and external independent 
OZ Minerals ensures its projects go through a 
process of internal and external independent 
OZ Minerals ensures its projects go through a 
process of internal and external independent 
review to verify the engineering, technical and 
process of internal and external independent 
review to verify the engineering, technical and 
review to verify the engineering, technical and 
process of internal and external independent 
review to verify the engineering, technical and 
financial scope definitions and other 
financial scope definitions and other 
review to verify the engineering, technical and 
financial scope definitions and other 
review to verify the engineering, technical and 
financial scope definitions and other 
assumptions.  
financial scope definitions and other 
assumptions.  
assumptions.  
financial scope definitions and other 
assumptions.  
assumptions.  
Where possible the company, manages cost 
assumptions.  
Where possible the company, manages cost 
Where possible the company, manages cost 
Where possible the company, manages cost 
creep through sound procurement practices and 
Where possible the company, manages cost 
creep through sound procurement practices and 
creep through sound procurement practices and 
Where possible the company, manages cost 
creep through sound procurement practices and 
governance at the highest levels of 
governance at the highest levels of 
creep through sound procurement practices and 
governance at the highest levels of 
creep through sound procurement practices and 
governance at the highest levels of 
management. 
governance at the highest levels of 
management. 
management. 
governance at the highest levels of 
management. 
management. 
management. 
OZ Minerals engages with reputable 
OZ Minerals engages with reputable 
OZ Minerals engages with reputable 
OZ Minerals engages with reputable 
contractors who have the technical ability, 
OZ Minerals engages with reputable 
contractors who have the technical ability, 
contractors who have the technical ability, 
OZ Minerals engages with reputable 
contractors who have the technical ability, 
proven track record and financial capability to 
proven track record and financial capability to 
contractors who have the technical ability, 
proven track record and financial capability to 
contractors who have the technical ability, 
proven track record and financial capability to 
execute its projects.  
proven track record and financial capability to 
execute its projects.  
execute its projects.  
proven track record and financial capability to 
execute its projects.  
execute its projects.  
Competitive procurement processes and 
execute its projects.  
Competitive procurement processes and 
Competitive procurement processes and 
Competitive procurement processes and 
embedded performance structures in contracts 
Competitive procurement processes and 
embedded performance structures in contracts 
embedded performance structures in contracts 
Competitive procurement processes and 
embedded performance structures in contracts 
ensure that the consolidated entity mitigates its 
ensure that the consolidated entity mitigates its 
embedded performance structures in contracts 
ensure that the consolidated entity mitigates its 
embedded performance structures in contracts 
ensure that the consolidated entity mitigates its 
risks of non-performance by its contractors 
ensure that the consolidated entity mitigates its 
risks of non-performance by its contractors 
risks of non-performance by its contractors 
ensure that the consolidated entity mitigates its 
risks of non-performance by its contractors 
while deriving the highest value to its 
while deriving the highest value to its 
risks of non-performance by its contractors 
while deriving the highest value to its 
risks of non-performance by its contractors 
while deriving the highest value to its 
shareholders. 
while deriving the highest value to its 
shareholders. 
shareholders. 
while deriving the highest value to its 
shareholders. 
shareholders. 
The Company’s operational and financial 
shareholders. 
The Company’s operational and financial 
The Company’s operational and financial 
The Company’s operational and financial 
results are impacted by the performance of 
The Company’s operational and financial 
results are impacted by the performance of 
results are impacted by the performance of 
The Company’s operational and financial 
results are impacted by the performance of 
these contractors, the input costs charged, and 
these contractors, the input costs charged, and 
results are impacted by the performance of 
these contractors, the input costs charged, and 
results are impacted by the performance of 
these contractors, the input costs charged, and 
the associated risks relating to these 
these contractors, the input costs charged, and 
the associated risks relating to these 
the associated risks relating to these 
these contractors, the input costs charged, and 
the associated risks relating to these 
contractors, many of which are outside the 
contractors, many of which are outside the 
the associated risks relating to these 
contractors, many of which are outside the 
the associated risks relating to these 
contractors, many of which are outside the 
control of the Company. 
contractors, many of which are outside the 
control of the Company. 
control of the Company. 
contractors, many of which are outside the 
control of the Company. 
control of the Company. 
control of the Company. 
OZ Minerals operates programs that monitor 
OZ Minerals operates programs that monitor 
OZ Minerals operates programs that monitor 
OZ Minerals operates programs that monitor 
and respond to changes in geotechnical 
and respond to changes in geotechnical 
OZ Minerals operates programs that monitor 
and respond to changes in geotechnical 
OZ Minerals operates programs that monitor 
and respond to changes in geotechnical 
structures in the open pit, underground and 
and respond to changes in geotechnical 
structures in the open pit, underground and 
structures in the open pit, underground and 
and respond to changes in geotechnical 
structures in the open pit, underground and 
tailings storage facility to ensure the safety of 
tailings storage facility to ensure the safety of 
structures in the open pit, underground and 
tailings storage facility to ensure the safety of 
structures in the open pit, underground and 
tailings storage facility to ensure the safety of 
personnel working in the affected areas and 
tailings storage facility to ensure the safety of 
personnel working in the affected areas and 
personnel working in the affected areas and 
tailings storage facility to ensure the safety of 
personnel working in the affected areas and 
where possible activities are undertaken to 
where possible activities are undertaken to 
personnel working in the affected areas and 
where possible activities are undertaken to 
personnel working in the affected areas and 
where possible activities are undertaken to 
reduce the risk of geotechnical failure.   
where possible activities are undertaken to 
reduce the risk of geotechnical failure.   
reduce the risk of geotechnical failure.   
where possible activities are undertaken to 
reduce the risk of geotechnical failure.   
reduce the risk of geotechnical failure.   
reduce the risk of geotechnical failure.   
The Reserve and Resource estimates and mine 
The Reserve and Resource estimates and mine 
The Reserve and Resource estimates and mine 
The Reserve and Resource estimates and mine 
plans have been carefully prepared by the 
The Reserve and Resource estimates and mine 
plans have been carefully prepared by the 
plans have been carefully prepared by the 
The Reserve and Resource estimates and mine 
plans have been carefully prepared by the 
Company in compliance with JORC guidelines 
Company in compliance with JORC guidelines 
plans have been carefully prepared by the 
Company in compliance with JORC guidelines 
plans have been carefully prepared by the 
Company in compliance with JORC guidelines 
and in some instances verified by independent 
Company in compliance with JORC guidelines 
and in some instances verified by independent 
and in some instances verified by independent 
Company in compliance with JORC guidelines 
and in some instances verified by independent 
mining experts or experienced mining 
mining experts or experienced mining 
and in some instances verified by independent 
mining experts or experienced mining 
and in some instances verified by independent 
mining experts or experienced mining 
operators.  
mining experts or experienced mining 
operators.  
operators.  
mining experts or experienced mining 
operators.  
operators.  
The estimation of the Company’s reserves and 
operators.  
The estimation of the Company’s reserves and 
The estimation of the Company’s reserves and 
The estimation of the Company’s reserves and 
resources involves analysis of drilling results, 
The estimation of the Company’s reserves and 
resources involves analysis of drilling results, 
resources involves analysis of drilling results, 
The estimation of the Company’s reserves and 
resources involves analysis of drilling results, 
associated geological and geotechnical 
associated geological and geotechnical 
resources involves analysis of drilling results, 
associated geological and geotechnical 
resources involves analysis of drilling results, 
associated geological and geotechnical 
interpretations, operating cost and business 
associated geological and geotechnical 
interpretations, operating cost and business 
interpretations, operating cost and business 
associated geological and geotechnical 
interpretations, operating cost and business 
assumptions and a reliance on commodity price 
assumptions and a reliance on commodity price 
interpretations, operating cost and business 
assumptions and a reliance on commodity price 
interpretations, operating cost and business 
assumptions and a reliance on commodity price 
and exchange rate assumptions.  
assumptions and a reliance on commodity price 
and exchange rate assumptions.  
and exchange rate assumptions.  
assumptions and a reliance on commodity price 
and exchange rate assumptions.  
and exchange rate assumptions.  
The Company’s production plan is based on the 
and exchange rate assumptions.  
The Company’s production plan is based on the 
The Company’s production plan is based on the 
The Company’s production plan is based on the 
published Reserves and Resources. 
The Company’s production plan is based on the 
published Reserves and Resources. 
published Reserves and Resources. 
The Company’s production plan is based on the 
published Reserves and Resources. 
published Reserves and Resources. 
published Reserves and Resources. 
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Geotechnical failure 
Geotechnical failure 
Geotechnical failure 
Geotechnical failure 
Geotechnical failure 
Geotechnical failure 
The open pit and underground mining 
The open pit and underground mining 
The open pit and underground mining 
The open pit and underground mining 
operations remain subject to geotechnical 
operations remain subject to geotechnical 
The open pit and underground mining 
operations remain subject to geotechnical 
The open pit and underground mining 
operations remain subject to geotechnical 
uncertainty and adverse weather conditions 
operations remain subject to geotechnical 
uncertainty and adverse weather conditions 
uncertainty and adverse weather conditions 
operations remain subject to geotechnical 
uncertainty and adverse weather conditions 
which may manifest in a pit wall failure or rock 
which may manifest in a pit wall failure or rock 
uncertainty and adverse weather conditions 
which may manifest in a pit wall failure or rock 
uncertainty and adverse weather conditions 
which may manifest in a pit wall failure or rock 
falls, mine collapse, cave-ins or other failures 
which may manifest in a pit wall failure or rock 
falls, mine collapse, cave-ins or other failures 
falls, mine collapse, cave-ins or other failures 
which may manifest in a pit wall failure or rock 
falls, mine collapse, cave-ins or other failures 
to mine infrastructure and reduced productivity. 
to mine infrastructure and reduced productivity. 
falls, mine collapse, cave-ins or other failures 
to mine infrastructure and reduced productivity. 
falls, mine collapse, cave-ins or other failures 
to mine infrastructure and reduced productivity. 
to mine infrastructure and reduced productivity. 
to mine infrastructure and reduced productivity. 
Estimates of reserves and resources 
Estimates of reserves and resources 
Estimates of reserves and resources 
Estimates of reserves and resources 
Estimates of reserves and resources 
The assessment of reserves and resources 
Estimates of reserves and resources 
The assessment of reserves and resources 
The assessment of reserves and resources 
The assessment of reserves and resources 
involves areas of estimation and judgement. 
The assessment of reserves and resources 
involves areas of estimation and judgement. 
involves areas of estimation and judgement. 
The assessment of reserves and resources 
involves areas of estimation and judgement. 
involves areas of estimation and judgement. 
involves areas of estimation and judgement. 
The depth of the open pit will increase until 
The depth of the open pit will increase until 
The depth of the open pit will increase until 
The depth of the open pit will increase until 
mining ceases in 2018 and concurrent mining of 
mining ceases in 2018 and concurrent mining of 
The depth of the open pit will increase until 
mining ceases in 2018 and concurrent mining of 
The depth of the open pit will increase until 
mining ceases in 2018 and concurrent mining of 
multiple underground areas result in increased 
mining ceases in 2018 and concurrent mining of 
multiple underground areas result in increased 
multiple underground areas result in increased 
mining ceases in 2018 and concurrent mining of 
multiple underground areas result in increased 
underground mining activities.  
underground mining activities.  
multiple underground areas result in increased 
underground mining activities.  
multiple underground areas result in increased 
underground mining activities.  
underground mining activities.  
underground mining activities.  
The preparation of these estimates involves 
The preparation of these estimates involves 
The preparation of these estimates involves 
The preparation of these estimates involves 
application of significant judgment and no 
The preparation of these estimates involves 
application of significant judgment and no 
application of significant judgment and no 
The preparation of these estimates involves 
application of significant judgment and no 
assurance of level of recovery of minerals or 
assurance of level of recovery of minerals or 
application of significant judgment and no 
assurance of level of recovery of minerals or 
application of significant judgment and no 
assurance of level of recovery of minerals or 
commercial viability of deposits can be provided. 
assurance of level of recovery of minerals or 
commercial viability of deposits can be provided. 
commercial viability of deposits can be provided. 
assurance of level of recovery of minerals or 
commercial viability of deposits can be provided. 
The Company reviews and publishes its reserves 
The Company reviews and publishes its reserves 
commercial viability of deposits can be provided. 
The Company reviews and publishes its reserves 
commercial viability of deposits can be provided. 
The Company reviews and publishes its reserves 
and resources annually.  
The Company reviews and publishes its reserves 
and resources annually.  
and resources annually.  
The Company reviews and publishes its reserves 
and resources annually.  
and resources annually.  
and resources annually.  
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Context 	
Context 	
Context 	
Customer management  
Customer management  
OZ Minerals markets a high grade copper 
Customer management  
OZ Minerals markets a high grade copper 
concentrate to overseas and local customers 
concentrate to overseas and local customers 
OZ Minerals markets a high grade copper 
and any disruption to the logistics chain from 
and any disruption to the logistics chain from 
concentrate to overseas and local customers 
production through to delivery to the customer 
production through to delivery to the customer 
and any disruption to the logistics chain from 
can result in significant financial impacts. 
can result in significant financial impacts. 
production through to delivery to the customer 
can result in significant financial impacts. 
Risk 	
Risk 	
Risk 	
Mitigation/Actions	
Mitigation/Actions	
Mitigation/Actions	
Concentrates marketability is dependent on 
Concentrates marketability is dependent on 
global mine supply, smelter demand, concentrate 
global mine supply, smelter demand, concentrate 
Concentrates marketability is dependent on 
grades and impurities in the product. Prominent 
grades and impurities in the product. Prominent 
global mine supply, smelter demand, concentrate 
Hill concentrate has a high copper grade 
Hill concentrate has a high copper grade 
grades and impurities in the product. Prominent 
containing gold and silver along with fluorine and 
containing gold and silver along with fluorine and 
Hill concentrate has a high copper grade 
uranium impurities.  
uranium impurities.  
containing gold and silver along with fluorine and 
Regulators in various jurisdictions may change 
uranium impurities.  
Regulators in various jurisdictions may change 
limits or approach to assessment guidelines for 
limits or approach to assessment guidelines for 
Regulators in various jurisdictions may change 
impurities in concentrate which can impede the 
impurities in concentrate which can impede the 
limits or approach to assessment guidelines for 
importation of the concentrate into those 
importation of the concentrate into those 
impurities in concentrate which can impede the 
jurisdictions. These changes may result in 
jurisdictions. These changes may result in 
importation of the concentrate into those 
additional requirements related to the ore, 
additional requirements related to the ore, 
jurisdictions. These changes may result in 
tailings or concentrates or result in challenges 
tailings or concentrates or result in challenges 
additional requirements related to the ore, 
with selling, transporting or importing Prominent 
with selling, transporting or importing Prominent 
tailings or concentrates or result in challenges 
Hill concentrates in various jurisdictions. 
Hill concentrates in various jurisdictions. 
with selling, transporting or importing Prominent 
Hill concentrates in various jurisdictions. 
OZ Minerals has developed customised 
OZ Minerals has developed customised 
solutions in partnership with customers to 
solutions in partnership with customers to 
OZ Minerals has developed customised 
match smelter demand and production from the 
match smelter demand and production from the 
solutions in partnership with customers to 
Prominent Hill mine for concentrate grades and 
Prominent Hill mine for concentrate grades and 
match smelter demand and production from the 
timing along with a range of controls to 
timing along with a range of controls to 
Prominent Hill mine for concentrate grades and 
manage the fluorine and uranium impurities.  
manage the fluorine and uranium impurities.  
timing along with a range of controls to 
OZ Minerals has multiple marketing options 
manage the fluorine and uranium impurities.  
OZ Minerals has multiple marketing options 
including but not limited to ore blending, 
including but not limited to ore blending, 
OZ Minerals has multiple marketing options 
concentrates blending and additional flotation 
concentrates blending and additional flotation 
including but not limited to ore blending, 
treatment in the existing plant.    
treatment in the existing plant.    
concentrates blending and additional flotation 
OZ Minerals maintains a diverse customer 
treatment in the existing plant.    
OZ Minerals maintains a diverse customer 
portfolio to mitigate against the risk of 
portfolio to mitigate against the risk of 
OZ Minerals maintains a diverse customer 
regulatory changes to importation 
regulatory changes to importation 
portfolio to mitigate against the risk of 
requirements. 
requirements. 
regulatory changes to importation 
requirements. 
Market Risks 	
Market Risks 	
Market Risks 	
Commodity Prices and Exchange rates 
Commodity Prices and Exchange rates 
Commodity Prices and Exchange rates 
OZ Minerals has no influence over the 
OZ Minerals has no influence over the 
determination of copper, gold and silver prices in 
determination of copper, gold and silver prices in 
OZ Minerals has no influence over the 
the global commodities market or the 
the global commodities market or the 
determination of copper, gold and silver prices in 
Australian/US dollar exchange rates.  
Australian/US dollar exchange rates.  
the global commodities market or the 
Australian/US dollar exchange rates.  
SHEC (Safety, Health, Environment, and Community) 
SHEC (Safety, Health, Environment, and Community) 
SHEC (Safety, Health, Environment, and Community) 
Operational safety failures resulting in 
Operational safety failures resulting in 
Injury or fatality.	
Injury or fatality.	
Operational safety failures resulting in 
Injury or fatality.	
OZ Minerals undertakes operations in areas which 
OZ Minerals undertakes operations in areas which 
may pose a safety risk, including but not limited 
may pose a safety risk, including but not limited 
OZ Minerals undertakes operations in areas which 
to areas such as handling explosives, 
to areas such as handling explosives, 
may pose a safety risk, including but not limited 
underground operations subject to rock fall, 
underground operations subject to rock fall, 
to areas such as handling explosives, 
confined spaces, areas where heavy and light 
confined spaces, areas where heavy and light 
underground operations subject to rock fall, 
vehicles interact, manual handling and operating 
vehicles interact, manual handling and operating 
confined spaces, areas where heavy and light 
at height.  
at height.  
vehicles interact, manual handling and operating 
Operating a fly in fly out operation also 
at height.  
Operating a fly in fly out operation also 
introduces the risk that is inherent in air travel, as 
introduces the risk that is inherent in air travel, as 
Operating a fly in fly out operation also 
contractors and employees are required to 
contractors and employees are required to 
introduces the risk that is inherent in air travel, as 
regularly commute by aircraft.  
regularly commute by aircraft.  
contractors and employees are required to 
regularly commute by aircraft.  
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The Company’s objective is to fix the copper 
The Company’s objective is to fix the copper 
price at the time of all concentrate shipments. 
price at the time of all concentrate shipments. 
The Company’s objective is to fix the copper 
This is achieved by entering into copper 
This is achieved by entering into copper 
price at the time of all concentrate shipments. 
derivative contracts that settle at the same time 
derivative contracts that settle at the same time 
This is achieved by entering into copper 
as the contractual quotation period for the 
as the contractual quotation period for the 
derivative contracts that settle at the same time 
shipment. 
shipment. 
as the contractual quotation period for the 
The Company has taken out gold derivative 
shipment. 
The Company has taken out gold derivative 
contracts to fix gold price on some of the gold 
contracts to fix gold price on some of the gold 
The Company has taken out gold derivative 
that it expects to produce and sell from current 
that it expects to produce and sell from current 
contracts to fix gold price on some of the gold 
stockpiles from mid-2018 to 2021. 
stockpiles from mid-2018 to 2021. 
that it expects to produce and sell from current 
The Company’s functional currency is the 
stockpiles from mid-2018 to 2021. 
The Company’s functional currency is the 
Australian dollar which reflects the majority of 
Australian dollar which reflects the majority of 
The Company’s functional currency is the 
its cost base. In January 2016, the Company 
its cost base. In January 2016, the Company 
Australian dollar which reflects the majority of 
determined to maintain Australian dollars with 
determined to maintain Australian dollars with 
its cost base. In January 2016, the Company 
US$ holding maintained only to meet US$ 
US$ holding maintained only to meet US$ 
determined to maintain Australian dollars with 
commitments.  
commitments.  
US$ holding maintained only to meet US$ 
The Company does not take a position on the 
commitments.  
The Company does not take a position on the 
level of the Australian dollar or take active 
level of the Australian dollar or take active 
The Company does not take a position on the 
steps to hedge the currency risk. 
steps to hedge the currency risk. 
level of the Australian dollar or take active 
steps to hedge the currency risk. 
OZ Minerals is committed to the safety of its 
OZ Minerals is committed to the safety of its 
people and all work processes have a high 
people and all work processes have a high 
OZ Minerals is committed to the safety of its 
safety focus. 
safety focus. 
people and all work processes have a high 
OZ Minerals operates in partnership with its 
safety focus. 
OZ Minerals operates in partnership with its 
contractors and is actively building a shared 
contractors and is actively building a shared 
OZ Minerals operates in partnership with its 
safety culture between employees and 
safety culture between employees and 
contractors and is actively building a shared 
contractors working on our sites.  
contractors working on our sites.  
safety culture between employees and 
Active engagement at all levels of operations 
contractors working on our sites.  
Active engagement at all levels of operations 
and senior leadership teams combined with 
and senior leadership teams combined with 
Active engagement at all levels of operations 
activities focused on identifying and eliminating 
activities focused on identifying and eliminating 
and senior leadership teams combined with 
drivers of safety incidents has delivered 
drivers of safety incidents has delivered 
activities focused on identifying and eliminating 
significant successes and resulted in a 
significant successes and resulted in a 
drivers of safety incidents has delivered 
sustained reduction in the severity of injuries.  
sustained reduction in the severity of injuries.  
significant successes and resulted in a 
sustained reduction in the severity of injuries.  
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Mitigation/Actions	
Mitigation/Actions	
Mitigation/Actions	
Concentrates marketability is dependent on 
Concentrates marketability is dependent on 
global mine supply, smelter demand, concentrate 
global mine supply, smelter demand, concentrate 
Concentrates marketability is dependent on 
grades and impurities in the product. Prominent 
grades and impurities in the product. Prominent 
global mine supply, smelter demand, concentrate 
Hill concentrate has a high copper grade 
Hill concentrate has a high copper grade 
grades and impurities in the product. Prominent 
containing gold and silver along with fluorine and 
containing gold and silver along with fluorine and 
Hill concentrate has a high copper grade 
containing gold and silver along with fluorine and 
uranium impurities.  
uranium impurities.  
uranium impurities.  
Regulators in various jurisdictions may change 
Regulators in various jurisdictions may change 
limits or approach to assessment guidelines for 
limits or approach to assessment guidelines for 
Regulators in various jurisdictions may change 
impurities in concentrate which can impede the 
impurities in concentrate which can impede the 
limits or approach to assessment guidelines for 
importation of the concentrate into those 
importation of the concentrate into those 
impurities in concentrate which can impede the 
jurisdictions. These changes may result in 
jurisdictions. These changes may result in 
importation of the concentrate into those 
additional requirements related to the ore, 
additional requirements related to the ore, 
jurisdictions. These changes may result in 
tailings or concentrates or result in challenges 
tailings or concentrates or result in challenges 
additional requirements related to the ore, 
with selling, transporting or importing Prominent 
with selling, transporting or importing Prominent 
tailings or concentrates or result in challenges 
Hill concentrates in various jurisdictions. 
Hill concentrates in various jurisdictions. 
with selling, transporting or importing Prominent 
Hill concentrates in various jurisdictions. 
OZ Minerals has developed customised 
OZ Minerals has developed customised 
solutions in partnership with customers to 
solutions in partnership with customers to 
OZ Minerals has developed customised 
match smelter demand and production from the 
match smelter demand and production from the 
solutions in partnership with customers to 
Prominent Hill mine for concentrate grades and 
Prominent Hill mine for concentrate grades and 
match smelter demand and production from the 
timing along with a range of controls to 
timing along with a range of controls to 
Prominent Hill mine for concentrate grades and 
manage the fluorine and uranium impurities.  
manage the fluorine and uranium impurities.  
timing along with a range of controls to 
OZ Minerals has multiple marketing options 
manage the fluorine and uranium impurities.  
OZ Minerals has multiple marketing options 
including but not limited to ore blending, 
including but not limited to ore blending, 
OZ Minerals has multiple marketing options 
concentrates blending and additional flotation 
concentrates blending and additional flotation 
including but not limited to ore blending, 
treatment in the existing plant.    
treatment in the existing plant.    
concentrates blending and additional flotation 
OZ Minerals maintains a diverse customer 
treatment in the existing plant.    
OZ Minerals maintains a diverse customer 
portfolio to mitigate against the risk of 
portfolio to mitigate against the risk of 
OZ Minerals maintains a diverse customer 
regulatory changes to importation 
regulatory changes to importation 
portfolio to mitigate against the risk of 
requirements. 
requirements. 
regulatory changes to importation 
requirements. 
Context 	
Environmental spills from distribution or 
Context 	
processing activities  
Environmental spills from distribution or 
The Company operates under a range of 
processing activities  
environmental regulations and guidelines.	
The Company operates under a range of 
environmental regulations and guidelines.	
Maintenance of community relations and 
good title 
Maintenance of community relations and 
good title 
Market Risks 	
Market Risks 	
Market Risks 	
Commodity Prices and Exchange rates 
Commodity Prices and Exchange rates 
Commodity Prices and Exchange rates 
OZ Minerals has no influence over the 
OZ Minerals has no influence over the 
determination of copper, gold and silver prices in 
determination of copper, gold and silver prices in 
OZ Minerals has no influence over the 
the global commodities market or the 
the global commodities market or the 
determination of copper, gold and silver prices in 
Australian/US dollar exchange rates.  
Australian/US dollar exchange rates.  
the global commodities market or the 
Australian/US dollar exchange rates.  
Risk 	
Risk 	
Mitigation/Actions	
Mitigation/Actions	
Environmental regulations and occupational 
health and safety guidelines for certain products 
and by-products produced or to be produced are 
Environmental regulations and occupational 
generally becoming more onerous.  
health and safety guidelines for certain products 
and by-products produced or to be produced are 
generally becoming more onerous.  
The Company works closely with local 
communities particularly the indigenous 
communities in South Australia.  
The Company works closely with local 
communities particularly the indigenous 
Located within the ‘green zone’ of the Woomera 
communities in South Australia.  
Prohibited Area, agreements with the 
Commonwealth of Australia govern the terms of 
Located within the ‘green zone’ of the Woomera 
access.  
Prohibited Area, agreements with the 
Commonwealth of Australia govern the terms of 
Potential development of the Carrapateena 
access.  
project which requires agreements with local 
communities and the indigenous communities.  
Potential development of the Carrapateena 
project which requires agreements with local 
communities and the indigenous communities.  
The Company is required to close its operations 
and rehabilitate the land affected by the 
operation at the conclusion of mining and 
The Company is required to close its operations 
processing activities.   
and rehabilitate the land affected by the 
operation at the conclusion of mining and 
Estimates of these costs are reflected in 
processing activities.   
accordance with AASB 137 Provisions, 
Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets as 
Estimates of these costs are reflected in 
provisions in the financial statements. In 
accordance with AASB 137 Provisions, 
estimating these costs, management seek 
Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets as 
external assistance and review where 
provisions in the financial statements. In 
appropriate. 
estimating these costs, management seek 
external assistance and review where 
However actual closure costs may be higher or 
appropriate. 
lower than estimated as these are costs to be 
incurred following the closure of mining 
However actual closure costs may be higher or 
operations over a long time period. 
lower than estimated as these are costs to be 
incurred following the closure of mining 
operations over a long time period. 
Access and compensation agreements, which 
are reviewed and updated from time to time, 
are in place with communities affected by 
Access and compensation agreements, which 
mining activities. 
are reviewed and updated from time to time, 
are in place with communities affected by 
Actively engaging with the traditional owners 
mining activities. 
of Carrapateena culminating in the partnering 
agreement with the Kokatha Aboriginal 
Actively engaging with the traditional owners 
Corporation. 
of Carrapateena culminating in the partnering 
agreement with the Kokatha Aboriginal 
The Company has controls in place to ensure 
Corporation. 
compliance with the Deed and relies on good 
relations with the Australian Defence 
The Company has controls in place to ensure 
Department regarding defence operations in 
compliance with the Deed and relies on good 
the Woomera region and any potential impact 
relations with the Australian Defence 
that these operations may have on mining 
Department regarding defence operations in 
operations. 
the Woomera region and any potential impact 
that these operations may have on mining 
The Company also relies on the maintenance of 
operations. 
good title over the authorisations, permits and 
licences which allow it to operate. Loss of good 
The Company also relies on the maintenance of 
title or access due to challenges instituted by 
good title over the authorisations, permits and 
issuers of authorisations, permits or licences, 
licences which allow it to operate. Loss of good 
such as government authorities or land owners 
title or access due to challenges instituted by 
may result in disruptions to operations. 
issuers of authorisations, permits or licences, 
such as government authorities or land owners 
may result in disruptions to operations. 
Business strategies, prospect and likely developments  
This report sets out the information on the business strategies and prospects for future financial years and refers to likely developments in OZ Minerals’ 
Business strategies, prospect and likely developments  
operations and the expected results of the operations in future financial years. Information in this report is provided to enable shareholders to make an 
This report sets out the information on the business strategies and prospects for future financial years and refers to likely developments in OZ Minerals’ 
informed assessment about the business strategies and prospects for future financial years of the Consolidated Entity. Detail that could give rise to likely 
operations and the expected results of the operations in future financial years. Information in this report is provided to enable shareholders to make an 
material detriment to OZ Minerals, for example, information that is commercially sensitive, confidential or could give a third party a commercial advantage has 
informed assessment about the business strategies and prospects for future financial years of the Consolidated Entity. Detail that could give rise to likely 
not been included.  
material detriment to OZ Minerals, for example, information that is commercially sensitive, confidential or could give a third party a commercial advantage has 
not been included.  
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Risk 	
Risk 	
Risk 	
Context 	
Context 	
Context 	
Customer management  
Customer management  
OZ Minerals markets a high grade copper 
Customer management  
OZ Minerals markets a high grade copper 
concentrate to overseas and local customers 
concentrate to overseas and local customers 
OZ Minerals markets a high grade copper 
and any disruption to the logistics chain from 
and any disruption to the logistics chain from 
concentrate to overseas and local customers 
production through to delivery to the customer 
production through to delivery to the customer 
and any disruption to the logistics chain from 
can result in significant financial impacts. 
can result in significant financial impacts. 
production through to delivery to the customer 
can result in significant financial impacts. 
shipment. 
shipment. 
The Company’s objective is to fix the copper 
The Company’s objective is to fix the copper 
price at the time of all concentrate shipments. 
price at the time of all concentrate shipments. 
The Company’s objective is to fix the copper 
This is achieved by entering into copper 
This is achieved by entering into copper 
price at the time of all concentrate shipments. 
derivative contracts that settle at the same time 
derivative contracts that settle at the same time 
This is achieved by entering into copper 
as the contractual quotation period for the 
as the contractual quotation period for the 
derivative contracts that settle at the same time 
as the contractual quotation period for the 
shipment. 
The Company has taken out gold derivative 
The Company has taken out gold derivative 
contracts to fix gold price on some of the gold 
contracts to fix gold price on some of the gold 
The Company has taken out gold derivative 
that it expects to produce and sell from current 
that it expects to produce and sell from current 
contracts to fix gold price on some of the gold 
stockpiles from mid-2018 to 2021. 
stockpiles from mid-2018 to 2021. 
that it expects to produce and sell from current 
The Company’s functional currency is the 
stockpiles from mid-2018 to 2021. 
The Company’s functional currency is the 
Australian dollar which reflects the majority of 
Australian dollar which reflects the majority of 
The Company’s functional currency is the 
its cost base. In January 2016, the Company 
its cost base. In January 2016, the Company 
Australian dollar which reflects the majority of 
determined to maintain Australian dollars with 
determined to maintain Australian dollars with 
its cost base. In January 2016, the Company 
US$ holding maintained only to meet US$ 
US$ holding maintained only to meet US$ 
determined to maintain Australian dollars with 
commitments.  
commitments.  
US$ holding maintained only to meet US$ 
commitments.  
The Company does not take a position on the 
The Company does not take a position on the 
level of the Australian dollar or take active 
level of the Australian dollar or take active 
The Company does not take a position on the 
steps to hedge the currency risk. 
steps to hedge the currency risk. 
level of the Australian dollar or take active 
steps to hedge the currency risk. 
safety focus. 
safety focus. 
OZ Minerals is committed to the safety of its 
OZ Minerals is committed to the safety of its 
people and all work processes have a high 
people and all work processes have a high 
OZ Minerals is committed to the safety of its 
people and all work processes have a high 
safety focus. 
OZ Minerals operates in partnership with its 
OZ Minerals operates in partnership with its 
contractors and is actively building a shared 
contractors and is actively building a shared 
OZ Minerals operates in partnership with its 
safety culture between employees and 
safety culture between employees and 
contractors and is actively building a shared 
contractors working on our sites.  
contractors working on our sites.  
safety culture between employees and 
Active engagement at all levels of operations 
contractors working on our sites.  
Active engagement at all levels of operations 
and senior leadership teams combined with 
and senior leadership teams combined with 
Active engagement at all levels of operations 
activities focused on identifying and eliminating 
activities focused on identifying and eliminating 
and senior leadership teams combined with 
drivers of safety incidents has delivered 
drivers of safety incidents has delivered 
activities focused on identifying and eliminating 
significant successes and resulted in a 
significant successes and resulted in a 
drivers of safety incidents has delivered 
sustained reduction in the severity of injuries.  
sustained reduction in the severity of injuries.  
significant successes and resulted in a 
sustained reduction in the severity of injuries.  
SHEC (Safety, Health, Environment, and Community) 
SHEC (Safety, Health, Environment, and Community) 
SHEC (Safety, Health, Environment, and Community) 
Operational safety failures resulting in 
Operational safety failures resulting in 
Injury or fatality.	
Injury or fatality.	
Operational safety failures resulting in 
Injury or fatality.	
OZ Minerals undertakes operations in areas which 
OZ Minerals undertakes operations in areas which 
may pose a safety risk, including but not limited 
may pose a safety risk, including but not limited 
OZ Minerals undertakes operations in areas which 
to areas such as handling explosives, 
to areas such as handling explosives, 
may pose a safety risk, including but not limited 
underground operations subject to rock fall, 
underground operations subject to rock fall, 
to areas such as handling explosives, 
confined spaces, areas where heavy and light 
confined spaces, areas where heavy and light 
underground operations subject to rock fall, 
vehicles interact, manual handling and operating 
vehicles interact, manual handling and operating 
confined spaces, areas where heavy and light 
vehicles interact, manual handling and operating 
at height.  
Operating a fly in fly out operation also 
Operating a fly in fly out operation also 
introduces the risk that is inherent in air travel, as 
introduces the risk that is inherent in air travel, as 
Operating a fly in fly out operation also 
contractors and employees are required to 
contractors and employees are required to 
introduces the risk that is inherent in air travel, as 
regularly commute by aircraft.  
regularly commute by aircraft.  
contractors and employees are required to 
at height.  
at height.  
regularly commute by aircraft.  
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Remuneration Overview 
Remuneration consideration to Executive Key Management Personnel during 2016 
For full details of the audited cost to the Company of the remuneration of the Executive Key Management Personnel (‘KMP’), calculated in accordance with 
the accounting standards and the Corporations Act 2001, refer to Table 6 of the Remuneration Report. 
The unaudited table below includes details of remuneration actually delivered to the Executive KMP for the financial year 2016 and has been prepared to 
provide greater transparency to shareholders regarding remuneration outcomes.   
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Andrew Cole 
Managing Director & CEO 
Luke Anderson(c) 
Chief Financial Officer 
Robert Fulker 
Chief Operating Officer(d) 
Mark Rankmore 
Head of Human Resources 
& Services(d) 
2016 
2015 
2016 
2015 
2016 
2015 
2016 
2015 
(a)  Benefits & Allowances include the value (where applicable) of benefits such as compulsory annual health checks, car parking or other benefits that are available to all employees of OZ Minerals, and are inclusive of 
Fringe Benefits Tax where applicable. 
(b)  Represents direct contributions to superannuation funds. Amounts greater than the maximum superannuation level have been paid and included in cash salary.   
(c) 
In the comparative period, Mr Anderson was designated as KMP from 12 October 2015. 
(d)  Was not a KMP during 2015.
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Directors’ Report 
Remuneration Overview 
Remuneration consideration to Executive Key Management Personnel during 2016 
For full details of the audited cost to the Company of the remuneration of the Executive Key Management Personnel (‘KMP’), calculated in accordance with 
the accounting standards and the Corporations Act 2001, refer to Table 6 of the Remuneration Report. 
The unaudited table below includes details of remuneration actually delivered to the Executive KMP for the financial year 2016 and has been prepared to 
provide greater transparency to shareholders regarding remuneration outcomes.   
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Managing Director & CEO 
716,860 
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Luke Anderson(c) 
Chief Financial Officer 
Robert Fulker 
Chief Operating Officer(d) 
Mark Rankmore 
Head of Human Resources 
2015 
& Services(d) 
Fringe Benefits Tax where applicable. 
(a)  Benefits & Allowances include the value (where applicable) of benefits such as compulsory annual health checks, car parking or other benefits that are available to all employees of OZ Minerals, and are inclusive of 
(b)  Represents direct contributions to superannuation funds. Amounts greater than the maximum superannuation level have been paid and included in cash salary.   
(c) 
In the comparative period, Mr Anderson was designated as KMP from 12 October 2015. 
(d)  Was not a KMP during 2015.
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Letter from the Chairman of the Human 
Letter from the Chairman of the Human 
Letter from the Chairman of the Human 
Letter from the Chairman of the Human 
Resources and Remuneration Committee
Resources and Remuneration Committee 
Resources and Remuneration Committee 
Resources and Remuneration Committee 
Dear Shareholders, 
Dear Shareholders, 
Dear Shareholders, 
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are pleased to provide you with OZ Minerals 2016 Remuneration Report. 
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are pleased to provide you with OZ Minerals 2016 Remuneration Report. 
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are pleased to provide you with OZ Minerals 2016 Remuneration Report. 
This year has seen strong, consistent performance for OZ Minerals (Company) and our longer term ambitions as a modern mining company. The success of the 
This year has seen strong, consistent performance for OZ Minerals (Company) and our longer term ambitions as a modern mining company. The success of the 
This year has seen strong, consistent performance for OZ Minerals (Company) and our longer term ambitions as a modern mining company. The success of the 
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business and results achieved are a direct result of the combined efforts of all staff and key stakeholders. OZ Minerals believe it is critically important to align 
business and results achieved are a direct result of the combined efforts of all staff and key stakeholders. OZ Minerals believe it is critically important to align 
business and results achieved are a direct result of the combined efforts of all staff and key stakeholders. OZ Minerals believe it is critically important to align 
performance outcomes and contribution of our Executives through competitive remuneration and transparent processes that reflect both individual and 
performance outcomes and contribution of our Executives through competitive remuneration and transparent processes that reflect both individual and 
performance outcomes and contribution of our Executives through competitive remuneration and transparent processes that reflect both individual and 
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Company performance and that create an ongoing interest in the Company. 
Company performance and that create an ongoing interest in the Company. 
Company performance and that create an ongoing interest in the Company. 
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OZ Minerals Performance 
OZ Minerals Performance 
OZ Minerals Performance 
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During the year, significant progress was made on the strategy. The Company delivered improved safety and production performance, strong cost 
During the year, significant progress was made on the strategy. The Company delivered improved safety and production performance, strong cost 
During the year, significant progress was made on the strategy. The Company delivered improved safety and production performance, strong cost 
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management and again demonstrated practical remuneration outcomes aligned with the creation of shareholder value. 
management and again demonstrated practical remuneration outcomes aligned with the creation of shareholder value. 
management and again demonstrated practical remuneration outcomes aligned with the creation of shareholder value. 
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The consistent focus at Prominent Hill has delivered a long life, low cost mining operation that will underpin the future growth agenda of the Company. 
The consistent focus at Prominent Hill has delivered a long life, low cost mining operation that will underpin the future growth agenda of the Company. 
The consistent focus at Prominent Hill has delivered a long life, low cost mining operation that will underpin the future growth agenda of the Company. 
Particularly pleasing was the positive response from the Prominent Hill teams despite some of the various production interruptions that were safely managed 
Particularly pleasing was the positive response from the Prominent Hill teams despite some of the various production interruptions that were safely managed 
Particularly pleasing was the positive response from the Prominent Hill teams despite some of the various production interruptions that were safely managed 
throughout the year. 
throughout the year. 
throughout the year. 
The Carrapateena project team delivered the PFS, commenced construction of the underground access decline, progressed various approvals and community 
The Carrapateena project team delivered the PFS, commenced construction of the underground access decline, progressed various approvals and community 
The Carrapateena project team delivered the PFS, commenced construction of the underground access decline, progressed various approvals and community 
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consultation and importantly signed a landmark Partnering Agreement with the Kokatha People, the traditional owners of the land where Carrapateena is 
consultation and importantly signed a landmark Partnering Agreement with the Kokatha People, the traditional owners of the land where Carrapateena is 
consultation and importantly signed a landmark Partnering Agreement with the Kokatha People, the traditional owners of the land where Carrapateena is 
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situated. 
situated. 
situated. 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
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stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
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The Exploration and Growth teams signed five new exploration earn-in agreements, focusing on a range of highly prospective targets across South Australia, 
The Exploration and Growth teams signed five new exploration earn-in agreements, focusing on a range of highly prospective targets across South Australia, 
The Exploration and Growth teams signed five new exploration earn-in agreements, focusing on a range of highly prospective targets across South Australia, 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
positioned for growth.  
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Western Australia and Queensland. The decision was taken to withdraw from the Jamaica venture and significant progress was made in building a pipeline of 
Western Australia and Queensland. The decision was taken to withdraw from the Jamaica venture and significant progress was made in building a pipeline of 
Western Australia and Queensland. The decision was taken to withdraw from the Jamaica venture and significant progress was made in building a pipeline of 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
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other potential operating assets for growth. 
other potential operating assets for growth. 
other potential operating assets for growth. 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
positioned for growth.  
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stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
The Company progressed a number of important initiatives to simplify our operating business model to set OZ Minerals up for future success, implemented a 
The Company progressed a number of important initiatives to simplify our operating business model to set OZ Minerals up for future success, implemented a 
The Company progressed a number of important initiatives to simplify our operating business model to set OZ Minerals up for future success, implemented a 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
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OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
range of new technology and systems and continued to provide people with clearer information about the strategy and expected behaviours for both leaders 
range of new technology and systems and continued to provide people with clearer information about the strategy and expected behaviours for both leaders 
range of new technology and systems and continued to provide people with clearer information about the strategy and expected behaviours for both leaders 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
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positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
and employees. 
and employees. 
and employees. 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
positioned for growth.  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
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These important actions contributed to the achievement of the following key outcomes: 
These important actions contributed to the achievement of the following key outcomes: 
These important actions contributed to the achievement of the following key outcomes: 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Underlying EBITDA of $373.8 million (2015: $434.9 million) 
•  Underlying EBITDA of $373.8 million (2015: $434.9 million) 
•  Underlying EBITDA of $373.8 million (2015: $434.9 million) 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Operating Cash flow of $324.1 million (2015: $429.8 million) 
•  Operating Cash flow of $324.1 million (2015: $429.8 million) 
•  Operating Cash flow of $324.1 million (2015: $429.8 million) 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
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•  Year-end cash balance of $655.7 million (2015: $552.5 million) 
•  Year-end cash balance of $655.7 million (2015: $552.5 million) 
•  Year-end cash balance of $655.7 million (2015: $552.5 million) 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  Dividends paid $60.6 million (2015: $18.2 million) 
•  Dividends paid $60.6 million (2015: $18.2 million) 
•  Dividends paid $60.6 million (2015: $18.2 million) 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
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of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
•  Share Price growth of 94.8% 
•  Share Price growth of 94.8% 
•  Share Price growth of 94.8% 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Share buy-back $29.9 million 
•  Share buy-back $29.9 million 
•  Share buy-back $29.9 million 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
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of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
positioned for growth.  
Remuneration Outcomes in 2016  
Remuneration Outcomes in 2016  
Remuneration Outcomes in 2016  
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
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In 2016, the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee (Committee) continued to ensure Executive remuneration at OZ Minerals maintains strong 
In 2016, the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee (Committee) continued to ensure Executive remuneration at OZ Minerals maintains strong 
In 2016, the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee (Committee) continued to ensure Executive remuneration at OZ Minerals maintains strong 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
alignment with shareholder interests, that remuneration remains market competitive, easy to understand and can be clearly communicated to shareholders. 
alignment with shareholder interests, that remuneration remains market competitive, easy to understand and can be clearly communicated to shareholders. 
alignment with shareholder interests, that remuneration remains market competitive, easy to understand and can be clearly communicated to shareholders. 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
positioned for growth.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
Some of the key outcomes in 2016 include: 
Some of the key outcomes in 2016 include: 
Some of the key outcomes in 2016 include: 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  As a result of the strong performance in 2016, the Board (with the support of the Committee) has determined to make available 89.5% of the maximum 
•  As a result of the strong performance in 2016, the Board (with the support of the Committee) has determined to make available 89.5% of the maximum 
•  As a result of the strong performance in 2016, the Board (with the support of the Committee) has determined to make available 89.5% of the maximum 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
positioned for growth.  
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
annual Short Term Incentive opportunity to the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer. 
annual Short Term Incentive opportunity to the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer. 
annual Short Term Incentive opportunity to the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer. 
location of the facility. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  An additional performance hurdle was implemented for the 2016 Long Term Incentive (LTI) plan to further align interests of shareholders and Executive 
•  An additional performance hurdle was implemented for the 2016 Long Term Incentive (LTI) plan to further align interests of shareholders and Executive 
•  An additional performance hurdle was implemented for the 2016 Long Term Incentive (LTI) plan to further align interests of shareholders and Executive 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
location of the facility. 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
Management. This component targeted a 20% increase in absolute share price over the 3-year performance period on a cliff vesting basis. This change 
Management. This component targeted a 20% increase in absolute share price over the 3-year performance period on a cliff vesting basis. This change 
Management. This component targeted a 20% increase in absolute share price over the 3-year performance period on a cliff vesting basis. This change 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
was communicated to shareholders in the 2015 Remuneration Report. 
was communicated to shareholders in the 2015 Remuneration Report. 
was communicated to shareholders in the 2015 Remuneration Report. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
•  Remuneration policy and structure for Executives who are members of the key management personnel of the Company (Executive KMP) was expanded in 
•  Remuneration policy and structure for Executives who are members of the key management personnel of the Company (Executive KMP) was expanded in 
•  Remuneration policy and structure for Executives who are members of the key management personnel of the Company (Executive KMP) was expanded in 
location of the facility. 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
location of the facility. 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
•  When considering the context of the wider mining sector and the comparative position of salaries in OZ Minerals as compared to market, the Committee 
•  When considering the context of the wider mining sector and the comparative position of salaries in OZ Minerals as compared to market, the Committee 
•  When considering the context of the wider mining sector and the comparative position of salaries in OZ Minerals as compared to market, the Committee 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
determined not to award salary increases during the 2016 period and will continue to hold salaries at current levels for 2017 across the Company. 
determined not to award salary increases during the 2016 period and will continue to hold salaries at current levels for 2017 across the Company. 
determined not to award salary increases during the 2016 period and will continue to hold salaries at current levels for 2017 across the Company. 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
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project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
2016 to include additional Executives who have significant responsibility for the Company’s leadership, strategy and direction.  
2016 to include additional Executives who have significant responsibility for the Company’s leadership, strategy and direction.  
2016 to include additional Executives who have significant responsibility for the Company’s leadership, strategy and direction.  
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
location of the facility. 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
location of the facility. 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
location of the facility. 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
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Letter from the Chairman of the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee 
Letter from the Chairman of the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
Developments for Remuneration in 2017 and beyond 
Developments for Remuneration in 2017 and beyond 
•  Following review and external benchmarking of the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer’s remuneration levels during the year the Board (with 
•  Following review and external benchmarking of the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer’s remuneration levels during the year the Board (with 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
support of the Committee), determined to increase the LTI component of Mr Cole's remuneration package to a maximum opportunity of 150% of Total 
support of the Committee), determined to increase the LTI component of Mr Cole's remuneration package to a maximum opportunity of 150% of Total 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
Fixed Remuneration, increased from 100%, subject to shareholder approval at the 2017 Annual General Meeting. This change, effective from 2017, 
Fixed Remuneration, increased from 100%, subject to shareholder approval at the 2017 Annual General Meeting. This change, effective from 2017, 
further aligns the at risk component of his remuneration package to shareholder interests and ensures his remuneration is competitive with industry peers. 
further aligns the at risk component of his remuneration package to shareholder interests and ensures his remuneration is competitive with industry peers. 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
The Committee and Board of Directors are determined to continue its focus on the longer-term strategy of the business and delivering consistent, well aligned 
The Committee and Board of Directors are determined to continue its focus on the longer-term strategy of the business and delivering consistent, well aligned 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
and transparent remuneration outcomes. 
and transparent remuneration outcomes. 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
Thank you for your ongoing support of OZ Minerals. 
Thank you for your ongoing support of OZ Minerals. 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
Yours Sincerely 
Yours Sincerely 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
Rebecca McGrath 
Rebecca McGrath 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Chairman Human Resources & Remuneration Committee 
Chairman Human Resources & Remuneration Committee 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
Melbourne 
Melbourne 
23 February 2017 
23 February 2017 
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Remuneration Report
Remuneration Report 
The Directors of OZ Minerals Limited present the Remuneration Report for the Company and the Consolidated Entity for the year ended 31 December 2016. This 
Remuneration Report forms part of the Directors’ Report and has been audited in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001.  
1. Details of Key Management Personnel  
The Consolidated Entity’s KMP during 2016 are listed in Table 1 below, and consist of the Non-executive Directors (‘NEDs’), and the Executive KMP who are 
accountable for planning, directing and controlling the affairs of the Company and its controlled entities.  
Table 1 - KMP during 2016 
Name 
Executive KMP 
Current 
Andrew Cole 
Luke Anderson 
Robert Fulker(a) 
Mark Rankmore(a) 
Non-executive Directors  
Current 
Neil Hamilton 
Julie Beeby 
Paul Dowd 
Charles Lenegan 
Rebecca McGrath 
Former 
Dean Pritchard 
Position 
Period as KMP during the year 
Managing Director & CEO 
Chief Financial Officer 
Chief Operating Officer 
Head of Human Resources & Services 
All of 2016 
All of 2016 
All of 2016 
All of 2016 
Independent Chairman 
All of 2016 
Independent NED 
Independent NED 
Independent NED 
Independent NED 
Appointed 19 April 2016 
All of 2016 
All of 2016 
All of 2016 
Independent NED 
Retired 24 May 2016 
(a)  Mr Fulker and Mr Rankmore were designated as KMP as at 1 January 2016 following the review of KMP roles. 
2. Remuneration policy 
2.1
  Overview of remuneration policy and practices 
The remuneration policy outlined below demonstrates the linkage between remuneration and business strategies and the impact that those imperatives have on 
the actual remuneration arrangements of the Company. The overriding business objective is to achieve superior returns compared to the Company’s peers in the 
resources sector.  The Company’s remuneration policy is underpinned by the following guidelines: 
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Remuneration Report 
Remuneration Report 
Remuneration Report 
Box 1 – Remuneration principles 
Box 1 – Remuneration principles 
Box 1 – Remuneration principles 
Business needs and 
Business needs and 
Business needs and 
market alignment 
market alignment 
market alignment 
OZ Minerals remuneration policy is focused on the achievement of our corporate objectives.  Remuneration is set having regard 
OZ Minerals remuneration policy is focused on the achievement of our corporate objectives.  Remuneration is set having regard 
OZ Minerals remuneration policy is focused on the achievement of our corporate objectives.  Remuneration is set having regard 
to market practices and aligned with the achievement of returns to our shareholders. 
to market practices and aligned with the achievement of returns to our shareholders. 
to market practices and aligned with the achievement of returns to our shareholders. 
Simplicity and equity 
Simplicity and equity 
Simplicity and equity 
OZ Minerals remuneration philosophy, policy, principles and structures are simple to understand, communicate and implement, 
OZ Minerals remuneration philosophy, policy, principles and structures are simple to understand, communicate and implement, 
OZ Minerals remuneration philosophy, policy, principles and structures are simple to understand, communicate and implement, 
and are equitable across the Company and its diverse workforce. 
and are equitable across the Company and its diverse workforce. 
and are equitable across the Company and its diverse workforce. 
Performance and reward 
Performance and reward 
Performance and reward 
linkages 
linkages 
linkages 
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Market positioning and 
Market positioning and 
Market positioning and 
remuneration mix 
remuneration mix 
remuneration mix 
Directors’ Report 
Talent management  
Talent management  
Talent management  
Directors’ Report 
Governance, transparency 
Governance, transparency 
Governance, transparency 
and communication with 
and communication with 
and communication with 
shareholders 
shareholders 
shareholders 
Well-designed remuneration policy supports and drives Company and team performance and encourages the demonstration of 
Well-designed remuneration policy supports and drives Company and team performance and encourages the demonstration of 
Well-designed remuneration policy supports and drives Company and team performance and encourages the demonstration of 
desired behaviours. Performance measures and targets are few in number, outcome-focused and customised at an individual 
desired behaviours. Performance measures and targets are few in number, outcome-focused and customised at an individual 
desired behaviours. Performance measures and targets are few in number, outcome-focused and customised at an individual 
level to maximise performance, accountability and reward linkages. 
level to maximise performance, accountability and reward linkages. 
level to maximise performance, accountability and reward linkages. 
The mix of remuneration is an important aspect of OZ Minerals remuneration policy. Fixed remuneration is set at a competitive 
The mix of remuneration is an important aspect of OZ Minerals remuneration policy. Fixed remuneration is set at a competitive 
The mix of remuneration is an important aspect of OZ Minerals remuneration policy. Fixed remuneration is set at a competitive 
level, positioned to have regard to the challenges of attracting and retaining high performers in business critical roles, 
level, positioned to have regard to the challenges of attracting and retaining high performers in business critical roles, 
level, positioned to have regard to the challenges of attracting and retaining high performers in business critical roles, 
particularly in the mining industry. The at-risk components of remuneration are dependent on challenging goals and focused on 
particularly in the mining industry. The at-risk components of remuneration are dependent on challenging goals and focused on 
particularly in the mining industry. The at-risk components of remuneration are dependent on challenging goals and focused on 
incentivising Executive KMP in achieving business critical objectives and returns to shareholders.  
incentivising Executive KMP in achieving business critical objectives and returns to shareholders.  
incentivising Executive KMP in achieving business critical objectives and returns to shareholders.  
Remuneration policy is tightly linked with the performance and talent management frameworks in order to reward and recognise 
Remuneration policy is tightly linked with the performance and talent management frameworks in order to reward and recognise 
Remuneration policy is tightly linked with the performance and talent management frameworks in order to reward and recognise 
the achievement of role accountabilities and to support the engagement of future leaders. 
the achievement of role accountabilities and to support the engagement of future leaders. 
the achievement of role accountabilities and to support the engagement of future leaders. 
OZ Minerals is committed to developing and maintaining remuneration policy and practices that are targeted at the achievement 
OZ Minerals is committed to developing and maintaining remuneration policy and practices that are targeted at the achievement 
OZ Minerals is committed to developing and maintaining remuneration policy and practices that are targeted at the achievement 
of corporate objectives and the maximisation of shareholder value. It will openly communicate this to shareholders and other 
of corporate objectives and the maximisation of shareholder value. It will openly communicate this to shareholders and other 
of corporate objectives and the maximisation of shareholder value. It will openly communicate this to shareholders and other 
relevant stakeholders, and will always be within the boundaries of legal, regulatory and industrial requirements. The Board has 
relevant stakeholders, and will always be within the boundaries of legal, regulatory and industrial requirements. The Board has 
relevant stakeholders, and will always be within the boundaries of legal, regulatory and industrial requirements. The Board has 
absolute discretion in the development, implementation and review of the key aspects of remuneration.  
absolute discretion in the development, implementation and review of the key aspects of remuneration.  
absolute discretion in the development, implementation and review of the key aspects of remuneration.  
consultant; 
consultant; 
consultant; 
Operational and Financial Review  
Operational and Financial Review  
2.2
2.2
  Use of Remuneration Consultants  
  Use of Remuneration Consultants  
2.2
  Use of Remuneration Consultants  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
The Board and Human Resources and Remuneration Committee seek and consider advice from independent remuneration consultants to ensure that they have 
The Board and Human Resources and Remuneration Committee seek and consider advice from independent remuneration consultants to ensure that they have 
The Board and Human Resources and Remuneration Committee seek and consider advice from independent remuneration consultants to ensure that they have 
positioned for growth.  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
at their disposal information relevant to the determination of all aspects of remuneration relating to the Executive KMP. The engagement of remuneration 
at their disposal information relevant to the determination of all aspects of remuneration relating to the Executive KMP. The engagement of remuneration 
at their disposal information relevant to the determination of all aspects of remuneration relating to the Executive KMP. The engagement of remuneration 
Operational and Financial Review  
positioned for growth.  
consultants is governed by internal protocols which set the parameters around the interaction between management and the consultants (‘Protocols’) with a 
consultants is governed by internal protocols which set the parameters around the interaction between management and the consultants (‘Protocols’) with a 
consultants is governed by internal protocols which set the parameters around the interaction between management and the consultants (‘Protocols’) with a 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
view to minimising the risk of any undue influence occurring and ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.  
view to minimising the risk of any undue influence occurring and ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.  
view to minimising the risk of any undue influence occurring and ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.  
Operational and Financial Review  
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
Protocols 
Protocols 
Protocols 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Under the Protocols adopted by the Board and Human Resources and Remuneration Committee: 
Under the Protocols adopted by the Board and Human Resources and Remuneration Committee: 
Under the Protocols adopted by the Board and Human Resources and Remuneration Committee: 
positioned for growth.  
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
•  remuneration consultants are engaged by and report directly to the Board or the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee; 
•  remuneration consultants are engaged by and report directly to the Board or the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee; 
•  remuneration consultants are engaged by and report directly to the Board or the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee; 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  the Committee must in deciding whether to approve the engagement have regard to any potential conflicts of interest including factors that may 
•  the Committee must in deciding whether to approve the engagement have regard to any potential conflicts of interest including factors that may 
•  the Committee must in deciding whether to approve the engagement have regard to any potential conflicts of interest including factors that may 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
influence independence such as previous and future work performed by the Committee and any relationships that exist between any Executive KMP and 
influence independence such as previous and future work performed by the Committee and any relationships that exist between any Executive KMP and 
influence independence such as previous and future work performed by the Committee and any relationships that exist between any Executive KMP and 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
the consultant; 
the consultant; 
the consultant; 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  communication between the remuneration consultants and Executive KMP is restricted to minimise the risk of undue influence on the remuneration 
•  communication between the remuneration consultants and Executive KMP is restricted to minimise the risk of undue influence on the remuneration 
•  communication between the remuneration consultants and Executive KMP is restricted to minimise the risk of undue influence on the remuneration 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  where the consultant is also engaged to perform work that does not involve the provision of remuneration information, prior approval of the Board or 
•  where the consultant is also engaged to perform work that does not involve the provision of remuneration information, prior approval of the Board or 
•  where the consultant is also engaged to perform work that does not involve the provision of remuneration information, prior approval of the Board or 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Human Resources and Remuneration Committee must be obtained in certain circumstances where the consultant continues to be engaged to provide 
Human Resources and Remuneration Committee must be obtained in certain circumstances where the consultant continues to be engaged to provide 
Human Resources and Remuneration Committee must be obtained in certain circumstances where the consultant continues to be engaged to provide 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
remuneration information. 
remuneration information. 
remuneration information. 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
The advice and recommendations of remuneration consultants are used from time to time as a guide by the Board and the Human Resources and Remuneration 
The advice and recommendations of remuneration consultants are used from time to time as a guide by the Board and the Human Resources and Remuneration 
The advice and recommendations of remuneration consultants are used from time to time as a guide by the Board and the Human Resources and Remuneration 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
Committee. Decisions are made by the Board after its own consideration of the issues but having regard to the advice of the Human Resources and 
Committee. Decisions are made by the Board after its own consideration of the issues but having regard to the advice of the Human Resources and 
Committee. Decisions are made by the Board after its own consideration of the issues but having regard to the advice of the Human Resources and 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
Remuneration Committee and the consultants.  
Remuneration Committee and the consultants.  
Remuneration Committee and the consultants.  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
In 2016, the Committee engaged Egan Associates to provide benchmarking data with regard to the remuneration package of the Managing Director & Chief 
In 2016, the Committee engaged Egan Associates to provide benchmarking data with regard to the remuneration package of the Managing Director & Chief 
In 2016, the Committee engaged Egan Associates to provide benchmarking data with regard to the remuneration package of the Managing Director & Chief 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
Executive Officer. The Board was satisfied that the protocols described above were followed and therefore the remuneration information provided was made 
Executive Officer. The Board was satisfied that the protocols described above were followed and therefore the remuneration information provided was made 
Executive Officer. The Board was satisfied that the protocols described above were followed and therefore the remuneration information provided was made 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
location of the facility. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
free from undue influence by members of the KMP. Egan Associates fees for these services were $8,050 (including GST). 
free from undue influence by members of the KMP. Egan Associates fees for these services were $8,050 (including GST). 
free from undue influence by members of the KMP. Egan Associates fees for these services were $8,050 (including GST). 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
location of the facility. 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
location of the facility. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
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companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
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Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Remuneration Report
Directors’ Report 
Remuneration Report 
Remuneration Report 
Operational and Financial Review  
Operational and Financial Review  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
positioned for growth.  
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
positioned for growth.  
2.3
2.3
  Review of Executive KMP remuneration  
  Review of Executive KMP remuneration  
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
To ensure that Executive KMP remuneration remains consistent with the Company’s remuneration policy and guiding principles, Executive KMP remuneration 
To ensure that Executive KMP remuneration remains consistent with the Company’s remuneration policy and guiding principles, Executive KMP remuneration 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
levels are reviewed annually by the Board with the assistance of the Human Resources & Remuneration Committee and as required, external remuneration 
levels are reviewed annually by the Board with the assistance of the Human Resources & Remuneration Committee and as required, external remuneration 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
positioned for growth.  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
consultants. In conducting the remuneration review the Board considers: 
consultants. In conducting the remuneration review the Board considers: 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  the Company’s remuneration policy and practices; 
•  the Company’s remuneration policy and practices; 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
•  relevant market benchmarks using salary survey data from the Australian Industrials and Resources sectors; 
•  relevant market benchmarks using salary survey data from the Australian Industrials and Resources sectors; 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  the core skills and experience required of each role in order to grade positions accurately and attract high calibre people; 
•  the core skills and experience required of each role in order to grade positions accurately and attract high calibre people; 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  individual performance against role expectation, set objectives, leadership behaviours and development plans; and 
•  individual performance against role expectation, set objectives, leadership behaviours and development plans; and 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  strategy, business plans and budgets. 
•  strategy, business plans and budgets. 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
2.4
  Components of Executive KMP remuneration 
2.4
  Components of Executive KMP remuneration 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Box 2 – Remuneration mix 
Box 2 – Remuneration mix 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Total fixed remuneration (TFR) 
Total fixed remuneration (TFR) 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
Short Term Incentive (STI)	
Short Term Incentive (STI)	
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
location of the facility. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
STI
The equity component of the at-risk reward 
The equity component of the at-risk reward 
Variable, performance based, annual cash 
Regular base reward that reflects the job size, 
Regular base reward that reflects the job size, 
Variable, performance based, annual cash 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
opportunity, linked to the Company’s medium 
opportunity, linked to the Company’s medium 
incentive plan designed to reward high 
role, responsibilities and professional competence 
role, responsibilities and professional competence 
incentive plan designed to reward high 
STI
TFR
Head of Human Resources & 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
location of the facility. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
to long term TSR and share price performance. 
to long term TSR and share price performance. 
performance against challenging, clearly defined 
of each executive, according to their knowledge, 
of each executive, according to their knowledge, 
performance against challenging, clearly defined 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
Head of Human Resources & 
Services
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
location of the facility. 
Three-year performance period. 
and measurable objectives that are based on a 
experience and accountabilities and considering 
experience and accountabilities and considering 
Three-year performance period. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
and measurable objectives that are based on a 
30.4%
Chief Operating Officer
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
Services
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
mixture of targets and are set to incentivise 
external market relativities 
external market relativities 
mixture of targets and are set to incentivise 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
33.3%
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
superior performance, with specific targets or 
superior performance, with specific targets or 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
33.3%
Chief Financial Officer
Managing Director & CEO
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
metrics in each category 
metrics in each category 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
location of the facility. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
33.3%
Managing Director & CEO
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
The mix of fixed and at-risk remuneration varies depending on the role and grading of executives, and also depends on the performance of the Company and 
The mix of fixed and at-risk remuneration varies depending on the role and grading of executives, and also depends on the performance of the Company and 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
individual executives. More senior positions have a greater proportion of at risk remuneration. If maximum at-risk remuneration is earned, the ratio percentage 
individual executives. More senior positions have a greater proportion of at risk remuneration. If maximum at-risk remuneration is earned, the ratio percentage 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
of fixed to at-risk remuneration would be as follows: 
of fixed to at-risk remuneration would be as follows: 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
2016 Executive KMP Remuneration Mix
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
LTI
2016 Executive KMP Remuneration Mix
2016 Executive KMP Remuneration Mix
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Series2 
Series2 
2016 Executive KMP Remuneration Mix 
2016 Executive KMP Remuneration Mix 
LTI
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
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29.6%
29.6%
33.3%
43.5%
37.1%
37.1%
33.4%
30.4%
33.3%
33.3%
33.3%
43.5%
37.1%
37.1%
33.4%
26.1%
29.6%
29.6%
33.3%
Long Term Incentive (LTI) 
Long Term Incentive (LTI) 
At-risk remuneration 
At-risk remuneration 
TFR
LTI
LTI
TFR
TFR
STI
Series1 
Series1 
STI
Series3 
Series3 
4 
4 
3 
3 
Managing Director & CEO
Managing Director & CEO
33.4% 
33.4% 
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
37.1% 
37.1% 
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer
2 
2 
Head of Human Resources & Services
37.1% 
37.1% 
Head of Human Resources & Services
43.5% 
43.5% 
1 
1 
33.4%
33.4%
37.1%
37.1%
37.1%
37.1%
43.5%
43.5%
33.3% 
33.3% 
29.6% 
29.6% 
29.6% 
29.6% 
33.3%
33.3%
29.6%
29.6%
29.6%
29.6%
26.1%
26.1%
26.1% 
26.1% 
33.3%
33.3%
33.3% 
33.3% 
33.3%
33.3%
33.3% 
33.3% 
33.3%
33.3%
33.3% 
33.3% 
30.4%
30.4%
30.4% 
30.4% 
12
12
12
12
12
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Box 3 - Questions and answers about Executive KMP remuneration 
Total fixed remuneration (‘TFR’) 
What is included in total 
fixed remuneration? 
An Executive KMP’s total fixed remuneration comprises salary and certain other benefits (including statutory superannuation 
contributions) that may be taken in an agreed form, including cash, leased motor vehicles and additional superannuation, provided 
that no extra cost is incurred by the Company for these benefits. 
When and how is fixed 
remuneration reviewed? 
Fixed remuneration is reviewed annually. Any adjustments to the fixed remuneration for the Managing Director & CEO and the other 
Executive KMP must be approved by the Board after recommendation by the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee. The 
Company seeks to position the fixed remuneration at between the 50th and 75th percentile or higher for business critical roles of 
salaries for comparable companies within the mining market and where appropriate, the broader general industry market. 
Short Term Incentive (‘STI’) 
Why does the Board 
consider an STI Plan is 
appropriate?  
What are the 
performance 
conditions? 
Is there an overriding 
financial performance 
condition or other 
condition? 
Variable performance based remuneration strengthens the link between pay and performance. The purpose of these programs is to 
make a large proportion of the total market reward package subject to meeting various targets linked to OZ Minerals’ business 
objectives. The use of variable performance based remuneration avoids much higher levels of fixed remuneration and is designed to 
focus and motivate employees to achieve outcomes beyond the standard expected in the normal course of ongoing employment. A 
reward structure that provides variable performance based remuneration is also necessary as a competitive remuneration package in 
the Australian and global marketplace for executives.  
The performance conditions determining STI outcomes in 2016 are: (a) Company KPIs and (b) Individual KPIs. Performance conditions 
were set as follows: 
Company KPIs 
Company KPIs are set and weighted at the beginning of each year and are designed to drive successful and sustainable financial and 
business outcomes, with reference to the Board approved corporate objectives, plans and budget for the year. For 2016, the key areas 
of focus were improving the Company’s operational & financial performance, sustainability performance and progressing strategic 
growth objectives. The Company KPIs in 2016 as applied to Executive KMP comprised of the following: 
KPI Category  
KPI Detail	
% Weighting 
Operational & Financial 
Underlying EBITDA, Operating Cash Flow, Leadership 
Effectiveness 
Sustainability 
Safety Improvement, Safety Behaviours 
Strategy & Growth 
Concentrate Production & Sales, Carrapateena 
Development, Growth Pipeline  
40 
20 
40 
The Company KPI hurdle in 2016 accounts for 50% of the STI award. 
Individual KPI’s 
Individual KPIs for each Executive KMP vary by individual based on accountabilities.  
The Board assesses and sets the KPIs applicable to the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer award, and the Managing Director 
& Chief Executive Officer assesses and sets the KPIs for each of the other Executive KMP in consultation with the Board. KPIs were 
also set to take into account the specific performance of each Executive KMP and their ability to influence the outcome of the 
Company’s performance.  
The Individual KPI hurdle in 2016 accounts for 50% of the STI award. 
Yes. The availability of the STI Pool is subject to the discretion of the Board, having regard to the interests of the Company and 
shareholders. The Board can choose not to pay, or reduce the amount of the STI otherwise payable.   
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Short Term Incentive (‘STI’) continued 
How is the STI 
structured to reward 
exceptional 
performance?  
What is the value of the 
STI opportunity? 
The STI Plan is designed to reward Executive KMP at three pre-determined performance levels – threshold, target and maximum: 
Threshold performance  represents the minimum level of performance required for an STI award to vest. 
Target performance 
represents the achievement of planned or budgeted performance, set at a challenging level. 
Maximum performance  represents outstanding performance set at a stretch level. 
For 2016, the target and maximum STI reward opportunity for Executive KMP was set as follows: 
Executive KMP 
Andrew Cole 
Luke Anderson 
Robert Fulker 
Mark Rankmore 
Target STI  
(as % of TFR) 
Maximum STI  
(as % of TFR) 
70 
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56 
42 
100 
80 
80 
60 
The Managing Director & CEO assesses the business performance of Executive KMP throughout the year for progress and 
improvement, to arrive at a summary assessment at year end for discussion with the Human Resources & Remuneration Committee 
and the Board. The Board also reviews the performance assessment of all executives who report directly to the Managing Director & 
CEO, with a view to understanding, endorsing and / or discussing individual circumstances, performance, leadership behaviours and 
future development. The Human Resources and Remuneration Committee and the Board assess the performance of the Managing 
Director & CEO against the performance targets and objectives set for that year. 
The Board considers the method of assessing STI as described above appropriate as the Managing Director & CEO has oversight of 
his direct reports and the day to day function of the Company, whilst the Board and Human Resources & Remuneration Committee 
have overall responsibility for determining whether Executive KMP have met the performance targets and objectives set for that year.  
If an Executive leaves OZ Minerals then the Good Leaver Policy may apply (subject to the Executive’s contract) and, if the 
requirements are met, the STI may be granted on a pro rata basis in relation to the period of service completed, subject to the 
discretion of the Board and conditional upon the individual performance of the relevant executive.  
The Company believes that a LTI Plan can: 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
focus and motivate employees to achieve outcomes beyond the standard expected in the normal course of 
ongoing employment; 
ensure that business decisions and strategic planning have regard to the Company’s long term performance; 
be consistent with contemporary remuneration governance standards and guidelines;  
be consistent and competitive with current practices of comparable companies; and 
create an immediate ownership mindset among the executive participants, linking a substantial portion of their 
potential total reward to OZ Minerals’ ongoing share price and returns to shareholders. 
The LTI is granted using Performance Rights under the OZ Minerals LTI Plan, as further detailed in the table below.  
A grant was made on 16 March 2016 to all continuing participants in the LTI Plan. The number of performance rights granted to 
each executive was calculated as their LTI dollar opportunity divided by the adjusted 5-day volume weighted average price of OZ 
Minerals as at the start of the performance period. The performance period for the 2016 LTI grant is 1 January 2016 to 31 December 
2018. 
How is STI assessed? 
What happens to STI 
awards when an 
executive ceases 
employment? 
Long Term Incentive (‘LTI’) 
Why does the Board 
consider a LTI Plan is 
appropriate? 
How is the award 
delivered?  
Was a grant made in 
2016? 
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Long Term Incentive (‘LTI‘) continued 
What was the value of the 
2016 grant for Executive 
KMP? 
For 2016, the LTI grant made to Executive KMP was as follows: 
Executive KMP 
Andrew Cole 
Luke Anderson 
Robert Fulker 
Mark Rankmore 
2016 LTI Grant  
(as % of TFR) 
2016 LTI Grant  
Allocation ($) 
100 
90 
90 
70 
750,000 
472,500 
450,000 
280,000 
What are the 
performance conditions? 
The performance conditions are: (a) the Executive KMP meeting the Service Condition; and (b) OZ Minerals meeting the LTI 
Performance Conditions. The two conditions are referred to as the Vesting Conditions. 
Service Condition 
The service condition is met if employment with OZ Minerals is continuous for three years commencing on or around the grant date 
(‘Performance Period’).  
Performance Conditions 
The LTI Plan performance conditions for 2015 were set only on Total Shareholder Return (TSR). The LTI Plan performance conditions 
for 2016 were set as follows: 
1. Total Shareholder Return (TSR) 
Relative TSR has been determined to be the primary LTI performance hurdle measured against a comparator group. The Board 
considers that TSR is an appropriate performance hurdle because it ensures that a proportion of each participant’s remuneration is 
linked to shareholder value and ensures that participants only receive a benefit where there is a corresponding direct benefit to 
shareholders.  
TSR reflects benefits received by shareholders through share price growth and dividend yield and is the most widely used long term 
incentive hurdle in Australia. To ensure an objective assessment of the relative TSR comparison the Company employs an independent 
organisation to calculate the TSR ranking. Performance Rights in respect of this hurdle will vest in accordance with the following table: 
TSR of OZ Minerals relative to TSRs of 
constituents of the nominated peer group  
Proportion of Performance – related 
Performance Rights that vest 
Below 50th percentile 
50th percentile 
0% 
50% 
Between 50th percentile and 75th percentile (not 
inclusive) 
Straight line vesting between 50% and 100% 
75th percentile or above 
100% 
The TSR performance hurdle accounts for 70% of the LTI award 
2. Absolute Share Price Growth 
Absolute share price growth has been set as the second LTI performance hurdle. This hurdle will be satisfied if the OZ Minerals share 
price has increased by at least 20% over the performance period. Performance Rights in respect of this hurdle will vest in accordance 
with the following table: 
OZ Minerals Share Price Growth over the 
Performance Period 
Proportion of Performance – related 
Performance Rights that vest 
Less than 20% 
20% or greater 
0% 
100% 
The Absolute Share Price Growth hurdle accounts for 30% of the LTI award. 
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Long Term Incentive (‘LTI’) continued 
Why were the 
performance conditions 
chosen? 
The approach to linking individual executive performance (including mandatory service periods) and long term Company performance 
to the vesting of performance rights is standard market practice. The conditions are aimed at linking the retention and performance of 
the executives directly to rewards, but only where shareholder returns are realised. The focus on employee-held equity is also part of a 
deliberate policy to strengthen engagement and direct personal interest to the achievement of returns for shareholders. 
What is the comparator 
group? 
The comparator companies selected for 2016 are considered to be alternative investment vehicles for local and global investors and 
are impacted by commodity prices and cyclical factors in a similar way to OZ Minerals. The list of comparator group companies 
appears in the following table. 
2016 Comparator Companies:  
Comparator Company  
Capstone Mining Corp. 
HudBay Minerals Inc. 
Ivanhoe Mines Ltd 
Katanga Mining Limited 
KAZ Minerals Plc 
Lundin Mining Corporation 
Sandfire Resources NL 
Taseko Mines Limited 
Nevsun Resources Ltd  
MMG Limited  
Exchange 
ASX/Ticker Code 
TSX 
TSX 
TSX 
TSX 
LSE 
TSX 
ASX 
TSX 
TSX 
HKEX 
CS 
HBM 
IVN 
KAT 
KAZ 
LUN 
SFR 
TKO 
NSU 
1208 
What happens to 
performance rights 
granted under the LTI 
Plan when an executive 
ceases employment? 
If the executive’s employment is terminated for cause, or due to resignation, all unvested performance rights will lapse, unless the 
Board determines otherwise. In all other circumstances, unless the Board determines otherwise, a pro rata portion of the executive’s 
performance rights, calculated by reference to the portion of the performance period that has elapsed, will remain on foot, subject to 
the performance condition as set by the Board. If and when these performance rights vest, shares will be allocated (or a cash 
equivalent amount will be paid) in accordance with the OZ Minerals’ Equity Incentive Plan Rules and any other conditions of the grant. 
What happens in the 
event of a change of 
control? 
In the event of a takeover or change of control of OZ Minerals, the Board has discretion to determine that vesting of all or some of the 
performance rights should be accelerated.  If a change of control occurs before the Board has exercised its discretion, a pro rata 
portion of the performance rights will vest, calculated based on the portion of the relevant performance period that has elapsed up to 
the change of control, and the Board retains a discretion to determine if the remaining performance rights will vest or lapse.   
Is there any ability for the 
Company to “clawback” 
LTI awards?  
In the event of fraud, dishonesty, gross misconduct or material misstatement of the financial statements, the Board may make a 
determination, including the lapsing of unvested performance rights, the forfeiture of shares allocated on vesting of performance 
rights and/or repayment of any cash payment or dividends, to ensure that no unfair benefit is obtained.  
Do shares granted upon 
vesting of performance 
rights granted under the 
LTI Plan dilute existing 
shareholders’ equity? 
Does the Company have a 
policy in relation to 
margin loans and hedging 
at risk remuneration?  
Generally, there is no dilution of shareholders’ pre-existing equity as shares allocated to the participants in the LTI Plan upon vesting 
of performance rights are usually satisfied by purchases by the plan trustee on market. 
Under the Company’s Securities Trading Policy, all executives, directors and officers are prohibited from entering into financing 
arrangements where the monies owed to the lender are secured against a mortgage over OZ Minerals’ shares. Transactions entered 
into prior to 19 November 2009, when the prohibition was introduced, are exempted from the policy. The Company’s Securities 
Trading Policy also prohibits executives and employees from entering into any hedging arrangement over unvested securities issued 
pursuant to any share scheme, performance rights plan or option plan. 
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3. Company performance and remuneration outcomes  
3.1
  Company performance 
A summary of OZ Minerals’ business performance as measured by a range of financial and other indicators is outlined in the table below. 
Table 2 - Company performance (a)  
Measure  
Underlying EBITDA - $m(b) 
Net profit/(loss) after income tax - $m 
Net cash inflow from operating activities - $m 
Basic earnings/(loss) per share – cents 
Share price at end of year - $ 
Dividends paid per share - cents 
2016 
373.8 
107.8 
324.1 
35.7 
7.89 
20 
2015 
434.9 
130.2 
429.8 
42.9 
4.05 
6 
2014 
352.4 
48.5 
221.5 
16.0 
3.48 
20 
2013 
(215.5) 
(294.4) 
179.1 
(97.1) 
3.15 
30 
2012 
353.9 
152.0 
344.8 
49.5 
6.70 
40 
(a)  Refer to the Operational and Financial Review section in the Directors Report for a commentary on the consolidated results, including underlying performance of the Company.   
(b)  EBITDA has been adjusted where applicable to align with the new presentation of the segment note. 
3.2
  STI Performance and Outcomes for 2016  
The Chairman and the Board, with the assistance of the Chair of the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee, undertook a review of the Managing 
Director & CEO’s performance against each of his 2016 KPIs. The Managing Director & CEO reviews the performance of each of the Executive KMP against their 
2016 KPIs, and seeks the approval of the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee in determining STI award outcomes. Company KPI performance and 
STI for Executive KMP awarded are set out below:  
Table 3A – Summary Company KPI Performance  
In accordance with the procedure set out in Section 2, Company KPI performance outcomes applicable to STI plan outcomes for Executive KMP were assessed as 
follows: 
KPI Category 
Operations & Financial  
Sustainability 
Strategy & Growth 
TOTAL 
Weighting for 2016 
% 
2016 Outcome 
% 
40.0 
20.0 
40.0 
100.0 
38.5 
15.0 
36.0 
89.5 
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Table 3B – STI award percentage for Executive KMP  
Table 3B – STI award percentage for Executive KMP  
In accordance with the procedure set out in Section 2, an assessment was undertaken of the performance of each of the Executive KMP against their 2016 KPIs. 
In accordance with the procedure set out in Section 2, an assessment was undertaken of the performance of each of the Executive KMP against their 2016 KPIs. 
Company KPI Performance 
(as % of maximum performance) 
Company KPI Performance 
% 
(as % of maximum performance) 
% 
89.5 
Individual KPI Performance 
(as % of maximum performance) 
Individual KPI Performance 
% 
(as % of maximum performance) 
% 
89.5 
Overall Performance Outcome (as a 
% of maximum performance) 
Overall Performance Outcome (as a 
% 
% of maximum performance) 
% 
89.5 
Andrew Cole 
Andrew Cole 
Luke Anderson 
Luke Anderson 
Robert Fulker 
Robert Fulker 
Mark Rankmore 
89.5 
89.5 
89.5 
89.5 
89.5 
89.5 
89.5 
89.5 
89.5 
83.5 
83.5 
86.6 
86.6 
89.5 
89.5 
89.5 
86.5 
86.5 
88.1 
88.1 
Mark Rankmore 
Details of the amounts payable to the Executive KMP appear in Table 3C below. 
89.5 
Percentage of maximum 
grant forfeited 
Percentage of maximum 
% 
grant forfeited 
% 
10.5 
10.5 
10.5 
10.5 
13.5 
13.5 
11.9 
11.9 
Details of the amounts payable to the Executive KMP appear in Table 3C below. 
Table 3C – STI payments to Executive KMP in 2016 
Table 3C – STI payments to Executive KMP in 2016 
Details of STI payments awarded to Executive KMP as a result of 2016 performance are included in the table below:  
Payment  Maximum potential value 
Details of STI payments awarded to Executive KMP as a result of 2016 performance are included in the table below:  
of payment(a) 
Payment  Maximum potential value 
$ 
of payment(a) 
Percentage of maximum  
grant awarded  
Percentage of maximum  
% 
grant awarded  
$ 
% 
89.5 
89.5 
89.5 
89.5 
86.5 
86.5 
88.1 
88.1 
Andrew Cole 
Andrew Cole 
Luke Anderson 
Luke Anderson 
Robert Fulker 
Robert Fulker 
Mark Rankmore 
$ 
671,250 
671,250 
375,900   
375,900   
346,000 
346,000 
211,200  
$ 
750,000 
750,000 
420,000 
420,000 
400,000 
400,000 
240,000 
Mark Rankmore 
(a)  The minimum potential value of the payments was nil. The maximum potential value of payment represents the achievement of stretch performance.  
211,200  
240,000 
(a)  The minimum potential value of the payments was nil. The maximum potential value of payment represents the achievement of stretch performance.  
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3.3
  LTI Performance and Outcomes for 2016 
Performance rights granted under the OZ Minerals LTI Plan are granted for no consideration. Performance rights carry no dividend or voting rights. On vesting of 
a performance right, one ordinary share in the Company will be allocated. The vesting condition for each grant is the relative TSR performance of the Company 
over the relevant performance period. In general, the executive must also remain employed with OZ Minerals for a continuous period of three years from the 
grant date. Details of the prior awards for relevant Executive KMP are set out in the Remuneration Report for the year in which they were granted.  
Details of the performance rights held by Executive KMP that lapsed during the year are set out in Table 10. Additional details are set out in Note 13 to the 
Financial Statements 
The LTI awards on foot during the year (including those granted as part of the 2016 LTI awards) are detailed below. 
Table 4 – LTI awards on foot 
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16/3/2016 
201,223 
$1,722,469 
3.88 
1/1/2016 – 31/12/2018 
15/2/2019 
To be determined 
21/7/2015 
154,344 
$754,742 
2.82 
1/7/2015 – 30/6/2018 
15/8/2018 
To be determined 
Luke Anderson 
16/3/2016 
126,771 
$1,084,646 
3.56 
1/1/2016 – 31/12/2018 
15/2/2019 
To be determined 
4/12/2015 
23,680 
$115,795 
3.41 
1/7/2015 – 30/6/2018 
15/8/2018 
To be determined 
Robert Fulker 
16/3/2016 
120,734 
$1,033,483 
3.56 
1/1/2016 – 31/12/2018 
15/2/2019 
To be determined 
Mark Rankmore 
16/3/2016 
74,184 
$635,015 
3.56 
1/1/2016 – 31/12/2018 
15/2/2019 
To be determined 
21/7/2015 
35,577 
$173,972 
3.41 
1/7/2015 – 30/6/2018 
15/8/2018 
To be determined 
(a)  The maximum value of the grants has been estimated based on a 52-week high closing share price in the calendar year of the grant. For the 2016 grant, this was $8.56 per instrument. The minimum total value of each 
grant, if the applicable performance conditions are not met, is nil. 
(b)  The fair values were calculated as at the grant dates. In accordance with the requirements of applicable Accounting Standards, remuneration includes a proportion of the notional value of performance rights as 
compensation granted or outstanding during the year. The notional value of performance rights granted as compensation is determined as at the grant date and progressively allocated over the vesting period. The amount 
included as remuneration is not related to or indicative of the benefit (if any) that individual executives may in fact receive. The values were calculated by an external third party based on a Monte Carlo simulation model. 
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4. Executive KMP employment arrangements 
The remuneration arrangements for Executive KMP are formalised in employment contracts. Each of these agreements provide for the payment of fixed 
remuneration, performance-related cash bonuses under the STI Plan (as discussed above), other benefits, and participation, where eligible, in the Company’s LTI 
Plan (as discussed above). 
Table 5 – Key provisions of Executive KMP - 2016 
Name 
Term of contract 
Andrew Cole 
Permanent – ongoing 
until notice has been 
given by either party. 
2016 TFR 
($) 
$750,000 
Notice period 
Termination benefit 
Twelve months’ notice by the Company. Six 
months’ notice by Andrew Cole. 
Company may elect to make payment in lieu of 
notice. 
No notice period requirements for termination 
by Company for cause. 
Twelve months fixed remuneration in 
the case of termination by the 
Company. 
Luke Anderson 
Permanent – ongoing 
until notice has been 
given by either party. 
Robert Fulker 
Permanent – ongoing 
until notice has been 
given by either party. 
Mark Rankmore 
Permanent – ongoing 
until notice has been 
given by either party. 
$525,000 
Three months’ notice by either party.  
Company may elect to make payment in lieu of 
notice. 
No notice requirements for termination by 
Company for cause. 
$500,000 
Three months’ notice by either party.  
Company may elect to make payment in lieu of 
notice. 
No notice requirements for termination by 
Company for cause. 
$400,000 
Three months’ notice by either party.  
Company may elect to make payment in lieu of 
notice. 
No notice requirements for termination by 
Company for cause. 
Nine months fixed remuneration in the 
case of termination by the Company. 
Nine months fixed remuneration in the 
case of termination by the Company. 
Six months fixed remuneration in the 
case of termination by the Company. 
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5. Total remuneration for Executive KMP 
Table 6 - Total rewards to Executive KMP 
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19,616 
671,250 
9,817 
154,440 
1,622,010 
2015 
716,860 
 5,448 
36,346 
33,140 
675,000 
4,848 
65,996 
1,537,638 
2016 
495,785 
2015 
107,750 
2016 
470,874 
2016 
380,542 
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29,215 
375,900 
4,306 
128,510 
1,050,786 
9,476 
10,179 
79,225 
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2,747 
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346,000 
4,671 
122,390 
966,046 
21,299 
18,645 
211,200 
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710,634 
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Andrew Cole 
Managing 
Director & CEO 
Luke Anderson 
Chief Financial 
Officer(f) 
Robert Fulker 
Chief Operating 
Officer(g) 
Mark Rankmore 
Head of Human 
Resources & 
Services(g) 
(a)  Benefits & Allowances include the value (where applicable) of benefits such as compulsory annual health checks, car parking or other benefits that are available to all employees of OZ Minerals, and are inclusive of Fringe 
Benefits Tax where applicable. 
(b)  Annual leave has been separately categorised and is measured on an accrual basis and reflects the movement in the accrual over the twelve-month period. Any reduction in accrued annual leave reflects more leave taken / 
cashed out than that which accrued in the period. 
(c)  Represents direct contributions to superannuation funds. Amounts greater than the maximum superannuation level have been paid and included in cash salary.   
(d)  Represents the net accrual movement for Long Service Leave (LSL) over the twelve-month period which will only be paid if Executive KMP meets the required service conditions.   
(e)  The fair values were calculated as at the grant dates. In accordance with the requirements of applicable Accounting Standards, remuneration includes a proportion of the notional value of equity rights compensation 
granted or outstanding during the year. The notional value of equity rights granted as compensation which do not vest during the reporting period is determined as at the grant date and progressively allocated over the 
vesting period. The amount included as remuneration is not related to or indicative of the benefit (if any) that individual executives may in fact receive. The values were calculated by an external third party based on a 
Monte Carlo simulation model. 
(f) 
In the comparative period, Mr Anderson was designated as KMP from 12 October 2015. 
(g)  Mr Fulker and Mr Rankmore were designated as KMP as at 1 January 2016 following the review of KMP roles. 
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Remuneration Report 
6. Non-executive Director remuneration  
6.1
  Non-executive Director remuneration policy 
Non-executive Director (‘NED’) remuneration is reviewed annually by the Board. NEDs receive a fixed fee remuneration consisting of a base fee rate and 
additional fees for committee roles.  
Consistent with best practice, NEDs do not receive any form of equity incentive entitlement, bonuses, options, other incentive payments or retirement benefits. 
Details are set out in Table 7.  
As approved at the OZ Minerals General Meeting on 18 July 2008, the maximum fees payable per annum is $2,700,000 in total. The Board decided, based on a 
recommendation from the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee, not to increase the fees paid to Non-executive Directors in 2016.  
Table 7 - Details of NED remuneration 
Fees 
Board  
Audit 
Sustainability 
Human Resources & Remuneration 
Chairman 
$ per annum 
313,285 
43,056 
21,528 
21,528 
Member 
$ per annum 
120,314 
21,528 
10,764 
10,764 
All Directors (including the Chairman) are entitled to superannuation contributions (or cash in lieu thereof) equal to 9.5 per cent calculated on base Board and 
Committee fees, and are entitled to be reimbursed for travelling and other expenses properly incurred by them in attending any meeting or otherwise in 
connection with the business or affairs of the Company, in accordance with the Company’s constitution. The Chairman of the Board does not receive additional 
fees for being a member of any Board Committee.  
6.2
  Total fees paid to NEDs  
Total fees received by NEDs in 2016 were $1,059,764 (2015: $1,101,018) compared with the maximum approved fees payable of $2,700,000. Payments and 
non-monetary benefits received by NEDs individually are set out in the following table: 
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Table 8 - Total remuneration paid to NEDs 
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Neil Hamilton 
Chairman 
Julie Beeby(b) 
Non-executive Director 
Paul Dowd 
Non-executive Director 
Charles Lenegan 
Non-executive Director 
Rebecca McGrath 
Non-executive Director 
Dean Pritchard(c) 
Non-executive Director 
2016 
2015 
2016 
2015 
2016 
2015 
2016 
2015 
2016 
2015 
2016 
2015 
(a)  Represents direct contributions to superannuation funds. Any amounts greater than the superannuation maximum contribution base have been paid and included in board fees and cash benefits. The Company contributions 
to superannuation were increased by 0.25 per cent from 1 July 2014 in accordance with the change in legislation 
(b)  Dr Beeby was appointed a Non-executive Director on 19 April 2016. 
(c)  Mr Pritchard retired as a Non-executive Director on 24 May 2016. 
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Remuneration Report
Remuneration Report 
Equity instrument disclosure relating to KMP 
Table 9 – KMP shareholdings 
The movement in the number of shares held directly or indirectly by each KMP during the year is set out below: 
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Neil Hamilton 
Julie Beeby(a) 
Paul Dowd  
Charles Lenegan 
Rebecca McGrath 
Dean Pritchard(b) 
Executive KMP 
Andrew Cole 
Luke Anderson 
Robert Fulker 
Mark Rankmore 
Total 
(a)  Dr Beeby was appointed a Non-executive Director on 19 April 2016. 
(b)  Mr Pritchard retired as a Non-executive Director on 24 May 2016. The balance shown for Mr Pritchard represents the number of shares held on the date he ceased to be a member of the KMP. 
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Table 10 – KMP performance rights holdings  
The movement in the number of performance rights for KMP during the year is set out below: 
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201,223 
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23,680 
126,771 
451,557 
Robert Fulker 
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120,734 
430,053 
Mark Rankmore 
35,577 
74,184 
264,243 
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213,601 
522,912 
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(a)  The fair value of the performance rights granted to Mr Cole on 16 March 2016 was calculated on the grant date as $3.88 (the fair value has been calculated by an independent advisor based on a Monte Carlo simulation 
model). The fair value of the performance rights granted to other KMP on 16 March 2016 was calculated on the grant date as $3.56 (the fair value has been calculated by an independent advisor based on a Monte Carlo 
simulation model).No price is payable on acquisition of these rights, and there is no exercise price. Subject to the achievement of relevant performance conditions, these rights would be expected to vest on 31 December 
2018. 
7. Other transactions with Executive KMP or NEDs 
There were no loans made to Executive KMP, NEDs or their related parties during the year. There were no other transactions between the Company and any 
Executive KMP, NED or their related parties other than those within the normal employee, customer or supplier relationship on terms no more favourable than 
arm’s length.
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Sustainability  
Performance Summary 
Focus area
Performance
01
Environment
Water: 1,222 ML of water recycled.                                                          
Energy and Emissions: 21% reduction in direct greenhouse 
gas emissions.
02
Social
03
Safety
04
Health and Wellbeing
Community investment: total sponsorship of local 
organisations was $0.3 million.
Local Procurement: 96% of total spend on goods and 
services dedicated to Australian suppliers and contractors.
LTIFR: the total injury frequency rate increased from 0.99 in 
2015 to 1.07
TRIFR: the total recordable injury frequency rate increased 
from 5.30 in 2015 to 6.80.
Safety culture: enhanced safety programs such as the 
Prominent Hill Site Safety Acceleration program.
Received Industry Collaboration Award along with TAFE 
SA and THIESS for our Partnerships, People and Production 
training program.
On-site education sessions in partnership with SANO's 
Wellbeing, Health and Injury Prevention Program.
Value Creation and Sustainability
As outlined on page 8 in this report, our Company 
strategy is centred around creating value for 
our stakeholders. This includes value for our 
shareholders, employees and communities and 
lays the foundation of our approach to improve 
OZ Minerals’ environmental, social, safety and 
health and wellbeing performance. This also helps 
us to maintain trust and reduces risk throughout 
the value chain. As we take a long-term view, our 
principles and our approach to value creation have 
a relevance for sustainable development.
Commitments
In previous years, OZ Minerals published a set of 
annual targets and commitments that underpin 
our sustainability performance. This year, we 
decided to publish a set of forward-looking 
commitments that cover key focus areas of our 
activities. With the roll-out of OZ Minerals’ new 
performance standards in 2017, each asset is 
responsible to meet these commitments. We 
Overview of Materical Topics
believe that this provides a clear strategic direction 
and accountability. The management approach 
sections of each key focus area include some of 
these commitments. 
Material Topics
The table below provides a value chain analysis 
for each material topic and should be considered 
in conjunction with the overall materiality 
assessment described on page 74. Each topic is 
discussed in the report. The term ‘material topic’ 
is used for voluntary sustainability reporting to 
describe topics that are considered to have the 
potential to affect our sustainability performance. 
Report Boundaries
In the sustainability section of the report, we aim 
to report on all aspects of our business, including 
joint ventures where we have operational control. 
We apply selected GRI Standards, a comprehensive 
set of guidelines covering all dimensions of 
sustainability. The reporting period is for the 
calendar year 2016, unless otherwise stated.
Cautionary Statement 
The sustainability section of this report contains 
forward-looking statements in regard to results 
of activities, plans and objectives. Actual results 
may significantly differ from these statements, 
depending on a variety of factors.  
By their nature, forward looking statements 
involve risk and uncertainty because they relate 
to events and depend on circumstances that 
will occur in the future and may be outside OZ 
Minerals' control.
Given these risks and uncertainties, undue 
reliance should not be placed on forward looking 
statements.
high
medium
low
Topic
Exploration
Mining and Production
Processing and Transport
Sales
Economic Performance
Energy and Greenhouse Gas
Water
Local Communities
Indigenous Peoples
Health and Safety
Business Ethics
Awards
Recognition FTSE4Good Constituent 
OZ Minerals Ltd is a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index. The FTSE4Good Series is 
designed to help investors integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors 
into their investment decisions. The indexes identify companies that better manage 
ESG risks. The ESG Ratings are used by investors who wish to incorporate ESG factors 
into their investment decision making processes, or as a framework for corporate 
engagement and stewardship.
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Materiality and  
Stakeholders 
OZ Minerals conducts an annual materiality assessment to determine the relevance 
of sustainability topics for our stakeholders and the Company.
This report focuses on topics that have been 
identified as being of particular importance from an 
internal perspective and the demands placed by our 
stakeholders. On the basis of a materiality assessment, 
we determine key topics for our sustainability 
reporting and management to understand and 
prioritise the topics that matter to us and our 
stakeholders. 
Materiality Process
The process to identify material topics complies with 
the GRI guidance on materiality and completeness, 
and is based on a range of internal and external 
considerations and priorities. They are identified on the 
basis of an extensive document review, surveys, and 
dialogue with internal and external stakeholders. This 
includes reviewing material topics and commitments 
from industry peers, independent research reports 
aimed at identifying material topics in the industry, 
sustainability topics raised by key stakeholders 
including government and local communities, analyst 
articles and daily media monitoring reports. 
We prioritise sustainability topics based on discussions 
with interested parties, input from senior leaders, 
internal subject matter experts, employees and 
relationship managers to focus on topics which:
• 
• 
• 
Have a particular influence on the 
economic, ecological and social impact of 
our business activities;
Have a direct impact on our business 
development; and
Are of particular relevance to our 
stakeholders and the decisions they make.
Material topics identified as having a high priority for 
both the business and stakeholders are discussed in 
this report. Other topics are mentioned in the report 
and on the Company website. This report covers OZ 
Minerals’ operations and its operating subsidiaries, 
excluding joint ventures where we do not have 
operating control. Seven material topics have been 
identified as part of this year’s assessment. These 
topics are plotted on the materiality matrix. 
OZ Minerals focuses on continuous improvement and 
has used the feedback from external sustainability 
specialists, analyst groups and management reports 
to make a valuable contribution to this document. 
Compared with last year, we have not identified 
substantive changes to the material topics. As we 
refined our process to rank material topics and 
extended our sample of stakeholders, we were able 
score and rank topics with greater confidence. We 
recognise that material topics have a relationship 
to our business success. We use the materiality 
assessment to identify areas of improvement, identify 
risks or commercial opportunities.
The sustainability section of our Combined Report 
has been prepared to report against selected GRI 
Standards as detailed in the GRI Content Index that 
is available on our website. The GRI Standards were 
the first global standards for sustainability reporting 
and were officially launched in October 2016. OZ 
Minerals’ 2016 GRI Content Index is available on our 
website and indicates how this report meets the GRI 
requirements. 
Materiality Matrix
Economic Performance
Energy and Emissions
Local Communities
Water
Business Ethics
Occupational Health and Safety
Indigenous Peoples
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Stakeholder Engagement Process
OZ Minerals undertakes regular engagement, 
including face-to-face consultation, with key 
stakeholders and uses this consultation to inform 
the materiality process. Information around OZ 
Minerals’ economic, social and environmental 
performance is conveyed to local communities, 
pastoralists and traditional owners through regular 
liaison and correspondence. 
OZ Minerals hosts and organises stakeholder 
engagement events and meetings. Some of these 
events address topics that are specific to our social 
performance and focus on areas in which OZ 
Minerals can create shared value. 
In 2016, OZ Minerals collected feedback provided 
by stakeholders regarding the Carrapateena 
project through a formal stakeholder feedback 
survey process. The results from the survey provide 
formal quantitative and qualitative data that 
reflects what is important to a broad range of 
stakeholders and forms part of the materiality 
assessment. The majority of stakeholders view 
social and economic factors as being of highest 
importance to them, in particular employment 
opportunities, building capabilities and skills and 
economic growth.  
We identified the following stakeholder groups as 
important to our business success:  
Stakeholder Group
About the Stakeholder
Engagement
Customers
Employees
Smelters, refiners and downstream copper product fabricators 
around the globe. With a key interest in product quality and a 
greater awareness of global labour issues, human rights and 
downstream product safety due to the nature of their business.
Regular formal and informal communication with marketing department staff. 
Personal visits by marketing department and process management staff. Site 
visits to customer plants and customer representatives encouraged to visit OZ 
Minerals’ operations. Production of parcels as per customer specifications.
Employees are predominantly South Australian based, fly-in 
fly-out employees covered by collective bargaining agreements. 
Key topics for employees include: occupational health and 
safety, employment, diversity and equal opportunity, training 
and education, and personal wellbeing. 
Regular communication with staff through presentations and discussions, 
through the intranet, email alerts, hard copy newsletters, noticeboard items 
and a regular electronic letter from the CEO. 
Refer to the safety, and health and wellbeing section for information about our 
safety programs. 
Governments
Local, state and national regulators and Government agencies.
Regular formal and informal communications with operational senior 
management and staff through site visits, meetings, events and reporting, 
partnership in South Australian Government Copper Strategy.
Industry associations Mining and minerals industry.
Representatives on boards and committees, engagement on specific projects.
Investment 
community
Local 
communities
Mainstream brokers, financial analysts and fund managers, 
sustainability and ethical investment analysts, retail investment 
advisers, existing and potential shareholders, both domestically 
and internationally.
Annual General Meeting, Annual Reports and Sustainability Reports, Quarterly 
Reports and webcasts, ASX releases, Company website, direct phone contact 
with investor relations, presentations at industry conferences, briefings and site 
visits, investor presentations.
Individuals and groups local to our operations, 
including pastoralists, traditional owners, local Aboriginal 
groups, development groups, local businesses and councils.
Location-specific community relations personnel, community meetings, formal 
and informal communications, as well as social media.
Media
Print, radio, television and online platforms.
Dedicated media relations function. Regular engagement with business and 
regional media through teleconferences, regular one-on-one discussions, 
interviews, ASX releases, media releases and site visits.
Non-government 
organisations
Local, regional and international environmental, 
human rights, development, corporate social responsibility and 
sustainability organisations.
Liaise directly with operational management,environment and community 
relations departments on specific issues. Annual Reports and Sustainability 
Reports and media releases.
Shareholders
Retail and institutional shareholders.
Annual General Meeting, Annual Reports and Sustainability Reports, Quarterly 
Reports, and webcasts, website (where all releases and other information on 
OZ Minerals is maintained and regularly updated), and investor presentations.
Suppliers
From local businesses to large international organisations.
Regular meetings with commercial and operational staff.
Other mining 
companies and 
Academia
Other mining companies, mining regulators, industry 
associations and minerals industry academics, Industry Alliance 
with representatives of resource companies in the Coober Pedy 
region and Coober Pedy Council.
Papers and presentations given by executives at various industry-related 
conferences. Location-specific industry meetings, informal communication and 
working groups.
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Environment
Environment
Management Approach 
OZ Minerals is committed to achieving a high standard of care for the natural 
environments and communities which we come into contact with.
Our commitment to environmental responsibility 
is embodied in our Code of Conduct, 
Environment and Community Policy and our 
Environment Performance Standards. Our policies 
and standards support a precautionary approach 
to environmental challenges. 
Environment and Community 
Policy 
The objective of this Policy is to ensure OZ 
Minerals delivers sound environmental outcomes 
whilst supporting the creation of shared value for 
the communities in which we operate. To meet 
the objective of this policy OZ Minerals will: 
•  Minimise environmental impact by using 
robust scientific processes and impact 
assessments;
• 
• 
• 
Ensure effective stewardship of natural 
resources by minimising our environmental 
footprint, reducing waste and using energy, 
water and other raw materials efficiently;
Ensure safe transport of our product 
through the logistics chain; and
Plan for mine closure and ensure adequate 
financial provisions exist.
This policy applies to all employees, directors, 
officers, consultants and contractors of OZ 
Minerals and its subsidiaries. Complete and 
consistent implementation of this policy and 
its supporting standards and procedures 
are required across all OZ Minerals’ assets. 
Adherence will be verified through regular audit 
and review processes. 
Environmental Performance 
Standards
The Environmental Performance Standards 
describe the minimum requirements of assets 
to manage environmental threats and impacts 
associated with specific activities or tasks, and to 
identify opportunities that have the potential to 
drive value creation for both OZ Minerals and the 
communities in which we operate.
As part of our operational planning and 
management process, we develop risk 
management plans to identify environmental 
risks and opportunities. All assets must 
periodically conduct an audit of their compliance 
to the OZ Minerals Standards to ensure elements 
are understood and applied at a local level.
Governance and Management 
Systems
OZ Minerals' Governance Structure is shown 
on pages 16 -18. The Board of Directors, the 
Chairman, CEO and Executive Committee are 
responsible for the supervision and management 
of our strategy. The strategic implementation of 
our environmental performance is overseen by 
the Sustainability Committee of the Board. 
The Audit Committee assists the Board of 
Directors in fulfilling its responsibilities with 
respect to financial reporting and disclosure, 
internal and external audit processes and, 
together with the Sustainability Committee, 
review the risk management processes. 
Management is responsible for implementing 
management systems across the business. We 
monitor their application and effectiveness 
through internal and external audits. Training 
and competency is part of the continuous 
improvement process and detailed in the 
Performance Standard.
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Environment
Energy and Emissions
Secure and cost-effective energy supply underpins our mining operations. We 
investigate various power generation technologies, including solar photovoltaic, 
and energy efficiency opportunities to minimise operational cost and emissions. 
OZ Minerals’ Emissions and Resource Efficiency 
Performance Standard defines requirements 
for energy, accounting and resource efficiency 
to meet statutory obligations, minimise 
greenhouse gas emissions and drive continuous 
improvement.
Energy Use
To ensure that appropriate measures are 
in place to increase energy efficiency, OZ 
Minerals develops programs to ensure ongoing 
identification of energy efficiency projects and 
consider renewable energy technologies. 
The majority of OZ Minerals’ energy use occurs at 
the Prominent Hill operation. The two main areas 
of energy consumption are at the processing 
plant, which uses electricity from the main grid, 
and mining vehicles that use diesel fuel. In 2016, 
OZ Minerals did not sell energy. 
In line with the mine plan from Prominent Hill, 
mining activities have moved to deeper areas 
of the open pit, which results in a higher diesel 
use per tonne of material mined. However, as 
we continue to mine less waste, there are fewer 
trucks operating and diesel consumption has 
been reduced. 
Energy use and greenhouse gas emissions are 
reported in line with the methodology under 
the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting 
Scheme (NGERS). In the 2015/16 financial 
period, OZ Minerals’ total energy consumption 
was 3.29 petajoules (PJ), which is a 13 per cent 
reduction compared with the prior year (3.8 PJ). 
Diesel and purchased electricity are the dominant 
energy sources, contributing 62 per cent and 37 
per cent of total energy use, respectively. 
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Assets must develop, implement and maintain 
an Energy and Greenhouse Gas Management 
Plan, which outlines current and future sources 
of greenhouse gas emissions, and commercial 
considerations associated with greenhouse gas 
emissions. 
Our primary source of Scope 1 greenhouse gas 
emissions is diesel use at Prominent Hill. Our 
overall Scope 1 emissions decreased by 21 per 
cent compared with the previous year. A total 
of 0.33 million tonnes of Scope 1 and Scope 
2 carbon dioxide equivalent emissions were 
generated. OZ Minerals discloses its sustainability 
performance as part of the Australian 
Government’s NGERS and the Australian 
Government’s National Pollutant Inventory (NPI). 
Limited assurance was provided. 
Greenhouse gas and air emissions by type and 
weight for Prominent Hill and the Carrapateena 
project are on the opposite page.
Air Quality
Air quality is affected by the generation of 
sulphur and nitrogen oxides through the 
burning of fuels. However, outside of these and 
greenhouse gas emissions, the main emission 
relevant to the assets is dust - generated by 
stockpiling, moving materials and from vehicles 
driving on unsealed surfaces. OZ Minerals uses a 
range of control measures to reduce the amount 
of dust generated through activities, including 
regular road maintenance and implementing 
speed restrictions. Recycled water is applied on 
frequently used roads to reduce dust creation. 
Systematic sampling of air quality at the assets is 
conducted to understand potential environmental 
impacts. The quantity of total suspended 
particulates and particles less than 10 parts per 
million is also measured and used as a leading 
indicator for occupational hygiene monitoring 
and control. From comprehensive sampling, 
undertaken at Prominent Hill and Carrapateena, 
OZ Minerals can verify air quality management 
is effective in preventing adverse impacts on 
workers, the community and the environment. 
Data for key air emissions from stationary 
and mobile sources are reported annually to 
the National Pollutant Inventory. There are no 
ozone-depleting substances, persistent organic 
pollutants, stack emissions or hazardous air 
pollutants produced at Prominent Hill. 
Air emissions by type and weight for Prominent 
Hill and the Carrapateena Project are provided 
on the opposite page.  
Energy consumption (GJ)
Electricity from the grid
By combustion
Energy produced
Prominent Hill
Carrapateena
Group Office
Total
1,225,454
-
1,090
1,226,544
2,051,608
10,208
-
2,061,816
38
2,099
-
2,137
Total
3,277,100
12,307
1,090
3,290,498
Total direct and indirect emissions 
Greenhouse gas emissions Scope 1 (t CO2-e)1
Greenhouse gas emissions Scope 2 (t CO2-e)2
Total of Scope 1 and Scope 2 (t CO2-e)
Methane CH4 (t CO2-e)
Nitrous Oxide N2O (t CO2-e)
Sulphur Hexafluoride SF6 (t CO2-e)
Oxides of nitrogen (t)
Sulphur dioxide (t)
Total volatile organic compounds (VOC) (t)
Particulate matter < 10 um (t)
2015-2016
142,669
190,825
333,494
198
446
11
994
0.85
52
4,488
2014-2015
180,290
199,209
379,499
267
567
11
1,242
1.11
86
5,899
The reporting period is July 2015 to June 2016. The energy and emissions boundary is based on operational control as defined by the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Act 2007. The applied 
global warming potential (GWP) rates and emission factors are based on the NGER Act (2007) and the National Pollutant Inventory.  
(1) Scope 1 refers to emissions produced directly by operations, primarily resulting from combustion of various fuels and includes CO2-equivalent values for greenhouse gases such as CH4, N20 and SF6. 
(2) Scope 2 refers to indirect emissions resulting from the import of electricity from external parties; commonly the electricity grid.
21%Greenhouse Gas 
Reduction
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Environment
Water
Water is used in all stages of the mine life cycle. Efficient use, recycling and 
disposal of water are key aspects of operational performance.
OZ Minerals' Water Performance Standards 
define the requirements to ensure that assets 
effectively manage water, including process water, 
stormwater, discharges and dewatering activities. 
OZ Minerals' standard approach to water 
management is to require a water management 
plan incorporating where necessary groundwater 
monitoring both planned and opportunistic.
Prominent Hill and Carrapateena are situated in 
areas with an average annual rainfall of less than 
200 millimetres per year and both are dependent 
on the supply of groundwater to sustain 
operations.
Tailings Management
OZ Minerals' Tailings Performance Standard sets 
out the requirements for the long-term safe 
impoundment of mine tailings and residues 
to prevent uncontrolled releases into the 
environment. Assets are required to develop a 
Tailings Storage Facilities Operations Management 
Plan to ensure safe practices are conducted in 
accordance with statutory obligations and design 
and to minimise short and long-term threats. 
Water Management
Prominent Hill Water Management
not impact on the Great Artesian Basin.
Prominent Hill’s wellfield is located approximately 
40 km south-east of the mine and is operated 
under the tenure of a Miscellaneous Purpose 
Licence (MPL) and a water extraction licence 
under the Far North Wells Prescribed Area 
Water Allocation Plan as established for the 
South Australian Arid Land Region. The water is 
sourced from within the Boorthanna Formation, 
a sedimentary geological unit of the Arckaringa 
Basin. The Arckaringa Basin is a groundwater 
system that is discrete from the Artesian Eromanga 
Aquifer system that feeds the Great Artesian Basin 
springs. No influence on these springs has been or 
is expected to be detected.
All wellfields are located on nearby pastoral 
stations. In the majority of cases, the pastoralists 
draw water from a different, shallower and/
or discrete aquifer than that used by the mine 
wellfield. OZ Minerals has a water monitoring 
program to monitor water levels and quality in 
previously agreed pastoral wells on neighbouring 
stations. Surrounding groundwater sources are 
closely monitored and results reported to relevant 
stakeholders. It is important to note that aquifers 
are localised within the Arckaringa Basin and do 
As part of Prominent Hill’s water licence 
requirements, quality and quantity thresholds 
have been set on the water extraction. There 
have been ongoing concerns that one area of the 
wellfield, also utilised by neighbouring pastoralists, 
is experiencing a reduction in water depth below 
specified limits. OZ Minerals continues to invest 
in determining a long-term water management 
strategy and conducts investigations to better 
understand the hydrogeology of the area.
It has been a focus of OZ Minerals to ensure 
the efficient use of raw water by increasing the 
recycling of water from the tailings storage facility 
at Prominent Hill. Increased recovery has seen a 
significant reduction in raw water consumption.
Carrapateena Water Management
At Carrapateena, a groundwater operational 
monitoring network is currently implemented 
to provide water level and water quality data. 
Together with a numerical groundwater flow 
modelling, we improve the understanding of 
the regional groundwater system and optimise 
wellfield management.  These programs will be 
updated and reviewed at least annually. 
Water withdrawal
(ML)
Prominent Hill
Carrapateena
Total
Water discharge  
(ML)
Prominent Hill
Carrapateena
Total
Surface 
water
Groundwater 
(mine dewatering)
Groundwater 
(wellfield)
Rainwater/ 
Stormwater
Municipal 
water supply
Total 
recycled
% Total 
recycled 
0
0
0
465
0
465
5,200
43
5,243
0
0
0
0
1,222
0.08
0.08
0
1,222
22
0
21
Subsurface
Surface
Sewers 
Land (dust 
suppression)
Land
Treatment 
facilities
Groundwater
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
51.8
37.6
89.4
0
2.5
2.5
1,222
0.09
1,222.09
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Environment
Waste
Minimising waste generation, optimising recycling and managing waste is key for 
operations in remote locations. 
Waste Rock and Tailings 
OZ Minerals’ Waste Rock and Ore Standard defines 
the requirements for the management of waste 
rock and ore to prevent adverse environmental 
impacts, re-handling of waste, promote beneficial 
post-mining land use, and reduce post mining 
rehabilitation and closure liability.
Assets must implement a waste rock and ore 
tracking system and demonstrate that waste rock 
has been properly characterised and routed to the 
appropriate facility. A log of material types and 
disposal locations must be kept.
Disposal of any solid or hazardous waste in the 
waste rock disposal facility requires a scientifically 
defensible study that can demonstrate the waste is 
compatible with disposal in the waste rock disposal 
facility, complies with laws and permits, and will not 
compromise rehabilitation and closure success.
Stabilisation and/or progressive rehabilitation 
activities must be conducted as soon as practicable. 
Rehabilitation success criteria and objectives must 
be established and monitored to validate agreed 
closure completion criteria. 
To prevent or minimise potential impacts associated 
with waste rock and tailings disposal, a range of 
strategies are implemented during the earliest 
stages of project planning through operations to 
closure.  These include: 
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Geochemical characterisation of potentially 
acid-forming (PAF) and non-acid forming 
(NAF) materials;
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Resource modelling; 
Selective handling and encapsulation of waste 
rock;  
Disposal of tailings into specially designed and 
engineered facilities;  
Containment and treatment of mine waters to 
meet regulatory discharge criteria; and
Linking operational planning to long-term 
closure management.  
Prominent Hill 
Waste rock disposal facilities must be designed, 
constructed and rehabilitated according to relevant 
licence and statutory obligations. At the Prominent 
Hill operation, waste is managed on site in an 
integrated waste rock and tailings storage facility.  
Over the reporting period Prominent Hill produced 
15.4 million tonnes of waste rock, with no PAF 
material being mined, and 8 million tonnes of 
tailings. Most of the waste rock generated is placed 
in rock dumps within the mining areas, with a 
proportion of NAF rock used for the construction 
of mine infrastructure, such as the tailings storage 
facility and roads.  
We encapsulate PAF rock within the integrated 
NAF waste landform stockpiles and prevent surface 
water runoff using physical control measures to 
prevent impact to the environment. 
To ensure our control measures are effective, we 
conduct ongoing monitoring of surface water to 
detect any potential changes in downstream surface 
water quality from baseline values, including metal 
concentrations and acidity. 
In 2016, approximately 8.3 million tonnes of tailings 
were produced. All tailings are contained within 
the tailings storage facility.  Water sampling is 
conducted after heavy rainfall events at sites around 
the tailings storage facility and surrounding waste 
rock to verify proper containment of heavy metals 
and acid-generating rock material. 
Carrapateena
Construction of the Carrapateena decline has 
begun with Australian company, PYBAR Mining 
Services. PYBAR was awarded the contract to build 
the 600 m deep and 7,500 m long decline with 
associated underground infrastructure and surface 
ventilation. Appropriate waste management is 
required to minimise environmental impacts and 
risks associated with waste disposal infrastructure. 
To prevent or minimise the potential environmental 
impacts associated with waste rock disposal, we 
implement a range of strategies during project 
development and operations. In addition, the group 
standards for Waste Rock and Ore and Tailings 
define the requirements for the management of 
waste rock.
Mineral Waste
Overburden  
(t)
Material moved 
(t)
Total ore mined 
(t)
Liquid fossil 
fuels (kL)
Lubricants  
(kL)
Explosives  
(t)
Prominent Hill
27,812,491
44,948,296
17,135,805
52,232.1
857.4
7,077
Data reported to the Australian Government’s NGERS and/or the Australian Government’s NPI. Reporting period: July 2015 – June 2016.
General Waste
OZ Minerals’ Waste and Waste Water Standard 
defines the requirements for minimising waste 
generation, optimising recycling, and managing 
hazardous wastes, non-hazardous wastes and 
waste water.
Each standard must maintain a fit for purpose 
waste management plan that describes controls 
and processes for identifying potential waste 
streams and segregating and disposing of 
hazardous wastes and non-hazardous wastes 
in compliance with statutory obligations. The 
standard also defines the requirements for 
landfill, onsite and offsite disposal, and sewage 
waste water.
Prominent Hill has an onsite waste resource 
recovery centre, which enables a significant 
reduction in the amount of waste sent to landfill 
and recycles stockpiled steel, cans, bottles and 
other materials onsite. Recycling is undertaken 
at Carrapateena and all non-mineral waste 
generated is transported off site.  
Non-mineral waste 
(t)
Solid recycled 
Liquid recycled 
reused 
Landfill 
Incineration  On-site storage 
Carrapateena
Prominent Hill
Total
586
24
610
70,884
0
70,884
1,555
456
2,011
191
0
191
0
0
0
Hazardous 
transported 
134
0
134
Case Study: Commitment to Recycling 
and Re-Use
Several worn-out steel dump truck trays at the Prominent Hill mine 
were in need of disposal. Due to the sheer size of these trays it was 
considered extremely difficult to move them off-site for recycling. Many 
disposal options were considered. OZ Minerals, in conjunction with 
THIESS Mining, organised for the worn out trays to be cut into smaller 
pieces by SIMS Metal enabling transport off-site via Toll back loads for 
recycling. This process has shown that even large items from site can be 
disposed of in an environmentally sustainable way.
As part of OZ Minerals’ ore processing activities, lead cupelles are 
generated. Over the years, the number of cupelles built up onsite. 
Suitable disposal methods were investigated, such as off-site 
encapsulation at a waste facility or reprocessing. The final decision was 
made to re-process the cupelles at the Nyrstar Facility at Port Pirie in 
South Australia, which allows for recovery of the lead from the cupelles 
for recycling thereby negating the need for storage of toxic waste in 
landfill. This process has now become the standard for Prominent Hill's 
disposal of lead cupelles in the future.
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Environment
Land and Biodiversity
Understanding potential impacts to land and protecting biodiversity are essential 
during all stages of the mine life cycle. 
OZ Minerals’ Land and Biodiversity Standard 
defines the company’s requirement for 
protecting and managing land and biodiversity 
conservation, and its requirement to minimise 
any adverse acute or cumulative impacts. 
Assets must maintain a fit-for-purpose 
Biodiversity Management Plan to effectively 
manage and monitor biodiversity, and 
understand any potential impact to flora and 
fauna throughout the mine life cycle. The plan 
outlines the approach for our operations and 
includes key objectives that address biodiversity 
risks and the controls implemented by the asset 
to protect flora and fauna, and specifically 
how rare and endangered species and priority 
conservation status species are protected. 
Monitoring programs must include any adverse 
biodiversity impacts and the effectiveness of 
implemented control measures. 
Unauthorised land clearances and stock 
and wildlife mortalities must be reported in 
accordance with incident reporting standards 
and statutory requirements. Where mining 
townships or accommodation villages are located 
in the vicinity of the mine, asset procedures are 
to be implemented to prohibit the unauthorised 
collection of native species by employees and 
unauthorised hunting or trapping, while access 
to designated areas must be minimised.
Prominent Hill 
Carrapateena
Annual flora and fauna monitoring surveys 
continued at Carrapateena during the year 
to develop an understanding of the existing 
biodiversity. There are three IUCN species listed 
within the area, two vulnerable species, the 
Malleefowl and the Plains Rat, were identified 
and the endangered, Pernatty Knob-tailed Gecko.  
The monitoring results continue to indicate 
mining activities will have minimal impact on the 
surrounding natural environment, with the Plains 
Rat the only species within the local area of the 
proposed operations. 
Prominent Hill is situated in the Stony Plains 
Rangeland bioregion and is characterised by 
gibber tablelands, flood plains, dune systems 
and breakaway country. The mine area is 
characterised by low open chenopod shrub 
lands and low open woodlands, with occasional 
breakaway areas. Prominent Hill experiences 
extreme temperatures and periodic rainfall.
Prominent Hill is required to establish formal 
management and monitoring plans in relation 
to two specific bird species, the Chestnut-
breasted Whiteface and the Thick-billed 
Grasswren (eastern subspecies). Both of these 
species are listed on the International Union 
for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of 
Threatened Species. Due to the birds’ presence 
in the mining area, OZ Minerals has established 
a Significant Environmental Benefit (SEB) offset 
area to enable the ongoing protection and 
enhancement of habitat for the birds. 
This parcel of land on Mount Eba Pastoral Lease 
has been fenced, de-stocked, and has active 
feral animal control. Flora and fauna monitoring 
is undertaken twice a year during autumn and 
spring to assist in further understanding habitat, 
landscapes and species abundance. Prominent 
Hill has expanded the monitoring program to 
extend further from the SEB offset area to better 
understand the benefits of the conservation 
efforts. 
 
Rehabilitation and Closure
Careful and proactive planning ensures that social and environmental impacts of 
the impending closure of Prominent Hill Mine are mitigated.
To enable effective management and planning 
for mine closure, OZ Minerals’ Rehabilitation 
and Closure Standard defines the requirements 
for rehabilitation and closure planning and the 
management of long-term liabilities associated 
with OZ Minerals’ assets.
Mine Closure Plan
All of OZ Minerals’ operations have a Mine 
Closure Plan and a series of commitments. This 
is a legislative requirement in South Australia 
and more broadly in Australia. The plan includes 
rehabilitation and closure completion criteria to 
achieve the post-mining designated land use and 
to minimise environmental liability. Provisions 
are made for the estimated cost of rehabilitation, 
decommissioning and restoration relating to 
areas disturbed during the mine’s operation.
The potential impacts of closure are an ongoing 
consideration in liaison with governments and 
local communities. Consideration is also given to 
supporting sustainable community development 
initiatives, including the growth of local 
businesses not related to mining. 
Land Disturbance and 
Rehabilitation
During the reporting year, only 0.096 ha of 
land was disturbed at Prominent Hill, reflecting 
the stable nature of the asset. OZ Minerals 
has commenced the demobilisation of its open 
pit fleet in line with the mine plan. As the pit 
approaches its final years, the waste rock dumps 
must be prepared for closure.  
At the Carrapateena project, 60 ha of land was 
disturbed for mining activities and resource 
drilling. More than 10 per cent of this land was 
rehabilitated in 2016. 
Land management
Total landholding
Mine footprint
2016 Land disturbed
Land rehabilitated
(ha)
Prominent Hill
Carrapateena
11,401
1,070
2,045
121
0.096
60
0
6.7
Case Study: Offset Areas
In the development of the Prominent Hill project, OZ Minerals committed to the 
establishment and management of a SEB offset area - a parcel of land, consisting of a 
portion of the Mt Eba Pastoral Lease and the undisturbed areas within ML 6228, an area 
of approximately 12,415 ha, minus project-related disturbances, was set aside. The two 
objectives of the SEB offset area are the management of the area to support habitat by 
managing threatening processes during Prominent Hill operations, and the restoration of 
selected on-site areas, cleared to enable mining activities. OZ Minerals has an approved 
Stage Two Significant Environmental Benefit Offset Area Management Plan to effectively 
manage the SEB offset area during the mining life cycle. This management plan outlines 
our strategy to meet the aims of the offset area including how we will effectively manage 
threatening processes, for example through feral animal baiting and trapping programs, 
weed control, and land clearance management.  
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Environment
Environmental Compliance
As part of environmental management, OZ Minerals’ activities are governed by 
conditions detailed in mining approvals, lease conditions and licences set out by 
regulatory authorities. 
OZ Minerals engages with regulatory bodies, 
government agencies, communities and land 
owners during the environmental approval and 
permitting process to ensure the community 
and government have actively participated 
and understand the environmental, social and 
economic implications of the project. 
All environmental incidents and near misses are 
reported through our incident reporting systems. 
Investigations are undertaken to determine 
the underlying cause in order to eliminate the 
potential for failures and to apply effective 
company-wide controls. 
Significant environmental incidents are 
defined as any occurrence within OZ Minerals’ 
operational control that has resulted in, or 
had the potential to cause, at least moderate 
environmental impact. In 2016, there were 
no significant environmental incidents, spills 
or discharges. OZ Minerals had no fines 
or prosecutions relating to environmental 
performance.
Environmental compliance
Number of significant spills
Total volume of significant spills (m3)
Monetary value of significant fines ($A)
0
0
0
Case Study: Carrapateena 
Mining Lease Proposal
OZ Minerals is currently developing an exploration 
decline under the conditions associated with a 
Retention Lease as granted under the South Australian 
Government's Mining Act 1971. OZ Minerals 
will require a Mining Lease before development. 
Environment and social studies are being undertaken 
in preparation for the submission of the Mining 
Lease Proposal. Discussions have commenced with 
the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation around project 
configuration. OZ Minerals has also started and will 
continue to undertake community consultation to 
ensure the community is fully aware of the impacts 
and benefits that will flow from the project.
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Social
Social
Management Approach
Social performance is a fundamental pillar of our business and we strive to be 
welcomed in the communities in which we operate. 
Governance and Management 
Systems
OZ Minerals' Governance Structure is shown 
on page 17. The Board of Directors, the 
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Executive 
Committee are responsible for the supervision 
and management of our strategy. The strategic 
implementation of our social performance is 
overseen by the Sustainability Committee of the 
Board. 
The Audit Committee assists the Board of 
Directors in fulfilling its responsibilities with 
respect to financial reporting and disclosure, 
internal and external audit processes and, 
together with the Sustainability Committee, 
review the risk management processes. 
OZ Minerals’ Environment and Community Policy 
and the Ethics and Human Rights Policy set out 
our commitments in these areas. The policies 
are supported by performance and management 
standards. 
Environment and  
Community Policy 
The Environment and Community Policy sets 
the intent for OZ Minerals to achieve sound 
environmental outcomes whilst supporting the 
creation of shared value for the communities in 
which we operate. OZ Minerals commits to:
• 
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• 
• 
• 
• 
Integrating the principle of shared value 
into the way we work ensuring our 
standards and procedures foster a culture 
that values mutually beneficial outcomes, 
including for Aboriginal and Indigenous 
communities and pastoralists;
Building trusting relationships by engaging 
openly and honestly with our host 
communities and other key stakeholders 
throughout the lifecycle of our projects;
Considering the economic, social and 
environmental needs of the communities in 
which we operate;
Considering the views of stakeholders in 
management decisions;
Encouraging economic prosperity in our 
communities during and subsequent to 
mining operations;
Embedding sustainable development 
considerations as part of project planning 
and decision making; and
•  Monitoring, maintaining and improving, 
where required, environment and 
community risks through the use of robust 
systems, governance and assurance 
processes.
Ethics and Human Rights Policy
The Ethics and Human Rights Policy helps 
protect the human rights of our stakeholders and 
prevent human rights breaches from occurring at 
OZ Minerals’ assets. OZ Minerals commits to:
• 
• 
• 
• 
Understanding, promoting and upholding 
fundamental human rights within our 
sphere of influence;
Recognising and respecting the diversity 
of Aboriginal and Indigenous people and 
acknowledging the interests they have in 
the land, their history and cultural heritage;
Not employing forced, bonded or child 
labour and supporting the elimination of 
child, forced and compulsory labour; and
Ensuring all security contracts conform with 
the Voluntary Principles on Security and 
Human Rights. 
Social Performance Standards
The Social Performance Standards describe the 
minimum requirements of assets to manage 
threats associated with specific activities or 
tasks, and to identify opportunities that have 
the potential to drive value creation for both 
OZ Minerals and the communities in which we 
operate and wish to be welcome. 
Building and maintaining strong supportive 
relationships and partnerships with local 
people in the areas where we operate drives 
value creation for both the business and 
communities and is within our core strategy. 
We seek to deliver long-term benefits to local 
communities and other stakeholders by engaging 
and collaborating with local communities, 
understanding the social (and other) impacts of 
our activities, and reducing the negative effects 
of our activities.
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Social
Community Engagement
OZ Minerals seeks to create opportunities for local communities to generate real 
value from activities.
OZ Minerals has a long-term interest in the 
relationships with local communities where 
we operate. Our Stakeholder Engagement 
Performance Standard defines the requirements 
in relation to stakeholder engagement and 
community consultation. 
OZ Minerals engages with key community 
groups and stakeholders who may potentially 
be affected by the activities of the asset to 
determine the risks and social impacts of those 
activities. We consult and engage in good faith 
with each key community group and stakeholder 
in a transparent manner. This also means we 
provide accurate and relevant information in a 
timely manner, and anticipate and proactively 
address community and stakeholder issues and 
concerns.
Company assets have mechanisms in place to 
capture complaints and grievances and address 
them in a timely manner. OZ Minerals maintains 
an Incident and Complaint Register. OZ Minerals’ 
assets are subject to a process to ensure major 
communications and consultation activities 
are monitored and reviewed to confirm their 
effectiveness, and to promote personnel and 
external stakeholder feedback. 
Engagement Programs
All of our operations have community 
engagement programs that target areas 
close to OZ Minerals’ operations, and include 
communication with local pastoralists and the 
communities within the sphere of influence of 
the operational and project activities. Prominent 
Hill has an extensive engagement program with 
communities and stakeholders throughout the 
Far North and Upper Spencer Gulf regions of 
South Australia. These include, but are not limited 
to, the APY Lands, Oodnadatta and Port Augusta. 
We regularly meet with the local community in 
Coober Pedy and surrounding areas to discuss 
our activities and how we can support the needs 
of the community. 
OZ Minerals and the wider Prominent Hill 
workforce contributed to a range of local 
and regional programs in 2016, including 
a Community Adaptability Program to 
support Coober Pedy, Coober Pedy School via 
scholarships and donation of goods. OZ Minerals 
is proud to have provided continued support 
to the Remote and Isolated Children’s Exercise, 
the Coober Pedy Football Club, and the various 
Gymkhana and Race clubs within Prominent 
Hill's sphere of influence.
Case Study – Remote and Isolated 
Children’s Exercise
Remote and Isolated Children's Exercise (RICE) 
has been providing support to children and 
their families in the remote and isolated areas 
of South Australia since 1976. Their range 
of programs include health and wellbeing, 
childcare, early childhood education, play days 
and play sessions and a toy and resource library. 
RICE has been a very important organisation 
for pastoralists within the region surrounding 
Prominent Hill. OZ Minerals has long been a 
supporter of this program and again in 2016 
provided a donation of $20,000, as well as 
supporting RICE's 40th birthday celebrations 
held in Port Augusta on 10 December.
Memberships
As a modern mining company, OZ Minerals is 
committed to creating and sustaining a positive 
culture where diversity is valued, encouraged 
and promoted. It also has a strong sustainability 
focus with significant contributions to people, 
communities and the environment. OZ Minerals 
is a member of numerous organisations, 
including the Australian Mines and Metals 
Association (AMMA) and the South Australian 
Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME). OZ 
Minerals is also represented on several South 
Australian associations in which company 
representatives hold positions on their 
governance body. This includes the Minerals and 
Energy Advisory Council and the Mining Industry 
Participation Office. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Community Investment
We actively invest in the community through sponsorships, in-kind donations and 
participation by OZ Minerals employees. 
OZ Minerals Stakeholder Engagement Standard 
sets out the requirements to align assets' 
community investment decisions with the assets' 
socioeconomic development plans. 
Flying Doctors Service, the Remote and Isolated 
Children’s Exercise and the Copper Sculpture 
Award as part of the South Australian Living Arts 
Festival.
Our preference is to support locally organised 
initiatives that provide long-term benefits to 
our host communities and are aligned with the 
wishes of these communities. Our sponsorship 
guidelines, available on our website, detail 
our approach to investing in community 
development.
OZ Minerals contributed to a broad range of local 
and regional programs in 2016. In addition to 
funding, OZ Minerals staff and contract partners 
provide in-kind assistance through the donation 
of time, expertise and resources for community 
events and initiatives. OZ Minerals is proud to 
have provided continued support to the Royal 
Total sponsorship of local organisations 
and programs for 2016 was $0.3 million. 
In developing sponsorships and community 
investment initiatives, OZ Minerals tries to avoid 
creating dependency, preferring to support 
organisations or projects achieving self-
sustaining outcomes. 
For community support, initiatives and areas 
located near our operations and projects are 
given priority. Other geographic areas may be 
considered as long as benefits to OZ Minerals’ 
stakeholders can be demonstrated. 
Community investment
Community appeal
Health 
Education
Industry1
Sports
Total
$
128,780
102,945
23,409
21,117
3,953
280,204
(1) The community investment category ‘Industry’ includes 
sponsorships events and money paid to industry associations 
to support various events and activities related to the mining 
industry.
Community investment
Community appeal – 46%
Health – 37%
Education – 8%
Industry – 8%
Sport – 1%
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Indigenous Peoples
Stable local level agreements with land-connected people throughout the life-of-
mine are fundamental to successful resource development. 
A genuine partnership with land-connected 
indigenous groups is built on trust, respect 
and integrity. It allows us to build a common 
understanding and language, identify 
opportunities, learn from each other and work 
towards shared goals. 
A comprehensive understanding of the culture 
and social structure of impacted communities 
is required to ensure respectful, inclusive and 
effective engagement. Each asset has dedicated 
personnel to ensure regular liaison with Aboriginal 
and Indigenous communities. The requirements 
regarding engagement with Aboriginal groups are 
set out in the Land-Connected Indigenous Peoples 
Performance Standard. As part of this, each asset 
must operate in accordance with the principles of 
the UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous 
Peoples (UNDRIP). 
Prominent Hill
Prominent Hill is located on the traditional 
lands of the Antakirinja Aboriginal community. 
The Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara (AM-Y) 
received determination in 2011 recognising native 
title rights and interests. The AM-Y Aboriginal 
Corporation (AMYAC) perpetual trust fund 
has been established to assist the sustainable 
use of production payments as agreed under 
the Prominent Hill Part 9B Mining Agreement. 
Production payments from Prominent Hill are paid 
into the fund and distributed to the community in 
areas such as education, cultural and community 
development.  Regular meetings are held with 
representatives of this group in relation to the OZ 
Minerals funded Antakirinja Education Scholarship 
Fund. This fund is ongoing and is opened twice 
a year to students to assist their studies. It is 
designed to support future generations of the 
AMYAC community. 
Carrapateena Partnering Approach 
In developing a Native Title Mining Agreement 
for the Carrapateena project, OZ Minerals and 
the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation (KAC) 
signed a Partnering Agreement. This agreement, 
“Nganampa palyanku kanyintjaku”, translated 
as “keeping the future good for all of us”, 
determines the nature and values of how both 
organisations will work together over life-of-mine 
and beyond.
The journey of partnering has assisted the Kokatha 
and OZ Minerals in identifying and agreeing on 
what success will look like for both organisations 
in the short and long term. The partnering 
approach is based on principles of equality, 
transparency and mutual benefit. It respects and 
protects the rights of the Kokatha people and is 
in line with the values of ‘Free prior and informed 
consent’ (FPIC). It will be on this basis that the 
relationship between the KAC and OZ Minerals 
will continue throughout the life of the project.
(l-r): Andrew Cole, Managing Director and 
CEO, OZ Minerals and Chris Larkin, Chairman, 
Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation signing of the 
Partnering Agreement at the opening of the 
Tjati decline, Carrapateena
Awards
Premier’s Community Excellence Awards in Mining and 
Energy – Social Inclusion Award:
OZ Minerals and Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara Aboriginal Corporation together for 
establishing an innovative partnership with Aboriginal people, laying the foundation to 
leverage long term business opportunities beyond the life of the Prominent Hill mine and 
outside of the resource industry.
Cultural Heritage
OZ Minerals works in partnership with Aboriginal and Indigenous communities, 
and consults with them regularly about the impacts and opportunities arising from 
projects. 
Kokatha people developed a cultural respect 
training program. It is endorsed and supported 
by OZ Minerals' executive team and is to be 
undertaken by all OZ Minerals Carrapateena 
employees and employees of contractors. It 
includes awareness training on heritage and 
artefact finds and working in areas of cultural 
significance. 
The Cultural Heritage Performance Standard 
sets out the requirements for employees and 
contractors to proactively collaborate with 
relevant communities under national and local 
laws to protect and manage cultural heritage in 
the areas of their activities. 
OZ Minerals adheres to all relevant legislative 
Acts and regulations regarding local 
communities, land and customary rights, 
including those of Aboriginal people. Each 
asset must implement a Cultural Heritage 
Management System and work with relevant 
community groups according to local cultural 
norms to maintain a register of tangible cultural 
heritage features and intangible cultural heritage 
features and values. The assets must mitigate 
unavoidable disturbance or destruction in 
active collaboration with heritage custodians 
and report as soon as possible any significant 
incident involving disturbance of cultural heritage 
to senior management, local custodians and 
authorities. 
Cultural Awareness Training
In 2016, cultural heritage and awareness training 
was enhanced depending on each employee’s 
role and responsibilities, and the likely exposure 
to cultural heritage risks. We provide employees 
and contractors training and information on 
how to avoid damage to cultural heritage, along 
with project obligations and requirements. The 
Prominent Hill cross-cultural awareness training 
programs are offered to all contractors and 
employees and they are encouraged to attend.
OZ Minerals has a Native Title Mining Agreement 
with the Kokatha people for Carrapateena. The 
Case Study: Innovative Use of Technology to 
Reduce Land Disturbance
The Carrapateena project requires the establishment of regional infrastructure in 
areas with limited or no infrastructure to support the development and operations 
of the project. These include, for example, access roads, power transmission assets, 
communications assets, water assets and site infrastructure. 
The OZ Minerals land access, approvals and projects team developed a collaborative 
and participatory process of working with each stakeholder utilising high-resolution 
aerial imagery. This approach allows us to expedite land access process in less time, 
obtain higher confidence on all options being assessed and reduced land disturbance 
on environment. It is in line with agreements we have with traditional owners and 
pastoralists.
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Ethics and Human Rights
Business ethics and corporate governance underpin every aspect of the way we 
act. Our policies and standards are designed to ensure we operate with integrity 
and undertake our business activities ethically.  
Training
Asset induction training includes guidance that 
raises awareness of human rights responsibilities 
with senior management, employees and 
contractors (particularly security forces and 
human resources), and other stakeholders in 
the asset’s sphere of influence. OZ Minerals 
periodically provides training to employees 
on topics covered within the Human Rights 
Standards. 
OZ Minerals’ internal governance is guided by 
international guidelines, such as the UN Guiding 
Principles on Business and Human Rights, United 
Nations Universal Declaration on Human Rights, 
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human 
Rights (VP), International Labour Organisations 
(ILO) Conventions and International Council 
on Mining and Metals (ICMM) principles. 
Expectations of OZ Minerals employees are 
further reinforced through the Code of Conduct.
The Ethics and Human Rights Policy helps 
protect the human rights of our stakeholders and 
prevent human rights breaches from occurring at 
OZ Minerals’ assets. OZ Minerals commits to:
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Understanding, promoting and upholding 
fundamental human rights within our 
sphere of influence;
Recognising and respecting the diversity 
of Aboriginal and Indigenous people and 
acknowledging the interests they have in 
the land, their history and cultural heritage; 
Not employing forced, bonded or child 
labour and supporting the elimination of 
child, forced and compulsory labour; and
Ensuring all security contracts conform with 
the Voluntary Principles on Security and 
Human Rights. 
Human Rights Performance 
Standard
OZ Minerals’ Human Rights Performance 
Standard defines OZ Minerals’ requirements 
to respect human rights and articulate how 
to identify potential human rights threats. OZ 
Minerals adheres to all relevant legislative Acts 
and regulations regarding local communities, 
land and customary rights, including those of 
Aboriginal people. 
It is expected all assets have a system for 
recording and investigating security and 
human rights contraventions. Any identified or 
reported contravention shall be reported to OZ 
Minerals within 24 hours. OZ Minerals uses the 
incident-cause-analysis method for all significant 
incidents, including breaches of the Ethics and 
Human Rights policy. All findings, learnings and 
actions are reported across the business until 
all have been addressed. Significant incidents 
are reviewed by the Sustainability Committee 
of the Board. OZ Minerals does not invest in 
opportunities where there is a belief that the 
Company’s standards cannot be met. 
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Social
Socioeconomic Contributions
OZ Minerals understands the importance of generating economic value for its 
stakeholders. Disciplined financial management and control systems, together with 
a focus on creating value, are essential for long-term success.
The Company seeks to create sustainable 
benefits for the local region, which is defined as 
areas close to the operation where employees 
and suppliers may be sourced. OZ Minerals 
makes significant contributions to local, regional 
and national economies directly through the 
payment of taxes and royalties to governments, 
as well as payments to the workforce and 
suppliers. 
Our operations preferentially purchase goods 
and services locally wherever feasible. We 
employ 1,302 people and many through our 
supply chain. In 2016, OZ Minerals paid more 
than $60.4 million in wages and benefits, and 
spent $596.8 million on goods and services. 
OZ Minerals contributed approximately $42.2 
million in royalties to the Government of South 
Australia. During the 2016 reporting period, 
activities at Prominent Hill and Carrapateena 
made significant contributions to local and 
regional economies totalling $145.4 million. 
Major contractors have requirements in their 
agreements consistent with OZ Minerals’ Code of 
Conduct, policies and standards. 
Operationally, significant value is generated 
through indirect employment and investments 
in community development initiatives and 
programs. For information on community support, 
please see the ‘Community Engagement’ section 
of this report. 
OZ Minerals delivered a strong financial 
performance in 2016 with revenue of $822.9 
million and Net Profit After Tax, including 
non-underlying items, of $107.8 million. The 
operating discipline at Prominent Hill saw copper 
guidance achieved for the second consecutive 
year despite a major state-wide power outage 
which resulted in 15 days of lost production. The 
Prominent Hill mine life was extended to 2028 
following a 40 per cent increase in underground 
Ore Reserve and development of a new mine 
plan. Copper production targets were lifted for 
2018 and 2019.
A rigorous approach to capital discipline saw C1 
costs of US 74.1 c/lb within guidance and remain 
in the bottom cost quartile of global copper 
producers. Strong operating cash flows generated 
a cash balance of $655.7 million with no debt, 
with annualised procurement costs savings of 
more than $40 million delivered and $90.5 
million returned to shareholders. The lift in cash 
generation through 2016 saw the OZ Minerals 
Board approve a fully franked final dividend 
of 14 cents per share. An interim dividend of 
six cents per share, unfranked, was also paid 
bringing total dividends for 2016 to 20 cents per 
share. The company’s robust financial position 
and strong operating cash flows supported 
growth objectives and allowed for shareholder 
returns.
The growth pipeline continued to expand with six 
exploration partnerships now in place. The West 
Musgrave earn-in agreement was executed and 
progressed to scoping study and Carrapateena 
feasibility studies remain on schedule with 
decline development at over 850 metres.
 
Value generated and distributed for year ended 31 December 2016 
All amounts are presented in A$ millions for year ended 31 December 2016.
Revenues
Operations Employees
Payments to providers  
of capital
Payments to 
government
Community 
investment
Region (a)
South 
Australia
Jamaica
Other
Total OZ
Minerals
Revenue, 
other 
income and 
financing 
income (b)
Operating 
expenses (c)
Employee 
benefit 
expenses(d)
Shareholders (e)
Providers 
of funds (f)
Income 
taxes paid (g)
Royalties (h)
Community 
investments(i)
Economic 
value 
retained
843.5
(363.8)
(60.4)
(90.5)
(4.8)
(28.4)
(42.2)
(0.3)
1,443.9
(3.7)
(0.5)
3.7
0.5
843.5
(368.0)
(60.4)
(90.5)
(4.8)
(28.4)
(42.2)
(0.3)
1,438.1
Notes:
(a)  Amounts are divided into the regions identified below based on where the segment is located 
(i.e. Prominent Hill is located in South Australia). The regions include the following entities: 
South Australia: Corporate Office, Prominent Hill Mine, Carrapateena; Overseas: Jamaica. The 
entities located outside Australia are not defined as operating segments of OZ Minerals. 
(b)  Revenue includes sales adjusted for discounts, treatment charges, refining and distribution 
costs, other income and financing income as disclosed in the income statement in the OZ 
Minerals audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016, as reconciled.
(c)  Operating expenses include changes in inventories, raw materials, consumables and other 
direct costs, contracting and consulting expenses, freight expenses and other expenses as 
disclosed in the income statement of the OZ Minerals audited financial statements for the 
year ended 31 December 2016. 
(d)  Employee benefit expenses of $60.4 million are as per the consolidated income statement of 
the OZ Minerals audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016. 
(e)  Payments to shareholders relates to dividend payments. 
(f)   Payments to providers of funds relates to financing expenses of $4.8 million as per the 
income statement in the OZ Minerals audited financial statements for the year ended 31 
December 2016. 
(g)  All organisation taxes (such as corporate, income, property) and related penalties paid at the 
international, national, and local levels. This figure does not include deferred taxes. Report the 
definition of segmentation used. 
(h)  Royalty expenses of $42.2 million as per the income statement in the OZ Minerals audited 
financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016. 
(i)   Community investments of $0.3 million includes voluntary contributions, sponsorships, 
donations, education and training.  
Overview revenues and other income. All 
amounts in A$ millions for year ended 31 
December 2016.
Revenue
Other Income
Financing income
Total
Overview operating expenses. All 
amounts in A$ millions for year ended 31 
December 2016.
Changes in inventories
Raw materials
Exploration and evaluation
Freight expenses
Net foreign exchange gain (losses)
Capital expenditure
Other expenses
Total
822.9
6.8
13.8
843.5
227.8
(313.7)
(29.3)
(52.9)
2.7
(125.4)
(73.0)
(363.8)
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Local Procurement
OZ Minerals supports economic development in the surrounding communities in 
which it operates. 
OZ Minerals’ Local Enterprise Standard defines 
the requirements for local employment and 
enterprise opportunities to be proactively 
provided to local communities, and in particular, 
to relevant land-connected Indigenous groups. 
We seek to preferentially purchase goods and 
services locally, within the region or within the 
state. National or international procurement 
is only considered when local procurement is 
not available or is not competitive. Local and 
Indigenous peoples are encouraged to apply for 
suitable positions and enterprise opportunities.
Local businesses are assisted through pre-
qualification processes and the Company’s 
procurement standards, which outline a 
consistent approach to procuring goods and 
services. During the 2016 reporting period, 
activities at Prominent Hill and Carrapateena 
made significant contributions to local and 
regional economies. 
Prominent Hill activities dedicated $145.4 million 
to South Australian regional and local suppliers 
and contractors. A total of approximately $596.8 
million was spent on goods and services. These 
figures do not include wages and salaries paid to 
major contractors or expenditure by contractors 
in the local region.  
The greatest supply impact is through the 
contracting of mining and other services. Largest 
material inputs include diesel fuel, explosives, 
grinding media used in the processing plant and 
cement used in the underground mine. These 
materials are sourced from large, reputable 
organisations with operations in Australia. Goods 
and services spent on local, regional, state 
provincial, national and international suppliers is 
shown in the graph below. 
The direct benefits from investments made by OZ 
Minerals include improvements in infrastructure, 
health, safety awareness, education and training, 
as well as local business development. 
Supplier
Local 
Regional 
South Australian
National
International
Total
Total spent A$  
on suppliers
South Australian
National 
A$ million
            10.0 
            2.4 
         133.0 
         427.4 
          24.0
596.8
Percentage
2%
0.4%
22%
72%
4%
100%
Local 
Regional
International
Combined Total
$596.8  
million
Safety
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Safety
Management Approach
OZ Minerals is committed to high standards in safety for our employees, 
contractors and the communities in which we operate.
OZ Minerals’ Executive Committee, together with 
asset and line management, are committed to 
and responsible for safety management. Aspects 
of safety management are embedded as key 
performance indicators and the remuneration of 
the Managing Director and Executive Committee 
is, inter alia, linked to safety performance.
OZ Minerals understands that mining activities 
have the potential to impact the safety of people, 
and all threats must be identified, evaluated and 
managed to minimise all identified actual and 
potential adverse impacts so far as is reasonably 
practicable. More broadly, there is a continued 
emphasis on developing a strong safety culture 
and employing proactive initiatives. Safety data 
is reported weekly to management, including the 
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. 
Internal audits against select company processes 
and standards are conducted on an annual basis. 
The Health and Safety Policy sets OZ Minerals’ 
intent to be an injury and occupational disease-
free workplace whilst achieving operational 
excellence. OZ Minerals is committed to:
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Developing a culture where our employees 
and contractors are vigilant, aware of the 
safety hazards around them, their personal 
obligations and acting accordingly;
Encouraging our employees and contractors 
to collaborate and share learnings to 
proactively prevent incidents;
Learning from incidents and strive to 
continually improve our health and safety 
performance;
Training our leaders to proactively lead 
the improvement of our health and safety 
performance;
Applying fit-for-purpose systems for our 
operating environment and conditions; and
Complying with relevant statutory 
requirements and industry standards.
Health and Safety Policy
Safety Performance Standards
The Safety Performance Standards describe the 
minimum requirements of assets to manage 
threats associated with specific activities or 
tasks that have the potential to adversely affect 
the safety of our employees and contractors. By 
delivering a program of threat-and-opportunity-
based safety management, we aim to protect 
the safety of our employees, contractors, 
communities and any other parties undertaking 
work at our assets – without compromise.
Governance and Management 
Systems
OZ Minerals' Governance Structure is shown 
on pages 16 -18. The Board of Directors, the 
Chairman, CEO and Executive Committee are 
responsible for the supervision and management 
of our strategy. The strategic implementation 
of our safety performance is overseen by the 
Sustainability Committee of the Board. 
The Audit Committee assists the Board of 
Directors in fulfilling its responsibilities with 
respect to financial reporting and disclosure, 
internal and external audit processes and, 
together with the Sustainability Committee, the 
review of the risk management processes. 
Management is responsible for implementing 
management systems across the business. We 
monitor their application and effectiveness 
through internal and external audits. Training 
and competency is part of the continuous 
improvement process and detailed in the 
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Safety Performance
A foundation element of the Company strategy is safety, which underpins activities 
across the business. 
Our target is to achieve an injury and 
occupational disease-free workplace by ensuring 
that hazards are identified and managed at 
the source. All safety incidents are thoroughly 
investigated, learnings shared and corrective 
actions implemented.  
While at work, employees and contractors must:
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Take reasonable care of their own health 
and safety;
Ensure their behaviour or oversights do not 
adversely affect the health and safety of 
others; and
Comply with any reasonable instruction 
from the OZ Minerals' management team 
to ensure, as a minimum requirement, 
employees and the business fulfil 
relevant health and safety legislation and 
regulations. 
Active engagement from senior leadership teams, 
combined with activities focused on identifying 
and eliminating causes of incidents, has resulted 
in a reduction in the number of recordable 
workplace injuries in many OZ Minerals 
departments. Safety statistics are reported for 
the entire workforce, including employees, 
contractors and visitors working on OZ Minerals’ 
sites. It has also improved the safety and 
reporting culture. Employees and contractors are 
empowered to cease operations, if necessary, to 
ensure the safety of the workforce.
Statistics are calculated per one million working 
hours. In 2016, the total recordable injury 
frequency rate (‘TRIFR’) per million hours worked 
increased from 5.30 in 2015 to 6.80. An increase 
in recordable injuries in the underground mine 
resulted in this rise. While underground mining 
activity increased, there was an overall decrease 
in hours worked due to reduced activity in 
surface mining operations. The reduction in 
hours is related to a drop in the average daily 
number of people onsite in 2016. The lost time 
injury frequency rate (‘LTIFR’) per million hours 
worked increased from 0.99 to 1.07. There were 
no permanent or serious disabling injuries in 
2016. We enhanced our safety programs and are 
committed to preventing work-related accidents, 
injuries and illnesses. Our key safety programs 
include: Site Safety Acceleration Program, Critical 
Risk Program, Byrnecut Under Ground Safety 
Improvement Program, Thiess Safety Essential 
Program and the SANO's Wellbeing, Health and 
Injury Prevention Program. OZ Minerals' lead 
indicators are monitored to reduce workplace 
hazards and injuries. Incidents with potential or 
actual consequences are internally rated level 
one to five, assessing the impact on safety, 
health, environment, community and financial 
metrics. This classification enables identification 
of significant incidents that warrant an in-depth 
review and analysis. Significant incidents are 
those deemed to have potential or actual 
consequences rated as level four or above or, 
actual consequences rated as level four or above 
for injury and illness incidents and, level three 
and above for all other incident types. Potential 
and actual significant safety incidents are 
thoroughly investigated using the incident-cause-
analysis method. 
Significant incidents and incident trends are 
comprehensively reviewed by the Sustainability 
Committee of the Board and others, to 
ensure lessons are learnt, approved processes 
are complied with and additional controls 
implemented where necessary. 
Safety performance
Employee fatalities
Contractor fatalities
TRIFR (employees and 
contractors)
LTIFR (employees and 
contractors)
Significant safety incidents1
(1) As defined by OZ Minerals internal classification.
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Safety
Programs and Leadership
Leadership and culture are fundamental to not only safety performance, but overall 
business performance.
OZ Minerals has a number of initiatives to 
continue to mature our safety culture as part 
of holistic safety management. Effective safety 
management involves providing a safe working 
environment with supportive processes and 
systems, empowering the competent workforce 
to raise safety issues before there is potential for 
an incident, thoroughly investigating incidents 
when they occur and implementing controls 
to prevent the likelihood of reoccurrence using 
sound risk management practices. OZ Minerals 
is focused on developing strong leaders and 
safety leadership across the Company and with 
our contracting partners. All employees and 
contractors are empowered to cease operations if 
necessary to ensure the safety of the workforce.
In 2016, safety programs were enhanced to 
improve performance by focusing on identifying 
and analysing incidents with potential for serious 
consequences. Identification of root causes and 
effective controls to prevent or mitigate events 
has increased the number of incidents being 
self-reported. Each area of the asset has its 
own set of lead indicators measured monthly. 
Potential and actual significant safety incidents 
are investigated using the incident-cause-
analysis method, and review of incidents to 
ensure learnings from these events are shared 
and implemented.
A component of the Prominent Hill Site Safety 
Acceleration program sees one Senior Leader 
from each major company on site collaborate to 
establish a common set of beliefs around safety, 
and to set the standard and leadership intent.
As a part of risk management assessments, all 
assets evaluate risks relevant to OZ Minerals’ 
Safety Performance Standards. Assets must 
identify the critical controls used to manage 
material risks, assess their adequacy, assign 
accountability and responsibilities for their 
implementation, and verify their effectiveness 
as part of their critical control management.  
Periodically, this verification is also conducted by 
external experts.
Case Study: Critical 
and Material Risk 
Management
The Prominent Hill critical and material risk 
management program focused on prevention of 
fatalities and significant business disruptions at the 
asset. Engagement sessions to identify the risks 
were undertaken, and each risk was workshopped 
by employees and contractors across the site to 
produce a “Bowtie” risks analysis of each risk. 
These Bowtie analyses identify contributing factors 
that lead to a critical or material risk event and 
the controls that are in place (preventative and 
mitigating). Critical controls are being refined 
and the critical control standards will allow 
ongoing engagement of major contractors in the 
assessment of compliance.
Contractor Management
OZ Minerals seeks to maintain long-term partnerships that develop mutual benefits 
and repeatable performance.
OZ Minerals works with contractors and suppliers 
to deliver projects. We rely in part on the 
capability of contractors and suppliers who help 
us to carry out our operations. Our management 
system includes the requirements and practices 
for working with contractors and suppliers. 
Qualification and Performance
Major contractors have requirements in their 
agreements consistent with the OZ Minerals' 
Code of Conduct, policies and standards. 
They must adhere to OZ Minerals’ values and 
exhibit behaviour that ensures the safety of the 
workforce.
All contractors are subject to a pre-qualification 
process. Contractors may be comprehensively 
evaluated against criteria including safety, health, 
environment and community aspects as well risk 
management, internal auditing processes and 
employee management. Contractors may also 
be assessed on their processes when evaluating 
potential third party contract services. 
Contractors are required to complete site 
inductions to develop a clear understanding of 
the requirements of working for the business. 
All high-value, high-risk contractors must submit 
a safety, health, environment and community 
management plan that outlines the operational 
controls in place to manage significant risks. 
There are minimum performance criteria (safety 
and environment) applied to contractors, plus 
performance criteria (including operating 
performance and site management) developed 
and applied to each contract. Onsite contractors 
must have an OZ Minerals' representative 
managing their contract. This provides a direct 
opportunity to maintain ongoing engagement 
with respect to management. 
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Training and Emergency  
Preparedness
Trained and prepared teams are essential in effective operations and  
emergency situations.
trained to respond to a number of incidents, 
including injuries, fires, mass casualty, heights 
rescue and vehicle rescue. They are also able to 
respond to incidents in the local community such 
as Coober Pedy. At the Carrapateena project, 
the Emergency Response Team is coordinated by 
our mining contractor PYBAR and includes OZ 
Minerals employees. 
OZ Minerals offers a wide range of development 
opportunities, including formal programs, 
technical and compliance training, online 
learning and mentoring. This year, the OZ 
Minerals workforce has undergone 12,709 
hours of employee training, with the majority 
of training aimed at our employees based at 
Prominent Hill. 
assets, environment or long-term prospects 
and reputation. Sites each have a specific crisis 
management plan that outlines the response to 
be initiated in the event of a crisis.
Training events are regularly undertaken, with 
the Prominent Hill Management Team and the 
Corporate Crisis Management Team completing 
one training simulation in 2016.
Corporate Crisis Management Team
Emergency Response Team
OZ Minerals’ crisis management plan outlines 
the roles, responsibilities and processes that 
the Corporate Crisis Management Team would 
follow in the event of a crisis. The team includes 
representatives covering operations, legal, 
commercial, safety, environment, community, 
media and government relations aspects of a 
crisis event. OZ Minerals defines a crisis as an 
event that seriously threatens people, operations, 
OZ Minerals coordinates the emergency response 
for Prominent Hill. The Emergency Response 
Team comprise full-time emergency service 
officers and full-time nurses. It also comprises 
a large group of volunteers, which includes 
employees and contractors working at Prominent 
Hill. The team members volunteer their own time 
for training and practice and are also on standby 
when they are on site. The team members are 
Case Study: South Australian Mine  
Rescue Competition
In November, OZ Minerals participated in the annual South 
Australian Mines Rescue Competition hosted by the South Australian 
Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME). The competition invites 
participation by mining emergency response teams to compete 
against each other in a range of activities. OZ Minerals was 
category-winner in rope rescue, team skills and breathing apparatus.  
The Mines Rescue Competition is an opportunity for mine 
rescue teams across the State to hone their skills and share their 
knowledge with other emergency responders. It also strengthens 
the relationships between the emergency response teams, giving 
greater confidence in the ability to offer mutual aid in the event of 
a serious emergency.
 
Safety and Technology
OZ Minerals believes that through innovative technology solutions, a step change 
in safety performance can occur. 
OZ Minerals completed the Carrapateena 
pre-feasibility study during 2016. A focus in 
this study is a new generation copper mine 
of interconnected people, equipment and 
operations featuring seamless communications 
throughout. 
Incorporation of latest proven technologies 
will allow remote monitoring and control, 
autonomous operations and new possibilities for 
risk reduction, safety improvement, productivity 
enhancement, process optimisation and 
equipment utilisation that will come from the 
next wave of technology.
For example, all personnel, mobile equipment 
and key fixed plant will be digitally tagged and 
have advanced communications technology 
to allow transmission of current operating 
conditions and locations. This access to data 
and the enabled level of control will improve 
safety as personnel and equipment monitoring 
will enable a reduced interaction risk. There 
will also be instantaneous monitoring of 
the environment to provide improved work 
conditions and monitoring of lone workers. 
Reliable communications and equipment location 
information will enable an increased reliance 
on remote and autonomous operations to 
significantly reduce personnel exposure hazard 
and operational downtime. Other benefits 
include improved safety environment, higher 
productivity and an improved unit cost.
Awards
The Statewide Super Innovation in Resources Award:
Awarded for the Hydromet (Concentrate Treatment Plant) technology that uses a new 
flowsheet arrangement to upgrade iron ore copper gold minerals concentrates and remove 
impurities, for a high grade copper product that will also substantially reduce export 
costs. The innovation has positive implications for the Carrapateena project, together with 
potential application for other copper developers.
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Health and  
Wellbeing
Health & Wellbeing
Management  
Approach
The health and wellbeing of our employees and local community is a priority for 
OZ Minerals.
Integrating diversity and inclusion into the 
way we work;
Health and Wellbeing 
Performance Standards
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Developing an inclusive work environment 
regardless of age, gender, race, national 
or ethnic origin, cultural background, 
experience, social group, marital status, 
religion, language, political beliefs, sexual 
orientation and physical ability; and
Providing appropriate levels of training, 
development and mentoring to ensure our 
employees and contractors understand and 
promote a diverse and inclusive workplace. 
Ethics and Human Rights Policy
The Ethics and Human Rights Policy helps 
protect the human rights of our stakeholders and 
prevent human rights breaches. OZ Minerals is 
committed to:
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Respecting the right of our employees and 
contractors to freedom of association and 
collective bargaining;
Fostering and maintaining a work 
environment that is free from harassment 
and unlawful discrimination;
Not tolerating any reprisals, discrimination, 
harassment, intimidation or victimisation 
against any person suspected of making a 
report of unacceptable conduct; and
Conducting appropriate due diligence 
before engagement to ensure third party 
agents and contractors operate with strong 
ethical and moral standards.
The Health and Wellbeing Performance Standards 
describe the minimum requirements of OZ 
Minerals assets to manage threats associated 
with specific activities or tasks, identify 
opportunities that have the potential to drive 
value creation for OZ Minerals and to protect and 
promote the health, safety and wellbeing of our 
employees and contractors, and the sustainability 
of the workplace.
Governance and Management 
Systems
OZ Minerals' Governance Structure is shown 
on pages 16 -18. The Board of Directors, the 
Chairman, CEO and Executive Committee are 
responsible for the supervision and management 
of our strategy. The strategic implementation 
of our health and wellbeing performance is 
overseen by the Sustainability Committee of the 
Board. 
The Audit Committee assists the Board of 
Directors in fulfilling its responsibilities with 
respect to financial reporting and disclosure, 
internal and external audit processes and, 
together with the Sustainability Committee, the 
review of risk management processes. 
Management is responsible for implementing 
management systems across the business. We 
monitor their application and effectiveness 
through internal and external audits. Training 
and competency is part of the continuous 
improvement process and detailed in the 
Performance Standard.
OZ Minerals is committed to high standards of 
health and wellbeing among our employees 
and contractors, and is focused on leadership, 
a supportive workplace culture, building 
capabilities, implementing prevention controls 
and promoting the return to work of affected 
individuals. OZ Minerals has three policies 
that guide our approach towards health and 
wellbeing. 
Health and Safety Policy
The Health and Safety Policy demonstrates 
a commitment to strive to be an injury and 
occupational disease free workplace whilst 
achieving operational excellence. OZ Minerals is 
committed to:
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Developing a culture where our employees 
and contractors are aware of the safety 
hazards around them and their personal 
obligations, and act accordingly;
Learning from incidents and striving to 
continually improve our health and safety 
performance; 
Training our employees and contractors to 
proactively identify and manage health and 
safety risks; and 
Training our leaders to proactively lead 
the improvement of our health and safety 
performance. 
Diversity and Inclusion Policy
The Diversity and Inclusion Policy fosters a culture 
that values individual differences and further 
leverages these to deliver optimal outcomes for 
OZ Minerals. We are committed to:
Left: The Prominent Hill village offers health and 
fitness sport facilities for our teams at Prominent 
Hill, including a 25-metre swimming pool (photo) 
and a cardio and weight gymnasium.
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Health & Wellbeing
Workforce  
Engagement 
One of our principles of how we work together is to build a culture of respect that 
enables our people to succeed.
OZ Minerals’ company strategy sets out 
the principles of how we work together. By 
demonstrating these principles, we enable 
growth, innovation and collaboration as 
we take further steps to become a modern 
mining company. The interrelation between 
physical, mental, emotional and social health 
on the overall wellbeing of our employees and 
contractors provides the platform for programs 
to support improved engagement and alignment 
across the organisation. 
All employees have performance indicators that 
are linked to the company strategy. OZ Minerals 
offers an array of benefits to our employees. 
These include performance based incentive plans, 
career development opportunities, paid parental 
leave and health and wellbeing services such as 
health insurance, medical check-ups and health 
education programs. 
During 2016, a targeted campaign was 
undertaken to ensure long-term employees of 
OZ Minerals took annual leave, which saw the 
average accrued number of annual leave days 
owing to employees at the end of the year 
reduce by 25 per cent over the course of the year. 
A strong workplace culture is a key driver in 
the health and wellbeing of employees. During 
2016, OZ Minerals focused on alignment of 
the organisation to the company strategy. This 
campaign helped build a shared vision and 
sense of community across the organisation. 
With the introduction of Teamgage - an online 
survey tool - OZ Minerals will be able to monitor 
and measure strategic alignment and cultural 
development.
Case Study: OZ Connect, Technology for 
Collaboration
In 2016, OZ Minerals completed the first stage of the OZ Connect project, which saw the 
roll out of new hardware devices, upgrades to the latest Office 365 suite of programs and 
a transition to cloud server operation. This was the first step in the Company’s journey, 
not only to become agile and lean in our business processes, but to improve the ability for 
employees to collaborate and share ideas across the organisation wherever they may be 
working. The introduction of Skype for business, yammer and external social media platforms 
such as LinkedIn and Facebook has not only improved the ability for employees to be 
engaged across assets, but for employees to communicate externally with family and friends.
Case Study: Family Days 
This year saw the much-loved return of the Prominent Hill and Carrapateena family days 
onsite. Family days are organised to gain a better understanding of site life, conditions and 
the environment in which family members work. Prominent Hill is a 24-hour/365-day FIFO 
operation, so employees will be onsite when workers in other industries are at home. In 
recognition of this, 150 family members and partners this year had the opportunity to come 
to the site and share Christmas Day celebrations.  The day included trips out to the mine site 
with the opportunity to see a mining truck, sing Christmas carols, enjoy a special Christmas 
menu at the mess, and receive a visit from Santa. 
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Health & Wellbeing
Diversity and  
Inclusion
Fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce results in a better workplace for 
employees and a better organisation overall. 
Women comprise 20 per cent of the workforce 
directly employed by OZ Minerals. Some 
individual contributors and functional leadership 
areas have more than 27 per cent female 
representation. OZ Minerals offers competitive 
remuneration for employees, reflective of the 
type of job, years of experience and the length of 
time employees have held the position. Earnings 
are reviewed annually by gender and job band 
level to provide assurance that employees’ 
remuneration remains equitable and in line with 
market trends.
All employees are entitled to parental leave. In 
2016, seven female employees took parental 
leave and four returned to work after their 
Diversity chart
parental leave ended. A retention rate of 57 per 
cent was maintained after 12 months.
With regards to labour relations, 31.7 per cent 
of the total workforce is covered by collective 
bargaining agreements. 
Inclusion for us means to bring together 
workforce diversity as a source of strength, which 
helps us to innovate and do things differently. 
We agree that it is not only about creating 
visible differences in the workforce but, most 
importantly, seeking the strategic advantage 
that comes from incorporating a wide variety of 
capabilities, new ideas and insights in problem 
solving and decision making.
Workforce Profile
At the end of 2016, the workforce, including 
contractors, stood at 1,302. OZ Minerals 
directly employs 303 people. 75 per cent of our 
workforce lives in South Australia. 
As the open pit at Prominent Hill gets deeper 
and the amount of waste rock relative to the 
amount of ore continues to decrease, the space 
in which the equipment can move is reducing. 
This means that less equipment and people are 
required for mining by OZ Minerals open pit 
mining contractor, Thiess. As demobilisations 
of fleets occur, OZ Minerals has kept workers 
updated throughout the process. 
Profile 2016
Full time
Part time
Fixed term
Casual
Employees
Contractors
Workforce
Region
SA
M      
216
F
47
M
0
F
5
M      
20
F
6
M
5
F
4
Total
M
303
889
F
110
Total
999
New employees 2016
Age group <36
Age group 36-55
Age group  >55
Region
SA
M
10
F
7
M      
15
F
11
M
3
F
1
Turnover 2016
Age group <36
Age group 36-55
Age group  >55
Region
SA
Victoria
M%
8%
F%
2%
100%
100%
M%      
12%
100%
F%
29%
100%
M%      
7%
100%
F%
13%
100%
Total
1,302
Total
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Total
11%
100%
 
 
Employee diversity  
at OZ Minerals
Under 30 years old 
30-50 years old
Over 50 years old
Female
Indigenous 
%
100
80
60
40
20
0
Business and 
Functional Leadership
Department Managers
Superintendents  
/ Senior Specialists
Tertiary / Supervisor
Individual contributors
Awards
Awards
Women in Resources:
OZ Minerals has been nationally recognised with Jasmine Richards, our now Environment 
and Community Superintendent at Prominent Hill, being announced as the winner of 
the ‘Exceptional Young Woman in Australian Resources Award’ at the National Women in 
Resources Awards ceremony.
Industry Collaboration Award / Australian Training Awards:
OZ Minerals, along with representatives from TAFE SA and Thiess, were awarded the 
“Industry Collaboration Award” at the SA Training Awards. We developed accredited 
training for industry-based competencies to upskill OZ Minerals’ Prominent Hill mine team 
to broaden their employability beyond the mine’s operation. The Partnerships, People and 
Production training program links the skills and experience obtained through on-the-job 
training with a nationally accredited qualification that supports the transfer of skills across 
industries and sectors to meet future skills and labour demands.
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New employees 2016
Age group <36
Age group 36-55
Age group  >55
Total
Turnover 2016
Age group <36
Age group 36-55
Age group  >55
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Health & Wellbeing
Business Ethics
OZ Minerals’ Board of Directors is committed to fostering a culture of compliance, 
ethical behaviour and good corporate governance. 
opportunity program, ethics and conduct 
program, as well as an anti-harassment and 
bullying program. Each program includes 
awareness training based on site-specific needs.
Employee Assistance Program
Mental Health is one of the main health risks 
that continues to be a concern across the 
mining industry. OZ Minerals offers an employee 
assistance program (EAP) for professional, 
confidential counselling to all employees and 
contractors and their immediate family members, 
at no cost. The EAP is provided through a 
leading global health and wellness company and 
can help address work and/or personal issues 
through a network of accredited counsellors.  
OZ Minerals has a variety of programs to 
promote a culture of compliance and ethical 
business. The Code of Conduct defines our 
corporate guidelines and establishes procedures 
that allow the reporting of policy or business-
related violations.
Code of Conduct
OZ Minerals’ Code of Conduct applies standards 
for appropriate ethical and professional 
behaviour.  The Code of Conduct applies to and 
is mandatory for all our employees, directors, 
officers, and contractors of OZ Minerals and its 
subsidiaries. The Code of Conduct outlines the 
requirement for a wide range of business related 
situations, including:
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Compliance with the law;
Protection of OZ Minerals’ interests;
Conflict of interest;
Gifts, entertainment and gratuities;
Professional behaviour and fair dealing;
Health and safety;
Community and environment;
Reporting non-compliance; and
Anti-bribery and corruption.
Whistleblower and Reporting 
Violations
The Code of Conduct, the highest order of 
corporate governance, outlines the importance 
of - and OZ Minerals’ commitment to - 
maintaining an open working environment 
in which employees and contractors are able 
to report instances of unethical, unlawful or 
undesirable conduct without fear of intimidation 
or reprisal. OZ Minerals has appointed STOPline 
as the disclosure line for concerns relating to 
unacceptable conduct. STOPline ensures best 
practice and the highest level of independence, 
as well as impartiality and confidentiality in the 
receipt and management of concerns relating to 
unacceptable conduct. STOPline offers a simple 
and highly confidential solution to the difficult 
issues of ethics, compliance, risk management 
and corporate governance.
Ethical Conduct Training Courses
Our mandatory online training courses reinforce 
our Code of Conduct and the information in our 
policies. We provide training and education on 
key legal and ethical risk areas. OZ Minerals' 
employees enrol in online learning courses 
that include OZ Minerals’ equal employment 
Health and Wellbeing  
Programs
We want to provide a great place for our employees to work, succeed and grow as 
individuals.
OZ Minerals seeks to make a positive impact on 
employees’ health and wellbeing, both at work 
and at home. A series of programs are in place to 
promote, maintain and enhance a healthy lifestyle. 
Fitness for Work
OZ Minerals conducts a fitness-for-work program, 
including a wide range of activities and education 
in fatigue management, employee assistance 
programs, role-based assessments, ergonomic 
assessments, fitness, and drug and alcohol programs. 
The intent of all programs is to provide employees 
with the necessary education and information to 
self-manage their own fitness-for-work. OZ Minerals 
has a zero alcohol and drug policy at all operations. 
Medical Programs
All OZ Minerals sites are supported by onsite 
trained medical staff. At Prominent Hill, there are 
also two health and lifestyle coordinators who run 
gym sessions and fitness programs. Doctors run a 
clinic on site once a month, and a physiotherapist 
is available on site once a week to assess work and 
non-work practices. 
Due to the location of sites and the risk of exposure 
to heat stress, employees are regularly tested 
for adequate hydration. Additional medical and 
occupational exposure management programs 
include, but are not limited to, audiometric testing, 
inhalable dust monitoring, diesel particulate 
monitoring and wet bulb thermometer works. 
These programs are focused on ensuring employees 
are not subject to occupational exposures above 
recognised and accepted industry standards, and to 
ensure appropriate provision of personal protective 
equipment is provided and used.
Rehabilitation and Return  
to Work
OZ Minerals maintains a rehabilitation and return to 
work program. There has been one workplace claim 
in 2016 and three employees have returned to work 
following continued support for rehabilitation efforts. 
Case Study: Skin Screening Assessments
Skin Cancer Screening conducted for OZ Minerals Prominent Hill saw 124 staff participate, with an average age of 
38.8 years. Of the 124 staff screened, there were eight referred for a follow up and no staff required an urgent follow 
up. This equates to approximately 6.4 per cent of staff requiring further examination or management of skin incidents. 
This program demonstrates OZ Minerals’ proactive commitment to the general health and wellbeing of our employees.
Case Study: SANO’s Wellbeing Health  
and Injury Prevention Program
SANO Health, in partnership with OZ Minerals, sends physiotherapists and exercise physiologists to site every three weeks. 
They are working directly with the Prominent Hill medical and emergency services team to improve the overall health and 
wellbeing of the site, as well as assisting to reduce injury and absenteeism rates. As part of their onsite education sessions, 
they have been able to reach all work groups and contractors and explain the health risk assessments in detail, the effects of 
living a sedentary lifestyle, the importance of nutrition and hydration, as well as sleep and recovery advice. 
There have been more than 150 participants in the program, with assessments including blood analysis and an online health 
survey. As part of reducing injury rates onsite, all groups complete a Daily Injury Prevention routine. Videos are created by the 
representative, demonstrated and then given to the crew to perform each day.  While onsite the SANO Health representatives 
provide time for one-on-one meetings, as well as individual programs based on each individual’s requirements. 
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Assurance Statement
Ernst & Young
8 Exhibition Street
Melbourne  VIC  3000  Australia
GPO Box 67 Melbourne  VIC  3001
Tel: +61 3 9288 8000
Fax: +61 3 8650 7777
ey.com/au
Independent Limited Assurance Report to the
Management and Directors of OZ Minerals Limited
(‘OZ Minerals’) in relation to the 2016
Sustainability Report
To the Management and Directors of OZ Minerals:
We have carried out a limited assurance engagement in order to
state whether anything has come to our attention that causes us
to believe that the subject matter detailed below (‘Subject Matter’),
and as presented in the 2016 Sustainability Report (‘the Report’),
has not been reported and presented fairly, in all material
respects, in accordance with the criteria (‘Criteria’) below.
Subject Matter
The Subject Matter for our limited assurance engagement
included:
► Material non-financial sustainability disclosures in OZ
Minerals’ 2016 Sustainability Report listed in Table 1
Table 1: Selected Material Topics
Assurance Practitioner’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express a limited assurance conclusion on
the Subject Matter based on our assurance engagement
conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing and
Assurance Standards Board Australian Standard on Assurance
Engagements Other Than Audits or Reviews of Historical
Financial Information (‘ASAE 3000’)] and the terms of reference
for this engagement as agreed with OZ Minerals.
Our procedures were designed to obtain a limited level of
assurance on which to base our conclusion, and, as such, do not
provide all of the evidence that would  be required to provide a
reasonable level of assurance. The procedures performed depend
on the assurance practitioner’s judgement including the risk of
material misstatement of the Subject Matter, whether due to fraud
or error. While we considered the effectiveness of management’s
internal controls when determining the nature and extent of our
procedures, our assurance engagement was not designed to
provide assurance on internal controls.
Our procedures did not include testing controls or performing
procedures relating to checking aggregation or calculation of data
within IT systems, which would have been performed under a
reasonable assurance engagement.
Selected Material Topics
GRI Standard
Energy and Emissions
302 and 305
We believe that the assurance evidence we have obtained is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our limited
assurance conclusions.
Local Communities
Occupational Health and Safety
413
403
► Disclosures associated with alignment to the GRI Reporting
Principles for defining sustainability content of stakeholder
inclusiveness, sustainability context, materiality and
completeness
► Disclosures associated with alignment to the GRI Reporting
Principles for defining report quality of accuracy, balance,
clarity, comparability, reliability and timeliness.
The Subject Matter did not include:
► Data sets, statements, information, systems or approaches
other than the Selected Material Topics and related
disclosures
► Management’s forward looking statements
► Any comparisons made against historical data.
Criteria
The following criteria have been applied:
Summary of Procedures Undertaken
Our procedures included, but were not limited to:
► Conducting interviews with key personnel to understand the
process for collecting, collating and reporting information on
the Selected Material  Topics during the reporting period
► Checking that the calculation criteria have been applied in
accordance with the methodologies outlined in the Criteria
► Undertaking analytical review procedures to support the
reasonableness of the data
► Identifying and evaluating assumptions supporting
calculations
► Considering, on a sample basis, underlying source
information to check the accuracy of the data.
Use of our Limited Assurance Engagement Report
We disclaim any assumption of responsibility for any reliance on
this assurance report, or on the Subject Matter to which it relates,
to any persons other than management and the Directors of OZ
Minerals or for any purpose other than that for which it was
prepared.
► Company-specific definitions that are publically disclosed
Independence and Quality Control
► The Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) Reporting Principles as
defined in the GRI 101: Foundation 2016 Standard
► Definitions as per selected GRI Standards related to the
material sustainability topics.
Management’s Responsibility
The management of OZ Minerals is responsible for the
preparation and fair presentation of the Subject Matter in
accordance with the Criteria, and is also responsible for the
selection of methods used in the Criteria. No conclusion is
expressed as to whether the selected methods are appropriate for
the purpose described above. Further, OZ Minerals’ management
is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls
relevant to the preparation and presentation of the Subject Matter
that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error; selecting and applying appropriate criteria; maintaining
adequate records and making estimates that are reasonable in
the circumstances.
In conducting our assurance engagement, we have met the
independence requirements of the APES 110 Code of Ethics for
Professional Accountants. We have the required competencies
and experience to conduct this assurance engagement.
Limited Assurance Conclusion
Based on the limited assurance procedures conducted, nothing
has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the
Subject Matter for the year ended 31 December 2016, have not
been reported and presented fairly, in all material respects, in
accordance with the Criteria.
Ernst & Young
Melbourne, Australia
16 March 2017
Terence Jeyaretnam
Partner
A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation
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Resources and  
Reserves 2016
OZ Minerals’ Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves
The 2016 Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves of OZ Minerals are summarised in the table below along with the 2015 Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources 
for comparison.
Tonnes
Mt
Cu%
2016
Au
g/t
Ag
g/t
Cu
kt
Au
Moz
Ag
Moz
Tonnes
Mt
Cu%
Resources
Prominent Hill
Carrapateena
Khamsin
Total
Reserves
Prominent Hill
Carrapateena
Total
172
134 
0
307
75 
70
145
1.0
1.5 
0.0
1.2
1.0 
1.8
1.4
0.7
0.6 
0.0
0.6
0.6 
0.7
0.7
2.7
1,770
6.5  1,970 
0.0
0
4.4 3,740
3.0 
8.4
740 
1,300
5.6 2,040
3.7
2.6 
0
6.3
1.4 
1.7
3.1
15
28 
0
43
7.1
19
26
179
800
202
1,180
73
270
343
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.8
1.0
0.9
0.9
2015
Ag
g/t
2.6
3.3
1.7
2.9
2.9
4.5
4.2
Au
g/t
0.7
0.3
0.1
0.3
0.6
0.4
0.4
Cu
kt
Au
Moz
Ag
Moz 
1,800
6,300
1,100
3.9
8.4
0.9
15
84
11
9,200
13.2
110
720
2,500
3,220
1.4
3.5
4.9
7.0
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Table subject to rounding errors.
Information in the table above was drawn from the following:
Deposit
Prominent Hill
Prominent Hill
Carrapateena
Carrapateena
Khamsin
Prominent Hill
Prominent Hill
Carrapateena
Carrapateena
Mineral Resources 2015
Mineral Resources 2016
Mineral Resources 2013
Mineral Resources 2016
Mineral Resources 2015
Ore Reserves 2015
Ore Reserves 2016
Ore Reserves 2014
Ore Reserves 2016
Estimate date
30 June 2015
1 July 2016
30 June 2013
17 October 2016
23 March 2015
30 June 2015
1 July 2016
15 August 2014
20 October 2016
Release date
4 November 2015
15 November 2016
28 November 2013
7 November 2016
26 May 2015
4 November 2015
15 November 2016
18 August 2014
7 November 2016
All Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves are estimates. The Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve statements and their accompanying explanatory notes can be 
viewed in full at: www.ozminerals.com/operations/resources--reserves.html.
Prominent Hill 2016 Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves
The Prominent Hill Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves remain robust with the majority of changes due to mining depletion.
The Prominent Hill Mineral Resource as at 1 July 2016 has been estimated at 172 million tonnes of copper-gold mineralisation grading 1.0 percent copper, 
0.7 grams per tonne gold and 2.7 grams per tonne silver. The Mineral Resource contains 2% fewer copper tonnes and 5% fewer gold ounces than the 
previous Mineral Resource estimate.
Open Pit Mineral Resources
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Ankata Mineral Resources
The Ankata Mineral Resource decreased mainly due to mining depletion.
• 
Malu Underground Mineral Resources
The Malu Underground Mineral Resource increased with depletion more than offset by success in drilling. 
• 
Kalaya Mineral Resources
There is no current exploration or mining at Kalaya. There was a small change in the Mineral Resource due to a change of cut-off grade.
• 
Stockpiles
• 
Copper ore stockpiles to 30 June 2016 increased from 3 million tonnes to 7 million tonnes and gold ore stockpiles increased from 11 million tonnes to 
13 million tonnes. 
Copper Mineral Resources at Prominent Hill - July 2016
Category
Open Pit (1) – 0.25% Cu cut-off
Measured 
Indicated 
Inferred 
Total
Malu (2) – $60 NSR cut-off
Measured
Indicated 
Inferred
Total
Kalaya (3) – $60 NSR cut-off
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Ankata (4) – $60 NSR cut-off
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Surface Stocks
Measured
Total
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Tonnes
(Mt)
10 
10 
0 
20 
22 
26 
34 
82 
0 
1 
30 
31 
7 
0 
0 
8 
7 
46 
37 
64 
148 
Cu
(%)
1.2 
1.1 
0.8 
1.1 
1.4 
1.1 
1.1 
1.2 
0.0 
1.1 
1.0 
1.0 
2.2 
1.0 
1.2 
2.1 
Au
(g/t)
Ag
(g/t)
0.5 
0.6 
0.4 
0.6 
0.5 
0.7 
0.6 
0.6 
0.0 
0.5 
0.5 
0.5 
0.4 
0.6 
0.1 
0.4 
3.6 
2.5 
2.5 
3.1 
3.6 
2.8 
3.0 
3.1 
0.0 
2.0 
1.9 
1.9 
4.3 
1.0 
3.0 
4.2 
Cu
(kt)
120 
100 
2 
220 
310 
290 
390 
990 
0 
14 
310 
320 
160 
1 
5 
170 
Au
(Moz)
Ag
(Moz)
0.2 
0.2 
0.0 
0.4 
0.3 
0.6 
0.7 
1.6 
0.0 
0.0 
0.5 
0.5 
0.1 
0.0 
0.0 
0.1 
1.2 
0.8 
0.0 
1.9 
2.5 
2.4 
3.3 
8.2 
0.0 
0.1 
1.8 
1.9 
1.0 
0.0 
0.0 
1.1 
0.7 
0.4 
2.4 
52 
0.1 
0.5 
1.4 
1.1 
1.1 
1.2 
0.5 
0.7 
0.6 
0.6 
3.5 
2.7 
2.5 
2.9 
640 
410 
700 
1,750 
0.7 
0.8 
1.2 
2.6 
5.2 
3.2 
5.2 
13.6 
Table subject to rounding errors. (1) Within the final pit design. (2) Outside the final pit design and east of 55300mE. (3) Outside the final pit design and west of 55300mE (excluding Ankata Mineral 
Resource estimate). (4) Ankata Mineral Resource estimate.
 
 
 
Gold Mineral Resources at Prominent Hill - July 2016
Cu
(%)
0.0 
0.1 
0.0 
0.1 
0.0 
0.0 
0.0 
0.0 
0.0 
0.0 
0.1 
0.1 
0.0 
0.0 
0.0 
0.0 
Au
(g/t)
Ag
(g/t)
Cu
(kt)
Au
(Moz)
Ag
(Moz)
1.2 
1.0 
1.2 
1.0 
0.0 
2.6 
2.1 
2.4 
0.0 
0.0 
2.0 
2.0 
0.0 
0.0 
0.0 
0.0 
1.7 
1.3 
1.0 
1.3 
0.0 
0.9 
0.8 
0.9 
0.0 
0.0 
0.6 
0.6 
0.0 
0.0 
0.0 
0.0 
0 
1 
0 
1 
0 
0 
0 
1 
0 
0 
3 
3 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0.0 
0.1 
0.0 
0.1 
0.0 
0.2 
0.1 
0.3 
0.0 
0.0 
0.3 
0.3 
0.0 
0.0 
0.0 
0.0 
0.0 
0.1 
0.0 
0.1 
0.0 
0.1 
0.0 
0.1 
0.0 
0.0 
0.1 
0.1 
0.0 
0.0 
0.0 
0.0 
Category
Tonnes
(Mt)
0 
2 
0 
2 
0 
2 
2 
4 
0 
0 
5 
5 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Open Pit (5) – 0.5 g/t Au cut-off Below 0.25% Cu
Measured 
Indicated 
Inferred 
Total
Malu (6) – $60 NSR cut-off
Measured
Indicated 
Inferred
Total
Kalaya (7) – $60 NSR cut-off 
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Ankata (8) – $60 NSR cut-off 
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
Surface Stocks
Measured
Total
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Total
13 
0.1 
0.7 
2.3 
14 
0.3 
1.0 
13 
4 
7 
25 
0.1 
0.0 
0.0 
0.1 
0.7 
1.8 
2.0 
1.3 
2.3 
1.1 
0.6 
1.6 
14 
2 
3 
19 
0.3 
0.2 
0.5 
1.0 
1.0 
0.2 
0.1 
1.3 
Table subject rounding errors.  (5) Within the final pit design. (6) Outside the final pit design and east of 55300mE. (7) Outside the final pit design and west of 55300mE (excluding Ankata Mineral 
Resource estimate). (8) Ankata Mineral Resource estimate.
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Resources and Reserves 2016 
Prominent Hill Ore Reserves
The Ore Reserves at 1 July 2016 were estimated to be 75 million tonnes at 1.0 percent copper and 0.6 grams per tonne gold for 740 thousand tonnes of 
contained copper and 1.4 million ounces of contained gold. The 2016 Ore Reserve contains 3% more copper tonnes than the previous Mineral Resource 
estimate. 
Open Pit Ore Reserves
The Ore Reserves decreased due to mining.
• 
Ankata Ore Reserves
The Ore Reserves decreased due to mining.
• 
Malu Underground Ore Reserves
• 
The Ore Reserves increased due to drilling success, design review and a change in cut-off grade despite mining depletion.
Summary of the Ore Reserves at Prominent Hill - July 2016
Category
Open Pit
Proved
Probable
Total
Ankata
Proved 
Probable
Total
Malu / Kalaya
Proved 
Probable
Total
Stockpiles
Proved 
Surface Stocks
Measured
Tonnes
(Mt)
10
12
22
6 
0 
6
13 
14 
27 
Cu
(%)
1.1
0.8
0.9
2.1 
0.9 
2.0 
1.5 
1.1 
1.3 
Au
(g/t)
0.5
0.7
0.6
0.4 
0.7 
0.4 
0.5 
0.8 
0.6 
Ag
(g/t)
3.6
2.3
2.9
3.9 
0.6 
3.9 
3.8 
2.8 
3.3 
Cu
(kt)
110
92
200
120 
0 
120 
200 
160 
350 
Au
(Moz)
Ag
(Moz)
0.2
0.2
0.4
0.1 
0.0 
0.1 
0.2 
0.3 
0.5 
1.2
0.9
2
0.8 
0.0 
0.8 
1.6 
1.2 
2.8 
20 
0.3
0.6
2.3
66
0.4
1.5
Prominent Hill all mining areas
Proved 
Probable
Total
Table subject to rounding errors.
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75
1.0
1.0
1.0 
0.5 
0.7
0.6 
3.2
2.6
3.0
490
250
740
0.8
0.6
1.4 
5.0
2.1
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Material changes in the Prominent Hill Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves 
Statement. 
OZ Minerals is not aware of anything that materially affects the information contained in the Prominent Hill Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement, 
1 July 2016 other than changes due to depletion since 1 July 2016. Depletion for the six months to 31 December 2016 amounts to approximately 4.7 
million tonnes at 1.4% Cu, 0.5 g/t Au and 3.8 g/t Ag.
Competent Persons’ Statements Prominent Hill Mineral Resources & Ore Reserves
The information set out in these tables is a summary of information relating to Prominent Hill Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves set out in the document, 
Prominent Hill Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statements and Explanatory Notes as at 1 July 2016, which was released to the market on 15 November 
2016 and is available at www.ozminerals.com/operations/resources--reserves.html.
The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources is based on and fairly represents information and supporting documentation compiled by 
Colin Lollo, a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM Membership No. 225331). Colin Lollo is 
a full time employee of OZ Minerals Limited. He is a shareholder in OZ Minerals Limited and is entitled to participate in the OZ Minerals Performance Rights 
Plan. 
Colin Lollo BSc (Geology) has over 19 years of relevant experience as a geologist including nine years in Iron-Oxide-Copper-Gold style deposits.
Colin Lollo has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being 
undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral 
Resources and Ore Reserves’ (JORC 2012). Colin Lollo consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and 
context in which they appear.
The Mineral Resource estimate has been reported in accordance with the guidelines defined in the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, 
Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (The JORC Code, 2012 Edition). 
The information in this report that relates to the open pit Ore Reserves is based on and fairly represents information and supporting documentation 
compiled by Michael Wood BEng (Min), a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM Membership 
No. 225408). 
Michael Wood is a full time employee of OZ Minerals Limited. Michael Wood is a shareholder in OZ Minerals Limited and is entitled to participate in the OZ 
Minerals Performance Rights plan.
Michael Wood has over 10 years of experience as a mining engineer including five years in Iron Oxide Copper Gold style deposits. He has sufficient 
experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activities being undertaken to qualify as a 
Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’ (the 
JORC Code). Michael Wood consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which they appear.
The information in this report that relates to the underground Ore Reserves is based on and fairly represents information and supporting documentation 
compiled by Luke Sandery BEng (Min), a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM Membership 
No. 212082).
Luke Sandery is a full time employee of OZ Minerals Limited. Luke Sandery is a shareholder in OZ Minerals Limited and is entitled to participate in the OZ 
Minerals Performance Rights plan.
Luke Sandery has over 10 years of experience as a mining engineer including five years in Iron Oxide Copper Gold style deposits. He has sufficient 
experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activities being undertaken to qualify as a 
Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the JORC Code. Luke Sandery consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his 
information in the form and context in which they appear.
The Ore Reserve estimates have been compiled in accordance with the guidelines defined in the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, 
Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (The JORC Code, 2012 Edition).
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Resources and Reserves 2016 
Carrapateena Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves and Khamsin Mineral Resources
The complete Carrapateena Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve statements can be found at: www.ozminerals.com/operations/resources-reserves.html.
Carrapateena Mineral Resources
There have been four Mineral Resources estimated for Carrapateena by OZ Minerals. These are:
Year
2013
2015
2016
2016
Classification
Tonnes (Mt)
Cu %
Estimate Date
Release Date
Indicated 
Inferred 
Total 
Indicated 
Inferred 
Total 
Indicated 
Inferred 
Total 
Measured 
Indicated 
Inferred 
Total 
356
444
800
55
6
61
126 
7
133 
61
65
8
134
1.0
0.6
0.8
2.4
2.5
2.4
1.5 
1.0 
1.5 
1.4
1.6 
0.8 
1.5 
30 June 2013
28 November 2013
25 September 2015
6 October 2015
17 October 2016
7 November 2016
18 November 2016
9 December 2016
Table subject to rounding errors. (1) Based on 0.3 percent copper cut-off grade
The 2013 Mineral Resource estimate was included in OZ Minerals’ total Mineral Resource statement in the 2015 Annual Report despite the declaration 
of the 2015 Mineral Resource. This was done because the Carrapateena Ore Reserve current at that time (but now superseded) was based on the 2013 
Mineral Resource estimate.
The 2015 Mineral Resource estimate was to form the basis of a high grade sub-level open stoping mine. The scoping study conducted in 2016 confirmed 
that the best mining method for Carrapateena was sub-level caving. Consequently, on 7th November 2016 the 2015 Mineral Resource estimate was 
superseded by a Mineral Resource estimate more appropriate to the sub-level caving mining method. It was this Mineral Resource estimate on which the 
current Ore Reserve estimate is based. The Ore Reserve was one of the primary outputs of the Prefeasibility Study conducted in 2016.
A diamond drilling program was conducted in parallel with the Prefeasibility Study to upgrade some of the Mineral Resource to Measured status. On 9th 
December 2016 a new Mineral Resource was released which incorporated the results of the additional drilling. Timing was such that it was not possible to 
incorporate the new Mineral Resource estimate in the Prefeasibility Study.
Carrapateena Mineral Resources – 18 November 2016 (1)
Classification
Measured 
Indicated 
Inferred 
Total 
Tonnes
(Mt)
61 
65 
8 
134 
Cu
(%)
1.4 
1.6 
0.8 
1.5 
Au
(g/t)
0.6 
0.6 
0.4 
0.6 
Ag
(g/t)
6.3 
7.0 
3.5 
6.5 
Cu
(Mt)
880 
1,030 
60 
1,970 
Au
(Moz)
1.2 
1.3 
0.1 
2.6 
Ag
(Moz)
12.4 
14.7 
0.9 
27.9 
Table subject to rounding errors. (1) All material, whether mineralised or not, contained in a reasonable prospects shape designed at a cut-off of A$70/t NSR
 
 
Khamsin Mineral Resources
The Khamsin Iron Oxide Copper Gold (IOCG) deposit is located 10 kilometres north-west of Carrapateena. Khamsin was discovered in late 2012.
The initial Mineral Resource for Khamsin was based on 30 holes (including eight wedged holes) drilled since discovery and is summarised in the table below. 
Holes were diamond drill holes spaced approximately 100 metres apart. The assessment of the prospects for extraction of the Khamsin Mineral Resource 
were deemed reasonable with the accompanying economies of scale, when the Carrapateena deposit was designed as a block cave and forecast to be 
processed at 12 Mtpa. However with recent developments at Carrapateena now focusing on a 4 Mtpa processing plant, OZ Minerals has taken the decision 
to re-assess the Khamsin target and consequently a Mineral Resource will no longer be stated.
Carrapateena Ore Reserves
A Pre-Feasibility Study for Carrapateena based on mining by sub-level caving was completed in 2016 and demonstrated a positive economic outcome at 
which time an Ore Reserve was declared. The Ore Reserve estimate was based on the Mineral Resource estimate as at 17 October 2016.
Carrapateena Ore Reserves as at 20 October 2016
Classification
Proved 
Probable 
Total 
Tonnes
(Mt)
0
70
70
Cu
(%)
0.0
1.8
1.8
Au
(g/t)
0.0
0.7
0.7
Ag
(g/t)
0.0
8.4
8.4
Cu
(Mt)
0
1,300
1,300
Au
(Moz)
0
1.7
1.7
Ag
(Moz)
0
19
19
Table subject to rounding errors. (1) Based on $100 NSR cut-off grade.
Material changes in Carrapateena Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves and 
Khamsin Mineral Resources  
OZ Minerals confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that would materially affect the Carrapateena Mineral Resource estimate as at  
18 November 2016 or Carrapateena Ore Reserve estimate as at 20 October 2016.
For the reasons stated above a Mineral Resource will no longer be quoted for Khamsin.
Competent Persons’ Statements 
Carrapateena Mineral Resources and Ore Reserve and Khamsin Mineral Resource
The information set out in these tables is a summary of information relating to Carrapateena Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves set out in the documents, 
Carrapateena Project Mineral Resource, released on 9 December 2016; and Carrapateena Ore Reserve Statements and Explanatory Notes released on 7 
November 2016 and are available at www.ozminerals.com/operations/resources-reserves.html.
The information in this report that relates to Mineral Resources is based on information compiled by Stuart Masters, a Competent Person who is a Member 
of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (108430) and a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (5683).
Stuart Masters BSc (Geology), CFSG, has over 30 years of relevant and continuous experience as a geologist including 11 years in Iron-Oxide-Copper-Gold 
style deposits. Stuart Masters has visited site on ten occasions since OZ Minerals acquired the project including three times since the 2013 Mineral Resource 
was reported and once since the 2015 Mineral Resource was originally reported. 
Stuart Masters is a full time employee of CS 2 Pty Ltd and has no interest in, and is entirely independent of, OZ Minerals. Stuart Masters has sufficient 
experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a 
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Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’ (JORC 
2012). Stuart Masters consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.
Stuart Masters 
CS-2 Pty Ltd.
The information in this report that relates to Carrapateena Ore Reserves is based on and fairly represents information and supporting documentation 
compiled by Justin Taylor BEng (Min), a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AUSIMM Membership 
No. 307796).
Justin Taylor is a full time employee of OZ Minerals Limited. Justin Taylor is a shareholder in OZ Minerals Limited and is entitled to participate in the OZ 
Minerals Performance Rights plan.
Justin Taylor BEng (Min) has over 30 years of experience as a mining engineer including nine years in Iron-Oxide-Copper-Gold style deposits. He has 
sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activities being undertaken to qualify 
as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’ 
(JORC 2012). Justin Taylor consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which they appear.
The Ore Reserve estimate has been compiled in accordance with the guidelines defined in the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, 
Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’ (The JORC Code, 2012 Edition).
Governance arrangements 
OZ Minerals has a longstanding Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Policy, which establishes company-wide consistency, rigour and discipline in the 
preparation and reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves in accordance with industry best practice. The policy sets out:
• 
• 
• 
• 
Reporting requirements.
Review and approval requirements.
Company standards.
Accountabilities in relation to the assumptions and estimates used for Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve calculations; review, implementation and 
compliance with the policy; and delivery of Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates and findings to the Board.
Updates to Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates compiled during 2016 were completed in accordance with the guiding principles contained within 
the policy, suitably modified to meet current company structures, delegated authorities and estimate requirements.
This included:
• 
• 
• 
Reporting in compliance with the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves 
(JORC Code 2012 Edition).
Suitably qualified and experienced Competent Persons.
All Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates being subject to internal and external review and independent review by suitably qualified 
practitioners, inclusive of the Competent Persons.
• 
Approval by the Board of the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves estimates prior to release to the market.
 
 
Consolidated Financial  
Statements
Auditor’s Independence Declaration  
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income  
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity  
Consolidated Balance Sheet  
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows  
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements  
Group Performance  
1 Operating Segments  
2 Earnings per share  
3 Income tax 
4 Dividends 
Net Cash and Capital Employed  
5 Inventories  
6 Operating cash flows  
7 Property, Plant and Equipment  
8 Lease receivable  
9 Exploration assets - Carrapateena 
10 Provisions 
11 Capital expenditure commitments 
Contributed Equity 
12 Issued capital 
13 Share-based payments 
Risk Management 
14 Financial risk management 
15 Contingencies 
16 Litigation settlement expense 
Group Structure & Other Information 
17 Parent entity disclosures 
18 Deed of cross guarantee 
19 Key management personnel 
20 Remuneration of auditors 
21 New accounting standards 
Directors’ Declaration  
Independent Auditor’s Report  
Report on the Remuneration Report  
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Auditor’s Independence Declaration 
Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration under Section 307C  
of the Corporations Act 2001 
To: the Directors of OZ Minerals Limited 
I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit for the financial year ended 31 December 2016 there have been: 
(a)  no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to  
the audit; and 
(b)  no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 
KPMG 
Paul Cenko 
Partner 
Adelaide 
23 February 2017 
KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of 
the KPMG network of independent member firms 
affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative ('KPMG 
International'), a Swiss entity. 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under 
Professional Standards Legislation. 
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Auditor’s Independence Declaration 
Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration under Section 307C  
of the Corporations Act 2001 
To: the Directors of OZ Minerals Limited 
I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit for the financial year ended 31 December 2016 there have been: 
(a)  no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to  
the audit; and 
(b)  no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 
KPMG 
Paul Cenko 
Partner 
Adelaide 
23 February 2017 
Consolidated Statement of 
Consolidated Statement of  
Consolidated Statement of 
Comprehensive Income
For the year ended 31 December 2016 
Notes 
Revenue 
Net foreign exchange gains 
Other income 
Changes in inventories of ore and concentrate 
For the year ended 31 December 2016 
Consumables and other direct costs 
Revenue 
Employee benefit expenses 
Net foreign exchange gains 
Exploration and evaluation expenses 
Other income 
Freight expenses 
Changes in inventories of ore and concentrate 
Royalties expense 
Consumables and other direct costs 
Depreciation expense 
Employee benefit expenses 
Restructuring expenses – employee benefits 
Exploration and evaluation expenses 
Legal costs associated with Class Action 
Freight expenses 
Other expenses 
Royalties expense 
Profit before net financing income and income tax 
Depreciation expense 
Financing income 
Restructuring expenses – employee benefits 
Financing expenses 
Legal costs associated with Class Action 
Net financing income 
Other expenses 
Profit before income tax 
Profit before net financing income and income tax 
Income tax expense  
Financing income 
Profit for the year attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals  
Financing expenses 
Other comprehensive loss 
Net financing income 
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to Income Statement 
Profit before income tax 
Change in fair value of investments in equity securities, net of tax 
Income tax expense  
Items that may be reclassified to Income Statement 
Profit for the year attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals  
Net gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges, net of tax 
Other comprehensive loss 
Other comprehensive gain/(loss) for the year, net of tax 
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to Income Statement 
Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to equity holders of 
OZ Minerals         
Change in fair value of investments in equity securities, net of tax 
Basic and diluted earnings per share 
Items that may be reclassified to Income Statement 
Basic and diluted earnings per share 
Net gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges, net of tax 
Basic and diluted earnings per share 
Other comprehensive gain/(loss) for the year, net of tax 
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14 
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14 
2 
Comprehensive Income 
Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to equity holders of 
OZ Minerals         
Basic and diluted earnings per share 
Basic and diluted earnings per share 
Basic and diluted earnings per share 
2 
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2016  
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822.9 
2.7 
6.8 
227.8 
2016  
$m 
(313.7) 
822.9 
(60.4) 
2.7 
(29.3) 
6.8 
(52.9) 
227.8 
(42.2) 
(313.7) 
(361.5) 
(60.4) 
– 
(29.3) 
(37.9) 
(52.9) 
(35.1) 
(42.2) 
127.2 
(361.5) 
13.8 
– 
(4.8) 
(37.9) 
9.0 
(35.1) 
136.2 
127.2 
(28.4) 
13.8 
107.8 
(4.8) 
9.0 
136.2 
(10.3) 
(28.4) 
107.8 
3.6 
(6.7) 
101.1 
(10.3) 
3.6 
35.7 
(6.7) 
101.1 
2015  
$m 
879.4 
33.2 
5.9 
79.8 
2015  
$m 
(259.0) 
879.4 
(63.9) 
33.2 
(39.5) 
5.9 
(54.1) 
79.8 
(47.9) 
(259.0) 
(285.1) 
(63.9) 
(7.6) 
(39.5) 
(13.4) 
(54.1) 
(41.0) 
(47.9) 
186.8 
(285.1) 
7.6 
(7.6) 
(4.7) 
(13.4) 
2.9 
(41.0) 
189.7 
186.8 
(59.5) 
7.6 
130.2 
(4.7) 
2.9 
189.7 
(18.5) 
(59.5) 
130.2 
– 
(18.5) 
111.7 
(18.5) 
Cents 
– 
42.9 
(18.5) 
111.7 
Cents 
42.9 
KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of 
the KPMG network of independent member firms 
affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative ('KPMG 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under 
International'), a Swiss entity. 
Professional Standards Legislation. 
The above Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.
Comprehensive Income 
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The above Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.
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Consolidated Statement of  
Consolidated Statement of  
Changes in Equity
Changes in Equity 
Consolidated Balance Sheet 
For the year ended 31 December 2016 
Notes 
Issued 
 capital 
$m 
Retained 
earnings 
$m 
Cash 
flow 
hedge 
reserve 
$m 
Treasury 
shares 
$m 
Total 
equity 
$m 
2,058.9 
285.6 
– 
(0.6) 
2,343.9 
Balance as at 1 January 2016 
Total comprehensive income for the year 
Profit for the year 
Other comprehensive gain/(loss)  
Total comprehensive income for the year 
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in 
equity 
Dividends 
Share-based payment transactions, net of income tax 
Share buy-back 
Purchase of treasury shares 
Exercise of performance rights 
Total transactions with owners 
Balance as at 31 December 2016 
For the year ended 31 December 2015 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(29.9) 
– 
– 
(29.9) 
2,029.0 
107.8 
(10.3) 
97.5 
(60.6) 
6.9 
– 
– 
(5.6) 
(59.3) 
323.8 
4 
13 
12 
Balance as at 1 January 2015 
2,058.9 
190.2 
Total comprehensive income for the year 
Profit for the year 
Other comprehensive loss 
Total comprehensive income for the year 
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in 
equity 
Dividends 
Share-based payment transactions, net of income tax 
4 
13 
Purchase of treasury shares 
Exercise of performance rights 
Total transactions with owners 
Balance as at 31 December 2015 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
2,058.9 
130.2 
(18.5) 
111.7 
(18.2) 
4.4 
– 
(2.5) 
(16.3) 
285.6 
– 
3.6 
3.6 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
3.6 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(7.1) 
5.6 
(1.5) 
(2.1) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(3.1) 
2.5 
(0.6) 
(0.6) 
107.8 
(6.7) 
101.1 
(60.6) 
6.9 
(29.9) 
(7.1) 
– 
(90.7) 
2,354.3 
2,249.1 
130.2 
(18.5) 
111.7 
(18.2) 
4.4 
(3.1) 
– 
(16.9) 
2,343.9 
The above Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes. 
Total equity attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals Limited 
The above Consolidated Balance Sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes. 
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As at 31 December 2016 
Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade receivables 
Other receivables 
Inventories 
Prepayments 
Assets held for sale 
Total current assets 
Non-current assets 
Inventories 
Investments in equity securities 
Derivative financial instruments  
Exploration assets - Carrapateena 
Lease receivable 
Property, plant and equipment 
Total non-current assets 
Total assets 
Current liabilities 
Trade payables and accruals 
Other payables 
Current tax provision 
Employee benefits 
Provisions 
Derivative financial instruments 
Total current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Employee benefits 
Provisions 
Total non-current liabilities 
Total liabilities 
Net assets 
Equity 
Issued capital 
Cash flow hedge reserve 
Retained earnings 
Treasury shares 
Notes 
2016  
$m 
5 
9 
5 
14 
14 
9 
8 
7 
3 
10 
14 
3 
10 
12 
1,686.3 
2,630.6 
655.7 
69.4 
7.8 
197.1 
4.9 
9.4 
944.3 
360.0 
18.2 
5.1 
284.9 
27.5 
990.6 
74.4 
3.0 
69.0 
9.0 
8.3 
11.1 
174.8 
63.5 
2.0 
36.0 
101.5 
276.3 
2,354.3 
2,029.0 
3.6 
323.8 
(2.1) 
2,354.3 
2015  
$m 
552.5 
91.4 
7.2 
143.2 
4.9 
– 
799.2 
186.6 
31.8 
– 
252.2 
34.8 
1,261.8 
1,767.2 
2,566.4 
63.4 
1.7 
– 
9.2 
8.6 
– 
82.9 
102.6 
3.6 
33.4 
139.6 
222.5 
2,343.9 
2,058.9 
– 
285.6 
(0.6) 
2,343.9 
Finance	
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Consolidated Balance Sheet 
As at 31 December 2016 
Notes 
Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade receivables 
Other receivables 
Inventories 
Prepayments 
Assets held for sale 
Total current assets 
Non-current assets 
Inventories 
Investments in equity securities 
Derivative financial instruments  
Exploration assets - Carrapateena 
Lease receivable 
Property, plant and equipment 
Total non-current assets 
Total assets 
Current liabilities 
Trade payables and accruals 
Other payables 
Current tax provision 
Employee benefits 
Provisions 
Derivative financial instruments 
Total current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Employee benefits 
Provisions 
Total non-current liabilities 
Total liabilities 
Net assets 
Equity 
Issued capital 
Cash flow hedge reserve 
Retained earnings 
Treasury shares 
5 
9 
5 
14 
14 
9 
8 
7 
3 
10 
14 
3 
10 
12 
Total equity attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals Limited 
The above Consolidated Balance Sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes. 
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2016  
$m 
655.7 
69.4 
7.8 
197.1 
4.9 
9.4 
944.3 
360.0 
18.2 
5.1 
284.9 
27.5 
990.6 
1,686.3 
2,630.6 
74.4 
3.0 
69.0 
9.0 
8.3 
11.1 
174.8 
63.5 
2.0 
36.0 
101.5 
276.3 
2,354.3 
2,029.0 
3.6 
323.8 
(2.1) 
2,354.3 
2015  
$m 
552.5 
91.4 
7.2 
143.2 
4.9 
– 
799.2 
186.6 
31.8 
– 
252.2 
34.8 
1,261.8 
1,767.2 
2,566.4 
63.4 
1.7 
– 
9.2 
8.6 
– 
82.9 
102.6 
3.6 
33.4 
139.6 
222.5 
2,343.9 
2,058.9 
– 
285.6 
(0.6) 
2,343.9 
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Consolidated Statement 
Consolidated Statement  
Consolidated Statement  
of Cash Flows
of Cash Flows 
of Cash Flows 
For the year ended 31 December 2016 
For the year ended 31 December 2016 
Cash flows from operating activities 
Receipts from customers 
Cash flows from operating activities 
Payments to suppliers and employees 
Receipts from customers 
Payments for exploration and evaluation 
Payments to suppliers and employees 
Financing costs 
Payments for exploration and evaluation 
Interest received  
Financing costs 
Interest received  
Net cash inflows from operating activities 
Net cash inflows from operating activities 
Cash flows from investing activities 
Payment for property, plant and equipment 
Cash flows from investing activities 
Payment for Carrapateena evaluation expenditure 
Payment for property, plant and equipment 
Proceeds from disposal of investments 
Payment for Carrapateena evaluation expenditure 
Net proceeds from sale of pre-commissioning Malu UG ore concentrates 
Proceeds from disposal of investments 
Dividends received 
Net proceeds from sale of pre-commissioning Malu UG ore concentrates 
Dividends received 
Net cash outflows from investing activities 
Net cash outflows from investing activities 
Cash flows from financing activities 
Dividends paid to shareholders 
Cash flows from financing activities 
Payments for share buy-back 
Dividends paid to shareholders 
Payments for acquisition of treasury shares 
Payments for share buy-back 
Payments for acquisition of treasury shares 
Net cash outflows from financing activities 
Net cash outflows from financing activities 
Net increase/(decrease) in cash held 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 
Net increase/(decrease) in cash held 
Notes 
Notes 
6 
6 
9 
14 
9 
14 
4 
12 
4 
12 
Effects of exchange rate changes on foreign currency denominated cash balances 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 
Effects of exchange rate changes on foreign currency denominated cash balances 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 
The above Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes. 
The above Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes. 
2016  
$m 
2016  
$m 
874.0 
(529.9) 
874.0 
(29.3) 
(529.9) 
(2.0) 
(29.3) 
11.3 
(2.0) 
11.3 
324.1 
324.1 
(99.8) 
(25.6) 
(99.8) 
3.3 
(25.6) 
– 
3.3 
– 
– 
– 
(122.1) 
(122.1) 
(60.6) 
(29.9) 
(60.6) 
(7.1) 
(29.9) 
(7.1) 
(97.6) 
(97.6) 
104.4 
552.5 
104.4 
(1.2) 
552.5 
(1.2) 
655.7 
655.7 
2015  
$m 
2015  
$m 
929.6 
(463.0) 
929.6 
(39.5) 
(463.0) 
(2.8) 
(39.5) 
5.5 
(2.8) 
5.5 
429.8 
429.8 
(251.4) 
– 
(251.4) 
126.5 
– 
46.4 
126.5 
1.0 
46.4 
1.0 
(77.5) 
(77.5) 
(18.2) 
–  
(18.2) 
(3.1) 
–  
(3.1) 
(21.3) 
(21.3) 
331.0 
218.5 
331.0 
3.0 
218.5 
3.0 
552.5 
552.5 
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Finance	
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statement  
Consolidated Statement  
of Cash Flows 
of Cash Flows 
For the year ended 31 December 2016 
For the year ended 31 December 2016 
Cash flows from operating activities 
Receipts from customers 
Cash flows from operating activities 
Payments to suppliers and employees 
Receipts from customers 
Payments for exploration and evaluation 
Payments to suppliers and employees 
Financing costs 
Payments for exploration and evaluation 
Interest received  
Financing costs 
Interest received  
Net cash inflows from operating activities 
Net cash inflows from operating activities 
Cash flows from investing activities 
Payment for property, plant and equipment 
Cash flows from investing activities 
Payment for Carrapateena evaluation expenditure 
Payment for property, plant and equipment 
Proceeds from disposal of investments 
Payment for Carrapateena evaluation expenditure 
Dividends received 
Net cash outflows from investing activities 
Net cash outflows from investing activities 
Cash flows from financing activities 
Dividends paid to shareholders 
Cash flows from financing activities 
Payments for share buy-back 
Dividends paid to shareholders 
Payments for acquisition of treasury shares 
Payments for share buy-back 
Payments for acquisition of treasury shares 
Net cash outflows from financing activities 
Net cash outflows from financing activities 
Net increase/(decrease) in cash held 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 
Net increase/(decrease) in cash held 
Net proceeds from sale of pre-commissioning Malu UG ore concentrates 
Proceeds from disposal of investments 
Dividends received 
Net proceeds from sale of pre-commissioning Malu UG ore concentrates 
Effects of exchange rate changes on foreign currency denominated cash balances 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 
Effects of exchange rate changes on foreign currency denominated cash balances 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 
The above Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes. 
The above Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes. 
Notes 
Notes 
6 
6 
9 
14 
9 
14 
4 
12 
4 
12 
2016  
$m 
2016  
$m 
874.0 
(529.9) 
874.0 
(529.9) 
(29.3) 
(29.3) 
(2.0) 
11.3 
(2.0) 
324.1 
11.3 
324.1 
(99.8) 
(25.6) 
(99.8) 
(25.6) 
3.3 
3.3 
– 
– 
– 
(122.1) 
– 
(122.1) 
(60.6) 
(29.9) 
(60.6) 
(29.9) 
(7.1) 
(97.6) 
(7.1) 
(97.6) 
104.4 
552.5 
104.4 
552.5 
(1.2) 
655.7 
(1.2) 
655.7 
2015  
$m 
2015  
$m 
929.6 
(463.0) 
929.6 
(463.0) 
(39.5) 
(39.5) 
(2.8) 
(2.8) 
5.5 
429.8 
5.5 
429.8 
(251.4) 
(251.4) 
– 
126.5 
– 
126.5 
46.4 
46.4 
1.0 
(77.5) 
1.0 
(77.5) 
(18.2) 
(18.2) 
–  
(3.1) 
–  
(21.3) 
(3.1) 
(21.3) 
331.0 
218.5 
331.0 
218.5 
3.0 
552.5 
3.0 
552.5 
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Directors’ Report 
issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.  
issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.  
issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.  
issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.  
issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.  
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial 
Statements 
Statements 
Statements 
Statements 
Statements 
Statements
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review  
Directors’ Report 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
Introduction 
Introduction 
Introduction 
Introduction 
Introduction 
Operational and Financial Review  
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
The principal business activities of OZ Minerals Limited (OZ Minerals or the Company) and its controlled entities (collectively the ‘Consolidated Entity’) were the 
The principal business activities of OZ Minerals Limited (OZ Minerals or the Company) and its controlled entities (collectively the ‘Consolidated Entity’) were the 
The principal business activities of OZ Minerals Limited (OZ Minerals or the Company) and its controlled entities (collectively the ‘Consolidated Entity’) were the 
The principal business activities of OZ Minerals Limited (OZ Minerals or the Company) and its controlled entities (collectively the ‘Consolidated Entity’) were the 
The principal business activities of OZ Minerals Limited (OZ Minerals or the Company) and its controlled entities (collectively the ‘Consolidated Entity’) were the 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
mining and processing of ore containing copper, gold and silver, undertaking exploration activities and development of mining projects.  
mining and processing of ore containing copper, gold and silver, undertaking exploration activities and development of mining projects.  
mining and processing of ore containing copper, gold and silver, undertaking exploration activities and development of mining projects.  
mining and processing of ore containing copper, gold and silver, undertaking exploration activities and development of mining projects.  
mining and processing of ore containing copper, gold and silver, undertaking exploration activities and development of mining projects.  
positioned for growth.  
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
positioned for growth.  
The company is incorporated and domiciled in Australia and limited by shares which are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. OZ Minerals 
The company is incorporated and domiciled in Australia and limited by shares which are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. OZ Minerals 
The company is incorporated and domiciled in Australia and limited by shares which are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. OZ Minerals 
The company is incorporated and domiciled in Australia and limited by shares which are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. OZ Minerals 
The company is incorporated and domiciled in Australia and limited by shares which are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. OZ Minerals 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
Operational and Financial Review  
registered office is Level 1, 162 Greenhill Road, Parkside, 5063, South Australia, Australia. 
registered office is Level 1, 162 Greenhill Road, Parkside, 5063, South Australia, Australia. 
registered office is Level 1, 162 Greenhill Road, Parkside, 5063, South Australia, Australia. 
registered office is Level 1, 162 Greenhill Road, Parkside, 5063, South Australia, Australia. 
registered office is Level 1, 162 Greenhill Road, Parkside, 5063, South Australia, Australia. 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
Operational and Financial Review  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
The Consolidated Financial Statements of OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2016: 
The Consolidated Financial Statements of OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2016: 
The Consolidated Financial Statements of OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2016: 
The Consolidated Financial Statements of OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2016: 
The Consolidated Financial Statements of OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2016: 
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•  include general purpose Financial Statements prepared by a for profit entity in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (‘AASBs’) and the 
•  include general purpose Financial Statements prepared by a for profit entity in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (‘AASBs’) and the 
•  include general purpose Financial Statements prepared by a for profit entity in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (‘AASBs’) and the 
•  include general purpose Financial Statements prepared by a for profit entity in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (‘AASBs’) and the 
•  include general purpose Financial Statements prepared by a for profit entity in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (‘AASBs’) and the 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
positioned for growth.  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
Corporations Act 2001, and comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’) 
Corporations Act 2001, and comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’) 
Corporations Act 2001, and comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’) 
Corporations Act 2001, and comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’) 
Corporations Act 2001, and comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’) 
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  are presented in Australian dollars which is also the functional currency of the Company and all its controlled entities 
•  are presented in Australian dollars which is also the functional currency of the Company and all its controlled entities 
•  are presented in Australian dollars which is also the functional currency of the Company and all its controlled entities 
•  are presented in Australian dollars which is also the functional currency of the Company and all its controlled entities 
•  are presented in Australian dollars which is also the functional currency of the Company and all its controlled entities 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
•  have amounts rounded off to within the nearest million dollars to one decimal place unless otherwise stated, in accordance with Instrument 2016/191, 
•  have amounts rounded off to within the nearest million dollars to one decimal place unless otherwise stated, in accordance with Instrument 2016/191, 
•  have amounts rounded off to within the nearest million dollars to one decimal place unless otherwise stated, in accordance with Instrument 2016/191, 
•  have amounts rounded off to within the nearest million dollars to one decimal place unless otherwise stated, in accordance with Instrument 2016/191, 
•  have amounts rounded off to within the nearest million dollars to one decimal place unless otherwise stated, in accordance with Instrument 2016/191, 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on a going concern basis and under the historical cost convention, except for the following items 
The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on a going concern basis and under the historical cost convention, except for the following items 
The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on a going concern basis and under the historical cost convention, except for the following items 
The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on a going concern basis and under the historical cost convention, except for the following items 
The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on a going concern basis and under the historical cost convention, except for the following items 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
which are measured at fair value, or otherwise, in accordance with the provisions of applicable accounting standards: 
which are measured at fair value, or otherwise, in accordance with the provisions of applicable accounting standards: 
which are measured at fair value, or otherwise, in accordance with the provisions of applicable accounting standards: 
which are measured at fair value, or otherwise, in accordance with the provisions of applicable accounting standards: 
which are measured at fair value, or otherwise, in accordance with the provisions of applicable accounting standards: 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  financial instruments, including trade receivables 
•  financial instruments, including trade receivables 
•  financial instruments, including trade receivables 
•  financial instruments, including trade receivables 
•  financial instruments, including trade receivables 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  investments in equity securities 
•  investments in equity securities 
•  investments in equity securities 
•  investments in equity securities 
•  investments in equity securities 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  derivative financial instruments 
•  derivative financial instruments 
•  derivative financial instruments 
•  derivative financial instruments 
•  derivative financial instruments 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  items of inventory and property, plant and equipment which have been written down in accordance with applicable accounting standards. 
•  items of inventory and property, plant and equipment which have been written down in accordance with applicable accounting standards. 
•  items of inventory and property, plant and equipment which have been written down in accordance with applicable accounting standards. 
•  items of inventory and property, plant and equipment which have been written down in accordance with applicable accounting standards. 
•  items of inventory and property, plant and equipment which have been written down in accordance with applicable accounting standards. 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Other than the final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2016, discussed in Note 4, no events have occurred subsequent to reporting date which have 
Other than the final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2016, discussed in Note 4, no events have occurred subsequent to reporting date which have 
Other than the final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2016, discussed in Note 4, no events have occurred subsequent to reporting date which have 
Other than the final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2016, discussed in Note 4, no events have occurred subsequent to reporting date which have 
Other than the final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2016, discussed in Note 4, no events have occurred subsequent to reporting date which have 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
location of the facility. 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
significantly affected or may significantly affect the Consolidated Entity’s operations or results in future years.
significantly affected or may significantly affect the Consolidated Entity’s operations or results in future years.
significantly affected or may significantly affect the Consolidated Entity’s operations or results in future years.
significantly affected or may significantly affect the Consolidated Entity’s operations or results in future years.
significantly affected or may significantly affect the Consolidated Entity’s operations or results in future years.
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
location of the facility. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
location of the facility. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Performance 
Group Performance 
1  Operating Segments 
1  Operating Segments 
Segment 
Prominent Hill 
Segment 
Principal activities 
Prominent Hill 
Carrapateena 
Mining and processing ore containing copper, gold and silver from the Prominent Hill Mine, a combined open pit and 
Principal activities 
underground mine located in the Gawler Craton of South Australia. The Prominent Hill Mine generates revenue from the 
sale of concentrate products containing copper, gold and silver to customers in Asia, Europe and Australia.  
Mining and processing ore containing copper, gold and silver from the Prominent Hill Mine, a combined open pit and 
underground mine located in the Gawler Craton of South Australia. The Prominent Hill Mine generates revenue from the 
Exploration, evaluation and long lead item development associated with the Carrapateena project located in South 
sale of concentrate products containing copper, gold and silver to customers in Asia, Europe and Australia.  
Australia. 
Exploration, evaluation and long lead item development associated with the Carrapateena project located in South 
Exploration and evaluation activities associated with other projects and include interests in Chile and exploration 
Australia. 
arrangements with Minotaur Exploration Ltd, Cassini Resources Limited, Toro Energy Limited, and Corporate Development 
activities.  
Exploration and evaluation activities associated with other projects and include interests in Chile and exploration 
arrangements with Minotaur Exploration Ltd, Cassini Resources Limited, Toro Energy Limited, and Corporate Development 
Other corporate activities include the Consolidated Entity’s group office (which includes all corporate expenses that cannot 
activities.  
be directly attributed to the operation of the Consolidated Entity’s operating segments), other investments in equity 
securities and cash balances. 
Other corporate activities include the Consolidated Entity’s group office (which includes all corporate expenses that cannot 
be directly attributed to the operation of the Consolidated Entity’s operating segments), other investments in equity 
securities and cash balances. 
Carrapateena 
Exploration & 
Development 
Exploration & 
Development 
Corporate  
(corporate activities) 
Corporate  
(corporate activities) 
Recognition and measurement of revenue 
Recognition and measurement of revenue 
Revenue from sale of concentrates is recognised upon transfer of risks and rewards to the customer when the price is fixed or determinable, no further 
processing is required, the quantity and quality of the goods has been determined with reasonable accuracy, and collectability is probable. This is generally when 
Revenue from sale of concentrates is recognised upon transfer of risks and rewards to the customer when the price is fixed or determinable, no further 
the concentrates are loaded on to the vessel at the port of shipment or in the case of domestic sales when the concentrates are delivered to the customer’s 
processing is required, the quantity and quality of the goods has been determined with reasonable accuracy, and collectability is probable. This is generally when 
premises. 
the concentrates are loaded on to the vessel at the port of shipment or in the case of domestic sales when the concentrates are delivered to the customer’s 
Measurement of sales revenue is based on the most recently determined estimate of product specifications with a subsequent adjustment made to revenue upon 
premises. 
final determination of metal content in concentrates by customer. These adjustments are typically insignificant relative to the total sales value. 
Measurement of sales revenue is based on the most recently determined estimate of product specifications with a subsequent adjustment made to revenue upon 
The terms of concentrate sales contracts contain provisional pricing arrangements. The commodity price for metal in concentrate is based on prevailing prices at 
final determination of metal content in concentrates by customer. These adjustments are typically insignificant relative to the total sales value. 
the time of shipment to the customer. Adjustments to the commodity price occur based on movements in quoted market prices up to the date of final 
The terms of concentrate sales contracts contain provisional pricing arrangements. The commodity price for metal in concentrate is based on prevailing prices at 
settlement. Receivables arising from sales contracts are initially recognised at fair value, with subsequent changes in fair value recognised in the Income 
the time of shipment to the customer. Adjustments to the commodity price occur based on movements in quoted market prices up to the date of final 
Statement in each period until final settlement, as an adjustment to revenue. Changes in fair value over the quotation period and up until final settlement are 
settlement. Receivables arising from sales contracts are initially recognised at fair value, with subsequent changes in fair value recognised in the Income 
estimated by reference to forward market prices. 
Statement in each period until final settlement, as an adjustment to revenue. Changes in fair value over the quotation period and up until final settlement are 
Revenue is reported net of treatment and refining charges, other commercial costs, pricing adjustments, and gains/losses from copper derivative contracts.  
estimated by reference to forward market prices. 
Revenue is reported net of treatment and refining charges, other commercial costs, pricing adjustments, and gains/losses from copper derivative contracts.  
Net Revenue by geographical region 
Net Revenue by geographical region 
10.4 
118.1 
10.4 
118.1 
438.7 
438.7 
5.5 
82.6 
5.5 
82.6 
326.5 
326.5 
2016 Asia 
2015 Asia 
16.3 
16.3 
1.5 
58.3 
1.5 
58.3 
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Gold 
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Copper 
Copper 
3.8 
45.9 
3.8 
45.9 
200.7 
200.7 
2.0 
41.3 
2.0 
171.1 
41.3 
3.7 
43.8 
3.7 
132.1 
43.8 
2016 Europe  2015 Europe 
171.1 
2016 Australia 2015 Australia 
132.1 
2016 Asia 
2015 Asia 
2016 Europe  2015 Europe 
2016 Australia 2015 Australia 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Perfomance 
Group Perfomance 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Perfomance 
Revenue information presented on the previous page is based on the location of the customer’s operations. Major customers who individually accounted for 
more than ten per cent of total revenue contributed approximately 69 per cent of total revenue (2015: 56 per cent).  
Revenue information presented on the previous page is based on the location of the customer’s operations. Major customers who individually accounted for 
more than ten per cent of total revenue contributed approximately 69 per cent of total revenue (2015: 56 per cent).  
Segment Result: Underlying EBITDA, Underlying EBIT and Underlying NPAT are used internally by management to assess performance of the business, make 
decisions on allocating resources and assess operational management. 
Segment Result: Underlying EBITDA, Underlying EBIT and Underlying NPAT are used internally by management to assess performance of the business, make 
31 December 2016 
decisions on allocating resources and assess operational management. 
Revenue information presented on the previous page is based on the location of the customer’s operations. Major customers who individually accounted for 
Prominent Hill 
Exploration & 
Carrapateena 
Corporate 
Consolidated 
more than ten per cent of total revenue contributed approximately 69 per cent of total revenue (2015: 56 per cent).  
31 December 2016 
Prominent Hill 
Exploration & 
Carrapateena 
Corporate 
Consolidated 
Segment Result: Underlying EBITDA, Underlying EBIT and Underlying NPAT are used internally by management to assess performance of the business, make 
– 
– 
Revenue – Copper 
725.1 
– 
725.1 
decisions on allocating resources and assess operational management. 
Revenue – Gold and Silver 
Revenue – Copper 
197.0 
725.1 
Prominent Hill 
Carrapateena 
Corporate 
– 
– 
$m 
Consolidated 
(99.2) 
197.0 
Development 
Development 
$m 
$m 
Exploration & 
Development 
– 
– 
$m 
31 December 2016 
Treatment and refining charges1 
Revenue – Gold and Silver 
Treatment and refining charges1 
Net Revenue 
Revenue – Copper 
Net Revenue 
Mining  
Revenue – Gold and Silver 
Processing 
Mining  
Treatment and refining charges1 
Transport 
Processing 
Net Revenue 
Site general and administration 
Transport 
Mining  
Royalties 
Site general and administration 
Processing 
Deferred waste adjustment 
Royalties 
Transport 
Inventory adjustment 
Deferred waste adjustment 
Site general and administration 
Inventory adjustment 
Cost of goods sold 
Royalties 
Cost of goods sold 
Corporate general and administration 
Deferred waste adjustment 
Exploration and other income/(expenses) 
Corporate general and administration 
Inventory adjustment 
Net realisable value adjustments 
Exploration and other income/(expenses) 
Cost of goods sold 
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) 
Net realisable value adjustments 
Corporate general and administration 
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) 
Underlying EBITDA 
Exploration and other income/(expenses) 
Underlying EBITDA 
Depreciation of PPE 
Net realisable value adjustments 
Capitalised depreciation into inventory 
Depreciation of PPE 
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) 
Capitalised depreciation into inventory 
Net Depreciation 
Underlying EBITDA 
Net Depreciation 
Underlying EBIT 
Depreciation of PPE 
Underlying EBIT 
Net finance income 
Capitalised depreciation into inventory 
Income tax expense 
Net finance income 
Net Depreciation 
Income tax expense 
Underlying Net Profit after tax 
Underlying EBIT 
Underlying Net Profit after tax 
Non underlying items net of tax2 
$m 
$m 
(99.2) 
197.0 
$m 
(99.2) 
822.9 
725.1 
(296.2) 
822.9 
197.0 
(296.2) 
(91.3) 
(99.2) 
(52.9) 
(91.3) 
822.9 
(19.7) 
(52.9) 
(296.2) 
(42.2) 
(19.7) 
(91.3) 
(42.2) 
36.6 
(52.9) 
85.4 
36.6 
(19.7) 
(380.3) 
85.4 
(42.2) 
(380.3) 
(10.5) 
36.6 
(10.5) 
0.7 
85.4 
(10.5) 
0.7 
(380.3) 
(10.5) 
(4.1) 
(10.5) 
418.2 
(4.1) 
(356.5) 
418.2 
0.7 
(10.5) 
(356.5) 
152.8 
(4.1) 
(203.7) 
152.8 
418.2 
(203.7) 
214.5 
(356.5) 
214.5 
152.8 
(203.7) 
214.5 
$m 
$m 
– 
– 
$m 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
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– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(12.9) 
– 
– 
(12.9) 
– 
– 
(12.9) 
– 
– 
(12.9) 
(12.9) 
(3.1) 
– 
(3.1) 
– 
– 
– 
(3.1) 
(12.9) 
(16.0) 
(3.1) 
(3.1) 
(16.0) 
– 
(3.1) 
(16.0) 
$m 
$m 
– 
– 
– 
– 
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– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
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– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(25.7) 
– 
– 
– 
(25.7) 
4.3 
– 
– 
4.3 
– 
– 
6.8 
(25.7) 
(14.6) 
6.8 
(14.6) 
(1.9) 
4.3 
– 
– 
(1.9) 
6.8 
(1.9) 
– 
(14.6) 
(16.5) 
(1.9) 
(1.9) 
(16.5) 
– 
(1.9) 
(16.5) 
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– 
(0.5) 
– 
(16.4) 
(0.5) 
(16.4) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(0.5) 
(16.9) 
– 
(16.4) 
(16.9) 
– 
(16.9) 
(16.9) 
– 
(16.9) 
– 
(16.9) 
$m 
$m 
197.0 
725.1 
$m 
(99.2) 
822.9 
725.1 
(296.2) 
822.9 
197.0 
(296.2) 
(91.3) 
(99.2) 
(52.9) 
(91.3) 
822.9 
(19.7) 
(52.9) 
(296.2) 
(42.2) 
(19.7) 
(91.3) 
(42.2) 
36.6 
(52.9) 
85.4 
36.6 
(19.7) 
(380.3) 
85.4 
(42.2) 
(380.3) 
(36.7) 
36.6 
(24.3) 
(36.7) 
85.4 
(10.5) 
(24.3) 
(380.3) 
(10.5) 
2.7 
(36.7) 
373.8 
2.7 
(24.3) 
373.8 
(361.5) 
(10.5) 
(361.5) 
152.8 
2.7 
(208.7) 
152.8 
373.8 
(208.7) 
165.1 
(361.5) 
165.1 
9.0 
152.8 
(39.8) 
9.0 
(208.7) 
(39.8) 
134.3 
165.1 
134.3 
(26.5) 
9.0 
(26.5) 
107.8 
(39.8) 
107.8 
134.3 
(26.5) 
107.8 
Net finance income 
Non underlying items net of tax2 
Net Profit  for the year attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals Ltd 
Income tax expense 
Net Profit  for the year attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals Ltd 
Underlying Net Profit after tax 
Non underlying items net of tax2 
Net Profit  for the year attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals Ltd 
1 Treatment and refining charges includes other commercial costs 
1 Treatment and refining charges includes other commercial costs 
2 Non underlying items net of tax include the legal costs associated with the Class Action. Refer to Note 16 for further discussion.	
2 Non underlying items net of tax include the legal costs associated with the Class Action. Refer to Note 16 for further discussion.	
1 Treatment and refining charges includes other commercial costs 
2 Non underlying items net of tax include the legal costs associated with the Class Action. Refer to Note 16 for further discussion.	
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Perfomance 
Group Perfomance 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Perfomance 
Group Performance 
Group Performance 
1  Operating Segments 
1  Operating Segments 
Segment 
Principal activities 
Prominent Hill 
Segment 
Prominent Hill 
Carrapateena 
Carrapateena 
Exploration & 
Development 
Exploration & 
Development 
Corporate  
(corporate activities) 
Corporate  
(corporate activities) 
Australia. 
Australia. 
Mining and processing ore containing copper, gold and silver from the Prominent Hill Mine, a combined open pit and 
underground mine located in the Gawler Craton of South Australia. The Prominent Hill Mine generates revenue from the 
Principal activities 
sale of concentrate products containing copper, gold and silver to customers in Asia, Europe and Australia.  
Mining and processing ore containing copper, gold and silver from the Prominent Hill Mine, a combined open pit and 
underground mine located in the Gawler Craton of South Australia. The Prominent Hill Mine generates revenue from the 
Exploration, evaluation and long lead item development associated with the Carrapateena project located in South 
sale of concentrate products containing copper, gold and silver to customers in Asia, Europe and Australia.  
Exploration, evaluation and long lead item development associated with the Carrapateena project located in South 
Exploration and evaluation activities associated with other projects and include interests in Chile and exploration 
arrangements with Minotaur Exploration Ltd, Cassini Resources Limited, Toro Energy Limited, and Corporate Development 
activities.  
Exploration and evaluation activities associated with other projects and include interests in Chile and exploration 
activities.  
arrangements with Minotaur Exploration Ltd, Cassini Resources Limited, Toro Energy Limited, and Corporate Development 
Other corporate activities include the Consolidated Entity’s group office (which includes all corporate expenses that cannot 
be directly attributed to the operation of the Consolidated Entity’s operating segments), other investments in equity 
securities and cash balances. 
Other corporate activities include the Consolidated Entity’s group office (which includes all corporate expenses that cannot 
be directly attributed to the operation of the Consolidated Entity’s operating segments), other investments in equity 
Recognition and measurement of revenue 
securities and cash balances. 
Revenue from sale of concentrates is recognised upon transfer of risks and rewards to the customer when the price is fixed or determinable, no further 
Recognition and measurement of revenue 
processing is required, the quantity and quality of the goods has been determined with reasonable accuracy, and collectability is probable. This is generally when 
Revenue from sale of concentrates is recognised upon transfer of risks and rewards to the customer when the price is fixed or determinable, no further 
the concentrates are loaded on to the vessel at the port of shipment or in the case of domestic sales when the concentrates are delivered to the customer’s 
processing is required, the quantity and quality of the goods has been determined with reasonable accuracy, and collectability is probable. This is generally when 
the concentrates are loaded on to the vessel at the port of shipment or in the case of domestic sales when the concentrates are delivered to the customer’s 
Measurement of sales revenue is based on the most recently determined estimate of product specifications with a subsequent adjustment made to revenue upon 
premises. 
premises. 
final determination of metal content in concentrates by customer. These adjustments are typically insignificant relative to the total sales value. 
Measurement of sales revenue is based on the most recently determined estimate of product specifications with a subsequent adjustment made to revenue upon 
The terms of concentrate sales contracts contain provisional pricing arrangements. The commodity price for metal in concentrate is based on prevailing prices at 
final determination of metal content in concentrates by customer. These adjustments are typically insignificant relative to the total sales value. 
the time of shipment to the customer. Adjustments to the commodity price occur based on movements in quoted market prices up to the date of final 
The terms of concentrate sales contracts contain provisional pricing arrangements. The commodity price for metal in concentrate is based on prevailing prices at 
settlement. Receivables arising from sales contracts are initially recognised at fair value, with subsequent changes in fair value recognised in the Income 
the time of shipment to the customer. Adjustments to the commodity price occur based on movements in quoted market prices up to the date of final 
Statement in each period until final settlement, as an adjustment to revenue. Changes in fair value over the quotation period and up until final settlement are 
settlement. Receivables arising from sales contracts are initially recognised at fair value, with subsequent changes in fair value recognised in the Income 
estimated by reference to forward market prices. 
Statement in each period until final settlement, as an adjustment to revenue. Changes in fair value over the quotation period and up until final settlement are 
Revenue is reported net of treatment and refining charges, other commercial costs, pricing adjustments, and gains/losses from copper derivative contracts.  
estimated by reference to forward market prices. 
Revenue is reported net of treatment and refining charges, other commercial costs, pricing adjustments, and gains/losses from copper derivative contracts.  
Net Revenue by geographical region 
Net Revenue by geographical region 
10.4 
118.1 
10.4 
118.1 
438.7 
438.7 
5.5 
82.6 
5.5 
82.6 
326.5 
326.5 
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500 
600 
400 
500 
300 
400 
200 
300 
100 
200 
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16.3 
16.3 
1.5 
58.3 
1.5 
58.3 
2.0 
41.3 
2.0 
171.1 
41.3 
171.1 
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2016 Asia 
2015 Asia 
2016 Europe  2015 Europe 
2016 Australia 2015 Australia 
132.1 
2016 Asia 
2015 Asia 
2016 Europe  2015 Europe 
2016 Australia 2015 Australia 
Silver 
Silver 
Gold 
Gold 
Copper 
Copper 
3.7 
43.8 
3.7 
132.1 
43.8 
3.8 
45.9 
3.8 
45.9 
200.7 
200.7 
Revenue information presented on the previous page is based on the location of the customer’s operations. Major customers who individually accounted for 
more than ten per cent of total revenue contributed approximately 69 per cent of total revenue (2015: 56 per cent).  
Revenue information presented on the previous page is based on the location of the customer’s operations. Major customers who individually accounted for 
more than ten per cent of total revenue contributed approximately 69 per cent of total revenue (2015: 56 per cent).  
Segment Result: Underlying EBITDA, Underlying EBIT and Underlying NPAT are used internally by management to assess performance of the business, make 
decisions on allocating resources and assess operational management. 
Segment Result: Underlying EBITDA, Underlying EBIT and Underlying NPAT are used internally by management to assess performance of the business, make 
decisions on allocating resources and assess operational management. 
Exploration & 
31 December 2016 
Revenue information presented on the previous page is based on the location of the customer’s operations. Major customers who individually accounted for 
Development 
more than ten per cent of total revenue contributed approximately 69 per cent of total revenue (2015: 56 per cent).  
Exploration & 
31 December 2016 
$m 
Development 
– 
$m 
– 
– 
Exploration & 
– 
– 
Development 
– 
– 
$m 
– 
– 
– 
Segment Result: Underlying EBITDA, Underlying EBIT and Underlying NPAT are used internally by management to assess performance of the business, make 
Revenue – Copper 
decisions on allocating resources and assess operational management. 
Revenue – Gold and Silver 
Revenue – Copper 
31 December 2016 
Treatment and refining charges1 
Revenue – Gold and Silver 
Prominent Hill 
$m 
Prominent Hill 
$m 
725.1 
197.0 
725.1 
Prominent Hill 
(99.2) 
197.0 
$m 
(99.2) 
822.9 
Carrapateena 
$m 
Carrapateena 
$m 
– 
– 
– 
Carrapateena 
– 
– 
$m 
– 
– 
Corporate 
$m 
Corporate 
$m 
– 
– 
– 
Corporate 
– 
– 
$m 
– 
– 
Treatment and refining charges1 
Net Revenue 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
Consolidated 
$m 
Consolidated 
$m 
725.1 
197.0 
725.1 
Consolidated 
(99.2) 
197.0 
$m 
(99.2) 
822.9 
725.1 
822.9 
(296.2) 
Revenue – Copper 
Net Revenue 
Mining  
Revenue – Gold and Silver 
Processing 
Mining  
Treatment and refining charges1 
Transport 
Processing 
Net Revenue 
Site general and administration 
Transport 
Mining  
Royalties 
Site general and administration 
Processing 
Deferred waste adjustment 
Royalties 
Transport 
Inventory adjustment 
Deferred waste adjustment 
Site general and administration 
Inventory adjustment 
Cost of goods sold 
Royalties 
Cost of goods sold 
Corporate general and administration 
Deferred waste adjustment 
Exploration and other income/(expenses) 
Corporate general and administration 
Inventory adjustment 
Net realisable value adjustments 
Exploration and other income/(expenses) 
Cost of goods sold 
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) 
Net realisable value adjustments 
Corporate general and administration 
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) 
Underlying EBITDA 
Exploration and other income/(expenses) 
Underlying EBITDA 
Depreciation of PPE 
Net realisable value adjustments 
Capitalised depreciation into inventory 
Depreciation of PPE 
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) 
Capitalised depreciation into inventory 
Net Depreciation 
Underlying EBITDA 
Net Depreciation 
Underlying EBIT 
Depreciation of PPE 
Underlying EBIT 
Net finance income 
Capitalised depreciation into inventory 
Income tax expense 
Net finance income 
Net Depreciation 
Income tax expense 
Underlying Net Profit after tax 
725.1 
822.9 
(296.2) 
197.0 
(91.3) 
(296.2) 
(99.2) 
(52.9) 
(91.3) 
822.9 
(19.7) 
(52.9) 
(296.2) 
(42.2) 
(19.7) 
(91.3) 
36.6 
(42.2) 
(52.9) 
85.4 
36.6 
(19.7) 
85.4 
(380.3) 
(42.2) 
(380.3) 
(10.5) 
36.6 
0.7 
(10.5) 
85.4 
(10.5) 
0.7 
(380.3) 
(4.1) 
(10.5) 
(10.5) 
(4.1) 
418.2 
0.7 
418.2 
(356.5) 
(10.5) 
152.8 
(356.5) 
(4.1) 
152.8 
(203.7) 
418.2 
(203.7) 
214.5 
(356.5) 
214.5 
152.8 
(203.7) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(12.9) 
– 
– 
– 
(12.9) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(12.9) 
(12.9) 
(12.9) 
(3.1) 
– 
– 
(3.1) 
– 
– 
(3.1) 
(12.9) 
(3.1) 
(16.0) 
(3.1) 
(16.0) 
– 
(3.1) 
(16.0) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(0.5) 
– 
(16.4) 
(0.5) 
– 
– 
(16.4) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(0.5) 
(16.9) 
(16.4) 
(16.9) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(16.9) 
– 
(16.9) 
– 
(16.9) 
– 
– 
(16.9) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(25.7) 
– 
4.3 
(25.7) 
– 
– 
4.3 
– 
– 
6.8 
(25.7) 
6.8 
(14.6) 
4.3 
(14.6) 
(1.9) 
– 
– 
(1.9) 
6.8 
– 
(1.9) 
(14.6) 
(1.9) 
(16.5) 
(1.9) 
(16.5) 
– 
(1.9) 
(16.5) 
Underlying EBIT 
Non underlying items net of tax2 
Underlying Net Profit after tax 
Net finance income 
Non underlying items net of tax2 
Net Profit  for the year attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals Ltd 
Income tax expense 
Net Profit  for the year attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals Ltd 
214.5 
Underlying Net Profit after tax 
Non underlying items net of tax2 
Net Profit  for the year attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals Ltd 
1 Treatment and refining charges includes other commercial costs 
1 Treatment and refining charges includes other commercial costs 
2 Non underlying items net of tax include the legal costs associated with the Class Action. Refer to Note 16 for further discussion.	
2 Non underlying items net of tax include the legal costs associated with the Class Action. Refer to Note 16 for further discussion.	
1 Treatment and refining charges includes other commercial costs 
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2 Non underlying items net of tax include the legal costs associated with the Class Action. Refer to Note 16 for further discussion.	
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197.0 
(91.3) 
(296.2) 
(99.2) 
(52.9) 
(91.3) 
822.9 
(19.7) 
(52.9) 
(296.2) 
(42.2) 
(19.7) 
(91.3) 
36.6 
(42.2) 
(52.9) 
85.4 
36.6 
(19.7) 
85.4 
(380.3) 
(42.2) 
(380.3) 
(36.7) 
36.6 
(24.3) 
(36.7) 
85.4 
(10.5) 
(24.3) 
(380.3) 
2.7 
(10.5) 
(36.7) 
2.7 
373.8 
(24.3) 
373.8 
(361.5) 
(10.5) 
152.8 
(361.5) 
2.7 
152.8 
(208.7) 
373.8 
(208.7) 
165.1 
(361.5) 
165.1 
9.0 
152.8 
(39.8) 
9.0 
(208.7) 
(39.8) 
134.3 
165.1 
134.3 
(26.5) 
9.0 
(26.5) 
107.8 
(39.8) 
107.8 
134.3 
(26.5) 
107.8 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Perfomance 
Corporate 
$m 
Corporate 
$m 
– 
Consolidated 
$m 
Consolidated 
$m 
794.5 
– 
– 
– 
– 
182.0 
794.5 
(97.1) 
182.0 
– 
– 
Corporate 
$m 
– 
– 
879.4 
(97.1) 
Consolidated 
$m 
(351.7) 
879.4 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Perfomance 
Group Perfomance 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Perfomance 
Group Performance
31 December 2015 
31 December 2015 
Revenue – Copper 
Revenue – Gold and Silver 
Revenue – Copper 
Treatment and refining charges 
Revenue – Gold and Silver 
Net Revenue 
Treatment and refining charges 
31 December 2015 
Mining  
Net Revenue 
Prominent Hill 
$m 
Prominent Hill 
$m 
794.5 
Carrapateena 
$m 
Carrapateena 
$m 
– 
182.0 
794.5 
(97.1) 
182.0 
– 
– 
– 
– 
879.4 
(97.1) 
Prominent Hill 
$m 
(351.7) 
879.4 
– 
– 
Carrapateena 
$m 
– 
– 
(87.0) 
(351.7) 
794.5 
(54.1) 
(87.0) 
182.0 
(23.3) 
(54.1) 
(97.1) 
(47.9) 
(23.3) 
879.4 
148.1 
(47.9) 
(351.7) 
34.2 
148.1 
(87.0) 
(381.7) 
34.2 
(54.1) 
(14.2) 
(381.7) 
(23.3) 
(1.5) 
(14.2) 
(47.9) 
(3.0) 
(1.5) 
148.1 
(4.4) 
(3.0) 
34.2 
12.5 
(4.4) 
(381.7) 
487.1 
12.5 
(14.2) 
(281.5) 
487.1 
(1.5) 
50.0 
(281.5) 
(3.0) 
(231.5) 
50.0 
(4.4) 
255.6 
(231.5) 
12.5 
Processing 
Mining  
Revenue – Copper 
Transport 
Processing 
Revenue – Gold and Silver 
Site general and administration 
Transport 
Treatment and refining charges 
Royalties 
Site general and administration 
Net Revenue 
Deferred waste adjustment 
Royalties 
Mining  
Inventory adjustment 
Deferred waste adjustment 
Processing 
Cost of goods sold 
Inventory adjustment 
Transport 
Corporate general and administration 
Cost of goods sold 
Site general and administration 
Exploration and other income/(expenses) 
Corporate general and administration 
Royalties 
Restructuring costs 
Exploration and other income/(expenses) 
Deferred waste adjustment 
Net realisable value adjustments 
Restructuring costs 
Inventory adjustment 
Foreign exchange gain 
Net realisable value adjustments 
Cost of goods sold 
Underlying EBITDA 
Foreign exchange gain 
Corporate general and administration 
Depreciation of PPE 
Underlying EBITDA 
Exploration and other income/(expenses) 
Capitalised depreciation into inventory 
Depreciation of PPE 
Restructuring costs 
Net Depreciation 
Capitalised depreciation into inventory 
Net realisable value adjustments 
Underlying EBIT 
Net Depreciation 
Foreign exchange gain 
Net finance income 
Underlying EBIT 
Underlying EBITDA 
Income tax expense 
Net finance income 
Depreciation of PPE 
Underlying Net Profit after tax 
Income tax expense 
Capitalised depreciation into inventory 
Non underlying items net of tax1 
Underlying Net Profit after tax 
Net Depreciation 
Net Profit  for the year attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals Ltd 
Non underlying items net of tax1 
Underlying EBIT 
255.6 
487.1 
(281.5) 
(231.5) 
255.6 
50.0 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(29.9) 
– 
– 
– 
(29.9) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(29.9) 
– 
– 
(0.8) 
(29.9) 
(29.9) 
– 
(0.8) 
– 
(0.8) 
– 
– 
(30.7) 
(0.8) 
– 
(30.7) 
(29.9) 
(0.8) 
– 
(0.8) 
(30.7) 
Exploration & 
Development 
Exploration & 
$m 
Development 
– 
$m 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
Exploration & 
Development 
– 
– 
$m 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(1.3) 
– 
– 
(9.6) 
(1.3) 
– 
– 
(9.6) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(10.9) 
– 
(1.3) 
– 
(10.9) 
(9.6) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(10.9) 
– 
– 
(10.9) 
(10.9) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(27.5) 
– 
– 
– 
(27.5) 
– 
(4.6) 
– 
– 
– 
(4.6) 
– 
20.7 
– 
– 
(11.4) 
20.7 
(27.5) 
(2.8) 
(11.4) 
– 
– 
(2.8) 
(4.6) 
(2.8) 
– 
– 
(14.2) 
(2.8) 
20.7 
(14.2) 
(11.4) 
(2.8) 
– 
(2.8) 
(87.0) 
(351.7) 
794.5 
(54.1) 
(87.0) 
182.0 
(23.3) 
(54.1) 
(97.1) 
(47.9) 
(23.3) 
879.4 
148.1 
(47.9) 
(351.7) 
34.2 
148.1 
(87.0) 
(381.7) 
34.2 
(54.1) 
(43.0) 
(381.7) 
(23.3) 
(41.0) 
(43.0) 
(47.9) 
(7.6) 
(41.0) 
148.1 
(4.4) 
(7.6) 
34.2 
33.2 
(4.4) 
(381.7) 
434.9 
33.2 
(43.0) 
(285.1) 
434.9 
(41.0) 
50.0 
(285.1) 
(7.6) 
(235.1) 
50.0 
(4.4) 
199.8 
(235.1) 
33.2 
2.9 
199.8 
434.9 
(63.1) 
2.9 
(285.1) 
139.6 
(63.1) 
50.0 
(9.4) 
139.6 
(235.1) 
130.2 
(9.4) 
199.8 
(10.9) 
(14.2) 
Net Profit  for the year attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals Ltd 
Net finance income 
Income tax expense 
The above Segment Note for the year ended 31 December 2015 has been restated to reflect changes in line with segment information reported for 2016, and 
reflects the manner in which information is reported internally. 
The above Segment Note for the year ended 31 December 2015 has been restated to reflect changes in line with segment information reported for 2016, and 
reflects the manner in which information is reported internally. 
Underlying Net Profit after tax 
130.2 
2.9 
(63.1) 
139.6 
Non underlying items net of tax1 
Net Profit  for the year attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals Ltd 
(9.4) 
130.2 
The above Segment Note for the year ended 31 December 2015 has been restated to reflect changes in line with segment information reported for 2016, and 
reflects the manner in which information is reported internally. 
1 Non underlying items net of tax include the legal costs associated with the Class Action. Refer to Note 16 for further discussion. 
1 Non underlying items net of tax include the legal costs associated with the Class Action. Refer to Note 16 for further discussion. 
1 Non underlying items net of tax include the legal costs associated with the Class Action. Refer to Note 16 for further discussion. 
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2  Earnings per share 
Basic and diluted earnings per share – cents 
Basic and diluted earnings per share 
Profit after tax 
share 
2016 
35.7 
2015 
42.9 
107.8 
130.2 
Reconciliation of earnings used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share – $ millions 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue used in the calculation of basic earnings per 
301,740,328 
303,433,159 
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals Limited, by the weighted average number of ordinary 
shares outstanding during the financial year. The weighted average is determined by the total number of shares on issue less treasury shares held by the 
Company throughout the period. 
Diluted earnings per share adjusts the amounts used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account dilutive potential ordinary shares and 
the weighted average number of shares assumed to have been issued for no consideration in relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares. 
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current and deferred tax expenses are recognised in Other Comprehensive Income or directly in equity is 
3  Income tax 
as appropriate. 
Recoverability of deferred tax assets 
the determination is made. 
periods. 
Tax consolidation 
tax consolidated group. 
The Consolidated Entity is subject to income taxes of Australia and jurisdictions where it has foreign operations. Significant judgement is required in the 
application of income tax legislation to determine the provision for income taxes. There are many transactions and calculations undertaken during the ordinary 
course of business for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain, and for which provisions are based on estimated amounts. Where the final tax outcome 
of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact the current and deferred tax provision in the period in which 
Assumptions about the generation of future taxable profits influence the ability of the Consolidated Entity to recognise (or continue to recognise) deferred tax 
assets. Taxable profit estimates are based on estimated future production and sales volumes, commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, operating costs, 
restoration costs and capital expenditure. A change in these assumptions may impact the amount of deferred tax assets recognised in the balance sheet in future 
OZ Minerals Limited and its wholly-owned Australian controlled entities are part of a tax consolidated group. OZ Minerals Limited is the head company of the 
Income tax expense in the Income Statement 
Current income tax (expense)/benefit 
Deferred income tax (expense)/benefit 
Income tax (expense)/benefit 
2016 
$m 
(69.0) 
40.6 
(28.4) 
2015 
$m 
– 
(59.5) 
(59.5) 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Perfomance 
Group Perfomance 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Perfomance 
Net Revenue 
Treatment and refining charges 
31 December 2015 
Prominent Hill 
(97.1) 
879.4 
Carrapateena 
Corporate 
– 
– 
Consolidated 
(97.1) 
879.4 
Prominent Hill 
Carrapateena 
Corporate 
Consolidated 
Prominent Hill 
Carrapateena 
Corporate 
Consolidated 
31 December 2015 
31 December 2015 
Revenue – Copper 
Revenue – Gold and Silver 
Revenue – Copper 
Treatment and refining charges 
Revenue – Gold and Silver 
Mining  
Net Revenue 
Processing 
Mining  
Revenue – Copper 
Transport 
Processing 
Revenue – Gold and Silver 
Transport 
Site general and administration 
Treatment and refining charges 
Royalties 
Site general and administration 
Net Revenue 
Deferred waste adjustment 
Royalties 
Mining  
Inventory adjustment 
Deferred waste adjustment 
Processing 
Cost of goods sold 
Inventory adjustment 
Transport 
Corporate general and administration 
Cost of goods sold 
Site general and administration 
Exploration and other income/(expenses) 
Corporate general and administration 
Royalties 
Restructuring costs 
Exploration and other income/(expenses) 
Deferred waste adjustment 
Net realisable value adjustments 
Restructuring costs 
Inventory adjustment 
Foreign exchange gain 
Net realisable value adjustments 
Cost of goods sold 
Underlying EBITDA 
Foreign exchange gain 
Corporate general and administration 
Depreciation of PPE 
Underlying EBITDA 
Exploration and other income/(expenses) 
Capitalised depreciation into inventory 
Depreciation of PPE 
Restructuring costs 
Net Depreciation 
Capitalised depreciation into inventory 
Net realisable value adjustments 
Underlying EBIT 
Net Depreciation 
Foreign exchange gain 
Net finance income 
Underlying EBIT 
Underlying EBITDA 
Income tax expense 
Net finance income 
Depreciation of PPE 
Income tax expense 
Underlying Net Profit after tax 
Capitalised depreciation into inventory 
Non underlying items net of tax1 
Underlying Net Profit after tax 
Net Depreciation 
$m 
$m 
794.5 
182.0 
794.5 
(97.1) 
182.0 
$m 
(351.7) 
879.4 
(87.0) 
(351.7) 
794.5 
(54.1) 
(87.0) 
182.0 
(23.3) 
(54.1) 
(97.1) 
(47.9) 
(23.3) 
879.4 
148.1 
(47.9) 
(351.7) 
34.2 
148.1 
(87.0) 
(381.7) 
34.2 
(54.1) 
(381.7) 
(14.2) 
(23.3) 
(1.5) 
(14.2) 
(47.9) 
(3.0) 
(1.5) 
148.1 
(4.4) 
(3.0) 
34.2 
12.5 
(4.4) 
(381.7) 
487.1 
12.5 
(14.2) 
(281.5) 
487.1 
(1.5) 
50.0 
(281.5) 
(3.0) 
(231.5) 
50.0 
(4.4) 
255.6 
(231.5) 
12.5 
255.6 
487.1 
(281.5) 
50.0 
(231.5) 
$m 
$m 
– 
$m 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(29.9) 
– 
– 
(29.9) 
– 
– 
(29.9) 
– 
(0.8) 
(29.9) 
(29.9) 
(0.8) 
– 
– 
(0.8) 
– 
– 
(30.7) 
(0.8) 
– 
(30.7) 
(29.9) 
(0.8) 
– 
(0.8) 
Exploration & 
Development 
Exploration & 
$m 
Development 
– 
$m 
Exploration & 
Development 
– 
– 
$m 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(1.3) 
– 
– 
(9.6) 
(1.3) 
– 
(9.6) 
– 
– 
(10.9) 
– 
(1.3) 
(10.9) 
(9.6) 
– 
(10.9) 
– 
– 
(10.9) 
(10.9) 
$m 
$m 
– 
$m 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(27.5) 
– 
– 
(27.5) 
– 
– 
(4.6) 
– 
– 
(4.6) 
– 
– 
20.7 
– 
– 
(11.4) 
20.7 
(27.5) 
(2.8) 
(11.4) 
– 
– 
(2.8) 
(4.6) 
(2.8) 
– 
– 
(14.2) 
(2.8) 
20.7 
(14.2) 
(11.4) 
(2.8) 
– 
(2.8) 
Net Profit  for the year attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals Ltd 
Non underlying items net of tax1 
Underlying EBIT 
255.6 
(30.7) 
(10.9) 
(14.2) 
Net Profit  for the year attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals Ltd 
Net finance income 
The above Segment Note for the year ended 31 December 2015 has been restated to reflect changes in line with segment information reported for 2016, and 
130.2 
2.9 
reflects the manner in which information is reported internally. 
Income tax expense 
The above Segment Note for the year ended 31 December 2015 has been restated to reflect changes in line with segment information reported for 2016, and 
reflects the manner in which information is reported internally. 
Underlying Net Profit after tax 
Non underlying items net of tax1 
Net Profit  for the year attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals Ltd 
The above Segment Note for the year ended 31 December 2015 has been restated to reflect changes in line with segment information reported for 2016, and 
reflects the manner in which information is reported internally. 
$m 
$m 
794.5 
182.0 
794.5 
(97.1) 
182.0 
$m 
(351.7) 
879.4 
(87.0) 
(351.7) 
794.5 
(54.1) 
(87.0) 
182.0 
(23.3) 
(54.1) 
(97.1) 
(47.9) 
(23.3) 
879.4 
148.1 
(47.9) 
(351.7) 
34.2 
148.1 
(87.0) 
(381.7) 
34.2 
(54.1) 
(381.7) 
(43.0) 
(23.3) 
(41.0) 
(43.0) 
(47.9) 
(7.6) 
(41.0) 
148.1 
(4.4) 
(7.6) 
34.2 
33.2 
(4.4) 
(381.7) 
434.9 
33.2 
(43.0) 
(285.1) 
434.9 
(41.0) 
50.0 
(285.1) 
(7.6) 
(235.1) 
50.0 
(4.4) 
199.8 
(235.1) 
33.2 
2.9 
199.8 
434.9 
(63.1) 
2.9 
(285.1) 
139.6 
(63.1) 
50.0 
(9.4) 
139.6 
(235.1) 
130.2 
(9.4) 
199.8 
(63.1) 
139.6 
(9.4) 
130.2 
1 Non underlying items net of tax include the legal costs associated with the Class Action. Refer to Note 16 for further discussion. 
1 Non underlying items net of tax include the legal costs associated with the Class Action. Refer to Note 16 for further discussion. 
1 Non underlying items net of tax include the legal costs associated with the Class Action. Refer to Note 16 for further discussion. 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Perfomance 
2  Earnings per share 
Basic and diluted earnings per share – cents 
Basic and diluted earnings per share 
Reconciliation of earnings used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share – $ millions 
Profit after tax 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue used in the calculation of basic earnings per 
share 
2016 
35.7 
2015 
42.9 
107.8 
130.2 
301,740,328 
303,433,159 
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals Limited, by the weighted average number of ordinary 
shares outstanding during the financial year. The weighted average is determined by the total number of shares on issue less treasury shares held by the 
Company throughout the period. 
Diluted earnings per share adjusts the amounts used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account dilutive potential ordinary shares and 
the weighted average number of shares assumed to have been issued for no consideration in relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares. 
3  Income tax 
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current and deferred tax expenses are recognised in Other Comprehensive Income or directly in equity is 
as appropriate. 
Recoverability of deferred tax assets 
The Consolidated Entity is subject to income taxes of Australia and jurisdictions where it has foreign operations. Significant judgement is required in the 
application of income tax legislation to determine the provision for income taxes. There are many transactions and calculations undertaken during the ordinary 
course of business for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain, and for which provisions are based on estimated amounts. Where the final tax outcome 
of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact the current and deferred tax provision in the period in which 
the determination is made. 
Assumptions about the generation of future taxable profits influence the ability of the Consolidated Entity to recognise (or continue to recognise) deferred tax 
assets. Taxable profit estimates are based on estimated future production and sales volumes, commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, operating costs, 
restoration costs and capital expenditure. A change in these assumptions may impact the amount of deferred tax assets recognised in the balance sheet in future 
periods. 
Tax consolidation 
OZ Minerals Limited and its wholly-owned Australian controlled entities are part of a tax consolidated group. OZ Minerals Limited is the head company of the 
tax consolidated group. 
Income tax expense in the Income Statement 
Current income tax (expense)/benefit 
Deferred income tax (expense)/benefit 
Income tax (expense)/benefit 
58
2016 
$m 
(69.0) 
40.6 
(28.4) 
2015 
$m 
– 
(59.5) 
(59.5) 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Perfomance 
Group Performance
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Perfomance 
Reconciliation of income tax expense to pre-tax profit 
Unrecognised tax losses 
Profit before income tax 
Income tax expense at the Australian tax rate of 30 per cent 
Adjustments: 
Non-deductible expenditure 
Revision for prior periods  
Recognition of previously unrecognised tax losses 
Income tax expense 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities 
During the year, $13.6 million of restricted tax losses were recognised in the Balance Sheet. Restricted tax losses of $178.1 million tax effected (2015: $191.4 
million tax effected) remain unrecognised in the Balance Sheet at 31 December 2016, after adjusting for $0.3 million that was previously assessed as non-
recoverable. Capital tax losses of $592.5 million tax effected (2015: $592.5 million tax effected) remain unrecognised in the Balance Sheet at 31 December 
2016 
$m 
136.2 
(40.9) 
(2.1) 
1.0 
13.6 
(28.4) 
2015 
$m 
189.7 
(56.9) 
(2.1) 
(0.5) 
– 
(59.5) 
Recognition and measurement of income taxes 
2016. 
Current tax 
payable in respect of previous years. 
Deferred tax  
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year, using rates enacted or substantively enacted at reporting date, and any adjustments to tax 
Opening 
balance 
$m 
Recognised in 
Income 
Statement 
$m 
Recognised in 
Equity 
Closing balance 
$m 
$m 
2016 
Unrestricted tax losses and offsets 
Restricted tax losses 
Property plant and equipment 
Inventories 
Provisions and accruals 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
Other 
8.3 
49.0 
(170.6) 
(4.8) 
10.5 
– 
5.0 
(8.3) 
0.5 
35.0 
– 
0.7 
3.3 
9.4 
Net deferred tax liabilities 
(102.6) 
40.6 
2015 
Unrestricted tax losses and offsets 
Restricted tax losses 
Property plant and equipment 
Inventories 
Provisions and accruals 
Other 
74.7 
54.4 
(179.5) 
(5.3) 
10.1 
2.5 
(66.4) 
(5.4) 
8.9 
0.5 
0.4 
2.5 
Net deferred tax liabilities 
(43.1) 
(59.5) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(1.5) 
– 
(1.5) 
–  
–  
–  
–  
–  
–  
–  
– 
49.5 
(135.6) 
(4.8) 
11.2 
1.8 
14.4 
(63.5) 
8.3 
49.0 
(170.6) 
(4.8) 
10.5 
5.0 
(102.6) 
Recognised restricted tax losses are subject to an available fraction which limits the amount of these losses that can be utilised each year and may only be 
utilised after unrestricted tax losses are utilised. Recognised unrestricted tax losses and tax offsets have no restrictions, and under current legislation, do not 
have an expiry date. 
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Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined using the balance sheet method which calculates temporary differences based on the difference between the 
carrying amount of the Consolidated Entity’s assets and liabilities in the balance sheet and their associated tax bases. 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised for temporary differences arising from investments in subsidiaries where the consolidated entity is able to 
control the reversal of the temporary differences, and it is probable they will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets are recognised, to the 
extent that it is probable that future taxable income will be available to utilise them. 
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting date and adjusted based on estimates of future taxable income and or 
capital gains against which the deferred tax asset could be utilised. 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates applicable to each jurisdiction which are expected to apply in the period when the assets are 
realised or liabilities discharged and are offset where they relate to the same tax authority and there is a legally enforceable right to offset. 
4  Dividends 
Since the end of the financial year, the Board of Directors has resolved to pay a fully franked dividend of 14.0 cents per share, to be paid on 24 March 2017. 
The record date for entitlement to this dividend is 10 March 2017. The financial impact of the dividend amounting to $41.8 million has not been recognised in 
the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2016, and will be recognised in subsequent Consolidated Financial Statements. 
The details in relation to dividends announced or paid since 1 January 2015 are set out below: 
Record date 
Date of payment 
Unfranked  
cents per share(a) 
Fully franked  
cents per share 
Total dividends $m 
10 March 2017 
9 September 2016 
24 February 2016 
24 March 2017 
23 September 2016 
10 March 2016 
10 September 2015 
24 September 2015 
– 
6 
14 
6 
(a)  For Australian income tax purposes, all unfranked dividends were declared to be conduit foreign income 
14 
– 
– 
– 
41.8 
18.1 
42.5 
18.2 
Finance 
 
 
 
	
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Perfomance 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Perfomance 
Reconciliation of income tax expense to pre-tax profit 
Unrecognised tax losses 
Income tax expense at the Australian tax rate of 30 per cent 
Profit before income tax 
Adjustments: 
Non-deductible expenditure 
Revision for prior periods  
Recognition of previously unrecognised tax losses 
Income tax expense 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities 
2016 
Unrestricted tax losses and offsets 
Restricted tax losses 
Property plant and equipment 
Inventories 
Provisions and accruals 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
Other 
2015 
Unrestricted tax losses and offsets 
Restricted tax losses 
Property plant and equipment 
Inventories 
Provisions and accruals 
Other 
Recognised in 
Recognised in 
Closing balance 
Opening 
balance 
$m 
Income 
Statement 
$m 
Equity 
$m 
2016 
$m 
136.2 
(40.9) 
(2.1) 
1.0 
13.6 
(28.4) 
(1.5) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
–  
–  
–  
–  
–  
–  
–  
2015 
$m 
189.7 
(56.9) 
(2.1) 
(0.5) 
– 
(59.5) 
$m 
– 
49.5 
(135.6) 
(4.8) 
11.2 
1.8 
14.4 
(63.5) 
8.3 
49.0 
(170.6) 
(4.8) 
10.5 
5.0 
(102.6) 
8.3 
49.0 
(170.6) 
(4.8) 
10.5 
– 
5.0 
74.7 
54.4 
(179.5) 
(5.3) 
10.1 
2.5 
(8.3) 
0.5 
35.0 
– 
0.7 
3.3 
9.4 
(66.4) 
(5.4) 
8.9 
0.5 
0.4 
2.5 
Net deferred tax liabilities 
(43.1) 
(59.5) 
Recognised restricted tax losses are subject to an available fraction which limits the amount of these losses that can be utilised each year and may only be 
utilised after unrestricted tax losses are utilised. Recognised unrestricted tax losses and tax offsets have no restrictions, and under current legislation, do not 
have an expiry date. 
During the year, $13.6 million of restricted tax losses were recognised in the Balance Sheet. Restricted tax losses of $178.1 million tax effected (2015: $191.4 
million tax effected) remain unrecognised in the Balance Sheet at 31 December 2016, after adjusting for $0.3 million that was previously assessed as non-
recoverable. Capital tax losses of $592.5 million tax effected (2015: $592.5 million tax effected) remain unrecognised in the Balance Sheet at 31 December 
2016. 
Recognition and measurement of income taxes 
Current tax 
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year, using rates enacted or substantively enacted at reporting date, and any adjustments to tax 
payable in respect of previous years. 
Deferred tax  
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined using the balance sheet method which calculates temporary differences based on the difference between the 
carrying amount of the Consolidated Entity’s assets and liabilities in the balance sheet and their associated tax bases. 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised for temporary differences arising from investments in subsidiaries where the consolidated entity is able to 
control the reversal of the temporary differences, and it is probable they will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets are recognised, to the 
extent that it is probable that future taxable income will be available to utilise them. 
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting date and adjusted based on estimates of future taxable income and or 
capital gains against which the deferred tax asset could be utilised. 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates applicable to each jurisdiction which are expected to apply in the period when the assets are 
realised or liabilities discharged and are offset where they relate to the same tax authority and there is a legally enforceable right to offset. 
4  Dividends 
Since the end of the financial year, the Board of Directors has resolved to pay a fully franked dividend of 14.0 cents per share, to be paid on 24 March 2017. 
The record date for entitlement to this dividend is 10 March 2017. The financial impact of the dividend amounting to $41.8 million has not been recognised in 
the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2016, and will be recognised in subsequent Consolidated Financial Statements. 
The details in relation to dividends announced or paid since 1 January 2015 are set out below: 
Net deferred tax liabilities 
(102.6) 
40.6 
(1.5) 
Record date 
Date of payment 
10 March 2017 
9 September 2016 
24 February 2016 
24 March 2017 
23 September 2016 
10 March 2016 
10 September 2015 
24 September 2015 
Unfranked  
cents per share(a) 
– 
6 
14 
6 
Fully franked  
cents per share 
Total dividends $m 
14 
– 
– 
– 
41.8 
18.1 
42.5 
18.2 
(a)  For Australian income tax purposes, all unfranked dividends were declared to be conduit foreign income 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
5  Inventories 
Net realisable value of inventories 
Inventories are recognised at the lower of cost and net realisable value (‘NRV’). 
Net realisable value of ore is based on the estimated amount expected to be received when the ore is processed and sold, less incremental costs to convert 
the ore to concentrate and selling costs. The computation of net realisable value for stockpiles involves significant judgements and estimates in relation to 
future ore blend rates, timing of processing, processing costs, commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, discount rates and the ultimate timing of sale of 
concentrates produced. A change in any of these critical assumptions will alter the estimated net realisable value and may therefore impact the carrying value 
of inventories. 
250 
200 
)
m
$
(
l
e
u
a
V
y
r
o
t
n
e
v
n
I
150 
100 
50 
0 
48.2 
28.9 
Concentrates at 
cost 
228.6 
A net realisable value inventory adjustment to reduce the value of inventory of $10.5 million in respect of low grade gold ore stockpiles was recognised in 
127.7 
131.4 
109.8 
92.6 
76.8 
Ore stockpile 
(Current) at cost 
Ore stockpile 
(Non Current) at 
cost 
Ore stockpile 
(Non Current) at 
NRV 
2016 
2015 
21.2 
21.7 
Stores and 
consumables at 
cost 
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62
Concentrates – at cost 
Ore Stockpile – at cost 
Stores and consumables – at cost  
Inventories – current  
Ore Stockpile – non-current at cost 
Ore Stockpile – non-current at net realisable value 
Inventories – non-current  
Total Inventories 
2016 (2015: $4.4 million).  
2016 
$m 
48.2 
127.7 
21.2 
197.1 
228.6 
131.4 
360.0 
557.1 
2015 
$m 
28.9 
92.6 
21.7 
143.2 
76.8 
109.8 
186.6 
329.8 
Recognition and measurement of inventories 
Inventory is valued at the lower of cost incurred in bringing product to its present location and condition and net realisable value. 
Costs are assigned to individual items of inventory on the basis of weighted average costs. Cost comprises direct materials and labour, and a proportion of 
overhead expenditure directly related to the production of inventories. Expenditure directly related to the production of inventories includes processing costs, 
transportation costs to the point of sale, and depreciation of plant and equipment and mining property and development assets, the latter of which includes 
deferred stripping assets and mine rehabilitation costs incurred in the mining process. 
Net realisable value is calculated by estimating the value that is expected to be realised upon sale of concentrate after deducting estimated costs of 
processing, and selling costs. This estimation is based on assumptions of future prices and costs, as well as expected future ore blend rates and timing of 
Inventories expected to be processed or sold within twelve months after balance date are classified as current assets, all other inventories are classified as 
processing. 
non-current. 
Finance 
 
 
 
 
 
	
	
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
	
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Net Cash and Capital Employed
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
5  Inventories 
Net realisable value of inventories 
Inventories are recognised at the lower of cost and net realisable value (‘NRV’). 
Net realisable value of ore is based on the estimated amount expected to be received when the ore is processed and sold, less incremental costs to convert 
the ore to concentrate and selling costs. The computation of net realisable value for stockpiles involves significant judgements and estimates in relation to 
future ore blend rates, timing of processing, processing costs, commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, discount rates and the ultimate timing of sale of 
Concentrates – at cost 
Ore Stockpile – at cost 
Stores and consumables – at cost  
Inventories – current  
Ore Stockpile – non-current at cost 
concentrates produced. A change in any of these critical assumptions will alter the estimated net realisable value and may therefore impact the carrying value 
Ore Stockpile – non-current at net realisable value 
Inventories – non-current  
Total Inventories 
2016 
$m 
48.2 
127.7 
21.2 
197.1 
228.6 
131.4 
360.0 
557.1 
2015 
$m 
28.9 
92.6 
21.7 
143.2 
76.8 
109.8 
186.6 
329.8 
A net realisable value inventory adjustment to reduce the value of inventory of $10.5 million in respect of low grade gold ore stockpiles was recognised in 
2016 (2015: $4.4 million).  
Recognition and measurement of inventories 
Inventory is valued at the lower of cost incurred in bringing product to its present location and condition and net realisable value. 
Costs are assigned to individual items of inventory on the basis of weighted average costs. Cost comprises direct materials and labour, and a proportion of 
overhead expenditure directly related to the production of inventories. Expenditure directly related to the production of inventories includes processing costs, 
transportation costs to the point of sale, and depreciation of plant and equipment and mining property and development assets, the latter of which includes 
deferred stripping assets and mine rehabilitation costs incurred in the mining process. 
Net realisable value is calculated by estimating the value that is expected to be realised upon sale of concentrate after deducting estimated costs of 
processing, and selling costs. This estimation is based on assumptions of future prices and costs, as well as expected future ore blend rates and timing of 
processing. 
Inventories expected to be processed or sold within twelve months after balance date are classified as current assets, all other inventories are classified as 
non-current. 
of inventories. 
250 
200 
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$
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u
l
a
V
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r
o
t
n
e
v
n
I
150 
100 
50 
0 
48.2 
28.9 
Concentrates at 
cost 
228.6 
127.7 
131.4 
109.8 
92.6 
76.8 
Ore stockpile 
Ore stockpile 
Ore stockpile 
(Current) at cost 
(Non Current) at 
(Non Current) at 
cost 
NRV 
2016 
2015 
21.2 
21.7 
Stores and 
consumables at 
cost 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
6  Operating cash flows 
The Consolidated Entity’s operating cash flow reconciled to profit after tax is as follows:	
7  Property, Plant and Equipment 
Profit after tax for the year 
Adjustments for: 
Depreciation  
Lease amortisation 
FX gain/(loss) on cash balances 
Dividends classified as investing activities 
Share based payments 
Other items 
Change in assets and liabilities: 
Trade and other receivables  
Prepayments 
Inventories 
Trade and other payables 
Provision for employee benefits 
Provision for demobilisation and other provisions 
Net current and deferred tax liability 
Net cash inflow from operating activities 
2016 
$m 
107.8 
2015 
$m 
130.2 
361.5 
285.1 
7.3 
1.2 
– 
6.9 
9.6 
25.9 
– 
(227.3) 
5.2 
(1.8) 
(0.7) 
28.5  
324.1 
7.4 
(3.1) 
(1.0) 
3.6 
3.4 
29.2 
1.1 
(76.4) 
(11.6) 
(1.4) 
3.8 
59.5 
429.8 
Recognition and measurement of cash and cash equivalents 
Cash comprises cash on hand and demand deposits. Cash equivalents comprise short-term and highly liquid cash deposits that are readily convertible to 
known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. For the purposes of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash 
includes cash on hand, demand deposits and cash equivalents.  
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Plant and 
Mine property 
Freehold land 
Capital work 
equipment 
and 
and buildings 
in progress 
Total 
$m 
$m 
development 
$m 
$m 
1,139.6 
1,621.2 
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 
(794.6) 
(1,063.6) 
Closing carrying amount 
345.0 
557.6 
Reconciliation of carrying amounts 
Opening carrying amount 
Additions and transfers including deferred mining 
Transfer of Tunnel Boring Machine to Assets held for sale 
Depreciation expense 
Closing carrying amount 
389.6 
9.4 
– 
(54.0) 
345.0 
774.5 
82.1 
– 
(299.0) 
557.6 
Plant and 
Mine property 
Freehold land 
Capital work 
equipment 
and 
and buildings 
in progress 
$m 
development 
$m 
2016	
At cost 
2015 
At cost 
$m 
21.2 
– 
21.2 
22.2 
8.4 
(9.4) 
– 
21.2 
$m 
22.2 
– 
22.2 
(103.7) 
7.9 
– 
– 
– 
– 
2,969.3 
(1,978.7) 
990.6 
1,261.8 
99.7 
(9.4) 
(361.5) 
990.6 
Total 
$m 
2,879.0 
(1,617.2) 
1,261.8 
250.8 
(9.8) 
9.8 
(46.4) 
10.7 
(285.1) 
118.0 
1,331.8 
22.2 
1,261.8 
187.3 
(120.5) 
66.8 
75.5 
(0.2) 
– 
(8.5) 
66.8 
187.5 
(112.0) 
75.5 
87.5 
1.2 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(13.2) 
75.5 
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 
Closing carrying amount 
Reconciliation of carrying amounts 
Opening carrying amount 
Additions and transfers including deferred mining 
Disposals – at cost 
Accumulated depreciation on disposals 
Malu underground pre commissioning revenue adjustment 
Increase in mine rehabilitation asset – Note 10 
Depreciation expense 
Closing carrying amount 
Recognition and measurement of property, plant and equipment 
Items of property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes expenditure that is 
directly attributable to the acquisition of the items and costs incurred in bringing assets into use.  
Mine property and development assets include costs transferred from exploration and evaluation assets once technical feasibility and commercial viability of 
an area of interest are demonstrable. After transfer, all subsequent expenditures to develop the mine to the production phase which are considered to benefit 
mining operations in future periods are capitalised.  
The proceeds from sale of any concentrate produced from ore extracted and processed as part of development of the asset prior to being deemed ready for 
use, less any further processing and selling costs incurred, is deducted from the cost of the asset.  
$m 
1,539.1 
(764.6) 
774.5 
685.8 
335.8 
– 
– 
(54.3) 
10.7 
(203.5) 
774.5 
1,130.2 
(740.6) 
389.6 
440.5 
17.5 
(9.8) 
9.8 
– 
– 
(68.4) 
389.6 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
7  Property, Plant and Equipment 
2016	
At cost 
Plant and 
equipment 
$m 
Mine property 
and 
development 
$m 
1,139.6 
1,621.2 
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 
(794.6) 
(1,063.6) 
Closing carrying amount 
345.0 
557.6 
Reconciliation of carrying amounts 
Opening carrying amount 
Additions and transfers including deferred mining 
Transfer of Tunnel Boring Machine to Assets held for sale 
Depreciation expense 
Closing carrying amount 
389.6 
9.4 
– 
(54.0) 
345.0 
774.5 
82.1 
– 
(299.0) 
557.6 
Freehold land 
and buildings 
$m 
Capital work 
in progress 
$m 
187.3 
(120.5) 
66.8 
75.5 
(0.2) 
– 
(8.5) 
66.8 
21.2 
– 
21.2 
22.2 
8.4 
(9.4) 
– 
21.2 
6  Operating cash flows 
The Consolidated Entity’s operating cash flow reconciled to profit after tax is as follows:	
Profit after tax for the year 
Adjustments for: 
Depreciation  
Lease amortisation 
FX gain/(loss) on cash balances 
Dividends classified as investing activities 
Share based payments 
Other items 
Change in assets and liabilities: 
Trade and other receivables  
Prepayments 
Inventories 
Trade and other payables 
Provision for employee benefits 
Provision for demobilisation and other provisions 
Net current and deferred tax liability 
Net cash inflow from operating activities 
361.5 
285.1 
2016 
$m 
107.8 
7.3 
1.2 
– 
6.9 
9.6 
25.9 
– 
(227.3) 
5.2 
(1.8) 
(0.7) 
28.5  
324.1 
2015 
$m 
130.2 
7.4 
(3.1) 
(1.0) 
3.6 
3.4 
29.2 
1.1 
(76.4) 
(11.6) 
(1.4) 
3.8 
59.5 
429.8 
Recognition and measurement of cash and cash equivalents 
Cash comprises cash on hand and demand deposits. Cash equivalents comprise short-term and highly liquid cash deposits that are readily convertible to 
known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. For the purposes of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash 
includes cash on hand, demand deposits and cash equivalents.  
Plant and 
equipment 
$m 
Mine property 
and 
development 
$m 
Freehold land 
and buildings 
$m 
Capital work 
in progress 
$m 
2015 
At cost 
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 
Closing carrying amount 
Reconciliation of carrying amounts 
Opening carrying amount 
Additions and transfers including deferred mining 
Disposals – at cost 
Accumulated depreciation on disposals 
Malu underground pre commissioning revenue adjustment 
Increase in mine rehabilitation asset – Note 10 
Depreciation expense 
Closing carrying amount 
1,130.2 
(740.6) 
389.6 
440.5 
17.5 
(9.8) 
9.8 
– 
– 
(68.4) 
389.6 
1,539.1 
(764.6) 
774.5 
685.8 
335.8 
– 
– 
(54.3) 
10.7 
(203.5) 
774.5 
187.5 
(112.0) 
75.5 
87.5 
1.2 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(13.2) 
75.5 
22.2 
– 
22.2 
2,879.0 
(1,617.2) 
1,261.8 
118.0 
1,331.8 
(103.7) 
– 
– 
7.9 
– 
– 
250.8 
(9.8) 
9.8 
(46.4) 
10.7 
(285.1) 
22.2 
1,261.8 
Total 
$m 
2,969.3 
(1,978.7) 
990.6 
1,261.8 
99.7 
(9.4) 
(361.5) 
990.6 
Total 
$m 
Recognition and measurement of property, plant and equipment 
Items of property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes expenditure that is 
directly attributable to the acquisition of the items and costs incurred in bringing assets into use.  
Mine property and development assets include costs transferred from exploration and evaluation assets once technical feasibility and commercial viability of 
an area of interest are demonstrable. After transfer, all subsequent expenditures to develop the mine to the production phase which are considered to benefit 
mining operations in future periods are capitalised.  
The proceeds from sale of any concentrate produced from ore extracted and processed as part of development of the asset prior to being deemed ready for 
use, less any further processing and selling costs incurred, is deducted from the cost of the asset.  
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
7  Property, Plant and Equipment 
2016	
At cost 
2015 
At cost 
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 
(794.6) 
(1,063.6) 
Closing carrying amount 
345.0 
557.6 
Reconciliation of carrying amounts 
Opening carrying amount 
Additions and transfers including deferred mining 
Transfer of Tunnel Boring Machine to Assets held for sale 
Depreciation expense 
Closing carrying amount 
389.6 
9.4 
– 
(54.0) 
345.0 
774.5 
82.1 
– 
(299.0) 
557.6 
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 
Closing carrying amount 
Reconciliation of carrying amounts 
Opening carrying amount 
Additions and transfers including deferred mining 
Disposals – at cost 
Accumulated depreciation on disposals 
Malu underground pre commissioning revenue adjustment 
Increase in mine rehabilitation asset – Note 10 
1,130.2 
(740.6) 
389.6 
440.5 
17.5 
(9.8) 
9.8 
– 
– 
$m 
1,539.1 
(764.6) 
774.5 
685.8 
335.8 
– 
– 
(54.3) 
10.7 
Plant and 
Mine property 
Freehold land 
Capital work 
equipment 
and 
and buildings 
in progress 
Total 
$m 
$m 
development 
$m 
$m 
1,139.6 
1,621.2 
Plant and 
Mine property 
Freehold land 
Capital work 
equipment 
and 
and buildings 
in progress 
$m 
development 
$m 
$m 
21.2 
– 
21.2 
22.2 
8.4 
(9.4) 
– 
21.2 
$m 
22.2 
– 
22.2 
(103.7) 
– 
– 
7.9 
– 
– 
2,969.3 
(1,978.7) 
990.6 
1,261.8 
99.7 
(9.4) 
(361.5) 
990.6 
Total 
$m 
2,879.0 
(1,617.2) 
1,261.8 
250.8 
(9.8) 
9.8 
(46.4) 
10.7 
(285.1) 
118.0 
1,331.8 
22.2 
1,261.8 
187.3 
(120.5) 
66.8 
75.5 
(0.2) 
– 
(8.5) 
66.8 
187.5 
(112.0) 
75.5 
87.5 
1.2 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(13.2) 
75.5 
Depreciation expense 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Closing carrying amount 
Net Cash and Capital Employed
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Recognition and measurement of property, plant and equipment 
(203.5) 
(68.4) 
774.5 
389.6 
Items of property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes expenditure that is 
directly attributable to the acquisition of the items and costs incurred in bringing assets into use.  
Mine property and development assets include costs transferred from exploration and evaluation assets once technical feasibility and commercial viability of 
an area of interest are demonstrable. After transfer, all subsequent expenditures to develop the mine to the production phase which are considered to benefit 
mining operations in future periods are capitalised.  
The proceeds from sale of any concentrate produced from ore extracted and processed as part of development of the asset prior to being deemed ready for 
use, less any further processing and selling costs incurred, is deducted from the cost of the asset.  
The present value of the expected cost of decommissioning an asset after its use is included in the cost of the respective asset if the recognition criteria for a 
provision are met. 
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Property Plant and Equipment is tested for impairment when there is an indication of impairment. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are 
grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash inflows. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset or 
Directors’ Report 
CGU carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to dispose and value in use. 
Assets that have been impaired are reviewed for possible reversal of impairment at each reporting date.  
Value in use is the net amount expected to be recovered through cash flows arising from continued use and subsequent disposal of an asset (or group of 
assets). In assessing value in use, estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market 
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assessments of the time value of money and risks specific to the asset.  
The asset’s fair value less costs to dispose is the amount obtainable from the sale of an asset or cash-generating unit in an arm’s length transaction between 
knowledgeable, willing parties, less the estimated costs of disposal.  
Directors’ Report 
A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant’s ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its 
highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use. 
appropriate resource valuation multiple to the contained copper equivalent within these resources.  
Operational and Financial Review  
Recoverability of assets 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
The Consolidated Entity undertook a review of the carrying value of the Prominent Hill CGU and determined that no adjustment to the carrying value was 
positioned for growth.  
necessary. The recoverable amount was estimated on the basis of Fair Value Less Cost to Dispose and based upon an internal discounted cash flow for 
Operational and Financial Review  
presently approved mine plans and an estimate of the value of resources known to exist but not yet included in mine plans. The latter was estimated from 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
independent publically available information for recent transactions involving comparable resources. No value was ascribed to exploration potential associated 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Operational and Financial Review  
with the CGU despite the prospectivity of the region.  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
positioned for growth.  
Significant estimates and judgements are made in estimating the recoverable amount including future cash flows, commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
costs and mine plans. Key areas of judgement and assumptions include the following:  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
•  Future cash flows are based on latest internal budgets and forecasts which reflect expectations of the volume and grade of ore to be mined and 
positioned for growth.  
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
processed, mine plans, sales, short and long term commodity prices and exchange rates, operating and capital costs and operational assumptions. These 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
estimates are based on past experience, current market conditions and expectation of future changes to the market in which the CGU operates. 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Commodity price and exchange rate assumptions were based on consensus of independent industry analysts and commentators. 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  Mineral resources not modelled in Board approved budgets are included in the assessment of fair value less cost to dispose based on the application of an 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Discount rate applied to the cash flows which would be applied by a market participant in considering the value of the CGU and is reflective of current 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
The valuation is sensitive to such assumptions which are subject to change as a result of changing economic and operational conditions. As a result, changes 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
in key assumptions will alter the estimate of recoverable amount and consequently it could in the absence of other factors require a change to the carrying 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
value of assets associated with the Prominent Hill CGU in the future. 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
location of the facility. 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
location of the facility. 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
location of the facility. 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
market conditions. A real post-tax discount rate of 9.5 per cent (2015: 9.5 per cent) was used in 2016.  
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The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
The depreciation methods adopted by the Consolidated Entity are provided in the table below: 
Category	
Freehold land	
Depreciation method	
Not depreciated 
Buildings and other infrastructure	
Straight line over life of mine 
Short term plant and equipment	
Straight line over life of asset 
Processing plant	
Units of ore milled over mining inventory 
Mine property and development	
Units of ore extracted over mining inventory applicable to the development 
Depreciation of assets commences when the assets are ready for their intended use. The depreciation of mine property and development commences when 
the mine is commissioned or deemed ready for use.  
The residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation of property, plant and equipment are reviewed at each reporting period and adjusted 
prospectively, if appropriate. Where depreciation rates are changed, the net written down value of the asset is depreciated from the date of the change in 
accordance with the new depreciation rate, with the change accounted for as a change in accounting estimate. 
During 2016, the useful life of mine property and development and processing plant assets were reassessed and are now based on mining inventory, which 
includes both resources and reserves. This more closely aligns benefits received by the assets from their use. 
Ore reserves and resources estimates 
The estimated quantities of economically recoverable reserves and resources are based upon interpretations of geological and geophysical models and require 
assumptions to be made regarding exchange rates, commodity prices, future capital requirements and future operating performance.  
Changes in reported reserves and resources estimates can impact the carrying value of property, plant and equipment including deferred mining expenditure, 
intangible assets, capitalised exploration, provisions for mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling obligations, recognition of deferred tax assets, as well 
as the amount of depreciation charged to the Income Statement.  
Changes in the carrying value of the assets may arise principally through changes in the income that can be economically generated from each project. 
Changes in depreciation expense may arise through a change in the useful life over which property, plant and equipment is depreciated. 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Plant and 
Mine property 
Freehold land 
Capital work 
equipment 
and 
and buildings 
in progress 
Total 
$m 
$m 
development 
$m 
$m 
1,139.6 
1,621.2 
7  Property, Plant and Equipment 
2016	
At cost 
2015 
At cost 
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 
(794.6) 
(1,063.6) 
Closing carrying amount 
345.0 
557.6 
Reconciliation of carrying amounts 
Opening carrying amount 
Additions and transfers including deferred mining 
Transfer of Tunnel Boring Machine to Assets held for sale 
Depreciation expense 
Closing carrying amount 
389.6 
9.4 
– 
(54.0) 
345.0 
774.5 
82.1 
– 
(299.0) 
557.6 
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses 
Closing carrying amount 
Reconciliation of carrying amounts 
Opening carrying amount 
Additions and transfers including deferred mining 
Disposals – at cost 
Accumulated depreciation on disposals 
Malu underground pre commissioning revenue adjustment 
Increase in mine rehabilitation asset – Note 10 
Depreciation expense 
1,130.2 
(740.6) 
389.6 
440.5 
17.5 
(9.8) 
9.8 
– 
– 
(68.4) 
389.6 
$m 
1,539.1 
(764.6) 
774.5 
685.8 
335.8 
– 
– 
(54.3) 
10.7 
(203.5) 
774.5 
$m 
21.2 
– 
21.2 
22.2 
8.4 
(9.4) 
– 
21.2 
$m 
22.2 
– 
22.2 
(103.7) 
7.9 
– 
– 
– 
– 
2,969.3 
(1,978.7) 
990.6 
1,261.8 
99.7 
(9.4) 
(361.5) 
990.6 
Total 
$m 
2,879.0 
(1,617.2) 
1,261.8 
250.8 
(9.8) 
9.8 
(46.4) 
10.7 
(285.1) 
118.0 
1,331.8 
187.3 
(120.5) 
66.8 
75.5 
(0.2) 
– 
(8.5) 
66.8 
187.5 
(112.0) 
75.5 
87.5 
1.2 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(13.2) 
75.5 
Plant and 
Mine property 
Freehold land 
Capital work 
equipment 
and 
and buildings 
in progress 
$m 
development 
$m 
Closing carrying amount 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Recognition and measurement of property, plant and equipment 
22.2 
1,261.8 
Items of property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes expenditure that is 
directly attributable to the acquisition of the items and costs incurred in bringing assets into use.  
Mine property and development assets include costs transferred from exploration and evaluation assets once technical feasibility and commercial viability of 
an area of interest are demonstrable. After transfer, all subsequent expenditures to develop the mine to the production phase which are considered to benefit 
mining operations in future periods are capitalised.  
grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash inflows. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset or 
CGU carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to dispose and value in use. 
Assets that have been impaired are reviewed for possible reversal of impairment at each reporting date.  
Value in use is the net amount expected to be recovered through cash flows arising from continued use and subsequent disposal of an asset (or group of 
assets). In assessing value in use, estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market 
assessments of the time value of money and risks specific to the asset.  
The asset’s fair value less costs to dispose is the amount obtainable from the sale of an asset or cash-generating unit in an arm’s length transaction between 
knowledgeable, willing parties, less the estimated costs of disposal.  
A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant’s ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its 
highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use. 
Recoverability of assets 
The Consolidated Entity undertook a review of the carrying value of the Prominent Hill CGU and determined that no adjustment to the carrying value was 
necessary. The recoverable amount was estimated on the basis of Fair Value Less Cost to Dispose and based upon an internal discounted cash flow for 
presently approved mine plans and an estimate of the value of resources known to exist but not yet included in mine plans. The latter was estimated from 
independent publically available information for recent transactions involving comparable resources. No value was ascribed to exploration potential associated 
with the CGU despite the prospectivity of the region.  
Significant estimates and judgements are made in estimating the recoverable amount including future cash flows, commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, 
costs and mine plans. Key areas of judgement and assumptions include the following:  
•  Future cash flows are based on latest internal budgets and forecasts which reflect expectations of the volume and grade of ore to be mined and 
processed, mine plans, sales, short and long term commodity prices and exchange rates, operating and capital costs and operational assumptions. These 
estimates are based on past experience, current market conditions and expectation of future changes to the market in which the CGU operates. 
Commodity price and exchange rate assumptions were based on consensus of independent industry analysts and commentators. 
•  Mineral resources not modelled in Board approved budgets are included in the assessment of fair value less cost to dispose based on the application of an 
appropriate resource valuation multiple to the contained copper equivalent within these resources.  
•  Discount rate applied to the cash flows which would be applied by a market participant in considering the value of the CGU and is reflective of current 
market conditions. A real post-tax discount rate of 9.5 per cent (2015: 9.5 per cent) was used in 2016.  
The valuation is sensitive to such assumptions which are subject to change as a result of changing economic and operational conditions. As a result, changes 
in key assumptions will alter the estimate of recoverable amount and consequently it could in the absence of other factors require a change to the carrying 
value of assets associated with the Prominent Hill CGU in the future. 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
The proceeds from sale of any concentrate produced from ore extracted and processed as part of development of the asset prior to being deemed ready for 
The depreciation methods adopted by the Consolidated Entity are provided in the table below: 
use, less any further processing and selling costs incurred, is deducted from the cost of the asset.  
The present value of the expected cost of decommissioning an asset after its use is included in the cost of the respective asset if the recognition criteria for a 
provision are met. 
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Category	
Freehold land	
Depreciation method	
Not depreciated 
Property Plant and Equipment is tested for impairment when there is an indication of impairment. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are 
Buildings and other infrastructure	
Straight line over life of mine 
Short term plant and equipment	
Straight line over life of asset 
Processing plant	
Units of ore milled over mining inventory 
Mine property and development	
Units of ore extracted over mining inventory applicable to the development 
Depreciation of assets commences when the assets are ready for their intended use. The depreciation of mine property and development commences when 
the mine is commissioned or deemed ready for use.  
The residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation of property, plant and equipment are reviewed at each reporting period and adjusted 
prospectively, if appropriate. Where depreciation rates are changed, the net written down value of the asset is depreciated from the date of the change in 
accordance with the new depreciation rate, with the change accounted for as a change in accounting estimate. 
During 2016, the useful life of mine property and development and processing plant assets were reassessed and are now based on mining inventory, which 
includes both resources and reserves. This more closely aligns benefits received by the assets from their use. 
Ore reserves and resources estimates 
The estimated quantities of economically recoverable reserves and resources are based upon interpretations of geological and geophysical models and require 
assumptions to be made regarding exchange rates, commodity prices, future capital requirements and future operating performance.  
Changes in reported reserves and resources estimates can impact the carrying value of property, plant and equipment including deferred mining expenditure, 
intangible assets, capitalised exploration, provisions for mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling obligations, recognition of deferred tax assets, as well 
as the amount of depreciation charged to the Income Statement.  
Changes in the carrying value of the assets may arise principally through changes in the income that can be economically generated from each project. 
Changes in depreciation expense may arise through a change in the useful life over which property, plant and equipment is depreciated. 
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exchange rates; 
How the matter was addressed in our audit 
How the matter was addressed in our audit 
We involved KPMG valuation specialists and our procedures included: 
•  We tested the controls for management’s valuation of the Prominent Hill PP&E 
How the matter was addressed in our audit 
We involved KPMG valuation specialists and our procedures included: 
•  We tested the controls for management’s valuation of the Prominent Hill PP&E 
We involved KPMG valuation specialists and our procedures included: 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed
Carrying value of Prominent Hill PPE (contained within total PP&E $990.6 million) 
Carrying value of Prominent Hill PPE (contained within total PP&E $990.6 million) 
Refer to Note 7 to the Financial Report 
Operational and Financial Review  
Carrying value of Prominent Hill PPE (contained within total PP&E $990.6 million) 
The key audit matter 
Refer to Note 7 to the Financial Report 
Operational and Financial Review  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
The key audit matter 
Significant judgment is required by management in the 
Refer to Note 7 to the Financial Report 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
determination of the carrying value of Prominent Hill PP&E 
positioned for growth.  
The key audit matter 
Significant judgment is required by management in the 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
which is highly sensitive to changes in inputs. Assessment of the 
including board authorisation of key inputs to the assessment such as commodity 
determination of the carrying value of Prominent Hill PP&E 
value of Prominent Hill PP&E is a key audit matter given 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
positioned for growth.  
Significant judgment is required by management in the 
prices and exchange rates, and operational assumptions. 
which is highly sensitive to changes in inputs. Assessment of the 
impairment was recorded in 2013 for these assets, and the 
Open pit stripping (waste removal) costs – Deferred Mining 
Open pit stripping (waste removal) costs – Deferred Mining 
including board authorisation of key inputs to the assessment such as commodity 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
determination of the carrying value of Prominent Hill PP&E 
value of Prominent Hill PP&E is a key audit matter given 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  We tested the controls for management’s valuation of the Prominent Hill PP&E 
•  We compared the valuation methodology to industry standards and criteria in the 
significant judgment required by us in evaluating management’s 
prices and exchange rates, and operational assumptions. 
which is highly sensitive to changes in inputs. Assessment of the 
impairment was recorded in 2013 for these assets, and the 
including board authorisation of key inputs to the assessment such as commodity 
relevant accounting standards. This included consideration of assumptions about 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
assessment of the value, which is principally based on a Net 
Stripping (waste removal) activity is removal of waste material to access ore in an open-pit mine. Stripping costs incurred in the development phase (those to 
Stripping (waste removal) activity is removal of waste material to access ore in an open-pit mine. Stripping costs incurred in the development phase (those to 
value of Prominent Hill PP&E is a key audit matter given 
•  We compared the valuation methodology to industry standards and criteria in the 
significant judgment required by us in evaluating management’s 
prices and exchange rates, and operational assumptions. 
the price that may be received if selling the Prominent Hill PP&E in an orderly 
Present Value (NPV) model for the Prominent Hill mine.  We 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
impairment was recorded in 2013 for these assets, and the 
initially access the ore body) are capitalised as part of the cost of constructing the mine and depreciated as outlined above. Stripping costs incurred during the 
initially access the ore body) are capitalised as part of the cost of constructing the mine and depreciated as outlined above. Stripping costs incurred during the 
relevant accounting standards. This included consideration of assumptions about 
assessment of the value, which is principally based on a Net 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
transaction between market participants at the measurement date. 
particularly focus on those judgements listed below which 
•  We compared the valuation methodology to industry standards and criteria in the 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
significant judgment required by us in evaluating management’s 
the price that may be received if selling the Prominent Hill PP&E in an orderly 
Present Value (NPV) model for the Prominent Hill mine.  We 
production phase (production stripping costs) generate two benefits: 
production phase (production stripping costs) generate two benefits: 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
impact estimated future cash flows: 
relevant accounting standards. This included consideration of assumptions about 
•  We assessed the discount rate applied against comparable market rates and 
assessment of the value, which is principally based on a Net 
transaction between market participants at the measurement date. 
particularly focus on those judgements listed below which 
•  Production of inventory (‘ore’) - accounted for as a part of producing those ore inventories; or  
•  Production of inventory (‘ore’) - accounted for as a part of producing those ore inventories; or  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
the price that may be received if selling the Prominent Hill PP&E in an orderly 
industry trends. 
Present Value (NPV) model for the Prominent Hill mine.  We 
•  Assumptions about future commodity prices and foreign 
impact estimated future cash flows: 
•  We assessed the discount rate applied against comparable market rates and 
transaction between market participants at the measurement date. 
•  Improved access to a component of the ore body to be mined in future – recognised as ‘deferred mining asset’ and classified as part of Mine Property and 
•  Improved access to a component of the ore body to be mined in future – recognised as ‘deferred mining asset’ and classified as part of Mine Property and 
particularly focus on those judgements listed below which 
•  We critically evaluated the Consolidated Entity’s key cash flow assumptions by: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
industry trends. 
•  Assumptions about future commodity prices and foreign 
impact estimated future cash flows: 
•  We assessed the discount rate applied against comparable market rates and 
Development, if the following criteria are met: 
Development, if the following criteria are met: 
•  Prominent Hill operational assumptions, such as: 
exchange rates; 
comparing forecast commodity prices and foreign exchange rates applied 
o 
•  We critically evaluated the Consolidated Entity’s key cash flow assumptions by: 
industry trends. 
•  Assumptions about future commodity prices and foreign 
•  Future economic benefits are probable; 
•  Future economic benefits are probable; 
by management to published analyst and broker data about future 
Future metal production levels which are dependent 
o 
•  Prominent Hill operational assumptions, such as: 
exchange rates; 
comparing forecast commodity prices and foreign exchange rates applied 
o 
•  We critically evaluated the Consolidated Entity’s key cash flow assumptions by: 
commodity prices and foreign exchange rates; 
on extraction of ore from the mine, estimated grades 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  The component of the ore body for which access will be improved can be accurately identified; and 
•  The component of the ore body for which access will be improved can be accurately identified; and 
by management to published analyst and broker data about future 
Future metal production levels which are dependent 
o 
•  Prominent Hill operational assumptions, such as: 
of metal in the ore body, and ability to recover metal 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
using our knowledge of previous production levels and the current business 
comparing forecast commodity prices and foreign exchange rates applied 
o 
o 
commodity prices and foreign exchange rates; 
on extraction of ore from the mine, estimated grades 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
contained in the ore extracted. 
•  The costs associated with improved access can be reliably measured.  
•  The costs associated with improved access can be reliably measured.  
model to assess the Consolidated Entity’s capacity to achieve future 
by management to published analyst and broker data about future 
Future metal production levels which are dependent 
o 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
of metal in the ore body, and ability to recover metal 
using our knowledge of previous production levels and the current business 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
o 
production levels; 
commodity prices and foreign exchange rates; 
Future capital expenditure and operating costs. 
on extraction of ore from the mine, estimated grades 
o 
contained in the ore extracted. 
model to assess the Consolidated Entity’s capacity to achieve future 
A component is a specific part of the ore body that is made more accessible as a result of the stripping activity and is determined based on mine plans. Any 
A component is a specific part of the ore body that is made more accessible as a result of the stripping activity and is determined based on mine plans. Any 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
of metal in the ore body, and ability to recover metal 
using our knowledge of previous production levels and the current business 
using our knowledge of historical capital and operating costs and future 
The discount rate applied to forecast cash flows. 
o 
o 
o 
production levels; 
Future capital expenditure and operating costs. 
o 
changes are applied prospectively.  
changes are applied prospectively.  
contained in the ore extracted. 
plans to assess the Consolidated Entity’s assumptions in these areas; 
model to assess the Consolidated Entity’s capacity to achieve future 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
To assess the significant judgements of this key audit matter, we 
using our knowledge of historical capital and operating costs and future 
The discount rate applied to forecast cash flows. 
o 
o 
production levels; 
Future capital expenditure and operating costs. 
o 
Production stripping costs are allocated between ore produced and the deferred mining asset on the basis of the relative volume of waste mined in a period 
Production stripping costs are allocated between ore produced and the deferred mining asset on the basis of the relative volume of waste mined in a period 
comparing ore to be mined and processed in the NPV model to the Mineral 
o 
involved senior audit team members, including valuation 
plans to assess the Consolidated Entity’s assumptions in these areas; 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
To assess the significant judgements of this key audit matter, we 
using our knowledge of historical capital and operating costs and future 
Resources and Ore Reserves Statements prepared by the Consolidated 
which exceeds the remaining waste-to-ore stripping ratio at the beginning of the period applicable to the component. Deferred mining costs are subsequently 
which exceeds the remaining waste-to-ore stripping ratio at the beginning of the period applicable to the component. Deferred mining costs are subsequently 
o 
specialists, with experience in the industry and the valuation 
o 
comparing ore to be mined and processed in the NPV model to the Mineral 
o 
involved senior audit team members, including valuation 
plans to assess the Consolidated Entity’s assumptions in these areas; 
Entity in accordance with Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) 
methodology. 
depreciated using the units of production method over the life of the identified component of the ore body that became more accessible as a result of the 
depreciated using the units of production method over the life of the identified component of the ore body that became more accessible as a result of the 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
To assess the significant judgements of this key audit matter, we 
Resources and Ore Reserves Statements prepared by the Consolidated 
specialists, with experience in the industry and the valuation 
requirements. These requirements govern evaluation and reporting of the 
stripping activity. Deferred mining costs are carried at cost less depreciation and any impairment losses.  
stripping activity. Deferred mining costs are carried at cost less depreciation and any impairment losses.  
comparing ore to be mined and processed in the NPV model to the Mineral 
o 
involved senior audit team members, including valuation 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
Entity in accordance with Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) 
methodology. 
existence of minerals resources. We also compared ore to be mined and 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
Resources and Ore Reserves Statements prepared by the Consolidated 
specialists, with experience in the industry and the valuation 
requirements. These requirements govern evaluation and reporting of the 
location of the facility. 
processed to historical estimates; 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
Entity in accordance with Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) 
methodology. 
existence of minerals resources. We also compared ore to be mined and 
reading and considering findings from independent external specialists 
requirements. These requirements govern evaluation and reporting of the 
o 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
location of the facility. 
Stripping (waste removal) costs – Deferred Mining 
Stripping (waste removal) costs – Deferred Mining 
processed to historical estimates; 
engaged by the Consolidated Entity to assess the accuracy of JORC 
existence of minerals resources. We also compared ore to be mined and 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
reading and considering findings from independent external specialists 
o 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
Resource and Reserve estimates for information which may indicate that 
processed to historical estimates; 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
Judgement is required in determining the estimated future ore and waste to be mined from a component of the open pit. The estimate of ore and waste 
Judgement is required in determining the estimated future ore and waste to be mined from a component of the open pit. The estimate of ore and waste 
engaged by the Consolidated Entity to assess the accuracy of JORC 
estimates of ore to be mined and processed are not achievable. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
reading and considering findings from independent external specialists 
o 
Resource and Reserve estimates for information which may indicate that 
remaining to be mined influences the amount of mining costs which are capitalised as mine property and development or included in the cost of inventory. 
remaining to be mined influences the amount of mining costs which are capitalised as mine property and development or included in the cost of inventory. 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
engaged by the Consolidated Entity to assess the accuracy of JORC 
•  We performed sensitivity analysis on key assumptions to assess how management 
estimates of ore to be mined and processed are not achievable. 
The estimates that determine the amounts capitalised or expensed are based on board approved mine plans.  A change in ore or waste expected to be mined 
The estimates that determine the amounts capitalised or expensed are based on board approved mine plans.  A change in ore or waste expected to be mined 
Resource and Reserve estimates for information which may indicate that 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
had addressed estimation uncertainty through alternative assumptions or 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
•  We performed sensitivity analysis on key assumptions to assess how management 
will influence both the future rate at which mining costs may be capitalised as a deferred mining asset , as well as altering the useful life for depreciation 
will influence both the future rate at which mining costs may be capitalised as a deferred mining asset , as well as altering the useful life for depreciation 
estimates of ore to be mined and processed are not achievable. 
outcomes which could indicate the potential for further write downs or reversal of 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
had addressed estimation uncertainty through alternative assumptions or 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
purposes of any existing deferred mining asset. 
purposes of any existing deferred mining asset. 
a previously recognised impairment. 
•  We performed sensitivity analysis on key assumptions to assess how management 
outcomes which could indicate the potential for further write downs or reversal of 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
had addressed estimation uncertainty through alternative assumptions or 
•  We assessed the value ascribed to the ore bodies known to exist at Prominent Hill 
a previously recognised impairment. 
outcomes which could indicate the potential for further write downs or reversal of 
but have not been included in the NPV model, by comparing it to market data for 
•  We assessed the value ascribed to the ore bodies known to exist at Prominent Hill 
a previously recognised impairment. 
comparable transactions. 
but have not been included in the NPV model, by comparing it to market data for 
•  We assessed the value ascribed to the ore bodies known to exist at Prominent Hill 
•  We assessed the appropriateness of the Consolidated Entity’s method used to 
comparable transactions. 
but have not been included in the NPV model, by comparing it to market data for 
determine the recoverable amount against the relevant Australian Accounting 
2015 
2015 
•  We assessed the appropriateness of the Consolidated Entity’s method used to 
comparable transactions. 
Standards. 
$m 
$m 
determine the recoverable amount against the relevant Australian Accounting 
•  We assessed the appropriateness of the Consolidated Entity’s method used to 
•  We assessed the Consolidated Entity’s disclosures in respect of asset values and 
Standards. 
34.8 
34.8 
determine the recoverable amount against the relevant Australian Accounting 
impairment testing against the requirements of Australian Accounting Standards. 
•  We assessed the Consolidated Entity’s disclosures in respect of asset values and 
Standards. 
impairment testing against the requirements of Australian Accounting Standards. 
•  We assessed the Consolidated Entity’s disclosures in respect of asset values and 
impairment testing against the requirements of Australian Accounting Standards. 
Leases which transfer substantially all the risk and rewards of ownership of an asset are classified as finance leases. Where a finance lease is provided, the 
Leases which transfer substantially all the risk and rewards of ownership of an asset are classified as finance leases. Where a finance lease is provided, the 
item of equipment is derecognised and the present value of the minimum lease payments receivable are recognised as a lease receivable. Contingent rents are 
item of equipment is derecognised and the present value of the minimum lease payments receivable are recognised as a lease receivable. Contingent rents are 
recognised as revenue in the period in which they are earned. 
recognised as revenue in the period in which they are earned. 
Recognition and measurement of finance lease receivable 
Recognition and measurement of finance lease receivable 
8  Lease receivable 
8  Lease receivable 
The discount rate applied to forecast cash flows. 
2016 
2016 
$m 
$m 
27.5 
27.5 
Finance lease receivable 
Finance lease receivable 
The finance lease receivable represents the consideration paid by OZ Minerals to acquire mining equipment which was leased back to Thiess on an interest 
The finance lease receivable represents the consideration paid by OZ Minerals to acquire mining equipment which was leased back to Thiess on an interest 
free basis. OZ Minerals benefits progressively over the mining services contract from reduced mining services charges by Thiess. Upon termination of the 
free basis. OZ Minerals benefits progressively over the mining services contract from reduced mining services charges by Thiess. Upon termination of the 
mining services contract, any carrying value of lease receivable will be recovered by OZ Minerals from resale of the equipment to Thiess.  
mining services contract, any carrying value of lease receivable will be recovered by OZ Minerals from resale of the equipment to Thiess.  
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The finance lease receivable of $27.5 million as at 31 December 2016 comprises $34.8 million from the comparative year, less $7.3 million (2015: $7.4 
The finance lease receivable of $27.5 million as at 31 December 2016 comprises $34.8 million from the comparative year, less $7.3 million (2015: $7.4 
million) amortisation of the finance lease receivable during the year. 
million) amortisation of the finance lease receivable during the year. 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
9  Exploration assets - Carrapateena 
9  Exploration assets - Carrapateena 
Carrying value of capitalised exploration expenditure 
Carrying value of capitalised exploration expenditure 
The accounting policy for exploration and evaluation expenditure requires judgement to determine whether future economic benefits are likely from either 
The accounting policy for exploration and evaluation expenditure requires judgement to determine whether future economic benefits are likely from either 
future exploitation or sale, or whether activities have not reached a stage that permits a reasonable assessment of the existence of reserves.  
future exploitation or sale, or whether activities have not reached a stage that permits a reasonable assessment of the existence of reserves.  
In the event future economic benefits are unlikely or a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economic reserves is possible an impairment 
In the event future economic benefits are unlikely or a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economic reserves is possible an impairment 
test may be required which may result in an adjustment to the carrying value of capitalised exploration expenditure.  
test may be required which may result in an adjustment to the carrying value of capitalised exploration expenditure.  
The ultimate recoupment of costs capitalised for exploration and evaluation phases is dependent on successful development and commercial exploitation or 
The ultimate recoupment of costs capitalised for exploration and evaluation phases is dependent on successful development and commercial exploitation or 
sale of the respective areas of interest. 
sale of the respective areas of interest. 
2016 
2016 
$m 
$m 
252.2 
252.2 
32.7 
32.7 
284.9 
284.9 
2015 
2015 
$m 
$m 
252.2 
252.2 
– 
– 
252.2 
252.2 
Exploration assets - intangible 
Exploration assets - intangible 
Exploration assets - tangible 
Exploration assets - tangible 
Exploration assets - Carrapateena 
Exploration assets - Carrapateena 
Intangible exploration assets represent acquisition costs of the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia. The terms of this asset acquisition provide 
Intangible exploration assets represent acquisition costs of the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia. The terms of this asset acquisition provide 
for two further payments by OZ Minerals to vendors upon commercial production being reached: 
for two further payments by OZ Minerals to vendors upon commercial production being reached: 
•  US$50.0 million is payable on first commercial production of copper, uranium, gold or silver.  
•  US$50.0 million is payable on first commercial production of copper, uranium, gold or silver.  
•  US$25.0 million is payable on first commercial production of rare earths, iron or any other commodity.  
•  US$25.0 million is payable on first commercial production of rare earths, iron or any other commodity.  
The further payments amounting to US$75.0 million do not constitute a liability in accordance with accounting standards as OZ Minerals can control whether 
The further payments amounting to US$75.0 million do not constitute a liability in accordance with accounting standards as OZ Minerals can control whether 
the amounts will ever be paid and therefore no liability is recognised for the year ended 31 December 2016. 
the amounts will ever be paid and therefore no liability is recognised for the year ended 31 December 2016. 
Tangible exploration assets represent the capitalised carrying value of exploration expenditure incurred since 1 July 2016. Following the PFS results, OZ 
Tangible exploration assets represent the capitalised carrying value of exploration expenditure incurred since 1 July 2016. Following the PFS results, OZ 
Minerals has made the determination to capitalise expenditure related to exploration and evaluation activities in relation to Carrapateena, in accordance with 
Minerals has made the determination to capitalise expenditure related to exploration and evaluation activities in relation to Carrapateena, in accordance with 
the policy described below. 
the policy described below. 
Recognition and measurement of exploration expenditure  
Recognition and measurement of exploration expenditure  
Exploration and evaluation expenditure is recognised in the Income Statement as incurred, unless the expenditure is expected to be recouped through 
Exploration and evaluation expenditure is recognised in the Income Statement as incurred, unless the expenditure is expected to be recouped through 
successful development and exploitation of the area of interest, or alternatively by its sale, in which case it is recognised as an asset on an area of interest 
successful development and exploitation of the area of interest, or alternatively by its sale, in which case it is recognised as an asset on an area of interest 
basis. 
basis. 
Exploration and evaluation assets are classified as tangible or intangible according to the nature of the assets. Exploration and evaluation assets are not 
Exploration and evaluation assets are classified as tangible or intangible according to the nature of the assets. Exploration and evaluation assets are not 
depreciated and are assessed for impairment if: 
depreciated and are assessed for impairment if: 
•  sufficient information exists to determine technical feasibility and commercial viability; or  
•  sufficient information exists to determine technical feasibility and commercial viability; or  
•  other facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount. 
•  other facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount. 
For the purposes of impairment testing, exploration and evaluation assets are allocated to cash-generating units to which the exploration activity relates. A 
For the purposes of impairment testing, exploration and evaluation assets are allocated to cash-generating units to which the exploration activity relates. A 
Cash Generating Unit (‘CGU’) is not larger than the area of interest. 
Cash Generating Unit (‘CGU’) is not larger than the area of interest. 
Once the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the extraction of mineral reserves in an area of interest are demonstrable, exploration and evaluation 
Once the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the extraction of mineral reserves in an area of interest are demonstrable, exploration and evaluation 
assets attributable to that area of interest are first tested for impairment and then reclassified to mine property and development assets within property, plant 
assets attributable to that area of interest are first tested for impairment and then reclassified to mine property and development assets within property, plant 
From time to time the Consolidated Entity enters into arrangements which enable it to secure the opportunity to explore and potentially earn the right to 
From time to time the Consolidated Entity enters into arrangements which enable it to secure the opportunity to explore and potentially earn the right to 
mineralisation if discovered on underlying exploration tenements held by other entities (earn-in arrangements). Expenditure incurred under earn-in 
mineralisation if discovered on underlying exploration tenements held by other entities (earn-in arrangements). Expenditure incurred under earn-in 
arrangements is expensed as incurred. Under the agreements OZ Minerals does not assume any liabilities or hold any rights to other assets that the holder of 
arrangements is expensed as incurred. Under the agreements OZ Minerals does not assume any liabilities or hold any rights to other assets that the holder of 
and equipment. 
and equipment. 
the tenement may possess.  
the tenement may possess.  
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Open pit stripping (waste removal) costs – Deferred Mining 
Stripping (waste removal) activity is removal of waste material to access ore in an open-pit mine. Stripping costs incurred in the development phase (those to 
initially access the ore body) are capitalised as part of the cost of constructing the mine and depreciated as outlined above. Stripping costs incurred during the 
production phase (production stripping costs) generate two benefits: 
•  Production of inventory (‘ore’) - accounted for as a part of producing those ore inventories; or  
•  Improved access to a component of the ore body to be mined in future – recognised as ‘deferred mining asset’ and classified as part of Mine Property and 
Development, if the following criteria are met: 
•  Future economic benefits are probable; 
•  The component of the ore body for which access will be improved can be accurately identified; and 
•  The costs associated with improved access can be reliably measured.  
A component is a specific part of the ore body that is made more accessible as a result of the stripping activity and is determined based on mine plans. Any 
changes are applied prospectively.  
Production stripping costs are allocated between ore produced and the deferred mining asset on the basis of the relative volume of waste mined in a period 
which exceeds the remaining waste-to-ore stripping ratio at the beginning of the period applicable to the component. Deferred mining costs are subsequently 
depreciated using the units of production method over the life of the identified component of the ore body that became more accessible as a result of the 
stripping activity. Deferred mining costs are carried at cost less depreciation and any impairment losses.  
Stripping (waste removal) costs – Deferred Mining 
Judgement is required in determining the estimated future ore and waste to be mined from a component of the open pit. The estimate of ore and waste 
remaining to be mined influences the amount of mining costs which are capitalised as mine property and development or included in the cost of inventory. 
The estimates that determine the amounts capitalised or expensed are based on board approved mine plans.  A change in ore or waste expected to be mined 
will influence both the future rate at which mining costs may be capitalised as a deferred mining asset , as well as altering the useful life for depreciation 
purposes of any existing deferred mining asset. 
8  Lease receivable 
Finance lease receivable 
2016 
$m 
27.5 
2015 
$m 
34.8 
Recognition and measurement of finance lease receivable 
Leases which transfer substantially all the risk and rewards of ownership of an asset are classified as finance leases. Where a finance lease is provided, the 
item of equipment is derecognised and the present value of the minimum lease payments receivable are recognised as a lease receivable. Contingent rents are 
recognised as revenue in the period in which they are earned. 
The finance lease receivable represents the consideration paid by OZ Minerals to acquire mining equipment which was leased back to Thiess on an interest 
free basis. OZ Minerals benefits progressively over the mining services contract from reduced mining services charges by Thiess. Upon termination of the 
mining services contract, any carrying value of lease receivable will be recovered by OZ Minerals from resale of the equipment to Thiess.  
The finance lease receivable of $27.5 million as at 31 December 2016 comprises $34.8 million from the comparative year, less $7.3 million (2015: $7.4 
million) amortisation of the finance lease receivable during the year. 
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2016 
2016 
2016 
2016 
$m 
$m 
$m 
$m 
252.2 
252.2 
252.2 
252.2 
32.7 
32.7 
32.7 
32.7 
284.9 
284.9 
284.9 
284.9 
Directors’ Report 
9  Exploration assets - Carrapateena 
9  Exploration assets - Carrapateena 
9  Exploration assets - Carrapateena 
9  Exploration assets - Carrapateena 
Directors’ Report 
Carrying value of capitalised exploration expenditure 
Carrying value of capitalised exploration expenditure 
Carrying value of capitalised exploration expenditure 
Carrying value of capitalised exploration expenditure 
The accounting policy for exploration and evaluation expenditure requires judgement to determine whether future economic benefits are likely from either 
The accounting policy for exploration and evaluation expenditure requires judgement to determine whether future economic benefits are likely from either 
The accounting policy for exploration and evaluation expenditure requires judgement to determine whether future economic benefits are likely from either 
The accounting policy for exploration and evaluation expenditure requires judgement to determine whether future economic benefits are likely from either 
future exploitation or sale, or whether activities have not reached a stage that permits a reasonable assessment of the existence of reserves.  
future exploitation or sale, or whether activities have not reached a stage that permits a reasonable assessment of the existence of reserves.  
future exploitation or sale, or whether activities have not reached a stage that permits a reasonable assessment of the existence of reserves.  
future exploitation or sale, or whether activities have not reached a stage that permits a reasonable assessment of the existence of reserves.  
In the event future economic benefits are unlikely or a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economic reserves is possible an impairment 
In the event future economic benefits are unlikely or a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economic reserves is possible an impairment 
In the event future economic benefits are unlikely or a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economic reserves is possible an impairment 
In the event future economic benefits are unlikely or a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economic reserves is possible an impairment 
test may be required which may result in an adjustment to the carrying value of capitalised exploration expenditure.  
test may be required which may result in an adjustment to the carrying value of capitalised exploration expenditure.  
test may be required which may result in an adjustment to the carrying value of capitalised exploration expenditure.  
test may be required which may result in an adjustment to the carrying value of capitalised exploration expenditure.  
The ultimate recoupment of costs capitalised for exploration and evaluation phases is dependent on successful development and commercial exploitation or 
The ultimate recoupment of costs capitalised for exploration and evaluation phases is dependent on successful development and commercial exploitation or 
The ultimate recoupment of costs capitalised for exploration and evaluation phases is dependent on successful development and commercial exploitation or 
The ultimate recoupment of costs capitalised for exploration and evaluation phases is dependent on successful development and commercial exploitation or 
sale of the respective areas of interest. 
sale of the respective areas of interest. 
Operational and Financial Review  
sale of the respective areas of interest. 
sale of the respective areas of interest. 
Operational and Financial Review  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
$m 
$m 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
$m 
$m 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
positioned for growth.  
252.2 
Exploration assets - intangible 
Exploration assets - intangible 
252.2 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
252.2 
Exploration assets - intangible 
252.2 
Exploration assets - intangible 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
Directors’ Report 
– 
Exploration assets - tangible 
– 
Exploration assets - tangible 
– 
Exploration assets - tangible 
– 
Exploration assets - tangible 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
Directors’ Report 
252.2 
Exploration assets - Carrapateena 
252.2 
Exploration assets - Carrapateena 
Exploration assets - Carrapateena 
252.2 
Exploration assets - Carrapateena 
252.2 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
Intangible exploration assets represent acquisition costs of the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia. The terms of this asset acquisition provide 
Intangible exploration assets represent acquisition costs of the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia. The terms of this asset acquisition provide 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Intangible exploration assets represent acquisition costs of the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia. The terms of this asset acquisition provide 
Intangible exploration assets represent acquisition costs of the Carrapateena copper-gold project in South Australia. The terms of this asset acquisition provide 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
for two further payments by OZ Minerals to vendors upon commercial production being reached: 
for two further payments by OZ Minerals to vendors upon commercial production being reached: 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
for two further payments by OZ Minerals to vendors upon commercial production being reached: 
for two further payments by OZ Minerals to vendors upon commercial production being reached: 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  US$50.0 million is payable on first commercial production of copper, uranium, gold or silver.  
•  US$50.0 million is payable on first commercial production of copper, uranium, gold or silver.  
•  US$50.0 million is payable on first commercial production of copper, uranium, gold or silver.  
•  US$50.0 million is payable on first commercial production of copper, uranium, gold or silver.  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  US$25.0 million is payable on first commercial production of rare earths, iron or any other commodity.  
•  US$25.0 million is payable on first commercial production of rare earths, iron or any other commodity.  
•  US$25.0 million is payable on first commercial production of rare earths, iron or any other commodity.  
•  US$25.0 million is payable on first commercial production of rare earths, iron or any other commodity.  
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
The further payments amounting to US$75.0 million do not constitute a liability in accordance with accounting standards as OZ Minerals can control whether 
The further payments amounting to US$75.0 million do not constitute a liability in accordance with accounting standards as OZ Minerals can control whether 
The further payments amounting to US$75.0 million do not constitute a liability in accordance with accounting standards as OZ Minerals can control whether 
The further payments amounting to US$75.0 million do not constitute a liability in accordance with accounting standards as OZ Minerals can control whether 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
the amounts will ever be paid and therefore no liability is recognised for the year ended 31 December 2016. 
the amounts will ever be paid and therefore no liability is recognised for the year ended 31 December 2016. 
the amounts will ever be paid and therefore no liability is recognised for the year ended 31 December 2016. 
the amounts will ever be paid and therefore no liability is recognised for the year ended 31 December 2016. 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
Tangible exploration assets represent the capitalised carrying value of exploration expenditure incurred since 1 July 2016. Following the PFS results, OZ 
Tangible exploration assets represent the capitalised carrying value of exploration expenditure incurred since 1 July 2016. Following the PFS results, OZ 
Operational and Financial Review  
Tangible exploration assets represent the capitalised carrying value of exploration expenditure incurred since 1 July 2016. Following the PFS results, OZ 
Tangible exploration assets represent the capitalised carrying value of exploration expenditure incurred since 1 July 2016. Following the PFS results, OZ 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Minerals has made the determination to capitalise expenditure related to exploration and evaluation activities in relation to Carrapateena, in accordance with 
Minerals has made the determination to capitalise expenditure related to exploration and evaluation activities in relation to Carrapateena, in accordance with 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
Minerals has made the determination to capitalise expenditure related to exploration and evaluation activities in relation to Carrapateena, in accordance with 
Minerals has made the determination to capitalise expenditure related to exploration and evaluation activities in relation to Carrapateena, in accordance with 
Operational and Financial Review  
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
the policy described below. 
the policy described below. 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
the policy described below. 
the policy described below. 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Recognition and measurement of exploration expenditure  
Recognition and measurement of exploration expenditure  
positioned for growth.  
Recognition and measurement of exploration expenditure  
Recognition and measurement of exploration expenditure  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
Exploration and evaluation expenditure is recognised in the Income Statement as incurred, unless the expenditure is expected to be recouped through 
Exploration and evaluation expenditure is recognised in the Income Statement as incurred, unless the expenditure is expected to be recouped through 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
Exploration and evaluation expenditure is recognised in the Income Statement as incurred, unless the expenditure is expected to be recouped through 
Exploration and evaluation expenditure is recognised in the Income Statement as incurred, unless the expenditure is expected to be recouped through 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
successful development and exploitation of the area of interest, or alternatively by its sale, in which case it is recognised as an asset on an area of interest 
successful development and exploitation of the area of interest, or alternatively by its sale, in which case it is recognised as an asset on an area of interest 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
successful development and exploitation of the area of interest, or alternatively by its sale, in which case it is recognised as an asset on an area of interest 
successful development and exploitation of the area of interest, or alternatively by its sale, in which case it is recognised as an asset on an area of interest 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
basis. 
basis. 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
basis. 
basis. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
Exploration and evaluation assets are classified as tangible or intangible according to the nature of the assets. Exploration and evaluation assets are not 
Exploration and evaluation assets are classified as tangible or intangible according to the nature of the assets. Exploration and evaluation assets are not 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
location of the facility. 
Exploration and evaluation assets are classified as tangible or intangible according to the nature of the assets. Exploration and evaluation assets are not 
Exploration and evaluation assets are classified as tangible or intangible according to the nature of the assets. Exploration and evaluation assets are not 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
depreciated and are assessed for impairment if: 
depreciated and are assessed for impairment if: 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
depreciated and are assessed for impairment if: 
depreciated and are assessed for impairment if: 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
•  sufficient information exists to determine technical feasibility and commercial viability; or  
•  sufficient information exists to determine technical feasibility and commercial viability; or  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  sufficient information exists to determine technical feasibility and commercial viability; or  
•  sufficient information exists to determine technical feasibility and commercial viability; or  
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
•  other facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount. 
•  other facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount. 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  other facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount. 
•  other facts and circumstances suggest that the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount. 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
For the purposes of impairment testing, exploration and evaluation assets are allocated to cash-generating units to which the exploration activity relates. A 
For the purposes of impairment testing, exploration and evaluation assets are allocated to cash-generating units to which the exploration activity relates. A 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
For the purposes of impairment testing, exploration and evaluation assets are allocated to cash-generating units to which the exploration activity relates. A 
For the purposes of impairment testing, exploration and evaluation assets are allocated to cash-generating units to which the exploration activity relates. A 
Cash Generating Unit (‘CGU’) is not larger than the area of interest. 
Cash Generating Unit (‘CGU’) is not larger than the area of interest. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Cash Generating Unit (‘CGU’) is not larger than the area of interest. 
Cash Generating Unit (‘CGU’) is not larger than the area of interest. 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
Once the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the extraction of mineral reserves in an area of interest are demonstrable, exploration and evaluation 
Once the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the extraction of mineral reserves in an area of interest are demonstrable, exploration and evaluation 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Once the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the extraction of mineral reserves in an area of interest are demonstrable, exploration and evaluation 
Once the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the extraction of mineral reserves in an area of interest are demonstrable, exploration and evaluation 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
assets attributable to that area of interest are first tested for impairment and then reclassified to mine property and development assets within property, plant 
assets attributable to that area of interest are first tested for impairment and then reclassified to mine property and development assets within property, plant 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
assets attributable to that area of interest are first tested for impairment and then reclassified to mine property and development assets within property, plant 
assets attributable to that area of interest are first tested for impairment and then reclassified to mine property and development assets within property, plant 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
and equipment. 
and equipment. 
and equipment. 
and equipment. 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
From time to time the Consolidated Entity enters into arrangements which enable it to secure the opportunity to explore and potentially earn the right to 
From time to time the Consolidated Entity enters into arrangements which enable it to secure the opportunity to explore and potentially earn the right to 
From time to time the Consolidated Entity enters into arrangements which enable it to secure the opportunity to explore and potentially earn the right to 
From time to time the Consolidated Entity enters into arrangements which enable it to secure the opportunity to explore and potentially earn the right to 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
mineralisation if discovered on underlying exploration tenements held by other entities (earn-in arrangements). Expenditure incurred under earn-in 
mineralisation if discovered on underlying exploration tenements held by other entities (earn-in arrangements). Expenditure incurred under earn-in 
mineralisation if discovered on underlying exploration tenements held by other entities (earn-in arrangements). Expenditure incurred under earn-in 
mineralisation if discovered on underlying exploration tenements held by other entities (earn-in arrangements). Expenditure incurred under earn-in 
arrangements is expensed as incurred. Under the agreements OZ Minerals does not assume any liabilities or hold any rights to other assets that the holder of 
arrangements is expensed as incurred. Under the agreements OZ Minerals does not assume any liabilities or hold any rights to other assets that the holder of 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
arrangements is expensed as incurred. Under the agreements OZ Minerals does not assume any liabilities or hold any rights to other assets that the holder of 
arrangements is expensed as incurred. Under the agreements OZ Minerals does not assume any liabilities or hold any rights to other assets that the holder of 
the tenement may possess.  
the tenement may possess.  
the tenement may possess.  
the tenement may possess.  
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
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location of the facility. 
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concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
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companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Assets held for sale 
Assets held for sale 
Assets held for sale 
Assets held for sale 
Property, plant and equipment held for sale 
Property, plant and equipment held for sale 
Property, plant and equipment held for sale 
Property, plant and equipment held for sale 
2016 
2016 
2016 
2016 
$m 
$m 
$m 
$m 
9.4 
9.4 
9.4 
9.4 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
$m 
$m 
$m 
$m 
– 
– 
– 
– 
Following a decision to dispose of the Tunnel Boring Machine the carrying value was reclassified in accordance with AASB 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale 
Following a decision to dispose of the Tunnel Boring Machine the carrying value was reclassified in accordance with AASB 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale 
Following a decision to dispose of the Tunnel Boring Machine the carrying value was reclassified in accordance with AASB 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale 
and Discontinued Operations from Capital Work in Progress to Assets held for sale. 
and Discontinued Operations from Capital Work in Progress to Assets held for sale. 
and Discontinued Operations from Capital Work in Progress to Assets held for sale. 
Following a decision to dispose of the Tunnel Boring Machine the carrying value was reclassified in accordance with AASB 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale 
and Discontinued Operations from Capital Work in Progress to Assets held for sale. 
10 Provisions 
10 Provisions 
10 Provisions 
10 Provisions 
Mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling obligations 
Mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling obligations 
Mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling obligations 
Mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling obligations 
The provision for mine rehabilitation includes future cost estimates associated with reclamation, plant closures, waste site closures, monitoring, demobilisation 
The provision for mine rehabilitation includes future cost estimates associated with reclamation, plant closures, waste site closures, monitoring, demobilisation 
The provision for mine rehabilitation includes future cost estimates associated with reclamation, plant closures, waste site closures, monitoring, demobilisation 
of equipment, decontamination, water purification and permanent storage of historical residues.  
of equipment, decontamination, water purification and permanent storage of historical residues.  
of equipment, decontamination, water purification and permanent storage of historical residues.  
The provision for mine rehabilitation includes future cost estimates associated with reclamation, plant closures, waste site closures, monitoring, demobilisation 
of equipment, decontamination, water purification and permanent storage of historical residues.  
Uncertainty exists as to the amount of rehabilitation obligations which will be incurred due to the impact of changes in environmental legislation, and many 
Uncertainty exists as to the amount of rehabilitation obligations which will be incurred due to the impact of changes in environmental legislation, and many 
Uncertainty exists as to the amount of rehabilitation obligations which will be incurred due to the impact of changes in environmental legislation, and many 
Uncertainty exists as to the amount of rehabilitation obligations which will be incurred due to the impact of changes in environmental legislation, and many 
other factors, including future changes in technology, price increases and changes in interest rates. The calculation of these provision estimates requires 
other factors, including future changes in technology, price increases and changes in interest rates. The calculation of these provision estimates requires 
other factors, including future changes in technology, price increases and changes in interest rates. The calculation of these provision estimates requires 
other factors, including future changes in technology, price increases and changes in interest rates. The calculation of these provision estimates requires 
assumptions such as application of environmental legislation, plant closure dates, available technologies, engineering cost estimates and discount rates. A 
assumptions such as application of environmental legislation, plant closure dates, available technologies, engineering cost estimates and discount rates. A 
assumptions such as application of environmental legislation, plant closure dates, available technologies, engineering cost estimates and discount rates. A 
assumptions such as application of environmental legislation, plant closure dates, available technologies, engineering cost estimates and discount rates. A 
change in any of the assumptions used may have a material impact on the carrying value of mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling provisions. 
change in any of the assumptions used may have a material impact on the carrying value of mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling provisions. 
change in any of the assumptions used may have a material impact on the carrying value of mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling provisions. 
change in any of the assumptions used may have a material impact on the carrying value of mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling provisions. 
Recognition and measurement of provisions 
Recognition and measurement of provisions 
Recognition and measurement of provisions 
Recognition and measurement of provisions 
Provisions are measured at the present value of the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at balance sheet date. The 
Provisions are measured at the present value of the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at balance sheet date. The 
Provisions are measured at the present value of the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at balance sheet date. The 
Provisions are measured at the present value of the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at balance sheet date. The 
discount rate used to determine the present value reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The 
discount rate used to determine the present value reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The 
discount rate used to determine the present value reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The 
discount rate used to determine the present value reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The 
increase in provisions due to the passage of time is recognised in the Income Statement as financing expenses. 
increase in provisions due to the passage of time is recognised in the Income Statement as financing expenses. 
increase in provisions due to the passage of time is recognised in the Income Statement as financing expenses. 
increase in provisions due to the passage of time is recognised in the Income Statement as financing expenses. 
Provisions are made for the estimated cost of rehabilitation, decommissioning and restoration relating to areas disturbed during mining and exploration 
Provisions are made for the estimated cost of rehabilitation, decommissioning and restoration relating to areas disturbed during mining and exploration 
Provisions are made for the estimated cost of rehabilitation, decommissioning and restoration relating to areas disturbed during mining and exploration 
Provisions are made for the estimated cost of rehabilitation, decommissioning and restoration relating to areas disturbed during mining and exploration 
operations up to the reporting date but not yet rehabilitated. Provisions for mine rehabilitation are based on current estimates of costs to rehabilitate such 
operations up to the reporting date but not yet rehabilitated. Provisions for mine rehabilitation are based on current estimates of costs to rehabilitate such 
operations up to the reporting date but not yet rehabilitated. Provisions for mine rehabilitation are based on current estimates of costs to rehabilitate such 
operations up to the reporting date but not yet rehabilitated. Provisions for mine rehabilitation are based on current estimates of costs to rehabilitate such 
areas, discounted to their present value based on expected future cash flows. The estimated costs include the current cost of rehabilitation necessary to meet 
areas, discounted to their present value based on expected future cash flows. The estimated costs include the current cost of rehabilitation necessary to meet 
areas, discounted to their present value based on expected future cash flows. The estimated costs include the current cost of rehabilitation necessary to meet 
areas, discounted to their present value based on expected future cash flows. The estimated costs include the current cost of rehabilitation necessary to meet 
legislative requirements. Changes in estimates are dealt with on a prospective basis as they arise. The provision is recognised as a liability, separated into 
legislative requirements. Changes in estimates are dealt with on a prospective basis as they arise. The provision is recognised as a liability, separated into 
legislative requirements. Changes in estimates are dealt with on a prospective basis as they arise. The provision is recognised as a liability, separated into 
legislative requirements. Changes in estimates are dealt with on a prospective basis as they arise. The provision is recognised as a liability, separated into 
current (estimated costs arising within twelve months) and non-current components based on the expected timing of these cash flows.  
current (estimated costs arising within twelve months) and non-current components based on the expected timing of these cash flows.  
current (estimated costs arising within twelve months) and non-current components based on the expected timing of these cash flows.  
current (estimated costs arising within twelve months) and non-current components based on the expected timing of these cash flows.  
Provision for demobilisation relates to the Consolidated Entity’s obligation to reimburse contractors for the cost of removing equipment from the mine site. 
Provision for demobilisation relates to the Consolidated Entity’s obligation to reimburse contractors for the cost of removing equipment from the mine site. 
Provision for demobilisation relates to the Consolidated Entity’s obligation to reimburse contractors for the cost of removing equipment from the mine site. 
Additions to the provision are made over the life of the equipment while in use at OZ Minerals to match the expected demobilisation costs with the related 
Additions to the provision are made over the life of the equipment while in use at OZ Minerals to match the expected demobilisation costs with the related 
Additions to the provision are made over the life of the equipment while in use at OZ Minerals to match the expected demobilisation costs with the related 
benefit.  
benefit.  
benefit.  
Provision for demobilisation relates to the Consolidated Entity’s obligation to reimburse contractors for the cost of removing equipment from the mine site. 
Additions to the provision are made over the life of the equipment while in use at OZ Minerals to match the expected demobilisation costs with the related 
benefit.  
Current 
Current 
Current 
Equipment demobilisation 
Equipment demobilisation 
Equipment demobilisation 
Other provisions 
Other provisions 
Other provisions 
Total current provisions 
Total current provisions 
Total current provisions 
Non–current 
Non–current 
Non–current 
Equipment demobilisation 
Equipment demobilisation 
Equipment demobilisation 
Mine rehabilitation 
Mine rehabilitation 
Mine rehabilitation 
Total non-current provisions 
Total non-current provisions 
Total non-current provisions 
Aggregate 
Aggregate 
Aggregate 
Other provisions 
Other provisions 
Other provisions 
Equipment demobilisation 
Equipment demobilisation 
Equipment demobilisation 
Mine rehabilitation  
Mine rehabilitation  
Mine rehabilitation  
Total provisions 
Total provisions 
Total provisions 
Reconciliation of provisions 
Reconciliation of provisions 
Reconciliation of provisions 
Opening carrying amount 
Opening carrying amount 
Opening carrying amount 
Unwind of discount 
Unwind of discount 
Unwind of discount 
Provisions released – Prominent Hill 
Provisions released – Prominent Hill 
Provisions released – Prominent Hill 
Provisions recognised – Carrapteena 
Provisions recognised – Carrapteena 
Provisions recognised – Carrapteena 
Closing carrying amount 
Closing carrying amount 
Closing carrying amount 
2016 
2016 
2016 
$m 
$m 
$m 
2015 
2015 
2015 
$m 
$m 
$m 
6.3 
6.3 
6.3 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
8.3 
8.3 
8.3 
2.3 
2.3 
2.3 
33.7 
33.7 
33.7 
36.0 
36.0 
36.0 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
8.6 
8.6 
8.6 
33.7 
33.7 
33.7 
44.3 
44.3 
44.3 
30.9 
30.9 
30.9 
2.8 
2.8 
2.8 
(1.0) 
(1.0) 
(1.0) 
1.0 
1.0 
1.0 
33.7 
33.7 
33.7 
6.8 
6.8 
6.8 
1.8 
1.8 
1.8 
8.6 
8.6 
8.6 
2.5 
2.5 
2.5 
30.9 
30.9 
30.9 
33.4 
33.4 
33.4 
1.8 
1.8 
1.8 
9.3 
9.3 
9.3 
30.9 
30.9 
30.9 
42.0 
42.0 
42.0 
9.3 
9.3 
9.3 
– 
– 
– 
(0.7) 
(0.7) 
(0.7) 
– 
– 
– 
8.6 
8.6 
8.6 
Mine 
Mine 
Mine 
rehabilitation 
rehabilitation 
rehabilitation 
provision 
provision 
provision 
Equipment 
Equipment 
Equipment 
demobilisation 
demobilisation 
demobilisation 
provision 
provision 
provision 
11 Capital expenditure commitments  
11 Capital expenditure commitments  
11 Capital expenditure commitments  
In accordance with OZ Minerals’ accounting policy, commitments for capital expenditure represent the minimum expected payments where the contracts are 
In accordance with OZ Minerals’ accounting policy, commitments for capital expenditure represent the minimum expected payments where the contracts are 
In accordance with OZ Minerals’ accounting policy, commitments for capital expenditure represent the minimum expected payments where the contracts are 
not cancellable. Otherwise the commitment represents the cancellation fee. 
not cancellable. Otherwise the commitment represents the cancellation fee. 
not cancellable. Otherwise the commitment represents the cancellation fee. 
OZ Minerals has entered into contracts for ongoing capital projects. While these contracts are cancellable, termination payments are not reliably measurable 
OZ Minerals has entered into contracts for ongoing capital projects. While these contracts are cancellable, termination payments are not reliably measurable 
OZ Minerals has entered into contracts for ongoing capital projects. While these contracts are cancellable, termination payments are not reliably measurable 
as they are dependent on various factors including application of termination clauses which can only be estimated in the event of termination. 
as they are dependent on various factors including application of termination clauses which can only be estimated in the event of termination. 
as they are dependent on various factors including application of termination clauses which can only be estimated in the event of termination. 
The minimum unavoidable payments in relation to contracts for development of capital projects and equipment which can be reliably estimated, and which 
The minimum unavoidable payments in relation to contracts for development of capital projects and equipment which can be reliably estimated, and which 
The minimum unavoidable payments in relation to contracts for development of capital projects and equipment which can be reliably estimated, and which 
were not required to be recognised as liabilities at 31 December 2016 amount to $5.0 million (2015: nil). 
were not required to be recognised as liabilities at 31 December 2016 amount to $5.0 million (2015: nil). 
were not required to be recognised as liabilities at 31 December 2016 amount to $5.0 million (2015: nil). 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Net Cash and Capital Employed 
Following a decision to dispose of the Tunnel Boring Machine the carrying value was reclassified in accordance with AASB 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale 
Following a decision to dispose of the Tunnel Boring Machine the carrying value was reclassified in accordance with AASB 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale 
and Discontinued Operations from Capital Work in Progress to Assets held for sale. 
and Discontinued Operations from Capital Work in Progress to Assets held for sale. 
2016 
2016 
$m 
$m 
9.4 
9.4 
2015 
2015 
$m 
$m 
– 
– 
Assets held for sale 
Assets held for sale 
Property, plant and equipment held for sale 
Property, plant and equipment held for sale 
10 Provisions 
10 Provisions 
Mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling obligations 
Mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling obligations 
The provision for mine rehabilitation includes future cost estimates associated with reclamation, plant closures, waste site closures, monitoring, demobilisation 
The provision for mine rehabilitation includes future cost estimates associated with reclamation, plant closures, waste site closures, monitoring, demobilisation 
of equipment, decontamination, water purification and permanent storage of historical residues.  
of equipment, decontamination, water purification and permanent storage of historical residues.  
Uncertainty exists as to the amount of rehabilitation obligations which will be incurred due to the impact of changes in environmental legislation, and many 
Uncertainty exists as to the amount of rehabilitation obligations which will be incurred due to the impact of changes in environmental legislation, and many 
Current 
Current 
Current 
Current 
Equipment demobilisation 
Equipment demobilisation 
Equipment demobilisation 
Equipment demobilisation 
Other provisions 
Other provisions 
Other provisions 
Other provisions 
Total current provisions 
Total current provisions 
Total current provisions 
Total current provisions 
Non–current 
Non–current 
Non–current 
Non–current 
Equipment demobilisation 
Equipment demobilisation 
Equipment demobilisation 
Equipment demobilisation 
Mine rehabilitation 
Mine rehabilitation 
Mine rehabilitation 
Mine rehabilitation 
Total non-current provisions 
Total non-current provisions 
Total non-current provisions 
Total non-current provisions 
Aggregate 
Aggregate 
Aggregate 
Aggregate 
Other provisions 
Other provisions 
Other provisions 
Other provisions 
other factors, including future changes in technology, price increases and changes in interest rates. The calculation of these provision estimates requires 
other factors, including future changes in technology, price increases and changes in interest rates. The calculation of these provision estimates requires 
Equipment demobilisation 
Equipment demobilisation 
Equipment demobilisation 
Equipment demobilisation 
assumptions such as application of environmental legislation, plant closure dates, available technologies, engineering cost estimates and discount rates. A 
assumptions such as application of environmental legislation, plant closure dates, available technologies, engineering cost estimates and discount rates. A 
change in any of the assumptions used may have a material impact on the carrying value of mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling provisions. 
change in any of the assumptions used may have a material impact on the carrying value of mine rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling provisions. 
Mine rehabilitation  
Mine rehabilitation  
Mine rehabilitation  
Mine rehabilitation  
Total provisions 
Total provisions 
Total provisions 
Total provisions 
Recognition and measurement of provisions 
Recognition and measurement of provisions 
Provisions are measured at the present value of the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at balance sheet date. The 
Provisions are measured at the present value of the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at balance sheet date. The 
Reconciliation of provisions 
Reconciliation of provisions 
Reconciliation of provisions 
Reconciliation of provisions 
Opening carrying amount 
Opening carrying amount 
Opening carrying amount 
Opening carrying amount 
Unwind of discount 
Unwind of discount 
Unwind of discount 
Unwind of discount 
Provisions released – Prominent Hill 
Provisions released – Prominent Hill 
Provisions released – Prominent Hill 
Provisions released – Prominent Hill 
Provisions recognised – Carrapteena 
Provisions recognised – Carrapteena 
Provisions recognised – Carrapteena 
Provisions recognised – Carrapteena 
Closing carrying amount 
Closing carrying amount 
Closing carrying amount 
Closing carrying amount 
2016 
2016 
2016 
2016 
$m 
$m 
$m 
$m 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
$m 
$m 
$m 
$m 
6.3 
6.3 
6.3 
6.3 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
8.3 
8.3 
8.3 
8.3 
2.3 
2.3 
2.3 
2.3 
33.7 
33.7 
33.7 
33.7 
36.0 
36.0 
36.0 
36.0 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
8.6 
8.6 
8.6 
8.6 
33.7 
33.7 
33.7 
33.7 
44.3 
44.3 
44.3 
44.3 
6.8 
6.8 
6.8 
6.8 
1.8 
1.8 
1.8 
1.8 
8.6 
8.6 
8.6 
8.6 
2.5 
2.5 
2.5 
2.5 
30.9 
30.9 
30.9 
30.9 
33.4 
33.4 
33.4 
33.4 
1.8 
1.8 
1.8 
1.8 
9.3 
9.3 
9.3 
9.3 
30.9 
30.9 
30.9 
30.9 
42.0 
42.0 
42.0 
42.0 
Mine 
Mine 
Mine 
Mine 
rehabilitation 
rehabilitation 
rehabilitation 
rehabilitation 
provision 
provision 
provision 
provision 
Equipment 
Equipment 
Equipment 
Equipment 
demobilisation 
demobilisation 
demobilisation 
demobilisation 
provision 
provision 
provision 
provision 
30.9 
30.9 
30.9 
30.9 
2.8 
2.8 
2.8 
2.8 
(1.0) 
(1.0) 
(1.0) 
(1.0) 
1.0 
1.0 
1.0 
1.0 
33.7 
33.7 
33.7 
33.7 
9.3 
9.3 
9.3 
9.3 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(0.7) 
(0.7) 
(0.7) 
(0.7) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
8.6 
8.6 
8.6 
8.6 
11 Capital expenditure commitments  
11 Capital expenditure commitments  
11 Capital expenditure commitments  
11 Capital expenditure commitments  
In accordance with OZ Minerals’ accounting policy, commitments for capital expenditure represent the minimum expected payments where the contracts are 
In accordance with OZ Minerals’ accounting policy, commitments for capital expenditure represent the minimum expected payments where the contracts are 
In accordance with OZ Minerals’ accounting policy, commitments for capital expenditure represent the minimum expected payments where the contracts are 
In accordance with OZ Minerals’ accounting policy, commitments for capital expenditure represent the minimum expected payments where the contracts are 
not cancellable. Otherwise the commitment represents the cancellation fee. 
not cancellable. Otherwise the commitment represents the cancellation fee. 
not cancellable. Otherwise the commitment represents the cancellation fee. 
not cancellable. Otherwise the commitment represents the cancellation fee. 
OZ Minerals has entered into contracts for ongoing capital projects. While these contracts are cancellable, termination payments are not reliably measurable 
OZ Minerals has entered into contracts for ongoing capital projects. While these contracts are cancellable, termination payments are not reliably measurable 
OZ Minerals has entered into contracts for ongoing capital projects. While these contracts are cancellable, termination payments are not reliably measurable 
OZ Minerals has entered into contracts for ongoing capital projects. While these contracts are cancellable, termination payments are not reliably measurable 
as they are dependent on various factors including application of termination clauses which can only be estimated in the event of termination. 
as they are dependent on various factors including application of termination clauses which can only be estimated in the event of termination. 
as they are dependent on various factors including application of termination clauses which can only be estimated in the event of termination. 
as they are dependent on various factors including application of termination clauses which can only be estimated in the event of termination. 
The minimum unavoidable payments in relation to contracts for development of capital projects and equipment which can be reliably estimated, and which 
The minimum unavoidable payments in relation to contracts for development of capital projects and equipment which can be reliably estimated, and which 
The minimum unavoidable payments in relation to contracts for development of capital projects and equipment which can be reliably estimated, and which 
The minimum unavoidable payments in relation to contracts for development of capital projects and equipment which can be reliably estimated, and which 
were not required to be recognised as liabilities at 31 December 2016 amount to $5.0 million (2015: nil). 
were not required to be recognised as liabilities at 31 December 2016 amount to $5.0 million (2015: nil). 
were not required to be recognised as liabilities at 31 December 2016 amount to $5.0 million (2015: nil). 
were not required to be recognised as liabilities at 31 December 2016 amount to $5.0 million (2015: nil). 
discount rate used to determine the present value reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The 
discount rate used to determine the present value reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The 
increase in provisions due to the passage of time is recognised in the Income Statement as financing expenses. 
increase in provisions due to the passage of time is recognised in the Income Statement as financing expenses. 
Provisions are made for the estimated cost of rehabilitation, decommissioning and restoration relating to areas disturbed during mining and exploration 
Provisions are made for the estimated cost of rehabilitation, decommissioning and restoration relating to areas disturbed during mining and exploration 
operations up to the reporting date but not yet rehabilitated. Provisions for mine rehabilitation are based on current estimates of costs to rehabilitate such 
operations up to the reporting date but not yet rehabilitated. Provisions for mine rehabilitation are based on current estimates of costs to rehabilitate such 
areas, discounted to their present value based on expected future cash flows. The estimated costs include the current cost of rehabilitation necessary to meet 
areas, discounted to their present value based on expected future cash flows. The estimated costs include the current cost of rehabilitation necessary to meet 
legislative requirements. Changes in estimates are dealt with on a prospective basis as they arise. The provision is recognised as a liability, separated into 
legislative requirements. Changes in estimates are dealt with on a prospective basis as they arise. The provision is recognised as a liability, separated into 
current (estimated costs arising within twelve months) and non-current components based on the expected timing of these cash flows.  
current (estimated costs arising within twelve months) and non-current components based on the expected timing of these cash flows.  
Provision for demobilisation relates to the Consolidated Entity’s obligation to reimburse contractors for the cost of removing equipment from the mine site. 
Provision for demobilisation relates to the Consolidated Entity’s obligation to reimburse contractors for the cost of removing equipment from the mine site. 
Additions to the provision are made over the life of the equipment while in use at OZ Minerals to match the expected demobilisation costs with the related 
Additions to the provision are made over the life of the equipment while in use at OZ Minerals to match the expected demobilisation costs with the related 
benefit.  
benefit.  
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Contributed Equity 
Contributed Equity 
Contributed Equity 
Contributed Equity 
Contributed Equity 
Contributed Equity 
12 Issued capital 
12 Issued capital 
12 Issued capital 
12 Issued capital 
298,664,750 shares (2015: 303,470,022 shares) 
298,664,750 shares (2015: 303,470,022 shares) 
298,664,750 shares (2015: 303,470,022 shares) 
298,664,750 shares (2015: 303,470,022 shares) 
13 Share-based payments 
13 Share-based payments 
Total expenses arising from share-based payment transactions recognised during the year as part of employee benefit expenses was $6.9 million (2015: $4.4 
Total expenses arising from share-based payment transactions recognised during the year as part of employee benefit expenses was $6.9 million (2015: $4.4 
million). A description of OZ Minerals’ significant Performance Rights Plans (‘PRP’) and Long Term Incentive Plans (‘LTIP’) are provided below: 
million). A description of OZ Minerals’ significant Performance Rights Plans (‘PRP’) and Long Term Incentive Plans (‘LTIP’) are provided below: 
Element 
Element 
Performance rights granted under PRP 
Performance rights granted under PRP 
Performance rights granted under LTIP 
Performance rights granted under LTIP 
Performance 
Performance 
2016: 1 July 2016 to 1 July 2017 
2016: 1 July 2016 to 1 July 2017 
2016: 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2018  
2016: 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2018  
2016 
2016 
2016 
2016 
$m 
$m 
$m 
$m 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
$m 
$m 
$m 
$m 
2,029.0 
2,029.0 
2,029.0 
2,029.0 
2,058.9 
2,058.9 
2,058.9 
2,058.9 
period 
period 
2015: 22 July 2015 to 1 July 2016 
2015: 22 July 2015 to 1 July 2016 
2014: 2 May 2014 to 1 July 2015 
2014: 2 May 2014 to 1 July 2015 
The Company does not have authorised capital or par value in respect of its issued shares. Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and 
The Company does not have authorised capital or par value in respect of its issued shares. Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and 
The Company does not have authorised capital or par value in respect of its issued shares. Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and 
The Company does not have authorised capital or par value in respect of its issued shares. Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and 
the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion to the number of shares held. On a show of hands, every holder of ordinary shares present at a 
the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion to the number of shares held. On a show of hands, every holder of ordinary shares present at a 
the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion to the number of shares held. On a show of hands, every holder of ordinary shares present at a 
the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion to the number of shares held. On a show of hands, every holder of ordinary shares present at a 
meeting in person or by proxy is entitled to one vote, and upon a poll each holder is entitled to one vote per share. 
meeting in person or by proxy is entitled to one vote, and upon a poll each holder is entitled to one vote per share. 
meeting in person or by proxy is entitled to one vote, and upon a poll each holder is entitled to one vote per share. 
meeting in person or by proxy is entitled to one vote, and upon a poll each holder is entitled to one vote per share. 
In February 2016, OZ Minerals announced an on-market share buyback program of up to $60 million as part of an updated capital management framework. 
In February 2016, OZ Minerals announced an on-market share buyback program of up to $60 million as part of an updated capital management framework. 
In February 2016, OZ Minerals announced an on-market share buyback program of up to $60 million as part of an updated capital management framework. 
This updated framework reinforces OZ Minerals' strategy of maximising shareholder returns by ensuring that capital is allocated efficiently.  
This updated framework reinforces OZ Minerals' strategy of maximising shareholder returns by ensuring that capital is allocated efficiently.  
This updated framework reinforces OZ Minerals' strategy of maximising shareholder returns by ensuring that capital is allocated efficiently.  
In February 2016, OZ Minerals announced an on-market share buyback program of up to $60 million as part of an updated capital management framework. 
This updated framework reinforces OZ Minerals' strategy of maximising shareholder returns by ensuring that capital is allocated efficiently.  
During the year, 4,805,272 shares have been bought and cancelled at an average cost of $6.23 per share. The buyback period expires on 26 February 2017. 
During the year, 4,805,272 shares have been bought and cancelled at an average cost of $6.23 per share. The buyback period expires on 26 February 2017. 
During the year, 4,805,272 shares have been bought and cancelled at an average cost of $6.23 per share. The buyback period expires on 26 February 2017. 
During the year, 4,805,272 shares have been bought and cancelled at an average cost of $6.23 per share. The buyback period expires on 26 February 2017. 
Recognition and measurement of issued capital 
Recognition and measurement of issued capital 
Recognition and measurement of issued capital 
Recognition and measurement of issued capital 
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction. 
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction. 
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction. 
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction. 
Shares bought and held by Employee Share Plan Trust to meet the Consolidated Entity’s obligation to provide shares to employees in accordance with the 
Shares bought and held by Employee Share Plan Trust to meet the Consolidated Entity’s obligation to provide shares to employees in accordance with the 
Shares bought and held by Employee Share Plan Trust to meet the Consolidated Entity’s obligation to provide shares to employees in accordance with the 
Shares bought and held by Employee Share Plan Trust to meet the Consolidated Entity’s obligation to provide shares to employees in accordance with the 
terms of their employment contracts and employee share plans as and when they may vest, are classified as treasury shares and are presented as a deduction 
terms of their employment contracts and employee share plans as and when they may vest, are classified as treasury shares and are presented as a deduction 
terms of their employment contracts and employee share plans as and when they may vest, are classified as treasury shares and are presented as a deduction 
terms of their employment contracts and employee share plans as and when they may vest, are classified as treasury shares and are presented as a deduction 
from total equity, until the shares are cancelled or reissued. 
from total equity, until the shares are cancelled or reissued. 
from total equity, until the shares are cancelled or reissued. 
from total equity, until the shares are cancelled or reissued. 
Shares acquired as part of the on-market share buyback program are cancelled and presented as a deduction to issued capital, and measured at the amount 
Shares acquired as part of the on-market share buyback program are cancelled and presented as a deduction to issued capital, and measured at the amount 
Shares acquired as part of the on-market share buyback program are cancelled and presented as a deduction to issued capital, and measured at the amount 
paid. 
paid. 
paid. 
Shares acquired as part of the on-market share buyback program are cancelled and presented as a deduction to issued capital, and measured at the amount 
paid. 
Service period 
Service period 
2016: 1 July 2016 to 1 July 2017 
2016: 1 July 2016 to 1 July 2017 
2016: 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2018 
2016: 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2018 
2015: 22 July 2015 to 1 July 2016 
2015: 22 July 2015 to 1 July 2016 
2014: 2 May 2014 to 1 July 2015 
2014: 2 May 2014 to 1 July 2015 
Vesting 
Vesting 
conditions 
conditions 
Percentage vesting based on individual  
Percentage vesting based on individual  
performance against Key Performance Indicators 
performance against Key Performance Indicators 
2015: 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2018 
2015: 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2018 
2014: 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2017 
2014: 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2017 
2013: 20 December 2013 to 19 December 2016 
2013: 20 December 2013 to 19 December 2016 
2012: 21 December 2012 to 20 December 2015 
2012: 21 December 2012 to 20 December 2015 
2015: 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2018 
2015: 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2018 
2014: 28 July 2014 to 15 July 2017 
2014: 28 July 2014 to 15 July 2017 
2013: 20 December 2013 to 19 December 2016 
2013: 20 December 2013 to 19 December 2016 
2012: 21 December 2012 to 20 December 2015 
2012: 21 December 2012 to 20 December 2015 
1. Total Shareholder Return (TSR) 
1. Total Shareholder Return (TSR) 
TSR performance measured Comparator 
TSR performance measured Comparator 
Group 
Group 
75th percentile or greater 
75th percentile or greater 
Between the 50th and 75th percentile 
Between the 50th and 75th percentile 
50th percentile 
50th percentile 
Less than 50th percentile 
Less than 50th percentile 
2. Absolute Share Price Growth(a) 
2. Absolute Share Price Growth(a) 
OZ Minerals Share Price Growth over the 
OZ Minerals Share Price Growth over the 
Performance Period 
Performance Period 
Less than 20% 
Less than 20% 
20% or greater 
20% or greater 
Percentage of vesting 
Percentage of vesting 
Between 50 and 100 vest 
Between 50 and 100 vest 
progressively by using a 
progressively by using a 
straight-line interpolation 
straight-line interpolation 
Percentage of vesting 
Percentage of vesting 
100 
100 
50 
50 
Nil 
Nil 
Nil 
Nil 
100 
100 
Exercise price 
Exercise price 
Not applicable – provided at no cost 
Not applicable – provided at no cost 
Not applicable – provided at no cost 
Not applicable – provided at no cost 
(a)  The LTI Plan performance vesting conditions for periods 2015 and prior were set only on Total Shareholder Return (TSR). The LTI Plan performance vesting conditions for 2016 were set on both Total Shareholder Return 
(a)  The LTI Plan performance vesting conditions for periods 2015 and prior were set only on Total Shareholder Return (TSR). The LTI Plan performance vesting conditions for 2016 were set on both Total Shareholder Return 
(TSR) and Absolute Share Price Growth, weighted at 70% and 30% respectively. 
(TSR) and Absolute Share Price Growth, weighted at 70% and 30% respectively. 
Performance rights granted under the PRPs or LTIPs are not entitled to dividends nor have voting rights. All performance rights under current performance 
Performance rights granted under the PRPs or LTIPs are not entitled to dividends nor have voting rights. All performance rights under current performance 
rights plans are automatically exercised upon vesting which is dependent upon the meeting of both the service condition and the performance condition. The 
rights plans are automatically exercised upon vesting which is dependent upon the meeting of both the service condition and the performance condition. The 
shares when issued on vesting of performance rights rank equally in all respects with previously issued fully paid ordinary shares.		
shares when issued on vesting of performance rights rank equally in all respects with previously issued fully paid ordinary shares.		
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Contributed Equity 
Contributed Equity 
Contributed Equity 
Contributed Equity
Contributed Equity 
Contributed Equity 
12 Issued capital 
12 Issued capital 
2016 
2016 
$m 
$m 
2015 
2015 
$m 
$m 
2,029.0 
2,029.0 
2,058.9 
2,058.9 
298,664,750 shares (2015: 303,470,022 shares) 
298,664,750 shares (2015: 303,470,022 shares) 
The Company does not have authorised capital or par value in respect of its issued shares. Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and 
The Company does not have authorised capital or par value in respect of its issued shares. Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and 
the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion to the number of shares held. On a show of hands, every holder of ordinary shares present at a 
the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion to the number of shares held. On a show of hands, every holder of ordinary shares present at a 
meeting in person or by proxy is entitled to one vote, and upon a poll each holder is entitled to one vote per share. 
meeting in person or by proxy is entitled to one vote, and upon a poll each holder is entitled to one vote per share. 
In February 2016, OZ Minerals announced an on-market share buyback program of up to $60 million as part of an updated capital management framework. 
In February 2016, OZ Minerals announced an on-market share buyback program of up to $60 million as part of an updated capital management framework. 
This updated framework reinforces OZ Minerals' strategy of maximising shareholder returns by ensuring that capital is allocated efficiently.  
This updated framework reinforces OZ Minerals' strategy of maximising shareholder returns by ensuring that capital is allocated efficiently.  
During the year, 4,805,272 shares have been bought and cancelled at an average cost of $6.23 per share. The buyback period expires on 26 February 2017. 
During the year, 4,805,272 shares have been bought and cancelled at an average cost of $6.23 per share. The buyback period expires on 26 February 2017. 
Recognition and measurement of issued capital 
Recognition and measurement of issued capital 
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction. 
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction. 
Shares bought and held by Employee Share Plan Trust to meet the Consolidated Entity’s obligation to provide shares to employees in accordance with the 
Shares bought and held by Employee Share Plan Trust to meet the Consolidated Entity’s obligation to provide shares to employees in accordance with the 
terms of their employment contracts and employee share plans as and when they may vest, are classified as treasury shares and are presented as a deduction 
terms of their employment contracts and employee share plans as and when they may vest, are classified as treasury shares and are presented as a deduction 
from total equity, until the shares are cancelled or reissued. 
from total equity, until the shares are cancelled or reissued. 
Shares acquired as part of the on-market share buyback program are cancelled and presented as a deduction to issued capital, and measured at the amount 
Shares acquired as part of the on-market share buyback program are cancelled and presented as a deduction to issued capital, and measured at the amount 
paid. 
paid. 
13 Share-based payments 
13 Share-based payments 
13 Share-based payments 
Total expenses arising from share-based payment transactions recognised during the year as part of employee benefit expenses was $6.9 million (2015: $4.4 
Total expenses arising from share-based payment transactions recognised during the year as part of employee benefit expenses was $6.9 million (2015: $4.4 
Total expenses arising from share-based payment transactions recognised during the year as part of employee benefit expenses was $6.9 million (2015: $4.4 
million). A description of OZ Minerals’ significant Performance Rights Plans (‘PRP’) and Long Term Incentive Plans (‘LTIP’) are provided below: 
million). A description of OZ Minerals’ significant Performance Rights Plans (‘PRP’) and Long Term Incentive Plans (‘LTIP’) are provided below: 
million). A description of OZ Minerals’ significant Performance Rights Plans (‘PRP’) and Long Term Incentive Plans (‘LTIP’) are provided below: 
Element 
Element 
Element 
Performance rights granted under PRP 
Performance rights granted under PRP 
Performance rights granted under PRP 
Performance rights granted under LTIP 
Performance rights granted under LTIP 
Performance rights granted under LTIP 
Performance 
Performance 
period 
period 
Performance 
period 
2016: 1 July 2016 to 1 July 2017 
2016: 1 July 2016 to 1 July 2017 
2016: 1 July 2016 to 1 July 2017 
2016: 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2018  
2016: 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2018  
2016: 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2018  
2015: 22 July 2015 to 1 July 2016 
2015: 22 July 2015 to 1 July 2016 
2015: 22 July 2015 to 1 July 2016 
2015: 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2018 
2015: 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2018 
2015: 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2018 
2014: 2 May 2014 to 1 July 2015 
2014: 2 May 2014 to 1 July 2015 
2014: 2 May 2014 to 1 July 2015 
2014: 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2017 
2014: 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2017 
2014: 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2017 
2013: 20 December 2013 to 19 December 2016 
2013: 20 December 2013 to 19 December 2016 
2013: 20 December 2013 to 19 December 2016 
2012: 21 December 2012 to 20 December 2015 
2012: 21 December 2012 to 20 December 2015 
2012: 21 December 2012 to 20 December 2015 
Service period 
Service period 
Service period 
2016: 1 July 2016 to 1 July 2017 
2016: 1 July 2016 to 1 July 2017 
2016: 1 July 2016 to 1 July 2017 
2016: 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2018 
2016: 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2018 
2016: 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2018 
2015: 22 July 2015 to 1 July 2016 
2015: 22 July 2015 to 1 July 2016 
2015: 22 July 2015 to 1 July 2016 
2015: 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2018 
2015: 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2018 
2015: 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2018 
2014: 2 May 2014 to 1 July 2015 
2014: 2 May 2014 to 1 July 2015 
2014: 2 May 2014 to 1 July 2015 
2014: 28 July 2014 to 15 July 2017 
2014: 28 July 2014 to 15 July 2017 
2014: 28 July 2014 to 15 July 2017 
Vesting 
Vesting 
Vesting 
conditions 
conditions 
conditions 
Percentage vesting based on individual  
Percentage vesting based on individual  
performance against Key Performance Indicators 
performance against Key Performance Indicators 
Percentage vesting based on individual  
performance against Key Performance Indicators 
2013: 20 December 2013 to 19 December 2016 
2013: 20 December 2013 to 19 December 2016 
2013: 20 December 2013 to 19 December 2016 
2012: 21 December 2012 to 20 December 2015 
2012: 21 December 2012 to 20 December 2015 
2012: 21 December 2012 to 20 December 2015 
1. Total Shareholder Return (TSR) 
1. Total Shareholder Return (TSR) 
1. Total Shareholder Return (TSR) 
TSR performance measured Comparator 
TSR performance measured Comparator 
TSR performance measured Comparator 
Group 
Group 
Group 
75th percentile or greater 
75th percentile or greater 
75th percentile or greater 
Between the 50th and 75th percentile 
Between the 50th and 75th percentile 
Between the 50th and 75th percentile 
50th percentile 
50th percentile 
50th percentile 
Less than 50th percentile 
Less than 50th percentile 
Less than 50th percentile 
2. Absolute Share Price Growth(a) 
2. Absolute Share Price Growth(a) 
2. Absolute Share Price Growth(a) 
OZ Minerals Share Price Growth over the 
OZ Minerals Share Price Growth over the 
OZ Minerals Share Price Growth over the 
Performance Period 
Performance Period 
Performance Period 
Less than 20% 
Less than 20% 
Less than 20% 
20% or greater 
20% or greater 
20% or greater 
Percentage of vesting 
Percentage of vesting 
Percentage of vesting 
100 
100 
100 
Between 50 and 100 vest 
Between 50 and 100 vest 
Between 50 and 100 vest 
progressively by using a 
progressively by using a 
progressively by using a 
straight-line interpolation 
straight-line interpolation 
straight-line interpolation 
50 
50 
50 
Nil 
Nil 
Nil 
Percentage of vesting 
Percentage of vesting 
Percentage of vesting 
Nil 
Nil 
Nil 
100 
100 
100 
Exercise price 
Exercise price 
Exercise price 
Not applicable – provided at no cost 
Not applicable – provided at no cost 
Not applicable – provided at no cost 
Not applicable – provided at no cost 
Not applicable – provided at no cost 
Not applicable – provided at no cost 
(a)  The LTI Plan performance vesting conditions for periods 2015 and prior were set only on Total Shareholder Return (TSR). The LTI Plan performance vesting conditions for 2016 were set on both Total Shareholder Return 
(a)  The LTI Plan performance vesting conditions for periods 2015 and prior were set only on Total Shareholder Return (TSR). The LTI Plan performance vesting conditions for 2016 were set on both Total Shareholder Return 
(a)  The LTI Plan performance vesting conditions for periods 2015 and prior were set only on Total Shareholder Return (TSR). The LTI Plan performance vesting conditions for 2016 were set on both Total Shareholder Return 
(TSR) and Absolute Share Price Growth, weighted at 70% and 30% respectively. 
(TSR) and Absolute Share Price Growth, weighted at 70% and 30% respectively. 
(TSR) and Absolute Share Price Growth, weighted at 70% and 30% respectively. 
Performance rights granted under the PRPs or LTIPs are not entitled to dividends nor have voting rights. All performance rights under current performance 
Performance rights granted under the PRPs or LTIPs are not entitled to dividends nor have voting rights. All performance rights under current performance 
Performance rights granted under the PRPs or LTIPs are not entitled to dividends nor have voting rights. All performance rights under current performance 
rights plans are automatically exercised upon vesting which is dependent upon the meeting of both the service condition and the performance condition. The 
rights plans are automatically exercised upon vesting which is dependent upon the meeting of both the service condition and the performance condition. The 
rights plans are automatically exercised upon vesting which is dependent upon the meeting of both the service condition and the performance condition. The 
shares when issued on vesting of performance rights rank equally in all respects with previously issued fully paid ordinary shares.		
shares when issued on vesting of performance rights rank equally in all respects with previously issued fully paid ordinary shares.		
shares when issued on vesting of performance rights rank equally in all respects with previously issued fully paid ordinary shares.		
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Contributed Equity 
Contributed Equity 
Contributed Equity
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
14 Financial risk management 
14 Financial risk management 
14 Financial risk management 
•  Commodity prices 
•  Commodity prices 
•  Commodity prices 
•  Foreign currency exchange rates 
•  Foreign currency exchange rates 
•  Foreign currency exchange rates 
•  Credit Risk 
•  Credit Risk 
•  Credit Risk 
•  Liquidity Risk 
•  Liquidity Risk 
•  Liquidity Risk 
OZ Minerals’ Group Treasury Function (‘Group Treasury’) manages the financial risks of the Consolidated Entity. Group Treasury identifies, evaluates and 
OZ Minerals’ Group Treasury Function (‘Group Treasury’) manages the financial risks of the Consolidated Entity. Group Treasury identifies, evaluates and 
OZ Minerals’ Group Treasury Function (‘Group Treasury’) manages the financial risks of the Consolidated Entity. Group Treasury identifies, evaluates and 
manages financial risks in close co-operation with OZ Minerals’ operating units. The Board approves principles for overall risk management, as well as policies 
manages financial risks in close co-operation with OZ Minerals’ operating units. The Board approves principles for overall risk management, as well as policies 
manages financial risks in close co-operation with OZ Minerals’ operating units. The Board approves principles for overall risk management, as well as policies 
covering specific risk areas, such as market, credit and liquidity risk. 
covering specific risk areas, such as market, credit and liquidity risk. 
covering specific risk areas, such as market, credit and liquidity risk. 
This note presents information about the Consolidated Entity’s financial assets and liabilities, its exposure to financial risks, as well as its objectives, policies 
This note presents information about the Consolidated Entity’s financial assets and liabilities, its exposure to financial risks, as well as its objectives, policies 
This note presents information about the Consolidated Entity’s financial assets and liabilities, its exposure to financial risks, as well as its objectives, policies 
and processes for measuring and managing risks. The Consolidated Entity’s activities expose it primarily to the following financial risks: 
and processes for measuring and managing risks. The Consolidated Entity’s activities expose it primarily to the following financial risks: 
and processes for measuring and managing risks. The Consolidated Entity’s activities expose it primarily to the following financial risks: 
The Consolidated Entity holds the following financial instruments as presented on the face of the Balance Sheet: 
The Consolidated Entity holds the following financial instruments as presented on the face of the Balance Sheet: 
The Consolidated Entity holds the following financial instruments as presented on the face of the Balance Sheet: 
Carried at fair value using level 1 valuation 
Carried at fair value using level 1 valuation 
Carried at fair value using level 1 valuation 
Carried at fair value using level 2 valuation 
Carried at fair value using level 2 valuation 
Carried at fair value using level 2 valuation 
Carried at amortised cost 
Carried at amortised cost 
Carried at amortised cost 
technique (based on share prices quoted on the 
technique (based on share prices quoted on the 
technique (based on share prices quoted on the 
technique (Quoted market prices of copper, gold 
technique (Quoted market prices of copper, gold 
technique (Quoted market prices of copper, gold 
relevant stock exchanges) 
relevant stock exchanges) 
relevant stock exchanges) 
and silver adjusted for specific settlement terms) 
and silver adjusted for specific settlement terms) 
and silver adjusted for specific settlement terms) 
Investments in equity securities 
Investments in equity securities 
Investments in equity securities 
Trade Receivables 
Trade Receivables 
Trade Receivables 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
Other receivables 
Other receivables 
Other receivables 
The carrying value of each of these items approximates fair value. 
The carrying value of each of these items approximates fair value. 
The carrying value of each of these items approximates fair value. 
Trade payables 
Trade payables 
Trade payables 
Other payables 
Other payables 
Other payables 
The fair value of services received in return for share-based payments granted during the year is based on the fair value of the performance rights granted, 
The fair value of services received in return for share-based payments granted during the year is based on the fair value of the performance rights granted, 
measured using a Binomial Approximation Option Valuation Model and Monte-Carlo Simulation Valuation Model for Performance Rights Plans and Long-
measured using a Binomial Approximation Option Valuation Model and Monte-Carlo Simulation Valuation Model for Performance Rights Plans and Long-
Term Incentive Plans respectively, with the following inputs: 
Term Incentive Plans respectively, with the following inputs: 
Grant date 
Grant date 
Fair value  
Fair value  
at grant date  
at grant date  
$  
$  
Share price  
Share price  
at grant date  
at grant date  
$  
$  
Expected  
Expected  
volatility  
volatility  
per cent 
per cent 
Expected dividends  
Expected dividends  
Per cent 
Per cent 
Risk-free  
Risk-free  
interest rate  
interest rate  
per cent 
per cent 
Performance rights granted under the LTIP 
Performance rights granted under the LTIP 
1 January 2016 
1 January 2016 
  MD & CEO Tranche One (70%) 
  MD & CEO Tranche One (70%) 
  MD & CEO Tranche Two (30%) 
  MD & CEO Tranche Two (30%) 
  Other KMP Tranche One (70%) 
  Other KMP Tranche One (70%) 
  Other KMP Tranche Two (30%) 
  Other KMP Tranche Two (30%) 
21 July 2015 
21 July 2015 
28 July 2014 
28 July 2014 
20 December 2013 
20 December 2013 
21 December 2012 
21 December 2012 
Performance rights granted under the PRP 
Performance rights granted under the PRP 
1 July 2016 
1 July 2016 
21 July 2015 
21 July 2015 
2 May 2014 
2 May 2014 
4.1 
4.1 
3.5 
3.5 
3.7 
3.7 
3.2 
3.2 
2.8 
2.8 
3.1 
3.1 
2.0 
2.0 
4.1 
4.1 
5.8 
5.8 
3.8 
3.8 
3.3 
3.3 
5.2 
5.2 
5.2 
5.2 
5.2 
5.2 
5.2 
5.2 
3.9 
3.9 
4.8 
4.8 
3.1 
3.1 
6.8 
6.8 
6.8 
6.8 
3.9 
3.9 
3.5 
3.5 
50.0 
50.0 
50.0 
50.0 
50.0 
50.0 
50.0 
50.0 
45.0 
45.0 
45.0 
45.0 
45.0 
45.0 
37.0 
37.0 
50.0 
50.0 
45.0 
45.0 
44.0 
44.0 
3.8 
3.8 
3.8 
3.8 
3.8 
3.8 
3.8 
3.8 
2.6 
2.6 
4.1 
4.1 
3.5 
3.5 
5.7 
5.7 
3.3 
3.3 
2.6 
2.6 
4.9 
4.9 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
2.7 
2.7 
2.9 
2.9 
2.7 
2.7 
1.8 
1.8 
2.1 
2.1 
2.7 
2.7 
Performance rights  
Performance rights  
The movement in the number of performance rights during the year is set out below: 
The movement in the number of performance rights during the year is set out below: 
Opening balance 
Opening balance 
Rights granted 
Rights granted 
Rights vested and exercised 
Rights vested and exercised 
Rights forfeited 
Rights forfeited 
Closing balance 
Closing balance 
2016 
2016 
Number 
Number 
2,661,774 
2,661,774 
1,895,830 
1,895,830 
(1,000,724) 
(1,000,724) 
(921,884) 
(921,884) 
2,634,996 
2,634,996 
2015 
2015 
Number 
Number 
2,157,530 
2,157,530 
1,949,343 
1,949,343 
(623,720) 
(623,720) 
(821,379) 
(821,379) 
2,661,774 
2,661,774 
Recognition and measurement of share-based payments 
Recognition and measurement of share-based payments 
The fair values of share-based payment transactions measured at grant date are recognised as an employee benefit expense with a corresponding increase in 
The fair values of share-based payment transactions measured at grant date are recognised as an employee benefit expense with a corresponding increase in 
equity over the period during which the employees become unconditionally entitled to the instruments. If the employee does not meet a non-market 
equity over the period during which the employees become unconditionally entitled to the instruments. If the employee does not meet a non-market 
condition, such as a service condition or Internal KPI’s, any cumulative previously recognised expense is reversed. 
condition, such as a service condition or Internal KPI’s, any cumulative previously recognised expense is reversed. 
The fair values of the share-based payment transactions granted are adjusted to reflect market vesting conditions at the time of grant, and are not 
The fair values of the share-based payment transactions granted are adjusted to reflect market vesting conditions at the time of grant, and are not 
subsequently adjusted. Non-market vesting conditions are included in assumptions about the number of instruments that are expected to become exercisable 
subsequently adjusted. Non-market vesting conditions are included in assumptions about the number of instruments that are expected to become exercisable 
and are updated at each balance sheet date. The impact of the revision to original estimates for non-market conditions, if any, is recognised in the Income 
and are updated at each balance sheet date. The impact of the revision to original estimates for non-market conditions, if any, is recognised in the Income 
Statement with a corresponding adjustment to equity. Changes as a result of market conditions are not adjusted after the initial grant date.
Statement with a corresponding adjustment to equity. Changes as a result of market conditions are not adjusted after the initial grant date.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Contributed Equity 
Contributed Equity 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
The fair value of services received in return for share-based payments granted during the year is based on the fair value of the performance rights granted, 
The fair value of services received in return for share-based payments granted during the year is based on the fair value of the performance rights granted, 
measured using a Binomial Approximation Option Valuation Model and Monte-Carlo Simulation Valuation Model for Performance Rights Plans and Long-
measured using a Binomial Approximation Option Valuation Model and Monte-Carlo Simulation Valuation Model for Performance Rights Plans and Long-
Term Incentive Plans respectively, with the following inputs: 
Term Incentive Plans respectively, with the following inputs: 
Grant date 
Grant date 
Fair value  
Fair value  
at grant date  
at grant date  
$  
$  
Share price  
Share price  
at grant date  
at grant date  
$  
$  
Expected  
Expected  
volatility  
volatility  
per cent 
per cent 
Expected dividends  
Expected dividends  
Per cent 
Per cent 
Risk-free  
Risk-free  
interest rate  
interest rate  
per cent 
per cent 
Performance rights granted under the LTIP 
Performance rights granted under the LTIP 
1 January 2016 
1 January 2016 
  MD & CEO Tranche One (70%) 
  MD & CEO Tranche One (70%) 
  MD & CEO Tranche Two (30%) 
  MD & CEO Tranche Two (30%) 
  Other KMP Tranche One (70%) 
  Other KMP Tranche One (70%) 
  Other KMP Tranche Two (30%) 
  Other KMP Tranche Two (30%) 
21 July 2015 
21 July 2015 
28 July 2014 
28 July 2014 
20 December 2013 
20 December 2013 
21 December 2012 
21 December 2012 
1 July 2016 
1 July 2016 
21 July 2015 
21 July 2015 
2 May 2014 
2 May 2014 
Performance rights granted under the PRP 
Performance rights granted under the PRP 
4.1 
4.1 
3.5 
3.5 
3.7 
3.7 
3.2 
3.2 
2.8 
2.8 
3.1 
3.1 
2.0 
2.0 
4.1 
4.1 
5.8 
5.8 
3.8 
3.8 
3.3 
3.3 
Rights vested and exercised 
Rights vested and exercised 
Opening balance 
Opening balance 
Rights granted 
Rights granted 
Rights forfeited 
Rights forfeited 
Closing balance 
Closing balance 
Performance rights  
Performance rights  
The movement in the number of performance rights during the year is set out below: 
The movement in the number of performance rights during the year is set out below: 
50.0 
50.0 
50.0 
50.0 
50.0 
50.0 
50.0 
50.0 
45.0 
45.0 
45.0 
45.0 
45.0 
45.0 
37.0 
37.0 
50.0 
50.0 
45.0 
45.0 
44.0 
44.0 
3.8 
3.8 
3.8 
3.8 
3.8 
3.8 
3.8 
3.8 
2.6 
2.6 
4.1 
4.1 
3.5 
3.5 
5.7 
5.7 
3.3 
3.3 
2.6 
2.6 
4.9 
4.9 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
2.0 
2.7 
2.7 
2.9 
2.9 
2.7 
2.7 
1.8 
1.8 
2.1 
2.1 
2.7 
2.7 
2016 
2016 
Number 
Number 
2,661,774 
2,661,774 
1,895,830 
1,895,830 
(1,000,724) 
(1,000,724) 
(921,884) 
(921,884) 
2,634,996 
2,634,996 
2015 
2015 
Number 
Number 
2,157,530 
2,157,530 
1,949,343 
1,949,343 
(623,720) 
(623,720) 
(821,379) 
(821,379) 
2,661,774 
2,661,774 
Recognition and measurement of share-based payments 
Recognition and measurement of share-based payments 
The fair values of share-based payment transactions measured at grant date are recognised as an employee benefit expense with a corresponding increase in 
The fair values of share-based payment transactions measured at grant date are recognised as an employee benefit expense with a corresponding increase in 
equity over the period during which the employees become unconditionally entitled to the instruments. If the employee does not meet a non-market 
equity over the period during which the employees become unconditionally entitled to the instruments. If the employee does not meet a non-market 
condition, such as a service condition or Internal KPI’s, any cumulative previously recognised expense is reversed. 
condition, such as a service condition or Internal KPI’s, any cumulative previously recognised expense is reversed. 
The fair values of the share-based payment transactions granted are adjusted to reflect market vesting conditions at the time of grant, and are not 
The fair values of the share-based payment transactions granted are adjusted to reflect market vesting conditions at the time of grant, and are not 
subsequently adjusted. Non-market vesting conditions are included in assumptions about the number of instruments that are expected to become exercisable 
subsequently adjusted. Non-market vesting conditions are included in assumptions about the number of instruments that are expected to become exercisable 
and are updated at each balance sheet date. The impact of the revision to original estimates for non-market conditions, if any, is recognised in the Income 
and are updated at each balance sheet date. The impact of the revision to original estimates for non-market conditions, if any, is recognised in the Income 
Statement with a corresponding adjustment to equity. Changes as a result of market conditions are not adjusted after the initial grant date.
Statement with a corresponding adjustment to equity. Changes as a result of market conditions are not adjusted after the initial grant date.
5.2 
5.2 
5.2 
5.2 
5.2 
5.2 
5.2 
5.2 
3.9 
3.9 
4.8 
4.8 
3.1 
3.1 
6.8 
6.8 
6.8 
6.8 
3.9 
3.9 
3.5 
3.5 
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Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Operational and Financial Review  
Operational and Financial Review  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
14 Financial risk management 
14 Financial risk management 
14 Financial risk management 
14 Financial risk management 
14 Financial risk management 
positioned for growth.  
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals’ Group Treasury Function (‘Group Treasury’) manages the financial risks of the Consolidated Entity. Group Treasury identifies, evaluates and 
OZ Minerals’ Group Treasury Function (‘Group Treasury’) manages the financial risks of the Consolidated Entity. Group Treasury identifies, evaluates and 
OZ Minerals’ Group Treasury Function (‘Group Treasury’) manages the financial risks of the Consolidated Entity. Group Treasury identifies, evaluates and 
OZ Minerals’ Group Treasury Function (‘Group Treasury’) manages the financial risks of the Consolidated Entity. Group Treasury identifies, evaluates and 
OZ Minerals’ Group Treasury Function (‘Group Treasury’) manages the financial risks of the Consolidated Entity. Group Treasury identifies, evaluates and 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
positioned for growth.  
manages financial risks in close co-operation with OZ Minerals’ operating units. The Board approves principles for overall risk management, as well as policies 
manages financial risks in close co-operation with OZ Minerals’ operating units. The Board approves principles for overall risk management, as well as policies 
manages financial risks in close co-operation with OZ Minerals’ operating units. The Board approves principles for overall risk management, as well as policies 
manages financial risks in close co-operation with OZ Minerals’ operating units. The Board approves principles for overall risk management, as well as policies 
manages financial risks in close co-operation with OZ Minerals’ operating units. The Board approves principles for overall risk management, as well as policies 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
covering specific risk areas, such as market, credit and liquidity risk. 
covering specific risk areas, such as market, credit and liquidity risk. 
covering specific risk areas, such as market, credit and liquidity risk. 
covering specific risk areas, such as market, credit and liquidity risk. 
covering specific risk areas, such as market, credit and liquidity risk. 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
This note presents information about the Consolidated Entity’s financial assets and liabilities, its exposure to financial risks, as well as its objectives, policies 
This note presents information about the Consolidated Entity’s financial assets and liabilities, its exposure to financial risks, as well as its objectives, policies 
This note presents information about the Consolidated Entity’s financial assets and liabilities, its exposure to financial risks, as well as its objectives, policies 
This note presents information about the Consolidated Entity’s financial assets and liabilities, its exposure to financial risks, as well as its objectives, policies 
This note presents information about the Consolidated Entity’s financial assets and liabilities, its exposure to financial risks, as well as its objectives, policies 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
and processes for measuring and managing risks. The Consolidated Entity’s activities expose it primarily to the following financial risks: 
and processes for measuring and managing risks. The Consolidated Entity’s activities expose it primarily to the following financial risks: 
and processes for measuring and managing risks. The Consolidated Entity’s activities expose it primarily to the following financial risks: 
and processes for measuring and managing risks. The Consolidated Entity’s activities expose it primarily to the following financial risks: 
and processes for measuring and managing risks. The Consolidated Entity’s activities expose it primarily to the following financial risks: 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  Commodity prices 
•  Commodity prices 
•  Commodity prices 
•  Commodity prices 
•  Commodity prices 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  Foreign currency exchange rates 
•  Foreign currency exchange rates 
•  Foreign currency exchange rates 
•  Foreign currency exchange rates 
•  Foreign currency exchange rates 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  Credit Risk 
•  Credit Risk 
•  Credit Risk 
•  Credit Risk 
•  Credit Risk 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Liquidity Risk 
•  Liquidity Risk 
•  Liquidity Risk 
•  Liquidity Risk 
•  Liquidity Risk 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
The Consolidated Entity holds the following financial instruments as presented on the face of the Balance Sheet: 
The Consolidated Entity holds the following financial instruments as presented on the face of the Balance Sheet: 
The Consolidated Entity holds the following financial instruments as presented on the face of the Balance Sheet: 
The Consolidated Entity holds the following financial instruments as presented on the face of the Balance Sheet: 
The Consolidated Entity holds the following financial instruments as presented on the face of the Balance Sheet: 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
Carried at fair value using level 2 valuation 
Carried at fair value using level 1 valuation 
Carried at fair value using level 1 valuation 
Carried at fair value using level 2 valuation 
Carried at fair value using level 2 valuation 
Carried at fair value using level 2 valuation 
Carried at fair value using level 2 valuation 
Carried at fair value using level 1 valuation 
Carried at fair value using level 1 valuation 
Carried at fair value using level 1 valuation 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
technique (Quoted market prices of copper, gold 
technique (Quoted market prices of copper, gold 
technique (based on share prices quoted on the 
technique (based on share prices quoted on the 
technique (Quoted market prices of copper, gold 
technique (Quoted market prices of copper, gold 
technique (Quoted market prices of copper, gold 
technique (based on share prices quoted on the 
technique (based on share prices quoted on the 
technique (based on share prices quoted on the 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
and silver adjusted for specific settlement terms) 
relevant stock exchanges) 
relevant stock exchanges) 
and silver adjusted for specific settlement terms) 
and silver adjusted for specific settlement terms) 
and silver adjusted for specific settlement terms) 
and silver adjusted for specific settlement terms) 
relevant stock exchanges) 
relevant stock exchanges) 
relevant stock exchanges) 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
Investments in equity securities 
Investments in equity securities 
Investments in equity securities 
Investments in equity securities 
Investments in equity securities 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
location of the facility. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
The carrying value of each of these items approximates fair value. 
The carrying value of each of these items approximates fair value. 
The carrying value of each of these items approximates fair value. 
The carrying value of each of these items approximates fair value. 
The carrying value of each of these items approximates fair value. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Carried at amortised cost 
Carried at amortised cost 
Carried at amortised cost 
Carried at amortised cost 
Carried at amortised cost 
Trade Receivables 
Trade Receivables 
Trade Receivables 
Trade Receivables 
Other receivables 
Other receivables 
Other receivables 
Other receivables 
Trade Receivables 
Other receivables 
Other payables 
Other payables 
Other payables 
Other payables 
Trade payables 
Trade payables 
Trade payables 
Trade payables 
Other payables 
Trade payables 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Risk Management 
Risk Management
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Investments in equity securities 
Recognition and measurement 
Recognition and measurement 
Financial assets and liabilities are recognised when a member of the Consolidated Entity becomes party to the contractual provisions of an instrument. 
Financial assets and liabilities are recognised when a member of the Consolidated Entity becomes party to the contractual provisions of an instrument. 
m
$
180 
160 
140 
120 
100 
80 
60 
40 
20 
0 
176.8 
([VALUE]) 
(126.5)
(18.5)
([VALUE]) 
31.8 
(3.3)
([VALUE]) 
(10.3)
([VALUE]) 
18.2 
31 December 2014 
Disposals 
Net change in 
fair value 
31 December 2015 
Disposals 
Net change in 
fair value 
31 December 2016 
Accounting for investments in equity securities 
Judgement is required in assessing whether power over an investee exists where the Consolidated Entity holds less than a majority of the voting rights. 
Factors considered include rights arising from other contractual arrangements, any contractual arrangements with other vote holders as well as the 
Consolidated Entity’s voting and potential voting rights.  
Despite holding 21.1 per cent of Toro Energy Limited’s (‘Toro’) voting rights it was determined that OZ Minerals does not exert significant influence over Toro 
considering the distribution of voting rights amongst Toro’s other shareholders and given OZ Minerals does not have board or management representation 
and does not participate in the financial or operating policies of Toro. 
Financial assets measured at fair value include investments in equity instruments which are not held for trading. The Consolidated Entity recognises fair value 
changes in Other Comprehensive Income based on an irrevocable election at initial recognition. Amounts related to the change in fair value of equity 
securities are classified in Other Comprehensive Income and are never reclassified to the Income Statement at a later date. 
Non-derivative financial assets 
Non-derivative financial assets 
The Consolidated Entity classifies its financial assets into the following categories:  
The Consolidated Entity classifies its financial assets into the following categories:  
•  Financial assets at fair value through Other Comprehensive Income; 
•  Financial assets at fair value through Other Comprehensive Income; 
•  Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss; and 
•  Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss; and 
•  Loans and receivables at amortised cost. 
•  Loans and receivables at amortised cost. 
Financial assets measured at amortised cost are recognised initially at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs.  
Financial assets measured at amortised cost are recognised initially at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs.  
Trade receivables, including those containing an embedded derivative, are carried at fair value. On adoption of AASB 9, the embedded derivative and the  
Trade receivables, including those containing an embedded derivative, are carried at fair value. On adoption of AASB 9, the embedded derivative and the  
receivables are accounted for as one instrument and measured at fair value through profit or loss and recognised in the Income Statement as part of 
receivables are accounted for as one instrument and measured at fair value through profit or loss and recognised in the Income Statement as part of 
‘Revenue’. 
‘Revenue’. 
Concentrate sales receivables are recognised in accordance with the recognition and measurement criteria disclosed in Note 1. Provisional payments in 
Concentrate sales receivables are recognised in accordance with the recognition and measurement criteria disclosed in Note 1. Provisional payments in 
relation to trade receivables are usually due within 30 days from the date of invoice issue, with final settlement usually due within 60 days. Other receivables 
relation to trade receivables are usually due within 30 days from the date of invoice issue, with final settlement usually due within 60 days. Other receivables 
are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.  
are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.  
The Consolidated Entity derecognises a financial asset or part of it when, and only when, the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset 
The Consolidated Entity derecognises a financial asset or part of it when, and only when, the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset 
expire or the financial asset is transferred to another party without retaining control or substantially all risks and rewards of the asset. On de-recognition of a 
expire or the financial asset is transferred to another party without retaining control or substantially all risks and rewards of the asset. On de-recognition of a 
financial asset, the difference between the carrying amount (measured at the date of de-recognition) and the consideration received (including any new asset 
financial asset, the difference between the carrying amount (measured at the date of de-recognition) and the consideration received (including any new asset 
obtained less any new liability assumed) and any cumulative gain or loss that had been recognised in equity is recognised in the Income Statement. 
obtained less any new liability assumed) and any cumulative gain or loss that had been recognised in equity is recognised in the Income Statement. 
A financial asset measured at amortised cost is assessed at each reporting date as to whether there is any objective evidence of impairment as a result of one 
A financial asset measured at amortised cost is assessed at each reporting date as to whether there is any objective evidence of impairment as a result of one 
or more events having an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the asset. 
or more events having an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the asset. 
An impairment loss in respect of financial assets measured at amortised cost is recognised in the Income Statement and is measured as the difference 
An impairment loss in respect of financial assets measured at amortised cost is recognised in the Income Statement and is measured as the difference 
between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The 
between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The 
carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account. 
carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account. 
In the event that an impairment loss is reversed, it will be to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would 
In the event that an impairment loss is reversed, it will be to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would 
have been had the impairment not been recognised at the date the impairment is reversed. The amount of the reversal is recognised in the Income Statement. 
have been had the impairment not been recognised at the date the impairment is reversed. The amount of the reversal is recognised in the Income Statement. 
Non-derivative financial liabilities 
Non-derivative financial liabilities 
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and net of directly attributable transaction costs. Trade and other payables represent liabilities for 
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and net of directly attributable transaction costs. Trade and other payables represent liabilities for 
goods and services provided to the Consolidated Entity prior to the end of the financial year which are unpaid. The amounts are non-interest-bearing, 
goods and services provided to the Consolidated Entity prior to the end of the financial year which are unpaid. The amounts are non-interest-bearing, 
unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.  
unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.  
The Consolidated Entity derecognises financial liabilities when its obligations are discharged, cancelled or expire. The difference between the carrying amount 
The Consolidated Entity derecognises financial liabilities when its obligations are discharged, cancelled or expire. The difference between the carrying amount 
of the liability derecognised and the consideration paid and payable is recognised in the Income Statement.  
of the liability derecognised and the consideration paid and payable is recognised in the Income Statement.  
Derivative financial instruments 
Derivative financial instruments 
Recognition and measurement 
Recognition and measurement 
Derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to 
Derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to 
their fair value at each reporting date. Changes in the fair value of any derivative instrument are recognised in the Income Statement, or Other Comprehensive 
their fair value at each reporting date. Changes in the fair value of any derivative instrument are recognised in the Income Statement, or Other Comprehensive 
Income based the designation and effectiveness of the hedge instrument.  
Income based the designation and effectiveness of the hedge instrument.  
Derivative financial instruments that have been designated as a hedge instrument are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is 
Derivative financial instruments that have been designated as a hedge instrument are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is 
entered into, and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at each reporting date. Formal designation of the hedge and documentation of the 
entered into, and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at each reporting date. Formal designation of the hedge and documentation of the 
relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item is finalised at the inception of the transaction. 
relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item is finalised at the inception of the transaction. 
Changes in the fair value of the derivative financial instrument which has been designated in a hedge relationship will be recognised in Other Comprehensive 
Changes in the fair value of the derivative financial instrument which has been designated in a hedge relationship will be recognised in Other Comprehensive 
Income if the hedging relationship remains effective and the underlying hedge item has not been recognised in the Income Statement, or recognised in the 
Income if the hedging relationship remains effective and the underlying hedge item has not been recognised in the Income Statement, or recognised in the 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Risk Management 
Investments in equity securities 
176.8 
([VALUE]) 
m
$
180 
160 
140 
120 
100 
80 
60 
40 
20 
0 
([VALUE]) 
31.8 
([VALUE]) 
([VALUE]) 
18.2 
31 December 2014 
Disposals 
Net change in 
31 December 2015 
Disposals 
Net change in 
31 December 2016 
fair value 
fair value 
Accounting for investments in equity securities 
Judgement is required in assessing whether power over an investee exists where the Consolidated Entity holds less than a majority of the voting rights. 
Factors considered include rights arising from other contractual arrangements, any contractual arrangements with other vote holders as well as the 
Consolidated Entity’s voting and potential voting rights.  
Despite holding 21.1 per cent of Toro Energy Limited’s (‘Toro’) voting rights it was determined that OZ Minerals does not exert significant influence over Toro 
considering the distribution of voting rights amongst Toro’s other shareholders and given OZ Minerals does not have board or management representation 
and does not participate in the financial or operating policies of Toro. 
Financial assets measured at fair value include investments in equity instruments which are not held for trading. The Consolidated Entity recognises fair value 
changes in Other Comprehensive Income based on an irrevocable election at initial recognition. Amounts related to the change in fair value of equity 
securities are classified in Other Comprehensive Income and are never reclassified to the Income Statement at a later date. 
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Operational and Financial Review  
Operational and Financial Review  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
Operational and Financial Review  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
positioned for growth.  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Recognition and measurement 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
positioned for growth.  
Recognition and measurement 
Recognition and measurement 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
Financial assets and liabilities are recognised when a member of the Consolidated Entity becomes party to the contractual provisions of an instrument. 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
Financial assets and liabilities are recognised when a member of the Consolidated Entity becomes party to the contractual provisions of an instrument. 
Financial assets and liabilities are recognised when a member of the Consolidated Entity becomes party to the contractual provisions of an instrument. 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Non-derivative financial assets 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Non-derivative financial assets 
Non-derivative financial assets 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
The Consolidated Entity classifies its financial assets into the following categories:  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
The Consolidated Entity classifies its financial assets into the following categories:  
The Consolidated Entity classifies its financial assets into the following categories:  
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  Financial assets at fair value through Other Comprehensive Income; 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  Financial assets at fair value through Other Comprehensive Income; 
•  Financial assets at fair value through Other Comprehensive Income; 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss; and 
•  Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss; and 
•  Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss; and 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Loans and receivables at amortised cost. 
•  Loans and receivables at amortised cost. 
•  Loans and receivables at amortised cost. 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
Financial assets measured at amortised cost are recognised initially at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs.  
Financial assets measured at amortised cost are recognised initially at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs.  
Financial assets measured at amortised cost are recognised initially at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs.  
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Trade receivables, including those containing an embedded derivative, are carried at fair value. On adoption of AASB 9, the embedded derivative and the  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Trade receivables, including those containing an embedded derivative, are carried at fair value. On adoption of AASB 9, the embedded derivative and the  
Trade receivables, including those containing an embedded derivative, are carried at fair value. On adoption of AASB 9, the embedded derivative and the  
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
receivables are accounted for as one instrument and measured at fair value through profit or loss and recognised in the Income Statement as part of 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
receivables are accounted for as one instrument and measured at fair value through profit or loss and recognised in the Income Statement as part of 
receivables are accounted for as one instrument and measured at fair value through profit or loss and recognised in the Income Statement as part of 
‘Revenue’. 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
‘Revenue’. 
‘Revenue’. 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Concentrate sales receivables are recognised in accordance with the recognition and measurement criteria disclosed in Note 1. Provisional payments in 
Concentrate sales receivables are recognised in accordance with the recognition and measurement criteria disclosed in Note 1. Provisional payments in 
Concentrate sales receivables are recognised in accordance with the recognition and measurement criteria disclosed in Note 1. Provisional payments in 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
relation to trade receivables are usually due within 30 days from the date of invoice issue, with final settlement usually due within 60 days. Other receivables 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
relation to trade receivables are usually due within 30 days from the date of invoice issue, with final settlement usually due within 60 days. Other receivables 
relation to trade receivables are usually due within 30 days from the date of invoice issue, with final settlement usually due within 60 days. Other receivables 
are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.  
are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.  
The Consolidated Entity derecognises a financial asset or part of it when, and only when, the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
The Consolidated Entity derecognises a financial asset or part of it when, and only when, the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset 
The Consolidated Entity derecognises a financial asset or part of it when, and only when, the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset 
expire or the financial asset is transferred to another party without retaining control or substantially all risks and rewards of the asset. On de-recognition of a 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
expire or the financial asset is transferred to another party without retaining control or substantially all risks and rewards of the asset. On de-recognition of a 
expire or the financial asset is transferred to another party without retaining control or substantially all risks and rewards of the asset. On de-recognition of a 
financial asset, the difference between the carrying amount (measured at the date of de-recognition) and the consideration received (including any new asset 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
location of the facility. 
financial asset, the difference between the carrying amount (measured at the date of de-recognition) and the consideration received (including any new asset 
financial asset, the difference between the carrying amount (measured at the date of de-recognition) and the consideration received (including any new asset 
obtained less any new liability assumed) and any cumulative gain or loss that had been recognised in equity is recognised in the Income Statement. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
obtained less any new liability assumed) and any cumulative gain or loss that had been recognised in equity is recognised in the Income Statement. 
obtained less any new liability assumed) and any cumulative gain or loss that had been recognised in equity is recognised in the Income Statement. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
location of the facility. 
A financial asset measured at amortised cost is assessed at each reporting date as to whether there is any objective evidence of impairment as a result of one 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
A financial asset measured at amortised cost is assessed at each reporting date as to whether there is any objective evidence of impairment as a result of one 
A financial asset measured at amortised cost is assessed at each reporting date as to whether there is any objective evidence of impairment as a result of one 
or more events having an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the asset. 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
or more events having an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the asset. 
or more events having an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the asset. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
An impairment loss in respect of financial assets measured at amortised cost is recognised in the Income Statement and is measured as the difference 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
An impairment loss in respect of financial assets measured at amortised cost is recognised in the Income Statement and is measured as the difference 
An impairment loss in respect of financial assets measured at amortised cost is recognised in the Income Statement and is measured as the difference 
between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The 
between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The 
carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account. 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account. 
carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
In the event that an impairment loss is reversed, it will be to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
In the event that an impairment loss is reversed, it will be to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would 
In the event that an impairment loss is reversed, it will be to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would 
have been had the impairment not been recognised at the date the impairment is reversed. The amount of the reversal is recognised in the Income Statement. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
have been had the impairment not been recognised at the date the impairment is reversed. The amount of the reversal is recognised in the Income Statement. 
have been had the impairment not been recognised at the date the impairment is reversed. The amount of the reversal is recognised in the Income Statement. 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
Non-derivative financial liabilities 
Non-derivative financial liabilities 
Non-derivative financial liabilities 
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and net of directly attributable transaction costs. Trade and other payables represent liabilities for 
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and net of directly attributable transaction costs. Trade and other payables represent liabilities for 
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and net of directly attributable transaction costs. Trade and other payables represent liabilities for 
goods and services provided to the Consolidated Entity prior to the end of the financial year which are unpaid. The amounts are non-interest-bearing, 
goods and services provided to the Consolidated Entity prior to the end of the financial year which are unpaid. The amounts are non-interest-bearing, 
goods and services provided to the Consolidated Entity prior to the end of the financial year which are unpaid. The amounts are non-interest-bearing, 
unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.  
unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.  
unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.  
The Consolidated Entity derecognises financial liabilities when its obligations are discharged, cancelled or expire. The difference between the carrying amount 
The Consolidated Entity derecognises financial liabilities when its obligations are discharged, cancelled or expire. The difference between the carrying amount 
The Consolidated Entity derecognises financial liabilities when its obligations are discharged, cancelled or expire. The difference between the carrying amount 
of the liability derecognised and the consideration paid and payable is recognised in the Income Statement.  
of the liability derecognised and the consideration paid and payable is recognised in the Income Statement.  
of the liability derecognised and the consideration paid and payable is recognised in the Income Statement.  
Derivative financial instruments 
Derivative financial instruments 
Derivative financial instruments 
Recognition and measurement 
Recognition and measurement 
Recognition and measurement 
Derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to 
Derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to 
Derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to 
their fair value at each reporting date. Changes in the fair value of any derivative instrument are recognised in the Income Statement, or Other Comprehensive 
their fair value at each reporting date. Changes in the fair value of any derivative instrument are recognised in the Income Statement, or Other Comprehensive 
their fair value at each reporting date. Changes in the fair value of any derivative instrument are recognised in the Income Statement, or Other Comprehensive 
Income based the designation and effectiveness of the hedge instrument.  
Income based the designation and effectiveness of the hedge instrument.  
Income based the designation and effectiveness of the hedge instrument.  
Derivative financial instruments that have been designated as a hedge instrument are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is 
Derivative financial instruments that have been designated as a hedge instrument are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is 
Derivative financial instruments that have been designated as a hedge instrument are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is 
entered into, and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at each reporting date. Formal designation of the hedge and documentation of the 
entered into, and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at each reporting date. Formal designation of the hedge and documentation of the 
entered into, and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at each reporting date. Formal designation of the hedge and documentation of the 
relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item is finalised at the inception of the transaction. 
relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item is finalised at the inception of the transaction. 
relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item is finalised at the inception of the transaction. 
Changes in the fair value of the derivative financial instrument which has been designated in a hedge relationship will be recognised in Other Comprehensive 
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Changes in the fair value of the derivative financial instrument which has been designated in a hedge relationship will be recognised in Other Comprehensive 
Changes in the fair value of the derivative financial instrument which has been designated in a hedge relationship will be recognised in Other Comprehensive 
Income if the hedging relationship remains effective and the underlying hedge item has not been recognised in the Income Statement, or recognised in the 
Income if the hedging relationship remains effective and the underlying hedge item has not been recognised in the Income Statement, or recognised in the 
Income if the hedging relationship remains effective and the underlying hedge item has not been recognised in the Income Statement, or recognised in the 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Risk Management 
Recognition and measurement 
Financial assets and liabilities are recognised when a member of the Consolidated Entity becomes party to the contractual provisions of an instrument. 
Non-derivative financial assets 
The Consolidated Entity classifies its financial assets into the following categories:  
•  Financial assets at fair value through Other Comprehensive Income; 
•  Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss; and 
•  Loans and receivables at amortised cost. 
Financial assets measured at amortised cost are recognised initially at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs.  
Trade receivables, including those containing an embedded derivative, are carried at fair value. On adoption of AASB 9, the embedded derivative and the  
receivables are accounted for as one instrument and measured at fair value through profit or loss and recognised in the Income Statement as part of 
‘Revenue’. 
Concentrate sales receivables are recognised in accordance with the recognition and measurement criteria disclosed in Note 1. Provisional payments in 
relation to trade receivables are usually due within 30 days from the date of invoice issue, with final settlement usually due within 60 days. Other receivables 
are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.  
The Consolidated Entity derecognises a financial asset or part of it when, and only when, the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset 
expire or the financial asset is transferred to another party without retaining control or substantially all risks and rewards of the asset. On de-recognition of a 
financial asset, the difference between the carrying amount (measured at the date of de-recognition) and the consideration received (including any new asset 
obtained less any new liability assumed) and any cumulative gain or loss that had been recognised in equity is recognised in the Income Statement. 
A financial asset measured at amortised cost is assessed at each reporting date as to whether there is any objective evidence of impairment as a result of one 
or more events having an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the asset. 
An impairment loss in respect of financial assets measured at amortised cost is recognised in the Income Statement and is measured as the difference 
between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The 
carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account. 
In the event that an impairment loss is reversed, it will be to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would 
have been had the impairment not been recognised at the date the impairment is reversed. The amount of the reversal is recognised in the Income Statement. 
Non-derivative financial liabilities 
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and net of directly attributable transaction costs. Trade and other payables represent liabilities for 
goods and services provided to the Consolidated Entity prior to the end of the financial year which are unpaid. The amounts are non-interest-bearing, 
unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.  
The Consolidated Entity derecognises financial liabilities when its obligations are discharged, cancelled or expire. The difference between the carrying amount 
of the liability derecognised and the consideration paid and payable is recognised in the Income Statement.  
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Derivative financial instruments 
Risk Management
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Recognition and measurement 
Risk Management 
Derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to 
their fair value at each reporting date. Changes in the fair value of any derivative instrument are recognised in the Income Statement, or Other Comprehensive 
Income based the designation and effectiveness of the hedge instrument.  
Derivative financial instruments that have been designated as a hedge instrument are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is 
entered into, and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at each reporting date. Formal designation of the hedge and documentation of the 
relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item is finalised at the inception of the transaction. 
Changes in the fair value of the derivative financial instrument which has been designated in a hedge relationship will be recognised in Other Comprehensive 
Income if the hedging relationship remains effective and the underlying hedge item has not been recognised in the Income Statement, or recognised in the 
Income Statement if the hedge relationship is no longer effective or the underlying hedged item has been recognised in the Income Statement. Any ineffective 
portion of changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments is recognised immediately in Income Statement. The amount recognised in Other 
Comprehensive Income is reclassified to Income Statement in the same period as the underlying item is recognised in the Income Statement. 
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Commodity price risk management and sensitivity analysis 
The Consolidated Entity is exposed to commodity price volatility on the sale of metal in concentrates such as copper and gold, which are priced on, or 
benchmarked to, open market exchanges. OZ Minerals aims to realise the prevailing forward copper price at the time of shipment of concentrates to 
customers which match the quotation period of the underlying sale. 
Gold derivative contracts 
OZ Minerals has entered into gold forward contracts to manage its risk of fluctuations in cash flows arising from forecast gold sales in US$ due to movements 
in gold prices. The company has designated these gold derivative contracts as cash flow hedges.  
The hedged gold sales represent around 40 per cent of forecast sales (gold oz.) in the period from 2018 to 2021 and around 60 per cent of the gold 
contained in stockpiles at 31 December 2016. This program will be reviewed on a quarterly basis as the stockpile continues to grow. 
The forward contracts have been designated as cash flow hedges under AASB 9 and were assessed to be fully effective in managing the underlying risk. 
Accordingly, a tax-effected fair value adjustment of $3.7 million (net of tax) was recognised in Other Comprehensive Income. At 31 December 2016, contracts 
for 200,263 ounces of gold were outstanding with an average strike of A$1,731 per ounce, provided in the chart below. 
Forward contracts entered (gold oz) 
OZ Minerals gold forward strike price (A$ per gold oz) 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Risk Management 
Hedge effectiveness 
Hedge relationship which is established at inception is assessed for existence and effectiveness in managing the underlying risk. Where a derivative has 
expired or is assessed to be ineffective, all future fair value changes will be recognised in the Income Statement. Determination of effectiveness requires the 
exercise of significant judgement regarding mine plans, sales forecasts and recoverable metal contained in mineral reserves and resources. 
Copper derivative contracts 
The consolidated entity manages the exposure to volatility in copper price on completed sales from contractual Quotation Pricing adjustments, by entering 
into copper derivative contracts at the time of concentrate shipments which fix the forward price at the time of shipment. These derivative contracts are 
designated as hedges and are recognised within the Income Statement as part of ‘Revenue’. As a result of these hedges, the impact of changes in copper 
price on the Income Statement is expected to be negligible. 
Commodity price sensitivity analysis 
Due to the copper price hedging activity, if copper prices were to vary, the expected impact on the Income Statement would be negligible. As such, the below 
analysis focuses on the impact of movements in the gold prices, as variations in silver prices have been deemed immaterial for the purpose of this analysis. In 
accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the sensitivity analysis is on all financial assets and liabilities deemed material to the Consolidated Entity. 
+10% movement in Gold prices 
-10% movement in Gold prices 
Impact on Income 
Impact on Other 
Impact on Income 
Impact on Other 
Statement 
Comprehensive 
Statement 
Comprehensive Income 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Trade receivables 
Risk Management 
Gold hedges (FEC’s) 
Income 
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(0.8) 
(0.8) 
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– 
1.2 
– 
1.2 
1.6 
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1.6 
(1.2) 
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(1.2) 
(1.6) 
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(1.6) 
Trade receivables 
Gold hedges (FEC’s) 
2016 
Total 
2015 
Total 
the year. 
A 10% movement in gold prices, which is based on reasonably possible changes over a financial year and reflects the variability management applies in 
forecasting sensitivity results in $1.6 million impact on the Income Statement on the trade receivables balance of $64.9 million (2015: $91.4 million) and $0.6 
million impact on the derivative financial liability of $11.4 million (2015: nil). In accordance with the Accounting standards, the impact has been calculated on 
the outstanding balance that is subject to commodity price risk and does not include the impact of the movement in commodity prices on the total revenue for 
Foreign currency exchange risk management and sensitivity analysis 
The Consolidated Entity is exposed to foreign currency risk arising from assets and liabilities that are held in currencies other than the Australian dollar.  
All OZ Minerals operations have a functional currency of Australian dollars. An entity’s functional currency is the currency of the primary economic 
environment in which the entity operates. Determination of an entity’s functional currency requires management’s judgement when considering a number of 
factors including the currency that mainly influences revenue, costs of production, and competitive forces and regulations which impact revenue. In addition, 
consideration must be given to the currency in which financing and operating activities are undertaken. 
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. Foreign exchange 
gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year end exchange rates of financial assets and liabilities 
denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the Income Statement except for gold derivative contracts which are recognised in Other Comprehensive 
Income. The carrying amount of the Consolidated Entity’s financial assets and financial liabilities by its currency risk exposure at the reporting date is disclosed 
below. In early 2016, the consolidated entity determined to maintain its cash holdings in A$ with US$ maintained only to meet US$ commitments.    
Denominated in US$ 
Other currencies 
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presented in A$m 
presented in 
A$m 
2016 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
Trade receivables  
Trade payables 
Total 
2015 
Trade receivables  
Trade payables 
Total 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
A$:US$ 
64.1 
(11.1) 
69.4 
(1.3) 
121.1 
268.0 
– 
91.4 
(0.6) 
358.8 
(0.1) 
(0.1) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(2.2) 
(2.2) 
The US dollar exchange rates during the year were as follows: 
Average rate 
31 December spot rate 
2016 
0.7441 
2015 
0.7527 
2016 
0.7219 
2015 
0.7287 
At reporting date, if the foreign currency exchange rates strengthened/(weakened) against the functional currency by 5 per cent (2015: 5 per cent), and all 
other variables were held constant, the Consolidated Entity’s after tax profit would have changed by $4.7 million, and Other Comprehensive Income would 
have changed by $0.6 million (2015: after tax profit $13.3 million, and Other Comprehensive Income nil). 
The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign currency denominated monetary items at the reporting date and adjusts their translation for a 5 per 
cent change in the foreign currency rate (2015: 5 per cent).  
Interest rate risk management and sensitivity analysis 
The Consolidated Entity does not have any borrowings at 31 December 2016 and therefore is not exposed to interest rate risk on borrowings. The 
Consolidated Entity carries term deposits with fixed interest rates. The effect of a change in interest rates at balance date would not have a significant impact 
on the after tax profit as substantially all cash deposits have fixed interest rate terms. 
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– 
0.8 
0.8 
– 
– 
– 
Total 
 A$m 
64.1 
(11.1) 
69.4 
(1.4) 
121.0 
268.0 
– 
91.4 
(2.8) 
356.6 
Finance 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Risk Management 
Recognition and measurement 
Financial assets and liabilities are recognised when a member of the Consolidated Entity becomes party to the contractual provisions of an instrument. 
Non-derivative financial assets 
The Consolidated Entity classifies its financial assets into the following categories:  
•  Financial assets at fair value through Other Comprehensive Income; 
•  Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss; and 
•  Loans and receivables at amortised cost. 
Financial assets measured at amortised cost are recognised initially at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs.  
Trade receivables, including those containing an embedded derivative, are carried at fair value. On adoption of AASB 9, the embedded derivative and the  
receivables are accounted for as one instrument and measured at fair value through profit or loss and recognised in the Income Statement as part of 
‘Revenue’. 
Concentrate sales receivables are recognised in accordance with the recognition and measurement criteria disclosed in Note 1. Provisional payments in 
relation to trade receivables are usually due within 30 days from the date of invoice issue, with final settlement usually due within 60 days. Other receivables 
are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.  
The Consolidated Entity derecognises a financial asset or part of it when, and only when, the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset 
expire or the financial asset is transferred to another party without retaining control or substantially all risks and rewards of the asset. On de-recognition of a 
financial asset, the difference between the carrying amount (measured at the date of de-recognition) and the consideration received (including any new asset 
obtained less any new liability assumed) and any cumulative gain or loss that had been recognised in equity is recognised in the Income Statement. 
A financial asset measured at amortised cost is assessed at each reporting date as to whether there is any objective evidence of impairment as a result of one 
or more events having an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the asset. 
An impairment loss in respect of financial assets measured at amortised cost is recognised in the Income Statement and is measured as the difference 
between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The 
carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account. 
In the event that an impairment loss is reversed, it will be to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would 
have been had the impairment not been recognised at the date the impairment is reversed. The amount of the reversal is recognised in the Income Statement. 
Non-derivative financial liabilities 
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and net of directly attributable transaction costs. Trade and other payables represent liabilities for 
goods and services provided to the Consolidated Entity prior to the end of the financial year which are unpaid. The amounts are non-interest-bearing, 
unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.  
The Consolidated Entity derecognises financial liabilities when its obligations are discharged, cancelled or expire. The difference between the carrying amount 
of the liability derecognised and the consideration paid and payable is recognised in the Income Statement.  
Derivative financial instruments 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Recognition and measurement 
Risk Management 
Derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to 
their fair value at each reporting date. Changes in the fair value of any derivative instrument are recognised in the Income Statement, or Other Comprehensive 
Income based the designation and effectiveness of the hedge instrument.  
Derivative financial instruments that have been designated as a hedge instrument are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is 
entered into, and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at each reporting date. Formal designation of the hedge and documentation of the 
relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item is finalised at the inception of the transaction. 
Changes in the fair value of the derivative financial instrument which has been designated in a hedge relationship will be recognised in Other Comprehensive 
Income if the hedging relationship remains effective and the underlying hedge item has not been recognised in the Income Statement, or recognised in the 
Income Statement if the hedge relationship is no longer effective or the underlying hedged item has been recognised in the Income Statement. Any ineffective 
portion of changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments is recognised immediately in Income Statement. The amount recognised in Other 
Comprehensive Income is reclassified to Income Statement in the same period as the underlying item is recognised in the Income Statement. 
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Commodity price risk management and sensitivity analysis 
The Consolidated Entity is exposed to commodity price volatility on the sale of metal in concentrates such as copper and gold, which are priced on, or 
benchmarked to, open market exchanges. OZ Minerals aims to realise the prevailing forward copper price at the time of shipment of concentrates to 
customers which match the quotation period of the underlying sale. 
Gold derivative contracts 
in gold prices. The company has designated these gold derivative contracts as cash flow hedges.  
The hedged gold sales represent around 40 per cent of forecast sales (gold oz.) in the period from 2018 to 2021 and around 60 per cent of the gold 
contained in stockpiles at 31 December 2016. This program will be reviewed on a quarterly basis as the stockpile continues to grow. 
The forward contracts have been designated as cash flow hedges under AASB 9 and were assessed to be fully effective in managing the underlying risk. 
Accordingly, a tax-effected fair value adjustment of $3.7 million (net of tax) was recognised in Other Comprehensive Income. At 31 December 2016, contracts 
for 200,263 ounces of gold were outstanding with an average strike of A$1,731 per ounce, provided in the chart below. 
Forward contracts entered (gold oz) 
OZ Minerals gold forward strike price (A$ per gold oz) 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Risk Management 
Hedge effectiveness 
Hedge relationship which is established at inception is assessed for existence and effectiveness in managing the underlying risk. Where a derivative has 
expired or is assessed to be ineffective, all future fair value changes will be recognised in the Income Statement. Determination of effectiveness requires the 
exercise of significant judgement regarding mine plans, sales forecasts and recoverable metal contained in mineral reserves and resources. 
Copper derivative contracts 
The consolidated entity manages the exposure to volatility in copper price on completed sales from contractual Quotation Pricing adjustments, by entering 
into copper derivative contracts at the time of concentrate shipments which fix the forward price at the time of shipment. These derivative contracts are 
designated as hedges and are recognised within the Income Statement as part of ‘Revenue’. As a result of these hedges, the impact of changes in copper 
price on the Income Statement is expected to be negligible. 
OZ Minerals has entered into gold forward contracts to manage its risk of fluctuations in cash flows arising from forecast gold sales in US$ due to movements 
Commodity price sensitivity analysis 
Due to the copper price hedging activity, if copper prices were to vary, the expected impact on the Income Statement would be negligible. As such, the below 
analysis focuses on the impact of movements in the gold prices, as variations in silver prices have been deemed immaterial for the purpose of this analysis. In 
accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the sensitivity analysis is on all financial assets and liabilities deemed material to the Consolidated Entity. 
Impact on Income 
Statement 
+10% movement in Gold prices 
Impact on Other 
Comprehensive 
Income 
Impact on Income 
Statement 
-10% movement in Gold prices 
Impact on Other 
Comprehensive Income 
2016 
Trade receivables 
Gold hedges (FEC’s) 
Total 
1.2 
– 
1.2 
2015 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Trade receivables 
1.6 
Risk Management 
Gold hedges (FEC’s) 
– 
Total 
1.6 
– 
(0.8) 
(0.8) 
– 
– 
– 
(1.2) 
– 
(1.2) 
(1.6) 
– 
(1.6) 
– 
0.8 
0.8 
– 
– 
– 
A 10% movement in gold prices, which is based on reasonably possible changes over a financial year and reflects the variability management applies in 
forecasting sensitivity results in $1.6 million impact on the Income Statement on the trade receivables balance of $64.9 million (2015: $91.4 million) and $0.6 
million impact on the derivative financial liability of $11.4 million (2015: nil). In accordance with the Accounting standards, the impact has been calculated on 
the outstanding balance that is subject to commodity price risk and does not include the impact of the movement in commodity prices on the total revenue for 
the year. 
Foreign currency exchange risk management and sensitivity analysis 
The Consolidated Entity is exposed to foreign currency risk arising from assets and liabilities that are held in currencies other than the Australian dollar.  
All OZ Minerals operations have a functional currency of Australian dollars. An entity’s functional currency is the currency of the primary economic 
environment in which the entity operates. Determination of an entity’s functional currency requires management’s judgement when considering a number of 
factors including the currency that mainly influences revenue, costs of production, and competitive forces and regulations which impact revenue. In addition, 
consideration must be given to the currency in which financing and operating activities are undertaken. 
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. Foreign exchange 
gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year end exchange rates of financial assets and liabilities 
denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the Income Statement except for gold derivative contracts which are recognised in Other Comprehensive 
Income. The carrying amount of the Consolidated Entity’s financial assets and financial liabilities by its currency risk exposure at the reporting date is disclosed 
below. In early 2016, the consolidated entity determined to maintain its cash holdings in A$ with US$ maintained only to meet US$ commitments.    
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2016 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
Trade receivables  
Trade payables 
Total 
2015 
Trade receivables  
Trade payables 
Total 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
A$:US$ 
The US dollar exchange rates during the year were as follows: 
Denominated in US$ 
presented in A$m 
78
Other currencies 
presented in 
A$m 
(0.1) 
(0.1) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(2.2) 
(2.2) 
64.1 
(11.1) 
69.4 
(1.3) 
121.1 
268.0 
– 
91.4 
(0.6) 
358.8 
Total 
 A$m 
64.1 
(11.1) 
69.4 
(1.4) 
121.0 
268.0 
– 
91.4 
(2.8) 
356.6 
Average rate 
31 December spot rate 
2016 
0.7441 
2015 
0.7527 
2016 
0.7219 
2015 
0.7287 
At reporting date, if the foreign currency exchange rates strengthened/(weakened) against the functional currency by 5 per cent (2015: 5 per cent), and all 
other variables were held constant, the Consolidated Entity’s after tax profit would have changed by $4.7 million, and Other Comprehensive Income would 
have changed by $0.6 million (2015: after tax profit $13.3 million, and Other Comprehensive Income nil). 
The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign currency denominated monetary items at the reporting date and adjusts their translation for a 5 per 
cent change in the foreign currency rate (2015: 5 per cent).  
Interest rate risk management and sensitivity analysis 
The Consolidated Entity does not have any borrowings at 31 December 2016 and therefore is not exposed to interest rate risk on borrowings. The 
Consolidated Entity carries term deposits with fixed interest rates. The effect of a change in interest rates at balance date would not have a significant impact 
on the after tax profit as substantially all cash deposits have fixed interest rate terms. 
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Annual and Sustainability Report 2016 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Risk Management
Foreign currency exchange risk management and sensitivity analysis 
Foreign currency exchange risk management and sensitivity analysis 
The Consolidated Entity is exposed to foreign currency risk arising from assets and liabilities that are held in currencies other than the Australian dollar.  
The Consolidated Entity is exposed to foreign currency risk arising from assets and liabilities that are held in currencies other than the Australian dollar.  
All OZ Minerals operations have a functional currency of Australian dollars. An entity’s functional currency is the currency of the primary economic 
environment in which the entity operates. Determination of an entity’s functional currency requires management’s judgement when considering a number of 
All OZ Minerals operations have a functional currency of Australian dollars. An entity’s functional currency is the currency of the primary economic 
factors including the currency that mainly influences revenue, costs of production, and competitive forces and regulations which impact revenue. In addition, 
environment in which the entity operates. Determination of an entity’s functional currency requires management’s judgement when considering a number of 
consideration must be given to the currency in which financing and operating activities are undertaken. 
factors including the currency that mainly influences revenue, costs of production, and competitive forces and regulations which impact revenue. In addition, 
consideration must be given to the currency in which financing and operating activities are undertaken. 
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. Foreign exchange 
gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year end exchange rates of financial assets and liabilities 
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. Foreign exchange 
denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the Income Statement except for gold derivative contracts which are recognised in Other Comprehensive 
gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year end exchange rates of financial assets and liabilities 
Income. The carrying amount of the Consolidated Entity’s financial assets and financial liabilities by its currency risk exposure at the reporting date is disclosed 
denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the Income Statement except for gold derivative contracts which are recognised in Other Comprehensive 
below. In early 2016, the consolidated entity determined to maintain its cash holdings in A$ with US$ maintained only to meet US$ commitments.    
Income. The carrying amount of the Consolidated Entity’s financial assets and financial liabilities by its currency risk exposure at the reporting date is disclosed 
below. In early 2016, the consolidated entity determined to maintain its cash holdings in A$ with US$ maintained only to meet US$ commitments.    
Denominated in US$ 
presented in A$m 
Denominated in US$ 
presented in A$m 
Other currencies 
presented in 
Other currencies 
A$m 
presented in 
A$m 
Total 
 A$m 
Total 
 A$m 
2016 
2016 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
Trade receivables  
Trade receivables  
Trade payables 
Trade payables 
Total 
Total 
2015 
2015 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
Trade receivables  
Trade receivables  
Trade payables 
Trade payables 
Total 
Total 
64.1 
64.1 
(11.1) 
(11.1) 
69.4 
69.4 
(1.3) 
(1.3) 
121.1 
121.1 
268.0 
268.0 
– 
– 
91.4 
91.4 
(0.6) 
(0.6) 
358.8 
358.8 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(0.1) 
(0.1) 
(0.1) 
(0.1) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(2.2) 
(2.2) 
(2.2) 
(2.2) 
64.1 
64.1 
(11.1) 
(11.1) 
69.4 
69.4 
(1.4) 
(1.4) 
121.0 
121.0 
268.0 
268.0 
– 
– 
91.4 
91.4 
(2.8) 
(2.8) 
356.6 
356.6 
Europe 
Asia 
Australia 
Total 
The US dollar exchange rates during the year were as follows: 
The US dollar exchange rates during the year were as follows: 
Average rate 
Average rate 
2015 
2016 
31 December spot rate 
31 December spot rate 
2015 
2016 
2016 
0.7441 
2015 
0.7527 
2016 
0.7219 
0.7441 
0.7527 
A$:US$ 
A$:US$ 
0.7287 
At reporting date, if the foreign currency exchange rates strengthened/(weakened) against the functional currency by 5 per cent (2015: 5 per cent), and all 
other variables were held constant, the Consolidated Entity’s after tax profit would have changed by $4.7 million, and Other Comprehensive Income would 
At reporting date, if the foreign currency exchange rates strengthened/(weakened) against the functional currency by 5 per cent (2015: 5 per cent), and all 
have changed by $0.6 million (2015: after tax profit $13.3 million, and Other Comprehensive Income nil). 
other variables were held constant, the Consolidated Entity’s after tax profit would have changed by $4.7 million, and Other Comprehensive Income would 
have changed by $0.6 million (2015: after tax profit $13.3 million, and Other Comprehensive Income nil). 
The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign currency denominated monetary items at the reporting date and adjusts their translation for a 5 per 
cent change in the foreign currency rate (2015: 5 per cent).  
The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign currency denominated monetary items at the reporting date and adjusts their translation for a 5 per 
cent change in the foreign currency rate (2015: 5 per cent).  
Interest rate risk management and sensitivity analysis 
Interest rate risk management and sensitivity analysis 
The Consolidated Entity does not have any borrowings at 31 December 2016 and therefore is not exposed to interest rate risk on borrowings. The 
Consolidated Entity carries term deposits with fixed interest rates. The effect of a change in interest rates at balance date would not have a significant impact 
The Consolidated Entity does not have any borrowings at 31 December 2016 and therefore is not exposed to interest rate risk on borrowings. The 
on the after tax profit as substantially all cash deposits have fixed interest rate terms. 
Consolidated Entity carries term deposits with fixed interest rates. The effect of a change in interest rates at balance date would not have a significant impact 
on the after tax profit as substantially all cash deposits have fixed interest rate terms. 
0.7219 
2015 
0.7287 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Risk Management 
Credit risk management 
instruments.  
Credit risk refers to the risk that any counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Consolidated Entity. Counterparty 
credit risk arises through sales of metal in concentrate on normal terms of trade, through deposits of cash, finance lease receivable and derivative financial 
At the reporting date, the carrying amount of financial assets in the balance sheet represents the maximum credit exposure on cash and cash equivalents, 
trade receivables, other receivables, derivative assets and lease receivables.  
The credit risk on cash and cash equivalents is managed by restricting financial transactions to banks which are assigned S&P equivalent of A-1 short term 
credit ratings by international credit rating agencies and limiting the amount of funds that can be invested with a single counterparty in accordance with 
OZ Minerals’ Credit Risk Management Policy.  
Credit risk in trade receivables is managed by undertaking regular risk assessment and reviewing credit limits of customers. As there are a relatively small 
number of transactions, they are closely monitored to ensure risk of default is kept to an acceptably low level. Sales contracts require a provisional payment of 
at least 90 per cent of the estimated value of each sale either promptly after vessel loading or upon vessel arriving at the discharge port. Where applicable, 
sales are covered by letter of credit arrangements with approved financial institutions. 
The maximum exposure to credit risk for trade receivables at the reporting date by geographic region of the customer was: 
2016 
$m 
– 
46.7 
22.7 
69.4 
2015 
$m 
34.9 
27.5 
29.0 
91.4 
Major customers who individually accounted for more than 10 per cent of total revenue contributed approximately 69 per cent of total revenue (2015: 56 per 
cent). These customers also represent 96.0 per cent of the trade receivables balance as at 31 December 2016 (2015: 28.1 per cent). There have been no 
instances of customer default during 2016 and there are no significant receivables which are past due at the reporting date.  
Credit risk on derivative financial instruments is managed by restricting transactions only with counterparties who are at least Category Two members of the 
LME, or which are assigned S&P equivalent of A-1 short term credit ratings by international credit rating agencies  
Finance 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Foreign currency exchange risk management and sensitivity analysis 
Foreign currency exchange risk management and sensitivity analysis 
The Consolidated Entity is exposed to foreign currency risk arising from assets and liabilities that are held in currencies other than the Australian dollar.  
The Consolidated Entity is exposed to foreign currency risk arising from assets and liabilities that are held in currencies other than the Australian dollar.  
All OZ Minerals operations have a functional currency of Australian dollars. An entity’s functional currency is the currency of the primary economic 
environment in which the entity operates. Determination of an entity’s functional currency requires management’s judgement when considering a number of 
All OZ Minerals operations have a functional currency of Australian dollars. An entity’s functional currency is the currency of the primary economic 
factors including the currency that mainly influences revenue, costs of production, and competitive forces and regulations which impact revenue. In addition, 
environment in which the entity operates. Determination of an entity’s functional currency requires management’s judgement when considering a number of 
consideration must be given to the currency in which financing and operating activities are undertaken. 
factors including the currency that mainly influences revenue, costs of production, and competitive forces and regulations which impact revenue. In addition, 
consideration must be given to the currency in which financing and operating activities are undertaken. 
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. Foreign exchange 
gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year end exchange rates of financial assets and liabilities 
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. Foreign exchange 
denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the Income Statement except for gold derivative contracts which are recognised in Other Comprehensive 
gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year end exchange rates of financial assets and liabilities 
Income. The carrying amount of the Consolidated Entity’s financial assets and financial liabilities by its currency risk exposure at the reporting date is disclosed 
denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the Income Statement except for gold derivative contracts which are recognised in Other Comprehensive 
below. In early 2016, the consolidated entity determined to maintain its cash holdings in A$ with US$ maintained only to meet US$ commitments.    
Income. The carrying amount of the Consolidated Entity’s financial assets and financial liabilities by its currency risk exposure at the reporting date is disclosed 
below. In early 2016, the consolidated entity determined to maintain its cash holdings in A$ with US$ maintained only to meet US$ commitments.    
Denominated in US$ 
presented in A$m 
Denominated in US$ 
presented in A$m 
Other currencies 
presented in 
Other currencies 
presented in 
A$m 
2016 
2016 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
Trade receivables  
Trade receivables  
Trade payables 
Trade payables 
Total 
Total 
2015 
2015 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
Derivative Financial Instruments 
Trade receivables  
Trade receivables  
Trade payables 
Trade payables 
Total 
Total 
A$:US$ 
A$:US$ 
64.1 
64.1 
(11.1) 
(11.1) 
69.4 
69.4 
(1.3) 
(1.3) 
121.1 
121.1 
268.0 
268.0 
– 
– 
91.4 
91.4 
(0.6) 
(0.6) 
358.8 
358.8 
A$m 
– 
(0.1) 
(0.1) 
(0.1) 
(0.1) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(2.2) 
(2.2) 
(2.2) 
(2.2) 
Total 
 A$m 
Total 
 A$m 
64.1 
64.1 
(11.1) 
(11.1) 
69.4 
69.4 
(1.4) 
(1.4) 
121.0 
121.0 
268.0 
268.0 
– 
– 
91.4 
91.4 
(2.8) 
(2.8) 
356.6 
356.6 
2015 
2015 
0.7287 
0.7287 
The US dollar exchange rates during the year were as follows: 
The US dollar exchange rates during the year were as follows: 
Average rate 
Average rate 
2015 
2015 
0.7527 
0.7527 
2016 
2016 
0.7441 
0.7441 
2016 
2016 
0.7219 
0.7219 
31 December spot rate 
31 December spot rate 
At reporting date, if the foreign currency exchange rates strengthened/(weakened) against the functional currency by 5 per cent (2015: 5 per cent), and all 
other variables were held constant, the Consolidated Entity’s after tax profit would have changed by $4.7 million, and Other Comprehensive Income would 
At reporting date, if the foreign currency exchange rates strengthened/(weakened) against the functional currency by 5 per cent (2015: 5 per cent), and all 
have changed by $0.6 million (2015: after tax profit $13.3 million, and Other Comprehensive Income nil). 
other variables were held constant, the Consolidated Entity’s after tax profit would have changed by $4.7 million, and Other Comprehensive Income would 
have changed by $0.6 million (2015: after tax profit $13.3 million, and Other Comprehensive Income nil). 
The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign currency denominated monetary items at the reporting date and adjusts their translation for a 5 per 
cent change in the foreign currency rate (2015: 5 per cent).  
The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign currency denominated monetary items at the reporting date and adjusts their translation for a 5 per 
cent change in the foreign currency rate (2015: 5 per cent).  
Interest rate risk management and sensitivity analysis 
Interest rate risk management and sensitivity analysis 
The Consolidated Entity does not have any borrowings at 31 December 2016 and therefore is not exposed to interest rate risk on borrowings. The 
Consolidated Entity carries term deposits with fixed interest rates. The effect of a change in interest rates at balance date would not have a significant impact 
The Consolidated Entity does not have any borrowings at 31 December 2016 and therefore is not exposed to interest rate risk on borrowings. The 
on the after tax profit as substantially all cash deposits have fixed interest rate terms. 
Consolidated Entity carries term deposits with fixed interest rates. The effect of a change in interest rates at balance date would not have a significant impact 
on the after tax profit as substantially all cash deposits have fixed interest rate terms. 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Risk Management 
Credit risk management 
Credit risk refers to the risk that any counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Consolidated Entity. Counterparty 
credit risk arises through sales of metal in concentrate on normal terms of trade, through deposits of cash, finance lease receivable and derivative financial 
instruments.  
At the reporting date, the carrying amount of financial assets in the balance sheet represents the maximum credit exposure on cash and cash equivalents, 
trade receivables, other receivables, derivative assets and lease receivables.  
The credit risk on cash and cash equivalents is managed by restricting financial transactions to banks which are assigned S&P equivalent of A-1 short term 
credit ratings by international credit rating agencies and limiting the amount of funds that can be invested with a single counterparty in accordance with 
OZ Minerals’ Credit Risk Management Policy.  
Credit risk in trade receivables is managed by undertaking regular risk assessment and reviewing credit limits of customers. As there are a relatively small 
number of transactions, they are closely monitored to ensure risk of default is kept to an acceptably low level. Sales contracts require a provisional payment of 
at least 90 per cent of the estimated value of each sale either promptly after vessel loading or upon vessel arriving at the discharge port. Where applicable, 
sales are covered by letter of credit arrangements with approved financial institutions. 
The maximum exposure to credit risk for trade receivables at the reporting date by geographic region of the customer was: 
Europe 
Asia 
Australia 
Total 
2016 
$m 
– 
46.7 
22.7 
69.4 
2015 
$m 
34.9 
27.5 
29.0 
91.4 
Major customers who individually accounted for more than 10 per cent of total revenue contributed approximately 69 per cent of total revenue (2015: 56 per 
cent). These customers also represent 96.0 per cent of the trade receivables balance as at 31 December 2016 (2015: 28.1 per cent). There have been no 
instances of customer default during 2016 and there are no significant receivables which are past due at the reporting date.  
Credit risk on derivative financial instruments is managed by restricting transactions only with counterparties who are at least Category Two members of the 
LME, or which are assigned S&P equivalent of A-1 short term credit ratings by international credit rating agencies  
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Annual and Sustainability Report 2016 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Risk Management 
Risk Management
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Liquidity risk management 
Liquidity risk is the risk of encountering difficulty in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities. OZ Minerals manages liquidity risk by conducting 
regular reviews of the timing of cash outflows and the maturity profiles of term deposits in order to ensure sufficient funds are available to meet its 
obligations. 
The following table reflects all contractual repayments from recognised financial assets and liabilities at the reporting date, including derivative financial 
instruments. For derivative financial instruments, the market value is presented, whereas for the other obligations the respective undiscounted cash flows for 
the respective upcoming financial years are presented. 
2016 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade Receivables 
Other Receivables 
Lease Receivable 
Derivative Financial Assets 
Trade Payables 
Derivative Financial Liabilities 
Total 
2015 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade Receivables 
Other Receivables 
Lease Receivable 
Derivative Financial Assets 
Trade Payables 
Derivative Financial Liabilities 
Total 
Less than 
1 year 
1 – 2 years 
2 – 5 years 
Greater than  
5 years 
655.7 
69.4 
7.8 
27.5 
– 
(74.4) 
(11.1) 
674.9 
552.5 
91.4 
7.2 
34.8 
– 
(63.4) 
– 
622.5 
– 
– 
– 
– 
0.6 
– 
– 
0.6 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
4.5 
– 
– 
4.5 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
Total 
655.7 
69.4 
7.8 
27.5 
5.1 
(74.4) 
(11.1) 
680.0 
552.5 
91.4 
7.2 
34.8 
– 
(63.4) 
– 
622.5 
The Consolidated Entity had access to the following borrowing facilities which were undrawn at the end of the year.  
Expires on  
Security 
Revolving facility 
November 2019 
Unsecured 
2016 
A$m(a) 
100.0 
2015 
US$m 
200.0 
(a) 
The standby credit facility of US$200m was renegotiated to a three year committed facility of $A100m with an uncommitted accordion facility for an additional 
$A300m which remains subject to financial institutions approval. 
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15 Contingencies  
15 Contingencies  
15 Contingencies  
15 Contingencies  
15 Contingencies  
15 Contingencies  
Contingencies 
Contingencies 
Contingencies 
15 Contingencies  
15 Contingencies  
Contingencies 
Contingencies 
Bank guarantees 
Bank guarantees 
Bank guarantees 
Contingencies 
Contingencies 
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. Determination of contingent liabilities 
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. Determination of contingent liabilities 
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. Determination of contingent liabilities 
Contingencies 
Contingencies 
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. Determination of contingent liabilities 
disclosed in the Financial Statements requires the exercise of significant judgement regarding the outcome of future events. In the event of an unfavourable 
disclosed in the Financial Statements requires the exercise of significant judgement regarding the outcome of future events. In the event of an unfavourable 
disclosed in the Financial Statements requires the exercise of significant judgement regarding the outcome of future events. In the event of an unfavourable 
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. Determination of contingent liabilities 
disclosed in the Financial Statements requires the exercise of significant judgement regarding the outcome of future events. In the event of an unfavourable 
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. Determination of contingent liabilities 
outcome of a number of matters listed below the financial results of OZ Minerals in future periods may be impacted unfavourably. 
outcome of a number of matters listed below the financial results of OZ Minerals in future periods may be impacted unfavourably. 
outcome of a number of matters listed below the financial results of OZ Minerals in future periods may be impacted unfavourably. 
disclosed in the Financial Statements requires the exercise of significant judgement regarding the outcome of future events. In the event of an unfavourable 
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. Determination of contingent liabilities 
outcome of a number of matters listed below the financial results of OZ Minerals in future periods may be impacted unfavourably. 
disclosed in the Financial Statements requires the exercise of significant judgement regarding the outcome of future events. In the event of an unfavourable 
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. Determination of contingent liabilities 
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. Determination of contingent liabilities 
outcome of a number of matters listed below the financial results of OZ Minerals in future periods may be impacted unfavourably. 
disclosed in the Financial Statements requires the exercise of significant judgement regarding the outcome of future events. In the event of an unfavourable 
outcome of a number of matters listed below the financial results of OZ Minerals in future periods may be impacted unfavourably. 
disclosed in the Financial Statements requires the exercise of significant judgement regarding the outcome of future events. In the event of an unfavourable 
disclosed in the Financial Statements requires the exercise of significant judgement regarding the outcome of future events. In the event of an unfavourable 
Bank guarantees 
outcome of a number of matters listed below the financial results of OZ Minerals in future periods may be impacted unfavourably. 
outcome of a number of matters listed below the financial results of OZ Minerals in future periods may be impacted unfavourably. 
outcome of a number of matters listed below the financial results of OZ Minerals in future periods may be impacted unfavourably. 
Bank guarantees 
Bank guarantees 
Bank guarantees 
Bank guarantees 
Bank guarantees 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd has provided certain bank guarantees to third parties, primarily associated with the terms of mining leases, exploration 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd has provided certain bank guarantees to third parties, primarily associated with the terms of mining leases, exploration 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd has provided certain bank guarantees to third parties, primarily associated with the terms of mining leases, exploration 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd has provided certain bank guarantees to third parties, primarily associated with the terms of mining leases, exploration 
licences and office leases, in respect of which the relevant entity is obliged to indemnify the bank if the guarantee is called upon. At the end of the financial 
licences and office leases, in respect of which the relevant entity is obliged to indemnify the bank if the guarantee is called upon. At the end of the financial 
licences and office leases, in respect of which the relevant entity is obliged to indemnify the bank if the guarantee is called upon. At the end of the financial 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd has provided certain bank guarantees to third parties, primarily associated with the terms of mining leases, exploration 
licences and office leases, in respect of which the relevant entity is obliged to indemnify the bank if the guarantee is called upon. At the end of the financial 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd has provided certain bank guarantees to third parties, primarily associated with the terms of mining leases, exploration 
year, no claims have been made under any of these guarantees. The amount of some of these guarantees may vary from time to time depending upon the 
year, no claims have been made under any of these guarantees. The amount of some of these guarantees may vary from time to time depending upon the 
year, no claims have been made under any of these guarantees. The amount of some of these guarantees may vary from time to time depending upon the 
licences and office leases, in respect of which the relevant entity is obliged to indemnify the bank if the guarantee is called upon. At the end of the financial 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd has provided certain bank guarantees to third parties, primarily associated with the terms of mining leases, exploration 
year, no claims have been made under any of these guarantees. The amount of some of these guarantees may vary from time to time depending upon the 
licences and office leases, in respect of which the relevant entity is obliged to indemnify the bank if the guarantee is called upon. At the end of the financial 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd has provided certain bank guarantees to third parties, primarily associated with the terms of mining leases, exploration 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd has provided certain bank guarantees to third parties, primarily associated with the terms of mining leases, exploration 
requirements of the recipient. These guarantees are backed by deposits which amounted to $34.6 million as at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 
requirements of the recipient. These guarantees are backed by deposits which amounted to $34.6 million as at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 
requirements of the recipient. These guarantees are backed by deposits which amounted to $34.6 million as at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 
year, no claims have been made under any of these guarantees. The amount of some of these guarantees may vary from time to time depending upon the 
licences and office leases, in respect of which the relevant entity is obliged to indemnify the bank if the guarantee is called upon. At the end of the financial 
requirements of the recipient. These guarantees are backed by deposits which amounted to $34.6 million as at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 
year, no claims have been made under any of these guarantees. The amount of some of these guarantees may vary from time to time depending upon the 
licences and office leases, in respect of which the relevant entity is obliged to indemnify the bank if the guarantee is called upon. At the end of the financial 
licences and office leases, in respect of which the relevant entity is obliged to indemnify the bank if the guarantee is called upon. At the end of the financial 
$34.8 million). Presently, all guarantees are voluntarily cash backed by deposits in order to reduce the bank fees payable, however, should the need arise all 
$34.8 million). Presently, all guarantees are voluntarily cash backed by deposits in order to reduce the bank fees payable, however, should the need arise all 
$34.8 million). Presently, all guarantees are voluntarily cash backed by deposits in order to reduce the bank fees payable, however, should the need arise all 
requirements of the recipient. These guarantees are backed by deposits which amounted to $34.6 million as at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 
year, no claims have been made under any of these guarantees. The amount of some of these guarantees may vary from time to time depending upon the 
$34.8 million). Presently, all guarantees are voluntarily cash backed by deposits in order to reduce the bank fees payable, however, should the need arise all 
requirements of the recipient. These guarantees are backed by deposits which amounted to $34.6 million as at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 
year, no claims have been made under any of these guarantees. The amount of some of these guarantees may vary from time to time depending upon the 
year, no claims have been made under any of these guarantees. The amount of some of these guarantees may vary from time to time depending upon the 
$34.8 million). Presently, all guarantees are voluntarily cash backed by deposits in order to reduce the bank fees payable, however, should the need arise all 
requirements of the recipient. These guarantees are backed by deposits which amounted to $34.6 million as at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 
$34.8 million). Presently, all guarantees are voluntarily cash backed by deposits in order to reduce the bank fees payable, however, should the need arise all 
requirements of the recipient. These guarantees are backed by deposits which amounted to $34.6 million as at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 
requirements of the recipient. These guarantees are backed by deposits which amounted to $34.6 million as at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 
$34.8 million). Presently, all guarantees are voluntarily cash backed by deposits in order to reduce the bank fees payable, however, should the need arise all 
funds can be withdrawn as and when required. 
funds can be withdrawn as and when required. 
funds can be withdrawn as and when required. 
funds can be withdrawn as and when required. 
funds can be withdrawn as and when required. 
$34.8 million). Presently, all guarantees are voluntarily cash backed by deposits in order to reduce the bank fees payable, however, should the need arise all 
$34.8 million). Presently, all guarantees are voluntarily cash backed by deposits in order to reduce the bank fees payable, however, should the need arise all 
funds can be withdrawn as and when required. 
Deeds of indemnity 
Deeds of indemnity 
Deeds of indemnity 
funds can be withdrawn as and when required. 
funds can be withdrawn as and when required. 
funds can be withdrawn as and when required. 
Deeds of indemnity 
Deeds of indemnity 
Deeds of indemnity 
Deeds of indemnity 
Deeds of indemnity 
Deeds of indemnity 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company.  Under these 
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company.  Under these 
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company.  Under these 
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company.  Under these 
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
indemnities, the Company meets the legal costs incurred by Company officers in responding to investigations by regulators and may advance funds to meet 
indemnities, the Company meets the legal costs incurred by Company officers in responding to investigations by regulators and may advance funds to meet 
indemnities, the Company meets the legal costs incurred by Company officers in responding to investigations by regulators and may advance funds to meet 
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company.  Under these 
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
indemnities, the Company meets the legal costs incurred by Company officers in responding to investigations by regulators and may advance funds to meet 
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company.  Under these 
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
defence costs in litigation, to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001(Cth). 
defence costs in litigation, to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001(Cth). 
defence costs in litigation, to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001(Cth). 
indemnities, the Company meets the legal costs incurred by Company officers in responding to investigations by regulators and may advance funds to meet 
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company.  Under these 
defence costs in litigation, to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001(Cth). 
indemnities, the Company meets the legal costs incurred by Company officers in responding to investigations by regulators and may advance funds to meet 
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company.  Under these 
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company.  Under these 
defence costs in litigation, to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001(Cth). 
indemnities, the Company meets the legal costs incurred by Company officers in responding to investigations by regulators and may advance funds to meet 
defence costs in litigation, to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001(Cth). 
indemnities, the Company meets the legal costs incurred by Company officers in responding to investigations by regulators and may advance funds to meet 
indemnities, the Company meets the legal costs incurred by Company officers in responding to investigations by regulators and may advance funds to meet 
Warranties and indemnities 
Warranties and indemnities 
Warranties and indemnities 
defence costs in litigation, to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001(Cth). 
defence costs in litigation, to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001(Cth). 
defence costs in litigation, to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001(Cth). 
Warranties and indemnities 
Former Cambodian operations  
Former Cambodian operations  
Warranties and indemnities 
Warranties and indemnities 
Warranties and indemnities 
Warranties and indemnities 
Warranties and indemnities 
The Company has given certain warranties and indemnities to the purchasers of assets and businesses that have been sold.  Warranties have been given in 
The Company has given certain warranties and indemnities to the purchasers of assets and businesses that have been sold.  Warranties have been given in 
The Company has given certain warranties and indemnities to the purchasers of assets and businesses that have been sold.  Warranties have been given in 
The Company has given certain warranties and indemnities to the purchasers of assets and businesses that have been sold.  Warranties have been given in 
relation to various matters including the sale of assets, taxes and information. Indemnities have also been given by the Consolidated Entity in relation to 
relation to various matters including the sale of assets, taxes and information. Indemnities have also been given by the Consolidated Entity in relation to 
relation to various matters including the sale of assets, taxes and information. Indemnities have also been given by the Consolidated Entity in relation to 
The Company has given certain warranties and indemnities to the purchasers of assets and businesses that have been sold.  Warranties have been given in 
relation to various matters including the sale of assets, taxes and information. Indemnities have also been given by the Consolidated Entity in relation to 
The Company has given certain warranties and indemnities to the purchasers of assets and businesses that have been sold.  Warranties have been given in 
matters including compliance with law, environmental claims, a failure to transfer or deliver all assets and payment of taxes. 
matters including compliance with law, environmental claims, a failure to transfer or deliver all assets and payment of taxes. 
matters including compliance with law, environmental claims, a failure to transfer or deliver all assets and payment of taxes. 
relation to various matters including the sale of assets, taxes and information. Indemnities have also been given by the Consolidated Entity in relation to 
The Company has given certain warranties and indemnities to the purchasers of assets and businesses that have been sold.  Warranties have been given in 
matters including compliance with law, environmental claims, a failure to transfer or deliver all assets and payment of taxes. 
relation to various matters including the sale of assets, taxes and information. Indemnities have also been given by the Consolidated Entity in relation to 
The Company has given certain warranties and indemnities to the purchasers of assets and businesses that have been sold.  Warranties have been given in 
The Company has given certain warranties and indemnities to the purchasers of assets and businesses that have been sold.  Warranties have been given in 
matters including compliance with law, environmental claims, a failure to transfer or deliver all assets and payment of taxes. 
relation to various matters including the sale of assets, taxes and information. Indemnities have also been given by the Consolidated Entity in relation to 
matters including compliance with law, environmental claims, a failure to transfer or deliver all assets and payment of taxes. 
relation to various matters including the sale of assets, taxes and information. Indemnities have also been given by the Consolidated Entity in relation to 
relation to various matters including the sale of assets, taxes and information. Indemnities have also been given by the Consolidated Entity in relation to 
Former Cambodian operations  
Former Cambodian operations  
matters including compliance with law, environmental claims, a failure to transfer or deliver all assets and payment of taxes. 
Former Cambodian operations  
Former Cambodian operations  
Former Cambodian operations  
Former Cambodian operations  
Former Cambodian operations  
matters including compliance with law, environmental claims, a failure to transfer or deliver all assets and payment of taxes. 
matters including compliance with law, environmental claims, a failure to transfer or deliver all assets and payment of taxes. 
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) advised OZ Minerals in September 2014 that it was conducting an investigation of OZ Minerals’ 2009 acquisition of the 
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) advised OZ Minerals in September 2014 that it was conducting an investigation of OZ Minerals’ 2009 acquisition of the 
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) advised OZ Minerals in September 2014 that it was conducting an investigation of OZ Minerals’ 2009 acquisition of the 
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) advised OZ Minerals in September 2014 that it was conducting an investigation of OZ Minerals’ 2009 acquisition of the 
remaining equity holding in the Okvau exploration joint venture in Cambodia in relation to foreign bribery claims.  Since that time, the Company has been 
remaining equity holding in the Okvau exploration joint venture in Cambodia in relation to foreign bribery claims.  Since that time, the Company has been 
remaining equity holding in the Okvau exploration joint venture in Cambodia in relation to foreign bribery claims.  Since that time, the Company has been 
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) advised OZ Minerals in September 2014 that it was conducting an investigation of OZ Minerals’ 2009 acquisition of the 
remaining equity holding in the Okvau exploration joint venture in Cambodia in relation to foreign bribery claims.  Since that time, the Company has been 
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) advised OZ Minerals in September 2014 that it was conducting an investigation of OZ Minerals’ 2009 acquisition of the 
advised by the AFP that the scope of the AFP’s investigation has been extended to OZ Minerals’ former Cambodian operations generally.  The AFP is 
advised by the AFP that the scope of the AFP’s investigation has been extended to OZ Minerals’ former Cambodian operations generally.  The AFP is 
advised by the AFP that the scope of the AFP’s investigation has been extended to OZ Minerals’ former Cambodian operations generally.  The AFP is 
remaining equity holding in the Okvau exploration joint venture in Cambodia in relation to foreign bribery claims.  Since that time, the Company has been 
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) advised OZ Minerals in September 2014 that it was conducting an investigation of OZ Minerals’ 2009 acquisition of the 
advised by the AFP that the scope of the AFP’s investigation has been extended to OZ Minerals’ former Cambodian operations generally.  The AFP is 
remaining equity holding in the Okvau exploration joint venture in Cambodia in relation to foreign bribery claims.  Since that time, the Company has been 
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) advised OZ Minerals in September 2014 that it was conducting an investigation of OZ Minerals’ 2009 acquisition of the 
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) advised OZ Minerals in September 2014 that it was conducting an investigation of OZ Minerals’ 2009 acquisition of the 
continuing its investigation and OZ Minerals is continuing to cooperate with the AFP. OZ Minerals has concluded that it is not probable that a present 
continuing its investigation and OZ Minerals is continuing to cooperate with the AFP. OZ Minerals has concluded that it is not probable that a present 
continuing its investigation and OZ Minerals is continuing to cooperate with the AFP. OZ Minerals has concluded that it is not probable that a present 
advised by the AFP that the scope of the AFP’s investigation has been extended to OZ Minerals’ former Cambodian operations generally.  The AFP is 
remaining equity holding in the Okvau exploration joint venture in Cambodia in relation to foreign bribery claims.  Since that time, the Company has been 
continuing its investigation and OZ Minerals is continuing to cooperate with the AFP. OZ Minerals has concluded that it is not probable that a present 
advised by the AFP that the scope of the AFP’s investigation has been extended to OZ Minerals’ former Cambodian operations generally.  The AFP is 
remaining equity holding in the Okvau exploration joint venture in Cambodia in relation to foreign bribery claims.  Since that time, the Company has been 
remaining equity holding in the Okvau exploration joint venture in Cambodia in relation to foreign bribery claims.  Since that time, the Company has been 
obligation exists and accordingly, no provision has been recognised in the balance sheet at 31 December 2016. 
obligation exists and accordingly, no provision has been recognised in the balance sheet at 31 December 2016. 
obligation exists and accordingly, no provision has been recognised in the balance sheet at 31 December 2016. 
continuing its investigation and OZ Minerals is continuing to cooperate with the AFP. OZ Minerals has concluded that it is not probable that a present 
advised by the AFP that the scope of the AFP’s investigation has been extended to OZ Minerals’ former Cambodian operations generally.  The AFP is 
obligation exists and accordingly, no provision has been recognised in the balance sheet at 31 December 2016. 
continuing its investigation and OZ Minerals is continuing to cooperate with the AFP. OZ Minerals has concluded that it is not probable that a present 
advised by the AFP that the scope of the AFP’s investigation has been extended to OZ Minerals’ former Cambodian operations generally.  The AFP is 
advised by the AFP that the scope of the AFP’s investigation has been extended to OZ Minerals’ former Cambodian operations generally.  The AFP is 
obligation exists and accordingly, no provision has been recognised in the balance sheet at 31 December 2016. 
continuing its investigation and OZ Minerals is continuing to cooperate with the AFP. OZ Minerals has concluded that it is not probable that a present 
obligation exists and accordingly, no provision has been recognised in the balance sheet at 31 December 2016. 
continuing its investigation and OZ Minerals is continuing to cooperate with the AFP. OZ Minerals has concluded that it is not probable that a present 
continuing its investigation and OZ Minerals is continuing to cooperate with the AFP. OZ Minerals has concluded that it is not probable that a present 
obligation exists and accordingly, no provision has been recognised in the balance sheet at 31 December 2016. 
obligation exists and accordingly, no provision has been recognised in the balance sheet at 31 December 2016. 
obligation exists and accordingly, no provision has been recognised in the balance sheet at 31 December 2016. 
OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities are defendants from time to time in other legal proceedings or disputes, arising from the conduct of their 
OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities are defendants from time to time in other legal proceedings or disputes, arising from the conduct of their 
OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities are defendants from time to time in other legal proceedings or disputes, arising from the conduct of their 
Consolidated Entity’s financial position. 
Consolidated Entity’s financial position. 
OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities are defendants from time to time in other legal proceedings or disputes, arising from the conduct of their 
business. OZ Minerals does not consider that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s or the 
business. OZ Minerals does not consider that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s or the 
business. OZ Minerals does not consider that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s or the 
OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities are defendants from time to time in other legal proceedings or disputes, arising from the conduct of their 
business. OZ Minerals does not consider that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s or the 
OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities are defendants from time to time in other legal proceedings or disputes, arising from the conduct of their 
Consolidated Entity’s financial position. 
business. OZ Minerals does not consider that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s or the 
OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities are defendants from time to time in other legal proceedings or disputes, arising from the conduct of their 
business. OZ Minerals does not consider that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s or the 
OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities are defendants from time to time in other legal proceedings or disputes, arising from the conduct of their 
OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities are defendants from time to time in other legal proceedings or disputes, arising from the conduct of their 
business. OZ Minerals does not consider that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s or the 
Consolidated Entity’s financial position. 
Consolidated Entity’s financial position. 
business. OZ Minerals does not consider that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s or the 
business. OZ Minerals does not consider that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s or the 
Consolidated Entity’s financial position. 
Other 
Other 
Other 
Other 
Other 
Other 
Other 
Other 
Other 
Consolidated Entity’s financial position. 
Consolidated Entity’s financial position. 
Consolidated Entity’s financial position. 
16 Litigation settlement expense 
16 Litigation settlement expense 
16 Litigation settlement expense 
16 Litigation settlement expense 
16 Litigation settlement expense 
16 Litigation settlement expense 
16 Litigation settlement expense 
16 Litigation settlement expense 
16 Litigation settlement expense 
OZ Minerals reached an agreement in June 2016 to settle the class action proceedings filed by former Zinifex shareholders who held Zinifex shares on 1 July 
OZ Minerals reached an agreement in June 2016 to settle the class action proceedings filed by former Zinifex shareholders who held Zinifex shares on 1 July 
OZ Minerals reached an agreement in June 2016 to settle the class action proceedings filed by former Zinifex shareholders who held Zinifex shares on 1 July 
OZ Minerals reached an agreement in June 2016 to settle the class action proceedings filed by former Zinifex shareholders who held Zinifex shares on 1 July 
2008 and received shares in OZ Minerals following the merger between Oxiana and Zinifex on 1 July 2008, for an amount of $32.5 million. Other parties to 
2008 and received shares in OZ Minerals following the merger between Oxiana and Zinifex on 1 July 2008, for an amount of $32.5 million. Other parties to 
2008 and received shares in OZ Minerals following the merger between Oxiana and Zinifex on 1 July 2008, for an amount of $32.5 million. Other parties to 
OZ Minerals reached an agreement in June 2016 to settle the class action proceedings filed by former Zinifex shareholders who held Zinifex shares on 1 July 
2008 and received shares in OZ Minerals following the merger between Oxiana and Zinifex on 1 July 2008, for an amount of $32.5 million. Other parties to 
OZ Minerals reached an agreement in June 2016 to settle the class action proceedings filed by former Zinifex shareholders who held Zinifex shares on 1 July 
the proceedings contributed $8.5 million. OZ Minerals incurred legal defence costs of $13.9 million during the year which together with OZ Minerals’ net 
the proceedings contributed $8.5 million. OZ Minerals incurred legal defence costs of $13.9 million during the year which together with OZ Minerals’ net 
the proceedings contributed $8.5 million. OZ Minerals incurred legal defence costs of $13.9 million during the year which together with OZ Minerals’ net 
2008 and received shares in OZ Minerals following the merger between Oxiana and Zinifex on 1 July 2008, for an amount of $32.5 million. Other parties to 
OZ Minerals reached an agreement in June 2016 to settle the class action proceedings filed by former Zinifex shareholders who held Zinifex shares on 1 July 
the proceedings contributed $8.5 million. OZ Minerals incurred legal defence costs of $13.9 million during the year which together with OZ Minerals’ net 
2008 and received shares in OZ Minerals following the merger between Oxiana and Zinifex on 1 July 2008, for an amount of $32.5 million. Other parties to 
OZ Minerals reached an agreement in June 2016 to settle the class action proceedings filed by former Zinifex shareholders who held Zinifex shares on 1 July 
OZ Minerals reached an agreement in June 2016 to settle the class action proceedings filed by former Zinifex shareholders who held Zinifex shares on 1 July 
contribution to the settlement of $24.0 million resulted in a total expense of $37.9 million (after tax $26.5 million). 
contribution to the settlement of $24.0 million resulted in a total expense of $37.9 million (after tax $26.5 million). 
contribution to the settlement of $24.0 million resulted in a total expense of $37.9 million (after tax $26.5 million). 
the proceedings contributed $8.5 million. OZ Minerals incurred legal defence costs of $13.9 million during the year which together with OZ Minerals’ net 
2008 and received shares in OZ Minerals following the merger between Oxiana and Zinifex on 1 July 2008, for an amount of $32.5 million. Other parties to 
contribution to the settlement of $24.0 million resulted in a total expense of $37.9 million (after tax $26.5 million). 
the proceedings contributed $8.5 million. OZ Minerals incurred legal defence costs of $13.9 million during the year which together with OZ Minerals’ net 
2008 and received shares in OZ Minerals following the merger between Oxiana and Zinifex on 1 July 2008, for an amount of $32.5 million. Other parties to 
2008 and received shares in OZ Minerals following the merger between Oxiana and Zinifex on 1 July 2008, for an amount of $32.5 million. Other parties to 
contribution to the settlement of $24.0 million resulted in a total expense of $37.9 million (after tax $26.5 million). 
the proceedings contributed $8.5 million. OZ Minerals incurred legal defence costs of $13.9 million during the year which together with OZ Minerals’ net 
As a result of the agreement, the class action against OZ Minerals was dismissed without admission of liability by the Company.
As a result of the agreement, the class action against OZ Minerals was dismissed without admission of liability by the Company.
As a result of the agreement, the class action against OZ Minerals was dismissed without admission of liability by the Company.
contribution to the settlement of $24.0 million resulted in a total expense of $37.9 million (after tax $26.5 million). 
the proceedings contributed $8.5 million. OZ Minerals incurred legal defence costs of $13.9 million during the year which together with OZ Minerals’ net 
the proceedings contributed $8.5 million. OZ Minerals incurred legal defence costs of $13.9 million during the year which together with OZ Minerals’ net 
As a result of the agreement, the class action against OZ Minerals was dismissed without admission of liability by the Company.
contribution to the settlement of $24.0 million resulted in a total expense of $37.9 million (after tax $26.5 million). 
As a result of the agreement, the class action against OZ Minerals was dismissed without admission of liability by the Company.
contribution to the settlement of $24.0 million resulted in a total expense of $37.9 million (after tax $26.5 million). 
contribution to the settlement of $24.0 million resulted in a total expense of $37.9 million (after tax $26.5 million). 
As a result of the agreement, the class action against OZ Minerals was dismissed without admission of liability by the Company.
As a result of the agreement, the class action against OZ Minerals was dismissed without admission of liability by the Company.
As a result of the agreement, the class action against OZ Minerals was dismissed without admission of liability by the Company.
As a result of the agreement, the class action against OZ Minerals was dismissed without admission of liability by the Company.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Risk Management 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Risk Management 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Risk Management 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Risk Management 
Liquidity risk management 
obligations. 
Liquidity risk is the risk of encountering difficulty in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities. OZ Minerals manages liquidity risk by conducting 
regular reviews of the timing of cash outflows and the maturity profiles of term deposits in order to ensure sufficient funds are available to meet its 
The following table reflects all contractual repayments from recognised financial assets and liabilities at the reporting date, including derivative financial 
instruments. For derivative financial instruments, the market value is presented, whereas for the other obligations the respective undiscounted cash flows for 
the respective upcoming financial years are presented. 
Less than 
1 year 
1 – 2 years 
2 – 5 years 
Greater than  
5 years 
2016 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade Receivables 
Other Receivables 
Lease Receivable 
Derivative Financial Assets 
Trade Payables 
Derivative Financial Liabilities 
Total 
2015 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade Receivables 
Other Receivables 
Lease Receivable 
Derivative Financial Assets 
Trade Payables 
Derivative Financial Liabilities 
Total 
655.7 
69.4 
7.8 
27.5 
– 
(74.4) 
(11.1) 
674.9 
552.5 
91.4 
7.2 
34.8 
(63.4) 
– 
– 
622.5 
Total 
655.7 
69.4 
7.8 
27.5 
5.1 
(74.4) 
(11.1) 
680.0 
552.5 
91.4 
7.2 
34.8 
(63.4) 
– 
– 
622.5 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
4.5 
4.5 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
The Consolidated Entity had access to the following borrowing facilities which were undrawn at the end of the year.  
Revolving facility 
November 2019 
Unsecured 
Expires on  
Security 
2016 
A$m(a) 
100.0 
2015 
US$m 
200.0 
(a) 
The standby credit facility of US$200m was renegotiated to a three year committed facility of $A100m with an uncommitted accordion facility for an additional 
$A300m which remains subject to financial institutions approval. 
0.6 
0.6 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
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15 Contingencies  
15 Contingencies  
15 Contingencies  
15 Contingencies  
15 Contingencies  
15 Contingencies  
15 Contingencies  
15 Contingencies  
Contingencies 
Contingencies 
Contingencies 
15 Contingencies  
15 Contingencies  
15 Contingencies  
Contingencies 
Contingencies 
Contingencies 
Contingencies 
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. Determination of contingent liabilities 
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. Determination of contingent liabilities 
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. Determination of contingent liabilities 
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. Determination of contingent liabilities 
Contingencies 
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. Determination of contingent liabilities 
disclosed in the Financial Statements requires the exercise of significant judgement regarding the outcome of future events. In the event of an unfavourable 
disclosed in the Financial Statements requires the exercise of significant judgement regarding the outcome of future events. In the event of an unfavourable 
disclosed in the Financial Statements requires the exercise of significant judgement regarding the outcome of future events. In the event of an unfavourable 
Contingencies 
Contingencies 
Contingencies 
disclosed in the Financial Statements requires the exercise of significant judgement regarding the outcome of future events. In the event of an unfavourable 
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. Determination of contingent liabilities 
disclosed in the Financial Statements requires the exercise of significant judgement regarding the outcome of future events. In the event of an unfavourable 
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. Determination of contingent liabilities 
outcome of a number of matters listed below the financial results of OZ Minerals in future periods may be impacted unfavourably. 
outcome of a number of matters listed below the financial results of OZ Minerals in future periods may be impacted unfavourably. 
outcome of a number of matters listed below the financial results of OZ Minerals in future periods may be impacted unfavourably. 
outcome of a number of matters listed below the financial results of OZ Minerals in future periods may be impacted unfavourably. 
disclosed in the Financial Statements requires the exercise of significant judgement regarding the outcome of future events. In the event of an unfavourable 
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. Determination of contingent liabilities 
disclosed in the Financial Statements requires the exercise of significant judgement regarding the outcome of future events. In the event of an unfavourable 
outcome of a number of matters listed below the financial results of OZ Minerals in future periods may be impacted unfavourably. 
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. Determination of contingent liabilities 
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. Determination of contingent liabilities 
By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more uncertain future events occur or fail to occur. Determination of contingent liabilities 
outcome of a number of matters listed below the financial results of OZ Minerals in future periods may be impacted unfavourably. 
disclosed in the Financial Statements requires the exercise of significant judgement regarding the outcome of future events. In the event of an unfavourable 
outcome of a number of matters listed below the financial results of OZ Minerals in future periods may be impacted unfavourably. 
disclosed in the Financial Statements requires the exercise of significant judgement regarding the outcome of future events. In the event of an unfavourable 
disclosed in the Financial Statements requires the exercise of significant judgement regarding the outcome of future events. In the event of an unfavourable 
disclosed in the Financial Statements requires the exercise of significant judgement regarding the outcome of future events. In the event of an unfavourable 
Bank guarantees 
Bank guarantees 
Bank guarantees 
outcome of a number of matters listed below the financial results of OZ Minerals in future periods may be impacted unfavourably. 
Bank guarantees 
outcome of a number of matters listed below the financial results of OZ Minerals in future periods may be impacted unfavourably. 
outcome of a number of matters listed below the financial results of OZ Minerals in future periods may be impacted unfavourably. 
outcome of a number of matters listed below the financial results of OZ Minerals in future periods may be impacted unfavourably. 
Bank guarantees 
Bank guarantees 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd has provided certain bank guarantees to third parties, primarily associated with the terms of mining leases, exploration 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd has provided certain bank guarantees to third parties, primarily associated with the terms of mining leases, exploration 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd has provided certain bank guarantees to third parties, primarily associated with the terms of mining leases, exploration 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd has provided certain bank guarantees to third parties, primarily associated with the terms of mining leases, exploration 
Bank guarantees 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd has provided certain bank guarantees to third parties, primarily associated with the terms of mining leases, exploration 
licences and office leases, in respect of which the relevant entity is obliged to indemnify the bank if the guarantee is called upon. At the end of the financial 
licences and office leases, in respect of which the relevant entity is obliged to indemnify the bank if the guarantee is called upon. At the end of the financial 
licences and office leases, in respect of which the relevant entity is obliged to indemnify the bank if the guarantee is called upon. At the end of the financial 
Bank guarantees 
licences and office leases, in respect of which the relevant entity is obliged to indemnify the bank if the guarantee is called upon. At the end of the financial 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd has provided certain bank guarantees to third parties, primarily associated with the terms of mining leases, exploration 
Bank guarantees 
Bank guarantees 
Bank guarantees 
licences and office leases, in respect of which the relevant entity is obliged to indemnify the bank if the guarantee is called upon. At the end of the financial 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd has provided certain bank guarantees to third parties, primarily associated with the terms of mining leases, exploration 
year, no claims have been made under any of these guarantees. The amount of some of these guarantees may vary from time to time depending upon the 
year, no claims have been made under any of these guarantees. The amount of some of these guarantees may vary from time to time depending upon the 
year, no claims have been made under any of these guarantees. The amount of some of these guarantees may vary from time to time depending upon the 
year, no claims have been made under any of these guarantees. The amount of some of these guarantees may vary from time to time depending upon the 
licences and office leases, in respect of which the relevant entity is obliged to indemnify the bank if the guarantee is called upon. At the end of the financial 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd has provided certain bank guarantees to third parties, primarily associated with the terms of mining leases, exploration 
year, no claims have been made under any of these guarantees. The amount of some of these guarantees may vary from time to time depending upon the 
licences and office leases, in respect of which the relevant entity is obliged to indemnify the bank if the guarantee is called upon. At the end of the financial 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd has provided certain bank guarantees to third parties, primarily associated with the terms of mining leases, exploration 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd has provided certain bank guarantees to third parties, primarily associated with the terms of mining leases, exploration 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd has provided certain bank guarantees to third parties, primarily associated with the terms of mining leases, exploration 
requirements of the recipient. These guarantees are backed by deposits which amounted to $34.6 million as at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 
requirements of the recipient. These guarantees are backed by deposits which amounted to $34.6 million as at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 
requirements of the recipient. These guarantees are backed by deposits which amounted to $34.6 million as at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 
requirements of the recipient. These guarantees are backed by deposits which amounted to $34.6 million as at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 
year, no claims have been made under any of these guarantees. The amount of some of these guarantees may vary from time to time depending upon the 
licences and office leases, in respect of which the relevant entity is obliged to indemnify the bank if the guarantee is called upon. At the end of the financial 
requirements of the recipient. These guarantees are backed by deposits which amounted to $34.6 million as at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 
year, no claims have been made under any of these guarantees. The amount of some of these guarantees may vary from time to time depending upon the 
licences and office leases, in respect of which the relevant entity is obliged to indemnify the bank if the guarantee is called upon. At the end of the financial 
licences and office leases, in respect of which the relevant entity is obliged to indemnify the bank if the guarantee is called upon. At the end of the financial 
licences and office leases, in respect of which the relevant entity is obliged to indemnify the bank if the guarantee is called upon. At the end of the financial 
$34.8 million). Presently, all guarantees are voluntarily cash backed by deposits in order to reduce the bank fees payable, however, should the need arise all 
$34.8 million). Presently, all guarantees are voluntarily cash backed by deposits in order to reduce the bank fees payable, however, should the need arise all 
$34.8 million). Presently, all guarantees are voluntarily cash backed by deposits in order to reduce the bank fees payable, however, should the need arise all 
$34.8 million). Presently, all guarantees are voluntarily cash backed by deposits in order to reduce the bank fees payable, however, should the need arise all 
requirements of the recipient. These guarantees are backed by deposits which amounted to $34.6 million as at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 
year, no claims have been made under any of these guarantees. The amount of some of these guarantees may vary from time to time depending upon the 
$34.8 million). Presently, all guarantees are voluntarily cash backed by deposits in order to reduce the bank fees payable, however, should the need arise all 
requirements of the recipient. These guarantees are backed by deposits which amounted to $34.6 million as at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 
year, no claims have been made under any of these guarantees. The amount of some of these guarantees may vary from time to time depending upon the 
year, no claims have been made under any of these guarantees. The amount of some of these guarantees may vary from time to time depending upon the 
year, no claims have been made under any of these guarantees. The amount of some of these guarantees may vary from time to time depending upon the 
funds can be withdrawn as and when required. 
funds can be withdrawn as and when required. 
funds can be withdrawn as and when required. 
funds can be withdrawn as and when required. 
$34.8 million). Presently, all guarantees are voluntarily cash backed by deposits in order to reduce the bank fees payable, however, should the need arise all 
requirements of the recipient. These guarantees are backed by deposits which amounted to $34.6 million as at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 
$34.8 million). Presently, all guarantees are voluntarily cash backed by deposits in order to reduce the bank fees payable, however, should the need arise all 
funds can be withdrawn as and when required. 
requirements of the recipient. These guarantees are backed by deposits which amounted to $34.6 million as at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 
requirements of the recipient. These guarantees are backed by deposits which amounted to $34.6 million as at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 
requirements of the recipient. These guarantees are backed by deposits which amounted to $34.6 million as at 31 December 2016 (31 December 2015: 
funds can be withdrawn as and when required. 
$34.8 million). Presently, all guarantees are voluntarily cash backed by deposits in order to reduce the bank fees payable, however, should the need arise all 
Deeds of indemnity 
Deeds of indemnity 
Deeds of indemnity 
funds can be withdrawn as and when required. 
$34.8 million). Presently, all guarantees are voluntarily cash backed by deposits in order to reduce the bank fees payable, however, should the need arise all 
$34.8 million). Presently, all guarantees are voluntarily cash backed by deposits in order to reduce the bank fees payable, however, should the need arise all 
$34.8 million). Presently, all guarantees are voluntarily cash backed by deposits in order to reduce the bank fees payable, however, should the need arise all 
Deeds of indemnity 
funds can be withdrawn as and when required. 
Deeds of indemnity 
funds can be withdrawn as and when required. 
funds can be withdrawn as and when required. 
funds can be withdrawn as and when required. 
Deeds of indemnity 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
Deeds of indemnity 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
Deeds of indemnity 
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
Deeds of indemnity 
Deeds of indemnity 
Deeds of indemnity 
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under Deeds of Indemnity with current and former Executive and Non-executive Directors, former officers, the 
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
General Counsel – Special Projects, the former Group Treasurer and each employee who was a director or officer of a controlled entity of the Consolidated 
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company.  Under these 
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company.  Under these 
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company.  Under these 
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company.  Under these 
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity, in conformity with Rule 10.2 of the OZ Minerals Limited Constitution.  
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company.  Under these 
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
indemnities, the Company meets the legal costs incurred by Company officers in responding to investigations by regulators and may advance funds to meet 
indemnities, the Company meets the legal costs incurred by Company officers in responding to investigations by regulators and may advance funds to meet 
indemnities, the Company meets the legal costs incurred by Company officers in responding to investigations by regulators and may advance funds to meet 
indemnities, the Company meets the legal costs incurred by Company officers in responding to investigations by regulators and may advance funds to meet 
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company.  Under these 
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
indemnities, the Company meets the legal costs incurred by Company officers in responding to investigations by regulators and may advance funds to meet 
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company.  Under these 
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
Each Deed of Indemnity indemnifies the relevant director, officer or employee to the fullest extent permitted by law for liabilities incurred while acting as an 
defence costs in litigation, to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001(Cth). 
defence costs in litigation, to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001(Cth). 
defence costs in litigation, to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001(Cth). 
defence costs in litigation, to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001(Cth). 
indemnities, the Company meets the legal costs incurred by Company officers in responding to investigations by regulators and may advance funds to meet 
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company.  Under these 
indemnities, the Company meets the legal costs incurred by Company officers in responding to investigations by regulators and may advance funds to meet 
defence costs in litigation, to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001(Cth). 
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company.  Under these 
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company.  Under these 
officer of OZ Minerals, its related bodies corporate and any associated entity, where such an office is or was held at the request of the Company.  Under these 
defence costs in litigation, to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001(Cth). 
indemnities, the Company meets the legal costs incurred by Company officers in responding to investigations by regulators and may advance funds to meet 
Warranties and indemnities 
Warranties and indemnities 
Warranties and indemnities 
defence costs in litigation, to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001(Cth). 
indemnities, the Company meets the legal costs incurred by Company officers in responding to investigations by regulators and may advance funds to meet 
indemnities, the Company meets the legal costs incurred by Company officers in responding to investigations by regulators and may advance funds to meet 
indemnities, the Company meets the legal costs incurred by Company officers in responding to investigations by regulators and may advance funds to meet 
Warranties and indemnities 
defence costs in litigation, to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001(Cth). 
Warranties and indemnities 
defence costs in litigation, to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001(Cth). 
defence costs in litigation, to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001(Cth). 
defence costs in litigation, to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001(Cth). 
Warranties and indemnities 
The Company has given certain warranties and indemnities to the purchasers of assets and businesses that have been sold.  Warranties have been given in 
The Company has given certain warranties and indemnities to the purchasers of assets and businesses that have been sold.  Warranties have been given in 
The Company has given certain warranties and indemnities to the purchasers of assets and businesses that have been sold.  Warranties have been given in 
The Company has given certain warranties and indemnities to the purchasers of assets and businesses that have been sold.  Warranties have been given in 
Warranties and indemnities 
The Company has given certain warranties and indemnities to the purchasers of assets and businesses that have been sold.  Warranties have been given in 
relation to various matters including the sale of assets, taxes and information. Indemnities have also been given by the Consolidated Entity in relation to 
relation to various matters including the sale of assets, taxes and information. Indemnities have also been given by the Consolidated Entity in relation to 
relation to various matters including the sale of assets, taxes and information. Indemnities have also been given by the Consolidated Entity in relation to 
Warranties and indemnities 
relation to various matters including the sale of assets, taxes and information. Indemnities have also been given by the Consolidated Entity in relation to 
The Company has given certain warranties and indemnities to the purchasers of assets and businesses that have been sold.  Warranties have been given in 
Warranties and indemnities 
Warranties and indemnities 
Warranties and indemnities 
relation to various matters including the sale of assets, taxes and information. Indemnities have also been given by the Consolidated Entity in relation to 
The Company has given certain warranties and indemnities to the purchasers of assets and businesses that have been sold.  Warranties have been given in 
matters including compliance with law, environmental claims, a failure to transfer or deliver all assets and payment of taxes. 
matters including compliance with law, environmental claims, a failure to transfer or deliver all assets and payment of taxes. 
matters including compliance with law, environmental claims, a failure to transfer or deliver all assets and payment of taxes. 
matters including compliance with law, environmental claims, a failure to transfer or deliver all assets and payment of taxes. 
relation to various matters including the sale of assets, taxes and information. Indemnities have also been given by the Consolidated Entity in relation to 
The Company has given certain warranties and indemnities to the purchasers of assets and businesses that have been sold.  Warranties have been given in 
relation to various matters including the sale of assets, taxes and information. Indemnities have also been given by the Consolidated Entity in relation to 
matters including compliance with law, environmental claims, a failure to transfer or deliver all assets and payment of taxes. 
The Company has given certain warranties and indemnities to the purchasers of assets and businesses that have been sold.  Warranties have been given in 
The Company has given certain warranties and indemnities to the purchasers of assets and businesses that have been sold.  Warranties have been given in 
The Company has given certain warranties and indemnities to the purchasers of assets and businesses that have been sold.  Warranties have been given in 
matters including compliance with law, environmental claims, a failure to transfer or deliver all assets and payment of taxes. 
relation to various matters including the sale of assets, taxes and information. Indemnities have also been given by the Consolidated Entity in relation to 
Former Cambodian operations  
Former Cambodian operations  
Former Cambodian operations  
matters including compliance with law, environmental claims, a failure to transfer or deliver all assets and payment of taxes. 
relation to various matters including the sale of assets, taxes and information. Indemnities have also been given by the Consolidated Entity in relation to 
relation to various matters including the sale of assets, taxes and information. Indemnities have also been given by the Consolidated Entity in relation to 
relation to various matters including the sale of assets, taxes and information. Indemnities have also been given by the Consolidated Entity in relation to 
Former Cambodian operations  
matters including compliance with law, environmental claims, a failure to transfer or deliver all assets and payment of taxes. 
Former Cambodian operations  
matters including compliance with law, environmental claims, a failure to transfer or deliver all assets and payment of taxes. 
matters including compliance with law, environmental claims, a failure to transfer or deliver all assets and payment of taxes. 
matters including compliance with law, environmental claims, a failure to transfer or deliver all assets and payment of taxes. 
Former Cambodian operations  
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) advised OZ Minerals in September 2014 that it was conducting an investigation of OZ Minerals’ 2009 acquisition of the 
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) advised OZ Minerals in September 2014 that it was conducting an investigation of OZ Minerals’ 2009 acquisition of the 
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) advised OZ Minerals in September 2014 that it was conducting an investigation of OZ Minerals’ 2009 acquisition of the 
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) advised OZ Minerals in September 2014 that it was conducting an investigation of OZ Minerals’ 2009 acquisition of the 
Former Cambodian operations  
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) advised OZ Minerals in September 2014 that it was conducting an investigation of OZ Minerals’ 2009 acquisition of the 
remaining equity holding in the Okvau exploration joint venture in Cambodia in relation to foreign bribery claims.  Since that time, the Company has been 
remaining equity holding in the Okvau exploration joint venture in Cambodia in relation to foreign bribery claims.  Since that time, the Company has been 
remaining equity holding in the Okvau exploration joint venture in Cambodia in relation to foreign bribery claims.  Since that time, the Company has been 
Former Cambodian operations  
remaining equity holding in the Okvau exploration joint venture in Cambodia in relation to foreign bribery claims.  Since that time, the Company has been 
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) advised OZ Minerals in September 2014 that it was conducting an investigation of OZ Minerals’ 2009 acquisition of the 
Former Cambodian operations  
Former Cambodian operations  
Former Cambodian operations  
remaining equity holding in the Okvau exploration joint venture in Cambodia in relation to foreign bribery claims.  Since that time, the Company has been 
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) advised OZ Minerals in September 2014 that it was conducting an investigation of OZ Minerals’ 2009 acquisition of the 
advised by the AFP that the scope of the AFP’s investigation has been extended to OZ Minerals’ former Cambodian operations generally.  The AFP is 
advised by the AFP that the scope of the AFP’s investigation has been extended to OZ Minerals’ former Cambodian operations generally.  The AFP is 
advised by the AFP that the scope of the AFP’s investigation has been extended to OZ Minerals’ former Cambodian operations generally.  The AFP is 
advised by the AFP that the scope of the AFP’s investigation has been extended to OZ Minerals’ former Cambodian operations generally.  The AFP is 
remaining equity holding in the Okvau exploration joint venture in Cambodia in relation to foreign bribery claims.  Since that time, the Company has been 
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) advised OZ Minerals in September 2014 that it was conducting an investigation of OZ Minerals’ 2009 acquisition of the 
remaining equity holding in the Okvau exploration joint venture in Cambodia in relation to foreign bribery claims.  Since that time, the Company has been 
advised by the AFP that the scope of the AFP’s investigation has been extended to OZ Minerals’ former Cambodian operations generally.  The AFP is 
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) advised OZ Minerals in September 2014 that it was conducting an investigation of OZ Minerals’ 2009 acquisition of the 
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) advised OZ Minerals in September 2014 that it was conducting an investigation of OZ Minerals’ 2009 acquisition of the 
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) advised OZ Minerals in September 2014 that it was conducting an investigation of OZ Minerals’ 2009 acquisition of the 
continuing its investigation and OZ Minerals is continuing to cooperate with the AFP. OZ Minerals has concluded that it is not probable that a present 
continuing its investigation and OZ Minerals is continuing to cooperate with the AFP. OZ Minerals has concluded that it is not probable that a present 
continuing its investigation and OZ Minerals is continuing to cooperate with the AFP. OZ Minerals has concluded that it is not probable that a present 
continuing its investigation and OZ Minerals is continuing to cooperate with the AFP. OZ Minerals has concluded that it is not probable that a present 
advised by the AFP that the scope of the AFP’s investigation has been extended to OZ Minerals’ former Cambodian operations generally.  The AFP is 
remaining equity holding in the Okvau exploration joint venture in Cambodia in relation to foreign bribery claims.  Since that time, the Company has been 
advised by the AFP that the scope of the AFP’s investigation has been extended to OZ Minerals’ former Cambodian operations generally.  The AFP is 
continuing its investigation and OZ Minerals is continuing to cooperate with the AFP. OZ Minerals has concluded that it is not probable that a present 
remaining equity holding in the Okvau exploration joint venture in Cambodia in relation to foreign bribery claims.  Since that time, the Company has been 
remaining equity holding in the Okvau exploration joint venture in Cambodia in relation to foreign bribery claims.  Since that time, the Company has been 
remaining equity holding in the Okvau exploration joint venture in Cambodia in relation to foreign bribery claims.  Since that time, the Company has been 
obligation exists and accordingly, no provision has been recognised in the balance sheet at 31 December 2016. 
obligation exists and accordingly, no provision has been recognised in the balance sheet at 31 December 2016. 
obligation exists and accordingly, no provision has been recognised in the balance sheet at 31 December 2016. 
obligation exists and accordingly, no provision has been recognised in the balance sheet at 31 December 2016. 
continuing its investigation and OZ Minerals is continuing to cooperate with the AFP. OZ Minerals has concluded that it is not probable that a present 
advised by the AFP that the scope of the AFP’s investigation has been extended to OZ Minerals’ former Cambodian operations generally.  The AFP is 
continuing its investigation and OZ Minerals is continuing to cooperate with the AFP. OZ Minerals has concluded that it is not probable that a present 
obligation exists and accordingly, no provision has been recognised in the balance sheet at 31 December 2016. 
advised by the AFP that the scope of the AFP’s investigation has been extended to OZ Minerals’ former Cambodian operations generally.  The AFP is 
advised by the AFP that the scope of the AFP’s investigation has been extended to OZ Minerals’ former Cambodian operations generally.  The AFP is 
advised by the AFP that the scope of the AFP’s investigation has been extended to OZ Minerals’ former Cambodian operations generally.  The AFP is 
obligation exists and accordingly, no provision has been recognised in the balance sheet at 31 December 2016. 
continuing its investigation and OZ Minerals is continuing to cooperate with the AFP. OZ Minerals has concluded that it is not probable that a present 
Other 
Other 
Other 
obligation exists and accordingly, no provision has been recognised in the balance sheet at 31 December 2016. 
continuing its investigation and OZ Minerals is continuing to cooperate with the AFP. OZ Minerals has concluded that it is not probable that a present 
continuing its investigation and OZ Minerals is continuing to cooperate with the AFP. OZ Minerals has concluded that it is not probable that a present 
continuing its investigation and OZ Minerals is continuing to cooperate with the AFP. OZ Minerals has concluded that it is not probable that a present 
Other 
obligation exists and accordingly, no provision has been recognised in the balance sheet at 31 December 2016. 
Other 
obligation exists and accordingly, no provision has been recognised in the balance sheet at 31 December 2016. 
obligation exists and accordingly, no provision has been recognised in the balance sheet at 31 December 2016. 
obligation exists and accordingly, no provision has been recognised in the balance sheet at 31 December 2016. 
Other 
OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities are defendants from time to time in other legal proceedings or disputes, arising from the conduct of their 
OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities are defendants from time to time in other legal proceedings or disputes, arising from the conduct of their 
OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities are defendants from time to time in other legal proceedings or disputes, arising from the conduct of their 
OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities are defendants from time to time in other legal proceedings or disputes, arising from the conduct of their 
Other 
OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities are defendants from time to time in other legal proceedings or disputes, arising from the conduct of their 
business. OZ Minerals does not consider that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s or the 
business. OZ Minerals does not consider that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s or the 
business. OZ Minerals does not consider that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s or the 
Other 
business. OZ Minerals does not consider that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s or the 
OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities are defendants from time to time in other legal proceedings or disputes, arising from the conduct of their 
Other 
Other 
Other 
Consolidated Entity’s financial position. 
Consolidated Entity’s financial position. 
Consolidated Entity’s financial position. 
OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities are defendants from time to time in other legal proceedings or disputes, arising from the conduct of their 
business. OZ Minerals does not consider that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s or the 
Consolidated Entity’s financial position. 
business. OZ Minerals does not consider that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s or the 
OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities are defendants from time to time in other legal proceedings or disputes, arising from the conduct of their 
Consolidated Entity’s financial position. 
business. OZ Minerals does not consider that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s or the 
OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities are defendants from time to time in other legal proceedings or disputes, arising from the conduct of their 
OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities are defendants from time to time in other legal proceedings or disputes, arising from the conduct of their 
OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities are defendants from time to time in other legal proceedings or disputes, arising from the conduct of their 
Consolidated Entity’s financial position. 
business. OZ Minerals does not consider that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s or the 
Consolidated Entity’s financial position. 
business. OZ Minerals does not consider that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s or the 
business. OZ Minerals does not consider that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s or the 
business. OZ Minerals does not consider that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s or the 
Consolidated Entity’s financial position. 
16 Litigation settlement expense 
16 Litigation settlement expense 
16 Litigation settlement expense 
16 Litigation settlement expense 
Consolidated Entity’s financial position. 
Consolidated Entity’s financial position. 
Consolidated Entity’s financial position. 
16 Litigation settlement expense 
16 Litigation settlement expense 
16 Litigation settlement expense 
OZ Minerals reached an agreement in June 2016 to settle the class action proceedings filed by former Zinifex shareholders who held Zinifex shares on 1 July 
OZ Minerals reached an agreement in June 2016 to settle the class action proceedings filed by former Zinifex shareholders who held Zinifex shares on 1 July 
OZ Minerals reached an agreement in June 2016 to settle the class action proceedings filed by former Zinifex shareholders who held Zinifex shares on 1 July 
OZ Minerals reached an agreement in June 2016 to settle the class action proceedings filed by former Zinifex shareholders who held Zinifex shares on 1 July 
16 Litigation settlement expense 
OZ Minerals reached an agreement in June 2016 to settle the class action proceedings filed by former Zinifex shareholders who held Zinifex shares on 1 July 
2008 and received shares in OZ Minerals following the merger between Oxiana and Zinifex on 1 July 2008, for an amount of $32.5 million. Other parties to 
2008 and received shares in OZ Minerals following the merger between Oxiana and Zinifex on 1 July 2008, for an amount of $32.5 million. Other parties to 
2008 and received shares in OZ Minerals following the merger between Oxiana and Zinifex on 1 July 2008, for an amount of $32.5 million. Other parties to 
16 Litigation settlement expense 
16 Litigation settlement expense 
16 Litigation settlement expense 
2008 and received shares in OZ Minerals following the merger between Oxiana and Zinifex on 1 July 2008, for an amount of $32.5 million. Other parties to 
OZ Minerals reached an agreement in June 2016 to settle the class action proceedings filed by former Zinifex shareholders who held Zinifex shares on 1 July 
2008 and received shares in OZ Minerals following the merger between Oxiana and Zinifex on 1 July 2008, for an amount of $32.5 million. Other parties to 
OZ Minerals reached an agreement in June 2016 to settle the class action proceedings filed by former Zinifex shareholders who held Zinifex shares on 1 July 
the proceedings contributed $8.5 million. OZ Minerals incurred legal defence costs of $13.9 million during the year which together with OZ Minerals’ net 
the proceedings contributed $8.5 million. OZ Minerals incurred legal defence costs of $13.9 million during the year which together with OZ Minerals’ net 
the proceedings contributed $8.5 million. OZ Minerals incurred legal defence costs of $13.9 million during the year which together with OZ Minerals’ net 
the proceedings contributed $8.5 million. OZ Minerals incurred legal defence costs of $13.9 million during the year which together with OZ Minerals’ net 
2008 and received shares in OZ Minerals following the merger between Oxiana and Zinifex on 1 July 2008, for an amount of $32.5 million. Other parties to 
OZ Minerals reached an agreement in June 2016 to settle the class action proceedings filed by former Zinifex shareholders who held Zinifex shares on 1 July 
the proceedings contributed $8.5 million. OZ Minerals incurred legal defence costs of $13.9 million during the year which together with OZ Minerals’ net 
2008 and received shares in OZ Minerals following the merger between Oxiana and Zinifex on 1 July 2008, for an amount of $32.5 million. Other parties to 
OZ Minerals reached an agreement in June 2016 to settle the class action proceedings filed by former Zinifex shareholders who held Zinifex shares on 1 July 
OZ Minerals reached an agreement in June 2016 to settle the class action proceedings filed by former Zinifex shareholders who held Zinifex shares on 1 July 
OZ Minerals reached an agreement in June 2016 to settle the class action proceedings filed by former Zinifex shareholders who held Zinifex shares on 1 July 
contribution to the settlement of $24.0 million resulted in a total expense of $37.9 million (after tax $26.5 million). 
contribution to the settlement of $24.0 million resulted in a total expense of $37.9 million (after tax $26.5 million). 
contribution to the settlement of $24.0 million resulted in a total expense of $37.9 million (after tax $26.5 million). 
contribution to the settlement of $24.0 million resulted in a total expense of $37.9 million (after tax $26.5 million). 
the proceedings contributed $8.5 million. OZ Minerals incurred legal defence costs of $13.9 million during the year which together with OZ Minerals’ net 
2008 and received shares in OZ Minerals following the merger between Oxiana and Zinifex on 1 July 2008, for an amount of $32.5 million. Other parties to 
contribution to the settlement of $24.0 million resulted in a total expense of $37.9 million (after tax $26.5 million). 
the proceedings contributed $8.5 million. OZ Minerals incurred legal defence costs of $13.9 million during the year which together with OZ Minerals’ net 
2008 and received shares in OZ Minerals following the merger between Oxiana and Zinifex on 1 July 2008, for an amount of $32.5 million. Other parties to 
2008 and received shares in OZ Minerals following the merger between Oxiana and Zinifex on 1 July 2008, for an amount of $32.5 million. Other parties to 
2008 and received shares in OZ Minerals following the merger between Oxiana and Zinifex on 1 July 2008, for an amount of $32.5 million. Other parties to 
contribution to the settlement of $24.0 million resulted in a total expense of $37.9 million (after tax $26.5 million). 
the proceedings contributed $8.5 million. OZ Minerals incurred legal defence costs of $13.9 million during the year which together with OZ Minerals’ net 
As a result of the agreement, the class action against OZ Minerals was dismissed without admission of liability by the Company.
As a result of the agreement, the class action against OZ Minerals was dismissed without admission of liability by the Company.
As a result of the agreement, the class action against OZ Minerals was dismissed without admission of liability by the Company.
As a result of the agreement, the class action against OZ Minerals was dismissed without admission of liability by the Company.
contribution to the settlement of $24.0 million resulted in a total expense of $37.9 million (after tax $26.5 million). 
the proceedings contributed $8.5 million. OZ Minerals incurred legal defence costs of $13.9 million during the year which together with OZ Minerals’ net 
the proceedings contributed $8.5 million. OZ Minerals incurred legal defence costs of $13.9 million during the year which together with OZ Minerals’ net 
the proceedings contributed $8.5 million. OZ Minerals incurred legal defence costs of $13.9 million during the year which together with OZ Minerals’ net 
As a result of the agreement, the class action against OZ Minerals was dismissed without admission of liability by the Company.
contribution to the settlement of $24.0 million resulted in a total expense of $37.9 million (after tax $26.5 million). 
As a result of the agreement, the class action against OZ Minerals was dismissed without admission of liability by the Company.
contribution to the settlement of $24.0 million resulted in a total expense of $37.9 million (after tax $26.5 million). 
contribution to the settlement of $24.0 million resulted in a total expense of $37.9 million (after tax $26.5 million). 
contribution to the settlement of $24.0 million resulted in a total expense of $37.9 million (after tax $26.5 million). 
As a result of the agreement, the class action against OZ Minerals was dismissed without admission of liability by the Company.
As a result of the agreement, the class action against OZ Minerals was dismissed without admission of liability by the Company.
As a result of the agreement, the class action against OZ Minerals was dismissed without admission of liability by the Company.
As a result of the agreement, the class action against OZ Minerals was dismissed without admission of liability by the Company.
As a result of the agreement, the class action against OZ Minerals was dismissed without admission of liability by the Company.
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Annual and Sustainability Report 2016 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information 
17 Parent entity disclosures 
17 Parent entity disclosures 
17 Parent entity disclosures 
17 Parent entity disclosures 
As at, and throughout the financial year ended 31 December 2016, the parent entity of the Consolidated Entity was OZ Minerals Limited. 
As at, and throughout the financial year ended 31 December 2016, the parent entity of the Consolidated Entity was OZ Minerals Limited. 
As at, and throughout the financial year ended 31 December 2016, the parent entity of the Consolidated Entity was OZ Minerals Limited. 
As at, and throughout the financial year ended 31 December 2016, the parent entity of the Consolidated Entity was OZ Minerals Limited. 
Results of the parent entity 
Results of the parent entity 
Results of the parent entity 
Results of the parent entity 
Write-up of investment in subsidiary 
Write-up of investment in subsidiary 
Write-up of investment in subsidiary 
Write-up of investment in subsidiary 
Provision for non-recovery of loan to subsidiary 
Provision for non-recovery of loan to subsidiary 
Provision for non-recovery of loan to subsidiary 
Provision for non-recovery of loan to subsidiary 
Net other expense 
Net other expense 
Net other expense 
Net other expense 
Net profit/(loss) for the year 
Net profit/(loss) for the year 
Net profit/(loss) for the year 
Net profit/(loss) for the year 
Other comprehensive loss 
Other comprehensive loss 
Other comprehensive loss 
Other comprehensive loss 
Total comprehensive income/(loss)  
Total comprehensive income/(loss)  
Total comprehensive income/(loss)  
Total comprehensive income/(loss)  
Financial position of the parent entity 
Financial position of the parent entity 
Financial position of the parent entity 
Financial position of the parent entity 
Assets 
Assets 
Assets 
Assets 
Current assets 
Current assets 
Current assets 
Current assets 
Non-current assets 
Non-current assets 
Non-current assets 
Non-current assets 
Total assets 
Total assets 
Total assets 
Total assets 
Liabilities 
Liabilities 
Liabilities 
Liabilities 
Current liabilities 
Current liabilities 
Current liabilities 
Current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Total liabilities 
Total liabilities 
Total liabilities 
Total liabilities 
Net assets 
Net assets 
Net assets 
Net assets 
Equity 
Equity 
Equity 
Equity 
Issued capital 
Issued capital 
Issued capital 
Issued capital 
Treasury shares 
Treasury shares 
Treasury shares 
Treasury shares 
Retained earnings 
Retained earnings 
Retained earnings 
Retained earnings 
Accumulated losses 
Accumulated losses 
Accumulated losses 
Accumulated losses 
Total equity 
Total equity 
Total equity 
Total equity 
2016 
2016 
2016 
2016 
$m 
$m 
$m 
$m 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
$m 
$m 
$m 
$m 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(1.0) 
(1.0) 
(1.0) 
(1.0) 
(29.0) 
(29.0) 
(29.0) 
(29.0) 
(30.0) 
(30.0) 
(30.0) 
(30.0) 
(12.2) 
(12.2) 
(12.2) 
(12.2) 
(42.2) 
(42.2) 
(42.2) 
(42.2) 
2.7 
2.7 
2.7 
2.7 
2,160.5 
2,160.5 
2,160.5 
2,160.5 
2,163.2 
2,163.2 
2,163.2 
2,163.2 
79.6 
79.6 
79.6 
79.6 
0.4 
0.4 
0.4 
0.4 
80.0 
80.0 
80.0 
80.0 
95.7 
95.7 
95.7 
95.7 
(39.4) 
(39.4) 
(39.4) 
(39.4) 
(29.9) 
(29.9) 
(29.9) 
(29.9) 
26.4 
26.4 
26.4 
26.4 
(4.9) 
(4.9) 
(4.9) 
(4.9) 
21.5 
21.5 
21.5 
21.5 
2.4 
2.4 
2.4 
2.4 
2,224.9 
2,224.9 
2,224.9 
2,224.9 
2,227.3 
2,227.3 
2,227.3 
2,227.3 
10.3 
10.3 
10.3 
10.3 
0.9 
0.9 
0.9 
0.9 
11.2 
11.2 
11.2 
11.2 
2,083.2 
2,083.2 
2,083.2 
2,083.2 
2,216.1 
2,216.1 
2,216.1 
2,216.1 
2,029.0 
2,029.0 
2,029.0 
2,029.0 
2,058.9 
2,058.9 
2,058.9 
2,058.9 
(2.1) 
(2.1) 
(2.1) 
(2.1) 
304.8 
304.8 
304.8 
304.8 
(248.5) 
(248.5) 
(248.5) 
(248.5) 
2,083.2 
2,083.2 
2,083.2 
2,083.2 
(0.6) 
(0.6) 
(0.6) 
(0.6) 
365.4 
365.4 
365.4 
365.4 
(207.6) 
(207.6) 
(207.6) 
(207.6) 
2,216.1 
2,216.1 
2,216.1 
2,216.1 
OZ Minerals Limited is able to manage its net current liability position, by its ability to control the timing of dividends from its subsidiaries.  
OZ Minerals Limited is able to manage its net current liability position, by its ability to control the timing of dividends from its subsidiaries.  
OZ Minerals Limited is able to manage its net current liability position, by its ability to control the timing of dividends from its subsidiaries.  
OZ Minerals Limited is able to manage its net current liability position, by its ability to control the timing of dividends from its subsidiaries.  
Refer to Note 15 for Contingencies and Note 18 for Deed of Cross Guarantee disclosures. The parent entity’s capital expenditure commitment as at 31 
Refer to Note 15 for Contingencies and Note 18 for Deed of Cross Guarantee disclosures. The parent entity’s capital expenditure commitment as at 31 
Refer to Note 15 for Contingencies and Note 18 for Deed of Cross Guarantee disclosures. The parent entity’s capital expenditure commitment as at 31 
December 2016 was nil (2015: nil). 
December 2016 was nil (2015: nil). 
December 2016 was nil (2015: nil). 
Refer to Note 15 for Contingencies and Note 18 for Deed of Cross Guarantee disclosures. The parent entity’s capital expenditure commitment as at 31 
December 2016 was nil (2015: nil). 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Franking account details 
Franking account details 
Franking account details 
Franking account details 
Franking account balance at beginning of year 
Franking account balance at beginning of year 
Franking account balance at beginning of year 
Franking credits from income tax paid during the year 
Franking account balance at beginning of year 
Franking credits from income tax paid during the year 
Franking credits from income tax paid during the year 
Franking debits from income tax refund received during the year 
Franking credits from income tax paid during the year 
Franking debits from income tax refund received during the year 
Franking debits from income tax refund received during the year 
Franking account balance at end of year 
Franking debits from income tax refund received during the year 
Franking account balance at end of year 
Franking account balance at end of year 
Franking account balance at end of year 
Basis of consolidation 
Basis of consolidation 
Basis of consolidation 
Basis of consolidation 
Investments in subsidiaries 
Investments in subsidiaries 
Investments in subsidiaries 
on consolidation.  
on consolidation.  
Subsidiaries 
Subsidiaries 
Subsidiaries 
Subsidiaries 
Entity 
Entity 
Entity 
Minotaur Resources Holdings Pty Ltd 
Minotaur Resources Holdings Pty Ltd 
Minotaur Resources Holdings Pty Ltd 
OZ Exploration Pty Ltd 
Minotaur Resources Holdings Pty Ltd 
OZ Exploration Pty Ltd 
OZ Exploration Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Equity Pty Ltd 
OZ Exploration Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Equity Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Equity Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Equity Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Holdings Limited 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Holdings Limited 
OZ Minerals Holdings Limited 
OZ Minerals Insurance Pte Ltd 
OZ Minerals Holdings Limited 
OZ Minerals Insurance Pte Ltd 
OZ Minerals Insurance Pte Ltd 
OZ Minerals International (Holdings) Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Insurance Pte Ltd 
OZ Minerals International (Holdings) Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals International (Holdings) Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Investments Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals International (Holdings) Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Investments Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Investments Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Jamaica Limited 
OZ Minerals Investments Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Jamaica Limited 
OZ Minerals Jamaica Limited 
OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Operations Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Jamaica Limited 
OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Operations Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Operations Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Operations Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Zinifex Holdings Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Zinifex Holdings Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Zinifex Holdings Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Carrapateena Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Zinifex Holdings Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Carrapateena Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Carrapateena Pty Ltd 
OZ Exploration Chile Limitada 
OZ Minerals Carrapateena Pty Ltd 
OZ Exploration Chile Limitada 
OZ Exploration Chile Limitada 
OZM Carrapateena Pty Ltd 
OZ Exploration Chile Limitada 
OZM Carrapateena Pty Ltd 
OZM Carrapateena Pty Ltd 
OZ Exploration (USA) LLC 
OZM Carrapateena Pty Ltd 
OZ Exploration (USA) LLC 
OZ Exploration (USA) LLC 
ZRUS Holdings Pty Ltd 
OZ Exploration (USA) LLC 
ZRUS Holdings Pty Ltd 
ZRUS Holdings Pty Ltd 
ZRUS Holdings Pty Ltd 
Investments in subsidiaries 
Subsidiaries are those entities over which the Consolidated Entity is capable of exerting control. The Consolidated Entity controls an entity when it is exposed 
Subsidiaries are those entities over which the Consolidated Entity is capable of exerting control. The Consolidated Entity controls an entity when it is exposed 
to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. Where 
Subsidiaries are those entities over which the Consolidated Entity is capable of exerting control. The Consolidated Entity controls an entity when it is exposed 
to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. Where 
Subsidiaries are those entities over which the Consolidated Entity is capable of exerting control. The Consolidated Entity controls an entity when it is exposed 
the Consolidated Entity holds less than a majority of the voting rights, other relevant factors are considered in assessing whether power over the entity exists. 
to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. Where 
the Consolidated Entity holds less than a majority of the voting rights, other relevant factors are considered in assessing whether power over the entity exists. 
to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. Where 
Factors considered include rights arising from other contractual arrangements, any contractual arrangements with other vote holders as well as the 
the Consolidated Entity holds less than a majority of the voting rights, other relevant factors are considered in assessing whether power over the entity exists. 
Factors considered include rights arising from other contractual arrangements, any contractual arrangements with other vote holders as well as the 
the Consolidated Entity holds less than a majority of the voting rights, other relevant factors are considered in assessing whether power over the entity exists. 
Factors considered include rights arising from other contractual arrangements, any contractual arrangements with other vote holders as well as the 
Consolidated Entity’s voting and potential voting rights. 
Consolidated Entity’s voting and potential voting rights. 
Factors considered include rights arising from other contractual arrangements, any contractual arrangements with other vote holders as well as the 
Consolidated Entity’s voting and potential voting rights. 
Consolidated Entity’s voting and potential voting rights. 
The Consolidated Entity reassesses whether it controls an entity if facts and circumstances indicate that there has been a change in one of the factors which 
The Consolidated Entity reassesses whether it controls an entity if facts and circumstances indicate that there has been a change in one of the factors which 
indicate control. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is assessed to exist until the date that control ceases. The purchase method of 
The Consolidated Entity reassesses whether it controls an entity if facts and circumstances indicate that there has been a change in one of the factors which 
indicate control. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is assessed to exist until the date that control ceases. The purchase method of 
The Consolidated Entity reassesses whether it controls an entity if facts and circumstances indicate that there has been a change in one of the factors which 
accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Consolidated Entity. 
indicate control. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is assessed to exist until the date that control ceases. The purchase method of 
accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Consolidated Entity. 
indicate control. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is assessed to exist until the date that control ceases. The purchase method of 
accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Consolidated Entity. 
Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains and losses on transactions between companies controlled by the Consolidated Entity are eliminated 
accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Consolidated Entity. 
Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains and losses on transactions between companies controlled by the Consolidated Entity are eliminated 
Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains and losses on transactions between companies controlled by the Consolidated Entity are eliminated 
Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains and losses on transactions between companies controlled by the Consolidated Entity are eliminated 
on consolidation.  
on consolidation.  
The wholly owned controlled entities of OZ Minerals Limited are listed below:  
The wholly owned controlled entities of OZ Minerals Limited are listed below:  
The wholly owned controlled entities of OZ Minerals Limited are listed below:  
The wholly owned controlled entities of OZ Minerals Limited are listed below:  
Entity 
2016 
2016 
$m 
2016 
$m 
2016 
$m 
0.9 
$m 
0.9 
0.9 
– 
0.9 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
0.9 
– 
0.9 
0.9 
0.9 
2015 
2015 
$m 
2015 
$m 
2015 
$m 
0.9 
$m 
0.9 
0.9 
– 
0.9 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
0.9 
– 
0.9 
0.9 
0.9 
Country of 
Country of 
incorporation 
Country of 
incorporation 
Country of 
incorporation 
incorporation 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Singapore 
Australia 
Singapore 
Singapore 
Australia 
Singapore 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Jamaica 
Australia 
Jamaica 
Jamaica 
Australia 
Jamaica 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Chile 
Australia 
Chile 
Australia 
Chile 
Chile 
Australia 
Australia 
USA 
Australia 
USA 
Australia 
USA 
USA 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Finance	
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
	
 
	
 
	
 
	
	
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
	
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
	
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Structure & Other Information
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Franking account details 
Franking account details 
Franking account details 
Franking account details 
2016 
2016 
$m 
2016 
$m 
2016 
$m 
0.9 
$m 
0.9 
0.9 
– 
0.9 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
0.9 
– 
0.9 
0.9 
0.9 
2015 
2015 
$m 
2015 
$m 
2015 
$m 
0.9 
$m 
0.9 
0.9 
– 
0.9 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
0.9 
– 
0.9 
0.9 
0.9 
Franking account balance at beginning of year 
Franking account balance at beginning of year 
Franking account balance at beginning of year 
Franking credits from income tax paid during the year 
Franking account balance at beginning of year 
Franking credits from income tax paid during the year 
Franking credits from income tax paid during the year 
Franking debits from income tax refund received during the year 
Franking credits from income tax paid during the year 
Franking debits from income tax refund received during the year 
Franking debits from income tax refund received during the year 
Franking account balance at end of year 
Franking debits from income tax refund received during the year 
Franking account balance at end of year 
Franking account balance at end of year 
Franking account balance at end of year 
Basis of consolidation 
Basis of consolidation 
Basis of consolidation 
Basis of consolidation 
Investments in subsidiaries 
Investments in subsidiaries 
Investments in subsidiaries 
Subsidiaries are those entities over which the Consolidated Entity is capable of exerting control. The Consolidated Entity controls an entity when it is exposed 
Investments in subsidiaries 
Subsidiaries are those entities over which the Consolidated Entity is capable of exerting control. The Consolidated Entity controls an entity when it is exposed 
to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. Where 
Subsidiaries are those entities over which the Consolidated Entity is capable of exerting control. The Consolidated Entity controls an entity when it is exposed 
to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. Where 
Subsidiaries are those entities over which the Consolidated Entity is capable of exerting control. The Consolidated Entity controls an entity when it is exposed 
the Consolidated Entity holds less than a majority of the voting rights, other relevant factors are considered in assessing whether power over the entity exists. 
to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. Where 
the Consolidated Entity holds less than a majority of the voting rights, other relevant factors are considered in assessing whether power over the entity exists. 
to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. Where 
Factors considered include rights arising from other contractual arrangements, any contractual arrangements with other vote holders as well as the 
the Consolidated Entity holds less than a majority of the voting rights, other relevant factors are considered in assessing whether power over the entity exists. 
Factors considered include rights arising from other contractual arrangements, any contractual arrangements with other vote holders as well as the 
the Consolidated Entity holds less than a majority of the voting rights, other relevant factors are considered in assessing whether power over the entity exists. 
Consolidated Entity’s voting and potential voting rights. 
Factors considered include rights arising from other contractual arrangements, any contractual arrangements with other vote holders as well as the 
Consolidated Entity’s voting and potential voting rights. 
Factors considered include rights arising from other contractual arrangements, any contractual arrangements with other vote holders as well as the 
Consolidated Entity’s voting and potential voting rights. 
The Consolidated Entity reassesses whether it controls an entity if facts and circumstances indicate that there has been a change in one of the factors which 
Consolidated Entity’s voting and potential voting rights. 
The Consolidated Entity reassesses whether it controls an entity if facts and circumstances indicate that there has been a change in one of the factors which 
indicate control. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is assessed to exist until the date that control ceases. The purchase method of 
The Consolidated Entity reassesses whether it controls an entity if facts and circumstances indicate that there has been a change in one of the factors which 
indicate control. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is assessed to exist until the date that control ceases. The purchase method of 
The Consolidated Entity reassesses whether it controls an entity if facts and circumstances indicate that there has been a change in one of the factors which 
accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Consolidated Entity. 
indicate control. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is assessed to exist until the date that control ceases. The purchase method of 
accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Consolidated Entity. 
indicate control. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is assessed to exist until the date that control ceases. The purchase method of 
accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Consolidated Entity. 
Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains and losses on transactions between companies controlled by the Consolidated Entity are eliminated 
accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Consolidated Entity. 
Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains and losses on transactions between companies controlled by the Consolidated Entity are eliminated 
on consolidation.  
Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains and losses on transactions between companies controlled by the Consolidated Entity are eliminated 
on consolidation.  
Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains and losses on transactions between companies controlled by the Consolidated Entity are eliminated 
on consolidation.  
on consolidation.  
Subsidiaries 
Subsidiaries 
Subsidiaries 
Subsidiaries 
The wholly owned controlled entities of OZ Minerals Limited are listed below:  
The wholly owned controlled entities of OZ Minerals Limited are listed below:  
The wholly owned controlled entities of OZ Minerals Limited are listed below:  
The wholly owned controlled entities of OZ Minerals Limited are listed below:  
Entity 
Entity 
Entity 
Entity 
Minotaur Resources Holdings Pty Ltd 
Minotaur Resources Holdings Pty Ltd 
Minotaur Resources Holdings Pty Ltd 
OZ Exploration Pty Ltd 
Minotaur Resources Holdings Pty Ltd 
OZ Exploration Pty Ltd 
OZ Exploration Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Equity Pty Ltd 
OZ Exploration Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Equity Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Equity Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Equity Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Holdings Limited 
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Holdings Limited 
OZ Minerals Holdings Limited 
OZ Minerals Insurance Pte Ltd 
OZ Minerals Holdings Limited 
OZ Minerals Insurance Pte Ltd 
OZ Minerals Insurance Pte Ltd 
OZ Minerals International (Holdings) Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Insurance Pte Ltd 
OZ Minerals International (Holdings) Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals International (Holdings) Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Investments Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals International (Holdings) Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Investments Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Investments Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Jamaica Limited 
OZ Minerals Investments Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Jamaica Limited 
OZ Minerals Jamaica Limited 
OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Operations Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Jamaica Limited 
OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Operations Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Operations Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Operations Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Zinifex Holdings Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Zinifex Holdings Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Zinifex Holdings Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Carrapateena Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Zinifex Holdings Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Carrapateena Pty Ltd 
OZ Minerals Carrapateena Pty Ltd 
OZ Exploration Chile Limitada 
OZ Minerals Carrapateena Pty Ltd 
OZ Exploration Chile Limitada 
OZ Exploration Chile Limitada 
OZM Carrapateena Pty Ltd 
OZ Exploration Chile Limitada 
OZM Carrapateena Pty Ltd 
OZM Carrapateena Pty Ltd 
OZ Exploration (USA) LLC 
OZM Carrapateena Pty Ltd 
OZ Exploration (USA) LLC 
OZ Exploration (USA) LLC 
ZRUS Holdings Pty Ltd 
OZ Exploration (USA) LLC 
ZRUS Holdings Pty Ltd 
ZRUS Holdings Pty Ltd 
ZRUS Holdings Pty Ltd 
Country of 
Country of 
incorporation 
Country of 
incorporation 
Country of 
incorporation 
Australia 
incorporation 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Singapore 
Australia 
Singapore 
Singapore 
Australia 
Singapore 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Jamaica 
Australia 
Jamaica 
Jamaica 
Australia 
Jamaica 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Chile 
Australia 
Chile 
Chile 
Australia 
Chile 
Australia 
Australia 
USA 
Australia 
USA 
USA 
Australia 
USA 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
17 Parent entity disclosures 
17 Parent entity disclosures 
17 Parent entity disclosures 
As at, and throughout the financial year ended 31 December 2016, the parent entity of the Consolidated Entity was OZ Minerals Limited. 
As at, and throughout the financial year ended 31 December 2016, the parent entity of the Consolidated Entity was OZ Minerals Limited. 
As at, and throughout the financial year ended 31 December 2016, the parent entity of the Consolidated Entity was OZ Minerals Limited. 
2016 
2016 
2016 
$m 
$m 
$m 
2015 
2015 
2015 
$m 
$m 
$m 
Results of the parent entity 
Results of the parent entity 
Results of the parent entity 
Write-up of investment in subsidiary 
Write-up of investment in subsidiary 
Write-up of investment in subsidiary 
Provision for non-recovery of loan to subsidiary 
Provision for non-recovery of loan to subsidiary 
Provision for non-recovery of loan to subsidiary 
Net other expense 
Net other expense 
Net other expense 
Net profit/(loss) for the year 
Net profit/(loss) for the year 
Net profit/(loss) for the year 
Other comprehensive loss 
Other comprehensive loss 
Other comprehensive loss 
Total comprehensive income/(loss)  
Total comprehensive income/(loss)  
Total comprehensive income/(loss)  
Financial position of the parent entity 
Financial position of the parent entity 
Financial position of the parent entity 
Assets 
Assets 
Assets 
Current assets 
Current assets 
Current assets 
Non-current assets 
Non-current assets 
Non-current assets 
Total assets 
Total assets 
Total assets 
Liabilities 
Liabilities 
Liabilities 
Current liabilities 
Current liabilities 
Current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Total liabilities 
Total liabilities 
Total liabilities 
Net assets 
Net assets 
Net assets 
Equity 
Equity 
Equity 
Issued capital 
Issued capital 
Issued capital 
Treasury shares 
Treasury shares 
Treasury shares 
Retained earnings 
Retained earnings 
Retained earnings 
Accumulated losses 
Accumulated losses 
Accumulated losses 
Total equity 
Total equity 
Total equity 
– 
– 
– 
(1.0) 
(1.0) 
(1.0) 
(29.0) 
(29.0) 
(29.0) 
(30.0) 
(30.0) 
(30.0) 
(12.2) 
(12.2) 
(12.2) 
(42.2) 
(42.2) 
(42.2) 
2.7 
2.7 
2.7 
2,160.5 
2,160.5 
2,160.5 
2,163.2 
2,163.2 
2,163.2 
79.6 
79.6 
79.6 
0.4 
0.4 
0.4 
80.0 
80.0 
80.0 
(2.1) 
(2.1) 
(2.1) 
304.8 
304.8 
304.8 
(248.5) 
(248.5) 
(248.5) 
2,083.2 
2,083.2 
2,083.2 
95.7 
95.7 
95.7 
(39.4) 
(39.4) 
(39.4) 
(29.9) 
(29.9) 
(29.9) 
26.4 
26.4 
26.4 
(4.9) 
(4.9) 
(4.9) 
21.5 
21.5 
21.5 
2.4 
2.4 
2.4 
2,224.9 
2,224.9 
2,224.9 
2,227.3 
2,227.3 
2,227.3 
10.3 
10.3 
10.3 
0.9 
0.9 
0.9 
11.2 
11.2 
11.2 
(0.6) 
(0.6) 
(0.6) 
365.4 
365.4 
365.4 
(207.6) 
(207.6) 
(207.6) 
2,216.1 
2,216.1 
2,216.1 
2,083.2 
2,083.2 
2,083.2 
2,216.1 
2,216.1 
2,216.1 
2,029.0 
2,029.0 
2,029.0 
2,058.9 
2,058.9 
2,058.9 
OZ Minerals Limited is able to manage its net current liability position, by its ability to control the timing of dividends from its subsidiaries.  
OZ Minerals Limited is able to manage its net current liability position, by its ability to control the timing of dividends from its subsidiaries.  
OZ Minerals Limited is able to manage its net current liability position, by its ability to control the timing of dividends from its subsidiaries.  
Refer to Note 15 for Contingencies and Note 18 for Deed of Cross Guarantee disclosures. The parent entity’s capital expenditure commitment as at 31 
Refer to Note 15 for Contingencies and Note 18 for Deed of Cross Guarantee disclosures. The parent entity’s capital expenditure commitment as at 31 
Refer to Note 15 for Contingencies and Note 18 for Deed of Cross Guarantee disclosures. The parent entity’s capital expenditure commitment as at 31 
December 2016 was nil (2015: nil). 
December 2016 was nil (2015: nil). 
December 2016 was nil (2015: nil). 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information
18 Deed of cross guarantee 
18 Deed of cross guarantee 
18 Deed of cross guarantee 
The Company and all its Australian domiciled subsidiaries listed in Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, except for OZ Minerals Equity Pty Ltd, 
The Company and all its Australian domiciled subsidiaries listed in Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, except for OZ Minerals Equity Pty Ltd, 
The Company and all its Australian domiciled subsidiaries listed in Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, except for OZ Minerals Equity Pty Ltd, 
OZ Minerals International (Holdings) Pty Ltd, and ZRUS Holdings Pty Ltd are party to a Deed of Cross Guarantee (‘Deed’).  
OZ Minerals International (Holdings) Pty Ltd, and ZRUS Holdings Pty Ltd are party to a Deed of Cross Guarantee (‘Deed’).  
OZ Minerals International (Holdings) Pty Ltd, and ZRUS Holdings Pty Ltd are party to a Deed of Cross Guarantee (‘Deed’).  
The effect of the Deed is that the Company guarantees to each creditor payment in full of any debt in the event of winding up of any of the subsidiaries under 
The effect of the Deed is that the Company guarantees to each creditor payment in full of any debt in the event of winding up of any of the subsidiaries under 
The effect of the Deed is that the Company guarantees to each creditor payment in full of any debt in the event of winding up of any of the subsidiaries under 
certain provisions of the Corporations Act 2001. If a winding up occurs under other provisions of the Act, the Company will only be liable in the event that 
certain provisions of the Corporations Act 2001. If a winding up occurs under other provisions of the Act, the Company will only be liable in the event that 
certain provisions of the Corporations Act 2001. If a winding up occurs under other provisions of the Act, the Company will only be liable in the event that 
after six months any creditor has not been paid in full. The subsidiaries have also given similar guarantees in the event that the Company is wound up. 
after six months any creditor has not been paid in full. The subsidiaries have also given similar guarantees in the event that the Company is wound up. 
after six months any creditor has not been paid in full. The subsidiaries have also given similar guarantees in the event that the Company is wound up. 
Set out below is the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income and Consolidated Balance Sheet of the entities within the Deed. 
Set out below is the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income and Consolidated Balance Sheet of the entities within the Deed. 
Set out below is the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income and Consolidated Balance Sheet of the entities within the Deed. 
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income  
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income  
of the entities within the Deed of Cross Guarantee 
of the entities within the Deed of Cross Guarantee 
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income  
of the entities within the Deed of Cross Guarantee 
Revenue from sale of concentrates  
Revenue from sale of concentrates  
Revenue from sale of concentrates  
Other income  
Other income  
Other income  
Net foreign exchange gains 
Net foreign exchange gains 
Net foreign exchange gains 
Changes in inventories of ore and concentrate 
Changes in inventories of ore and concentrate 
Changes in inventories of ore and concentrate 
2016 
2016 
2016 
$m 
$m 
$m 
822.9 
822.9 
822.9 
6.3 
6.3 
6.3 
2.6 
2.6 
2.6 
227.8 
227.8 
227.8 
2015 
2015 
2015 
$m 
$m 
$m 
879.4 
879.4 
879.4 
5.4 
5.4 
5.4 
32.4 
32.4 
32.4 
79.8 
79.8 
79.8 
Consumables, concentrate purchases and other direct costs 
Consumables, concentrate purchases and other direct costs 
Consumables, concentrate purchases and other direct costs 
(313.7) 
(313.7) 
(313.7) 
(259.0) 
(259.0) 
(259.0) 
Employee benefit expenses 
Employee benefit expenses 
Employee benefit expenses 
Exploration and evaluation expenses 
Exploration and evaluation expenses 
Exploration and evaluation expenses 
Freight expenses 
Freight expenses 
Freight expenses 
Royalties expense 
Royalties expense 
Royalties expense 
Depreciation expense 
Depreciation expense 
Depreciation expense 
Restructuring expense – employee benefits 
Restructuring expense – employee benefits 
Restructuring expense – employee benefits 
Legal costs associated with Class Action 
Legal costs associated with Class Action 
Legal costs associated with Class Action 
Other expenses 
Other expenses 
Other expenses 
Profit before net financing income and income tax from continuing operations 
Profit before net financing income and income tax from continuing operations 
Profit before net financing income and income tax from continuing operations 
Financing income 
Financing income 
Financing income 
Financing expenses 
Financing expenses 
Financing expenses 
Net financing income 
Net financing income 
Net financing income 
Profit before income tax from continuing operations 
Profit before income tax from continuing operations 
Profit before income tax from continuing operations 
Income tax expense from continuing operations 
Income tax expense from continuing operations 
Income tax expense from continuing operations 
Profit for the year 
Profit for the year 
Profit for the year 
Other comprehensive loss 
Other comprehensive loss 
Other comprehensive loss 
Total comprehensive profit/(loss) for the year 
Total comprehensive profit/(loss) for the year 
Total comprehensive profit/(loss) for the year 
(60.4) 
(60.4) 
(60.4) 
(25.1) 
(25.1) 
(25.1) 
(52.9) 
(52.9) 
(52.9) 
(42.2) 
(42.2) 
(42.2) 
(63.9) 
(63.9) 
(63.9) 
(32.2) 
(32.2) 
(32.2) 
(54.1) 
(54.1) 
(54.1) 
(47.9) 
(47.9) 
(47.9) 
(361.5) 
(361.5) 
(361.5) 
(285.1) 
(285.1) 
(285.1) 
– 
– 
– 
(37.9) 
(37.9) 
(37.9) 
(34.9) 
(34.9) 
(34.9) 
131.0 
131.0 
131.0 
13.8 
13.8 
13.8 
(4.8) 
(4.8) 
(4.8) 
9.0 
9.0 
9.0 
140.0 
140.0 
140.0 
(28.4) 
(28.4) 
(28.4) 
111.6 
111.6 
111.6 
(6.7) 
(6.7) 
(6.7) 
104.9 
104.9 
104.9 
(7.6) 
(7.6) 
(7.6) 
(13.4) 
(13.4) 
(13.4) 
(50.1) 
(50.1) 
(50.1) 
183.7 
183.7 
183.7 
7.5 
7.5 
7.5 
(4.7) 
(4.7) 
(4.7) 
2.8 
2.8 
2.8 
186.5 
186.5 
186.5 
(59.5) 
(59.5) 
(59.5) 
127.0 
127.0 
127.0 
(18.5) 
(18.5) 
(18.5) 
108.5 
108.5 
108.5 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Consolidated Balance Sheet of the entities within the  
Investment in subsidiaries which are not party to the Deed 
Deed of Cross Guarantee 
Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade receivables 
Other receivables 
Inventories 
Prepayments 
Assets held for sale 
Total current assets 
Non-current assets   
Inventories 
Investments in equity securities 
Derivative financial instruments 
Exploration assets - Carrapateena 
Lease receivable 
Property, plant and equipment 
Total non-current assets 
Total assets 
Current liabilities 
Trade payables and accruals 
Other payables 
Current tax liabilities 
Employee benefits 
Provisions 
Derivative financial instruments 
Total current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Employee benefits 
Provisions 
Total non-current liabilities 
Total liabilities 
Net assets 
Equity 
Issued capital 
Cash flow hedge reserve 
Retained earnings 
Treasury shares 
Total equity  
85
85
85
86
1,689.3 
2,624.7 
2016 
$m 
648.0 
69.4 
6.6 
197.1 
4.9 
9.4 
935.4 
360.0 
18.2 
5.1 
284.9 
27.5 
990.6 
3.0 
72.6 
3.0 
69.0 
9.0 
8.3 
11.1 
173.0 
63.5 
2.0 
36.0 
101.5 
274.5 
3.6 
319.7 
(2.1) 
2015 
$m 
 545.2  
 91.4  
6.3 
 143.2  
4.9    
– 
 791.0  
186.6 
 31.8  
– 
 252.2  
 34.8  
 1,261.8  
3.0 
 1,770.2  
 2,561.2  
62.2 
1.7 
– 
9.2 
8.6 
– 
81.7 
102.6 
3.6 
33.4 
139.6 
221.3 
– 
281.6 
(0.6) 
2,350.2 
2,339.9 
2,029.0 
2,058.9 
2,350.2 
2,339.9 
Finance 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Structure & Other Information 
18 Deed of cross guarantee 
Consolidated Balance Sheet of the entities within the  
Deed of Cross Guarantee 
The Company and all its Australian domiciled subsidiaries listed in Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, except for OZ Minerals Equity Pty Ltd, 
OZ Minerals International (Holdings) Pty Ltd, and ZRUS Holdings Pty Ltd are party to a Deed of Cross Guarantee (‘Deed’).  
The effect of the Deed is that the Company guarantees to each creditor payment in full of any debt in the event of winding up of any of the subsidiaries under 
certain provisions of the Corporations Act 2001. If a winding up occurs under other provisions of the Act, the Company will only be liable in the event that 
after six months any creditor has not been paid in full. The subsidiaries have also given similar guarantees in the event that the Company is wound up. 
Set out below is the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income and Consolidated Balance Sheet of the entities within the Deed. 
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income  
of the entities within the Deed of Cross Guarantee 
Revenue from sale of concentrates  
Other income  
Net foreign exchange gains 
Changes in inventories of ore and concentrate 
Consumables, concentrate purchases and other direct costs 
Employee benefit expenses 
Exploration and evaluation expenses 
Freight expenses 
Royalties expense 
Depreciation expense 
Restructuring expense – employee benefits 
Legal costs associated with Class Action 
Other expenses 
Financing income 
Financing expenses 
Net financing income 
Profit before income tax from continuing operations 
Income tax expense from continuing operations 
Profit for the year 
Other comprehensive loss 
Total comprehensive profit/(loss) for the year 
Profit before net financing income and income tax from continuing operations 
(361.5) 
(285.1) 
2016 
$m 
822.9 
6.3 
2.6 
227.8 
(313.7) 
(60.4) 
(25.1) 
(52.9) 
(42.2) 
– 
(37.9) 
(34.9) 
131.0 
13.8 
(4.8) 
9.0 
140.0 
(28.4) 
111.6 
(6.7) 
104.9 
2015 
$m 
879.4 
5.4 
32.4 
79.8 
(259.0) 
(63.9) 
(32.2) 
(54.1) 
(47.9) 
(7.6) 
(13.4) 
(50.1) 
183.7 
7.5 
(4.7) 
2.8 
186.5 
(59.5) 
127.0 
(18.5) 
108.5 
Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade receivables 
Other receivables 
Inventories 
Prepayments 
Assets held for sale 
Total current assets 
Non-current assets   
Inventories 
Investments in equity securities 
Derivative financial instruments 
Exploration assets - Carrapateena 
Lease receivable 
Property, plant and equipment 
Investment in subsidiaries which are not party to the Deed 
Total non-current assets 
Total assets 
Current liabilities 
Trade payables and accruals 
Other payables 
Current tax liabilities 
Employee benefits 
Provisions 
Derivative financial instruments 
Total current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Employee benefits 
Provisions 
Total non-current liabilities 
Total liabilities 
Net assets 
Equity 
Issued capital 
Cash flow hedge reserve 
Retained earnings 
Treasury shares 
Total equity  
85
86
2016 
$m 
648.0 
69.4 
6.6 
197.1 
4.9 
9.4 
935.4 
360.0 
18.2 
5.1 
284.9 
27.5 
990.6 
3.0 
1,689.3 
2,624.7 
72.6 
3.0 
69.0 
9.0 
8.3 
11.1 
173.0 
63.5 
2.0 
36.0 
101.5 
274.5 
2015 
$m 
 545.2  
 91.4  
6.3 
 143.2  
4.9    
– 
 791.0  
186.6 
 31.8  
– 
 252.2  
 34.8  
 1,261.8  
3.0 
 1,770.2  
 2,561.2  
62.2 
1.7 
– 
9.2 
8.6 
– 
81.7 
102.6 
3.6 
33.4 
139.6 
221.3 
2,350.2 
2,339.9 
2,029.0 
2,058.9 
3.6 
319.7 
(2.1) 
– 
281.6 
(0.6) 
2,350.2 
2,339.9 
163
Annual and Sustainability Report 2016 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Structure & Other Information
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information 
19 Key management personnel 
19 Key management personnel 
19 Key management personnel 
Key management personnel remuneration  
Key management personnel remuneration  
Key management personnel remuneration  
Key management personnel (‘KMP’) are accountable for planning, directing and controlling the affairs of the Company and its controlled entities. During the 
Key management personnel (‘KMP’) are accountable for planning, directing and controlling the affairs of the Company and its controlled entities. During the 
financial year, the number of KMP increased by two to four members. The KMP remuneration for the Consolidated Entity was as follows: 
financial year, the number of KMP increased by two to four members. The KMP remuneration for the Consolidated Entity was as follows: 
Key management personnel (‘KMP’) are accountable for planning, directing and controlling the affairs of the Company and its controlled entities. During the 
financial year, the number of KMP increased by two to four members. The KMP remuneration for the Consolidated Entity was as follows: 
Audit services provided by KPMG 
Audit services provided by KPMG 
Audit services provided by KPMG 
Audit services provided by KPMG 
Short-term employee benefits  
Short-term employee benefits  
Short-term employee benefits  
Other long term benefits 
Other long term benefits 
Other long term benefits 
Post-employment benefits 
Post-employment benefits 
Post-employment benefits 
Termination benefits 
Termination benefits 
Termination benefits 
Share-based payments 
Share-based payments 
Share-based payments 
Total 
Total 
Total 
2016 
2016 
2016 
$ 
$ 
$ 
2015 
2015 
2015 
$ 
$ 
$ 
4,737,886 
4,737,886 
4,737,886 
3,547,871  
3,547,871  
3,547,871  
22,540 
22,540 
22,540 
(110,856)  
(110,856)  
(110,856)  
168,272 
168,272 
168,272 
 147,428  
 147,428  
 147,428  
– 
– 
– 
562,320 
562,320 
562,320 
480,542 
480,542 
480,542 
286,135 
286,135 
286,135 
5,409,240 
5,409,240 
5,409,240 
4,432,898 
4,432,898 
4,432,898 
Information regarding individual directors’ and executives’ compensation and some equity instrument disclosures as required by Corporations Regulation 
Information regarding individual directors’ and executives’ compensation and some equity instrument disclosures as required by Corporations Regulation 
2M.3.03 is provided in the Remuneration Report.   
2M.3.03 is provided in the Remuneration Report.   
Information regarding individual directors’ and executives’ compensation and some equity instrument disclosures as required by Corporations Regulation 
2M.3.03 is provided in the Remuneration Report.   
Recognition and measurement of wages and salaries and short term employee benefits  
Recognition and measurement of wages and salaries and short term employee benefits  
Recognition and measurement of wages and salaries and short term employee benefits  
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits and annual leave expected to be settled within twelve months of the reporting date are 
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits and annual leave expected to be settled within twelve months of the reporting date are 
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits and annual leave expected to be settled within twelve months of the reporting date are 
recognised in the provision for employee benefits in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date and are measured at the amounts expected to be 
recognised in the provision for employee benefits in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date and are measured at the amounts expected to be 
recognised in the provision for employee benefits in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date and are measured at the amounts expected to be 
paid, inclusive of on costs, when the liabilities are settled.  
paid, inclusive of on costs, when the liabilities are settled.  
paid, inclusive of on costs, when the liabilities are settled.  
Recognition and measurement of other long term employee benefits 
Recognition and measurement of other long term employee benefits 
Recognition and measurement of other long term employee benefits 
Long term employee benefits include annual leave liabilities which are expected to be settled in the period greater than twelve months from balance date and 
Long term employee benefits include annual leave liabilities which are expected to be settled in the period greater than twelve months from balance date and 
Long term employee benefits include annual leave liabilities which are expected to be settled in the period greater than twelve months from balance date and 
long service leave liabilities. Other long term benefits are recognised in the provision for employee benefits and measured as the present value of expected 
long service leave liabilities. Other long term benefits are recognised in the provision for employee benefits and measured as the present value of expected 
long service leave liabilities. Other long term benefits are recognised in the provision for employee benefits and measured as the present value of expected 
future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is 
future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is 
future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is 
given to the expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted 
given to the expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted 
given to the expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted 
using market yields at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated 
using market yields at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated 
using market yields at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated 
future cash outflows. 
future cash outflows. 
future cash outflows. 
Transactions with related parties 
Transactions with related parties 
Transactions with related parties 
A number of KMP, or their related parties, hold positions in other entities that may result in them having control or significant influence over the financial or 
A number of KMP, or their related parties, hold positions in other entities that may result in them having control or significant influence over the financial or 
operating policies of those entities. Where the Consolidated Entity transacts with the KMP and their related parties, the terms and conditions of these 
operating policies of those entities. Where the Consolidated Entity transacts with the KMP and their related parties, the terms and conditions of these 
transactions are no more favourable than those available, or which might reasonably be expected to be available, on similar transactions to non-KMP related 
transactions are no more favourable than those available, or which might reasonably be expected to be available, on similar transactions to non-KMP related 
entities on an arm’s length basis.  
entities on an arm’s length basis.  
A number of KMP, or their related parties, hold positions in other entities that may result in them having control or significant influence over the financial or 
operating policies of those entities. Where the Consolidated Entity transacts with the KMP and their related parties, the terms and conditions of these 
transactions are no more favourable than those available, or which might reasonably be expected to be available, on similar transactions to non-KMP related 
entities on an arm’s length basis.  
Audit and review of Financial Reports and other audit work under the Corporations Act 2001, including 
Audit and review of Financial Reports and other audit work under the Corporations Act 2001, including 
Audit and review of Financial Reports and other audit work under the Corporations Act 2001, including 
Audit and review of Financial Reports and other audit work under the Corporations Act 2001, including 
audit of subsidiary Financial Statements 
audit of subsidiary Financial Statements 
audit of subsidiary Financial Statements 
audit of subsidiary Financial Statements 
20 Remuneration of auditors 
20 Remuneration of auditors 
20 Remuneration of auditors 
20 Remuneration of auditors 
KPMG Australia 
KPMG Australia 
KPMG Australia 
KPMG Australia 
Overseas KPMG firms 
Overseas KPMG firms 
Overseas KPMG firms 
Overseas KPMG firms 
Total fees for audit services provided by KPMG 
Total fees for audit services provided by KPMG 
Total fees for audit services provided by KPMG 
Total fees for audit services provided by KPMG 
Other services provided by KPMG Australia 
Other services provided by KPMG Australia 
Other services provided by KPMG Australia 
Other services provided by KPMG Australia 
Taxation compliance and other taxation advisory services 
Taxation compliance and other taxation advisory services 
Taxation compliance and other taxation advisory services 
Taxation compliance and other taxation advisory services 
Total fees for other services provided by KPMG Australia 
Total fees for other services provided by KPMG Australia 
Total fees for other services provided by KPMG Australia 
Total fees for other services provided by KPMG Australia 
Other services 
Other services 
Other services 
Other services 
Total fees 
Total fees 
Total fees 
Total fees 
21 New accounting standards 
21 New accounting standards 
21 New accounting standards 
21 New accounting standards 
2016 
2016 
2016 
2016 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
439,722 
439,722 
439,722 
439,722 
532,000 
532,000 
532,000 
532,000 
34,990 
34,990 
34,990 
34,990 
33,343 
33,343 
33,343 
33,343 
474,712 
474,712 
474,712 
474,712 
565,343 
565,343 
565,343 
565,343 
160,124 
160,124 
160,124 
160,124 
77,025 
77,025 
77,025 
77,025 
165,882 
165,882 
165,882 
165,882 
120,000 
120,000 
120,000 
120,000 
237,149 
237,149 
237,149 
237,149 
285,882 
285,882 
285,882 
285,882 
711,861 
711,861 
711,861 
711,861 
851,225 
851,225 
851,225 
851,225 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
Changes in accounting policies and mandatory standards adopted during the year 
Changes in accounting policies and mandatory standards adopted during the year 
Changes in accounting policies and mandatory standards adopted during the year 
Changes in accounting policies and mandatory standards adopted during the year 
The accounting policies applied by the Consolidated Entity in these Consolidated Financial Statements are consistent with those applied by the Consolidated 
The accounting policies applied by the Consolidated Entity in these Consolidated Financial Statements are consistent with those applied by the Consolidated 
The accounting policies applied by the Consolidated Entity in these Consolidated Financial Statements are consistent with those applied by the Consolidated 
The accounting policies applied by the Consolidated Entity in these Consolidated Financial Statements are consistent with those applied by the Consolidated 
Entity in its Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2015, except for the early adoption of AASB 9 (2014) Financial Instruments with an initial 
Entity in its Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2015, except for the early adoption of AASB 9 (2014) Financial Instruments with an initial 
Entity in its Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2015, except for the early adoption of AASB 9 (2014) Financial Instruments with an initial 
Entity in its Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2015, except for the early adoption of AASB 9 (2014) Financial Instruments with an initial 
application date of 1 January 2016. The Consolidated Entity has adopted all of the new, revised or amending standards that are mandatory. The adoption of 
application date of 1 January 2016. The Consolidated Entity has adopted all of the new, revised or amending standards that are mandatory. The adoption of 
application date of 1 January 2016. The Consolidated Entity has adopted all of the new, revised or amending standards that are mandatory. The adoption of 
application date of 1 January 2016. The Consolidated Entity has adopted all of the new, revised or amending standards that are mandatory. The adoption of 
these new and revised mandatory Australian Accounting Standards has not had a significant impact on the Consolidated Entity’s accounting policies or the 
these new and revised mandatory Australian Accounting Standards has not had a significant impact on the Consolidated Entity’s accounting policies or the 
these new and revised mandatory Australian Accounting Standards has not had a significant impact on the Consolidated Entity’s accounting policies or the 
these new and revised mandatory Australian Accounting Standards has not had a significant impact on the Consolidated Entity’s accounting policies or the 
amounts reported during the year. 
amounts reported during the year. 
amounts reported during the year. 
amounts reported during the year. 
(ii)  Early adoption of Standards 
(ii)  Early adoption of Standards 
(ii)  Early adoption of Standards 
(ii)  Early adoption of Standards 
objectives. 
objectives. 
objectives. 
objectives. 
Transition to AASB 9 (2014) 
Transition to AASB 9 (2014) 
Transition to AASB 9 (2014) 
Transition to AASB 9 (2014) 
The Consolidated Entity early adopted AASB 9 (2009) Financial Instruments issued in December 2009 in the year ended 31 December 2010. AASB 9 (2009) 
The Consolidated Entity early adopted AASB 9 (2009) Financial Instruments issued in December 2009 in the year ended 31 December 2010. AASB 9 (2009) 
The Consolidated Entity early adopted AASB 9 (2009) Financial Instruments issued in December 2009 in the year ended 31 December 2010. AASB 9 (2009) 
The Consolidated Entity early adopted AASB 9 (2009) Financial Instruments issued in December 2009 in the year ended 31 December 2010. AASB 9 (2009) 
replaced the existing guidance in AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement of financial assets. 
replaced the existing guidance in AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement of financial assets. 
replaced the existing guidance in AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement of financial assets. 
replaced the existing guidance in AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement of financial assets. 
The Consolidated Entity has early adopted AASB 9 (2014) Financial Instruments issued in July 2014 with an initial application date of 1 January 2016. AASB 9 
The Consolidated Entity has early adopted AASB 9 (2014) Financial Instruments issued in July 2014 with an initial application date of 1 January 2016. AASB 9 
The Consolidated Entity has early adopted AASB 9 (2014) Financial Instruments issued in July 2014 with an initial application date of 1 January 2016. AASB 9 
The Consolidated Entity has early adopted AASB 9 (2014) Financial Instruments issued in July 2014 with an initial application date of 1 January 2016. AASB 9 
(2014) introduced a new hedge accounting model to simplify hedge accounting outcomes and more closely align hedge accounting with risk management 
(2014) introduced a new hedge accounting model to simplify hedge accounting outcomes and more closely align hedge accounting with risk management 
(2014) introduced a new hedge accounting model to simplify hedge accounting outcomes and more closely align hedge accounting with risk management 
(2014) introduced a new hedge accounting model to simplify hedge accounting outcomes and more closely align hedge accounting with risk management 
The early adoption of AASB 9 (2014) had no material impact on the Consolidated Entity and resulted in no change in the carrying amount of financial assets 
The early adoption of AASB 9 (2014) had no material impact on the Consolidated Entity and resulted in no change in the carrying amount of financial assets 
The early adoption of AASB 9 (2014) had no material impact on the Consolidated Entity and resulted in no change in the carrying amount of financial assets 
The early adoption of AASB 9 (2014) had no material impact on the Consolidated Entity and resulted in no change in the carrying amount of financial assets 
and liabilities in the balance sheet on the date of initial application. Refer to Note 14 for additional disclosure. 
and liabilities in the balance sheet on the date of initial application. Refer to Note 14 for additional disclosure. 
and liabilities in the balance sheet on the date of initial application. Refer to Note 14 for additional disclosure. 
and liabilities in the balance sheet on the date of initial application. Refer to Note 14 for additional disclosure. 
Changes in accounting policies resulting from the adoption of AASB 9 (2014) have been applied retrospectively, except as described below: 
Changes in accounting policies resulting from the adoption of AASB 9 (2014) have been applied retrospectively, except as described below: 
Changes in accounting policies resulting from the adoption of AASB 9 (2014) have been applied retrospectively, except as described below: 
Changes in accounting policies resulting from the adoption of AASB 9 (2014) have been applied retrospectively, except as described below: 
•  Comparative periods have not been restated. There were no differences in the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities resulting from 
•  Comparative periods have not been restated. There were no differences in the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities resulting from 
•  Comparative periods have not been restated. There were no differences in the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities resulting from 
•  Comparative periods have not been restated. There were no differences in the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities resulting from 
the adoption of AASB 9 (2014) as at 1 January 2016.  
the adoption of AASB 9 (2014) as at 1 January 2016.  
the adoption of AASB 9 (2014) as at 1 January 2016.  
the adoption of AASB 9 (2014) as at 1 January 2016.  
•  AASB 9 (2014) replaces the “incurred loss” model in AASB 139 with an “expected credit loss” model for calculating the impairment of financial assets 
•  AASB 9 (2014) replaces the “incurred loss” model in AASB 139 with an “expected credit loss” model for calculating the impairment of financial assets 
•  AASB 9 (2014) replaces the “incurred loss” model in AASB 139 with an “expected credit loss” model for calculating the impairment of financial assets 
•  AASB 9 (2014) replaces the “incurred loss” model in AASB 139 with an “expected credit loss” model for calculating the impairment of financial assets 
including trade receivables. The adoption of AASB 9 (2014) has not had material impact on the carrying value of trade receivables.  
including trade receivables. The adoption of AASB 9 (2014) has not had material impact on the carrying value of trade receivables.  
including trade receivables. The adoption of AASB 9 (2014) has not had material impact on the carrying value of trade receivables.  
including trade receivables. The adoption of AASB 9 (2014) has not had material impact on the carrying value of trade receivables.  
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Finance 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
Short-term employee benefits  
Other long term benefits 
Post-employment benefits 
Termination benefits 
Share-based payments 
Total 
2016 
$ 
2015 
$ 
4,737,886 
3,547,871  
22,540 
(110,856)  
168,272 
 147,428  
– 
480,542 
562,320 
286,135 
5,409,240 
4,432,898 
Recognition and measurement of wages and salaries and short term employee benefits  
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits and annual leave expected to be settled within twelve months of the reporting date are 
recognised in the provision for employee benefits in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date and are measured at the amounts expected to be 
paid, inclusive of on costs, when the liabilities are settled.  
Recognition and measurement of other long term employee benefits 
Long term employee benefits include annual leave liabilities which are expected to be settled in the period greater than twelve months from balance date and 
long service leave liabilities. Other long term benefits are recognised in the provision for employee benefits and measured as the present value of expected 
future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is 
given to the expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted 
using market yields at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated 
future cash outflows. 
Transactions with related parties 
A number of KMP, or their related parties, hold positions in other entities that may result in them having control or significant influence over the financial or 
operating policies of those entities. Where the Consolidated Entity transacts with the KMP and their related parties, the terms and conditions of these 
transactions are no more favourable than those available, or which might reasonably be expected to be available, on similar transactions to non-KMP related 
entities on an arm’s length basis.  
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Group Structure & Other Information 
19 Key management personnel 
Key management personnel remuneration  
20 Remuneration of auditors 
20 Remuneration of auditors 
20 Remuneration of auditors 
20 Remuneration of auditors 
20 Remuneration of auditors 
20 Remuneration of auditors 
Key management personnel (‘KMP’) are accountable for planning, directing and controlling the affairs of the Company and its controlled entities. During the 
Audit services provided by KPMG 
Audit services provided by KPMG 
Audit services provided by KPMG 
Audit services provided by KPMG 
Audit services provided by KPMG 
Audit services provided by KPMG 
financial year, the number of KMP increased by two to four members. The KMP remuneration for the Consolidated Entity was as follows: 
Audit and review of Financial Reports and other audit work under the Corporations Act 2001, including 
Audit and review of Financial Reports and other audit work under the Corporations Act 2001, including 
Audit and review of Financial Reports and other audit work under the Corporations Act 2001, including 
Audit and review of Financial Reports and other audit work under the Corporations Act 2001, including 
Audit and review of Financial Reports and other audit work under the Corporations Act 2001, including 
Audit and review of Financial Reports and other audit work under the Corporations Act 2001, including 
audit of subsidiary Financial Statements 
audit of subsidiary Financial Statements 
audit of subsidiary Financial Statements 
audit of subsidiary Financial Statements 
audit of subsidiary Financial Statements 
audit of subsidiary Financial Statements 
Information regarding individual directors’ and executives’ compensation and some equity instrument disclosures as required by Corporations Regulation 
Total fees 
Total fees 
Total fees 
Total fees 
Total fees 
Total fees 
2M.3.03 is provided in the Remuneration Report.   
KPMG Australia 
KPMG Australia 
KPMG Australia 
KPMG Australia 
KPMG Australia 
KPMG Australia 
Overseas KPMG firms 
Overseas KPMG firms 
Overseas KPMG firms 
Overseas KPMG firms 
Overseas KPMG firms 
Overseas KPMG firms 
Total fees for audit services provided by KPMG 
Total fees for audit services provided by KPMG 
Total fees for audit services provided by KPMG 
Total fees for audit services provided by KPMG 
Total fees for audit services provided by KPMG 
Total fees for audit services provided by KPMG 
Other services provided by KPMG Australia 
Other services provided by KPMG Australia 
Other services provided by KPMG Australia 
Other services provided by KPMG Australia 
Other services provided by KPMG Australia 
Other services provided by KPMG Australia 
Taxation compliance and other taxation advisory services 
Taxation compliance and other taxation advisory services 
Taxation compliance and other taxation advisory services 
Taxation compliance and other taxation advisory services 
Taxation compliance and other taxation advisory services 
Taxation compliance and other taxation advisory services 
Other services 
Other services 
Other services 
Other services 
Other services 
Other services 
Total fees for other services provided by KPMG Australia 
Total fees for other services provided by KPMG Australia 
Total fees for other services provided by KPMG Australia 
Total fees for other services provided by KPMG Australia 
Total fees for other services provided by KPMG Australia 
Total fees for other services provided by KPMG Australia 
2016 
2016 
2016 
2016 
2016 
2016 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
439,722 
439,722 
439,722 
439,722 
439,722 
439,722 
532,000 
532,000 
532,000 
532,000 
532,000 
532,000 
34,990 
34,990 
34,990 
34,990 
34,990 
34,990 
33,343 
33,343 
33,343 
33,343 
33,343 
33,343 
474,712 
474,712 
474,712 
474,712 
474,712 
474,712 
565,343 
565,343 
565,343 
565,343 
565,343 
565,343 
160,124 
160,124 
160,124 
160,124 
160,124 
160,124 
165,882 
165,882 
165,882 
165,882 
165,882 
165,882 
77,025 
77,025 
77,025 
77,025 
77,025 
77,025 
120,000 
120,000 
120,000 
120,000 
120,000 
120,000 
237,149 
237,149 
237,149 
237,149 
237,149 
237,149 
285,882 
285,882 
285,882 
285,882 
285,882 
285,882 
711,861 
711,861 
711,861 
711,861 
711,861 
711,861 
851,225 
851,225 
851,225 
851,225 
851,225 
851,225 
21 New accounting standards 
21 New accounting standards 
21 New accounting standards 
21 New accounting standards 
21 New accounting standards 
21 New accounting standards 
Directors’ Report 
Changes in accounting policies and mandatory standards adopted during the year 
Changes in accounting policies and mandatory standards adopted during the year 
Changes in accounting policies and mandatory standards adopted during the year 
Changes in accounting policies and mandatory standards adopted during the year 
Changes in accounting policies and mandatory standards adopted during the year 
Changes in accounting policies and mandatory standards adopted during the year 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
(i) 
Directors’ Report 
The accounting policies applied by the Consolidated Entity in these Consolidated Financial Statements are consistent with those applied by the Consolidated 
The accounting policies applied by the Consolidated Entity in these Consolidated Financial Statements are consistent with those applied by the Consolidated 
The accounting policies applied by the Consolidated Entity in these Consolidated Financial Statements are consistent with those applied by the Consolidated 
The accounting policies applied by the Consolidated Entity in these Consolidated Financial Statements are consistent with those applied by the Consolidated 
The accounting policies applied by the Consolidated Entity in these Consolidated Financial Statements are consistent with those applied by the Consolidated 
The accounting policies applied by the Consolidated Entity in these Consolidated Financial Statements are consistent with those applied by the Consolidated 
Entity in its Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2015, except for the early adoption of AASB 9 (2014) Financial Instruments with an initial 
Entity in its Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2015, except for the early adoption of AASB 9 (2014) Financial Instruments with an initial 
Entity in its Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2015, except for the early adoption of AASB 9 (2014) Financial Instruments with an initial 
Entity in its Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2015, except for the early adoption of AASB 9 (2014) Financial Instruments with an initial 
Entity in its Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2015, except for the early adoption of AASB 9 (2014) Financial Instruments with an initial 
Entity in its Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2015, except for the early adoption of AASB 9 (2014) Financial Instruments with an initial 
application date of 1 January 2016. The Consolidated Entity has adopted all of the new, revised or amending standards that are mandatory. The adoption of 
application date of 1 January 2016. The Consolidated Entity has adopted all of the new, revised or amending standards that are mandatory. The adoption of 
application date of 1 January 2016. The Consolidated Entity has adopted all of the new, revised or amending standards that are mandatory. The adoption of 
application date of 1 January 2016. The Consolidated Entity has adopted all of the new, revised or amending standards that are mandatory. The adoption of 
application date of 1 January 2016. The Consolidated Entity has adopted all of the new, revised or amending standards that are mandatory. The adoption of 
application date of 1 January 2016. The Consolidated Entity has adopted all of the new, revised or amending standards that are mandatory. The adoption of 
these new and revised mandatory Australian Accounting Standards has not had a significant impact on the Consolidated Entity’s accounting policies or the 
these new and revised mandatory Australian Accounting Standards has not had a significant impact on the Consolidated Entity’s accounting policies or the 
these new and revised mandatory Australian Accounting Standards has not had a significant impact on the Consolidated Entity’s accounting policies or the 
these new and revised mandatory Australian Accounting Standards has not had a significant impact on the Consolidated Entity’s accounting policies or the 
these new and revised mandatory Australian Accounting Standards has not had a significant impact on the Consolidated Entity’s accounting policies or the 
these new and revised mandatory Australian Accounting Standards has not had a significant impact on the Consolidated Entity’s accounting policies or the 
amounts reported during the year. 
amounts reported during the year. 
amounts reported during the year. 
amounts reported during the year. 
amounts reported during the year. 
amounts reported during the year. 
(ii)  Early adoption of Standards 
(ii)  Early adoption of Standards 
(ii)  Early adoption of Standards 
(ii)  Early adoption of Standards 
(ii)  Early adoption of Standards 
(ii)  Early adoption of Standards 
The Consolidated Entity early adopted AASB 9 (2009) Financial Instruments issued in December 2009 in the year ended 31 December 2010. AASB 9 (2009) 
The Consolidated Entity early adopted AASB 9 (2009) Financial Instruments issued in December 2009 in the year ended 31 December 2010. AASB 9 (2009) 
The Consolidated Entity early adopted AASB 9 (2009) Financial Instruments issued in December 2009 in the year ended 31 December 2010. AASB 9 (2009) 
The Consolidated Entity early adopted AASB 9 (2009) Financial Instruments issued in December 2009 in the year ended 31 December 2010. AASB 9 (2009) 
The Consolidated Entity early adopted AASB 9 (2009) Financial Instruments issued in December 2009 in the year ended 31 December 2010. AASB 9 (2009) 
The Consolidated Entity early adopted AASB 9 (2009) Financial Instruments issued in December 2009 in the year ended 31 December 2010. AASB 9 (2009) 
Operational and Financial Review  
replaced the existing guidance in AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement of financial assets. 
replaced the existing guidance in AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement of financial assets. 
replaced the existing guidance in AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement of financial assets. 
replaced the existing guidance in AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement of financial assets. 
replaced the existing guidance in AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement of financial assets. 
replaced the existing guidance in AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement of financial assets. 
the adoption of AASB 9 (2014) as at 1 January 2016.  
the adoption of AASB 9 (2014) as at 1 January 2016.  
the adoption of AASB 9 (2014) as at 1 January 2016.  
the adoption of AASB 9 (2014) as at 1 January 2016.  
the adoption of AASB 9 (2014) as at 1 January 2016.  
the adoption of AASB 9 (2014) as at 1 January 2016.  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
The Consolidated Entity has early adopted AASB 9 (2014) Financial Instruments issued in July 2014 with an initial application date of 1 January 2016. AASB 9 
The Consolidated Entity has early adopted AASB 9 (2014) Financial Instruments issued in July 2014 with an initial application date of 1 January 2016. AASB 9 
The Consolidated Entity has early adopted AASB 9 (2014) Financial Instruments issued in July 2014 with an initial application date of 1 January 2016. AASB 9 
The Consolidated Entity has early adopted AASB 9 (2014) Financial Instruments issued in July 2014 with an initial application date of 1 January 2016. AASB 9 
The Consolidated Entity has early adopted AASB 9 (2014) Financial Instruments issued in July 2014 with an initial application date of 1 January 2016. AASB 9 
The Consolidated Entity has early adopted AASB 9 (2014) Financial Instruments issued in July 2014 with an initial application date of 1 January 2016. AASB 9 
Operational and Financial Review  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
(2014) introduced a new hedge accounting model to simplify hedge accounting outcomes and more closely align hedge accounting with risk management 
(2014) introduced a new hedge accounting model to simplify hedge accounting outcomes and more closely align hedge accounting with risk management 
(2014) introduced a new hedge accounting model to simplify hedge accounting outcomes and more closely align hedge accounting with risk management 
(2014) introduced a new hedge accounting model to simplify hedge accounting outcomes and more closely align hedge accounting with risk management 
(2014) introduced a new hedge accounting model to simplify hedge accounting outcomes and more closely align hedge accounting with risk management 
(2014) introduced a new hedge accounting model to simplify hedge accounting outcomes and more closely align hedge accounting with risk management 
positioned for growth.  
objectives. 
objectives. 
objectives. 
objectives. 
objectives. 
objectives. 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
The early adoption of AASB 9 (2014) had no material impact on the Consolidated Entity and resulted in no change in the carrying amount of financial assets 
The early adoption of AASB 9 (2014) had no material impact on the Consolidated Entity and resulted in no change in the carrying amount of financial assets 
The early adoption of AASB 9 (2014) had no material impact on the Consolidated Entity and resulted in no change in the carrying amount of financial assets 
The early adoption of AASB 9 (2014) had no material impact on the Consolidated Entity and resulted in no change in the carrying amount of financial assets 
The early adoption of AASB 9 (2014) had no material impact on the Consolidated Entity and resulted in no change in the carrying amount of financial assets 
The early adoption of AASB 9 (2014) had no material impact on the Consolidated Entity and resulted in no change in the carrying amount of financial assets 
positioned for growth.  
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
and liabilities in the balance sheet on the date of initial application. Refer to Note 14 for additional disclosure. 
and liabilities in the balance sheet on the date of initial application. Refer to Note 14 for additional disclosure. 
and liabilities in the balance sheet on the date of initial application. Refer to Note 14 for additional disclosure. 
and liabilities in the balance sheet on the date of initial application. Refer to Note 14 for additional disclosure. 
and liabilities in the balance sheet on the date of initial application. Refer to Note 14 for additional disclosure. 
and liabilities in the balance sheet on the date of initial application. Refer to Note 14 for additional disclosure. 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
Transition to AASB 9 (2014) 
Transition to AASB 9 (2014) 
Transition to AASB 9 (2014) 
Transition to AASB 9 (2014) 
Transition to AASB 9 (2014) 
Transition to AASB 9 (2014) 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
Changes in accounting policies resulting from the adoption of AASB 9 (2014) have been applied retrospectively, except as described below: 
Changes in accounting policies resulting from the adoption of AASB 9 (2014) have been applied retrospectively, except as described below: 
Changes in accounting policies resulting from the adoption of AASB 9 (2014) have been applied retrospectively, except as described below: 
Changes in accounting policies resulting from the adoption of AASB 9 (2014) have been applied retrospectively, except as described below: 
Changes in accounting policies resulting from the adoption of AASB 9 (2014) have been applied retrospectively, except as described below: 
Changes in accounting policies resulting from the adoption of AASB 9 (2014) have been applied retrospectively, except as described below: 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  Comparative periods have not been restated. There were no differences in the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities resulting from 
•  Comparative periods have not been restated. There were no differences in the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities resulting from 
•  Comparative periods have not been restated. There were no differences in the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities resulting from 
•  Comparative periods have not been restated. There were no differences in the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities resulting from 
•  Comparative periods have not been restated. There were no differences in the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities resulting from 
•  Comparative periods have not been restated. There were no differences in the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities resulting from 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  AASB 9 (2014) replaces the “incurred loss” model in AASB 139 with an “expected credit loss” model for calculating the impairment of financial assets 
•  AASB 9 (2014) replaces the “incurred loss” model in AASB 139 with an “expected credit loss” model for calculating the impairment of financial assets 
•  AASB 9 (2014) replaces the “incurred loss” model in AASB 139 with an “expected credit loss” model for calculating the impairment of financial assets 
•  AASB 9 (2014) replaces the “incurred loss” model in AASB 139 with an “expected credit loss” model for calculating the impairment of financial assets 
•  AASB 9 (2014) replaces the “incurred loss” model in AASB 139 with an “expected credit loss” model for calculating the impairment of financial assets 
•  AASB 9 (2014) replaces the “incurred loss” model in AASB 139 with an “expected credit loss” model for calculating the impairment of financial assets 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
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OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
including trade receivables. The adoption of AASB 9 (2014) has not had material impact on the carrying value of trade receivables.  
including trade receivables. The adoption of AASB 9 (2014) has not had material impact on the carrying value of trade receivables.  
including trade receivables. The adoption of AASB 9 (2014) has not had material impact on the carrying value of trade receivables.  
including trade receivables. The adoption of AASB 9 (2014) has not had material impact on the carrying value of trade receivables.  
including trade receivables. The adoption of AASB 9 (2014) has not had material impact on the carrying value of trade receivables.  
including trade receivables. The adoption of AASB 9 (2014) has not had material impact on the carrying value of trade receivables.  
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•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
location of the facility. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
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Annual and Sustainability Report 2016 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
	
 
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Directors’ Report 
Group Structure & Other Information
Group Structure & Other Information 
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
Operational and Financial Review  
positioned for growth.  
Issued Standards and pronouncements not early adopted 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
positioned for growth.  
(iii) 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
Operational and Financial Review  
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
At the date of authorisation of the Financial Statements, the following AASB Standards and interpretations had been issued but were not yet effective. The 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
Operational and Financial Review  
Consolidated Entity has not yet assessed the full impact of the below standards: 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
•  AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers changes the timing (and in some case, the quantum) of revenue recognised from customers. The 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
standard does not apply mandatorily before 1 January 2018 and is not expected to have a material impact when it is first adopted for the year ending 31 
positioned for growth.  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
December 2018.  
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  AASB 16 Leases eliminates the distinction between operating and finance leases, and brings all leases (other than short term leases) onto the balance 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
sheet. The standard does not apply mandatorily before 1 January 2019 and is not expected to have a material impact when it is first adopted for the year 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
ending 31 December 2019. 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
The following standards, all consequential amendments and interpretations are mandatory from 1 January 2017, have not been adopted early by the group, 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
and will be first adopted for the year ending 31 December 2017. They are not expected to have material impact on application:	
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  AASB 2016-1 Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets for Unrealised Losses; and 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  AASB 2016-2 Disclosure Initiative: Amendments to AASB 107 (Statement of Cash Flows) 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
location of the facility. 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
location of the facility. 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
location of the facility. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Group Structure & Other Information 
Directors’ Declaration 
Directors’ Declaration 
Directors' Declaration
(iii) 
Issued Standards and pronouncements not early adopted 
1. 
1. 
In the opinion of the Directors of OZ Minerals Limited (‘the Company’): 
In the opinion of the Directors of OZ Minerals Limited (‘the Company’): 
At the date of authorisation of the Financial Statements, the following AASB Standards and interpretations had been issued but were not yet effective. The 
Consolidated Entity has not yet assessed the full impact of the below standards: 
•  AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers changes the timing (and in some case, the quantum) of revenue recognised from customers. The 
standard does not apply mandatorily before 1 January 2018 and is not expected to have a material impact when it is first adopted for the year ending 31 
•  AASB 16 Leases eliminates the distinction between operating and finance leases, and brings all leases (other than short term leases) onto the balance 
sheet. The standard does not apply mandatorily before 1 January 2019 and is not expected to have a material impact when it is first adopted for the year 
December 2018.  
ending 31 December 2019. 
The following standards, all consequential amendments and interpretations are mandatory from 1 January 2017, have not been adopted early by the group, 
and will be first adopted for the year ending 31 December 2017. They are not expected to have material impact on application:	
•  AASB 2016-1 Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets for Unrealised Losses; and 
•  AASB 2016-2 Disclosure Initiative: Amendments to AASB 107 (Statement of Cash Flows) 
(a) 
(a) 
the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes set out on pages 125 to 166 and the remuneration disclosures that are contained in the 
the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes set out on pages 125 to 166 and the remuneration disclosures that are contained in the 
Remuneration Report on pages 52 to 67, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 
Remuneration Report on pages 52 to 67, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 
(i) 
(i) 
(ii) 
(ii) 
giving a true and fair view of the financial position of the Consolidated Entity as at 31 December 2016 and of its performance for the 
giving a true and fair view of the financial position of the Consolidated Entity as at 31 December 2016 and of its performance for the 
year ended on that date; and 
year ended on that date; and 
complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; 
complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; 
(b) 
(b) 
(c) 
(c) 
the directors draw attention to page 131 to the consolidated financial statements, which includes a statement of compliance with International 
the directors draw attention to page 131 to the consolidated financial statements, which includes a statement of compliance with International 
Financial Reporting Standards.  
Financial Reporting Standards.  
there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due and payable. 
there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due and payable. 
There are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company and the consolidated entities identified in Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
There are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company and the consolidated entities identified in Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are or may become subject to by virtue of the Deed of Cross Guarantee between the 
will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are or may become subject to by virtue of the Deed of Cross Guarantee between the 
Company and those consolidated entities pursuant to ASIC Class Order 98/1418. 
Company and those consolidated entities pursuant to ASIC Class Order 98/1418. 
The directors have been given the declarations required by Section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 from the Chief Executive Officer and Chief 
The directors have been given the declarations required by Section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 from the Chief Executive Officer and Chief 
Financial Officer for the financial year ended 31 December 2016. 
Financial Officer for the financial year ended 31 December 2016. 
2. 
2. 
3. 
3. 
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors. 
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors. 
Neil Hamilton 
Neil Hamilton 
Chairman 
Chairman 
Perth 
Perth 
23 February 2017 
23 February 2017 
Andrew Cole 
Andrew Cole 
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer 
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer 
Adelaide 
Adelaide 
23 February 2017 
23 February 2017 
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Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Independent Auditor's Report 
Independent Auditor's Report 
Independent Auditor's Report 
Independent Auditor's Report 
Independent Auditor's Report
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review  
Directors’ Report 
Directors’ Report 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
Operational and Financial Review  
positioned for growth.  
To the shareholders of OZ Minerals Limited 
To the shareholders of OZ Minerals Limited 
To the shareholders of OZ Minerals Limited 
To the shareholders of OZ Minerals Limited 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Opinion 
Opinion 
Opinion 
Opinion 
positioned for growth.  
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
In our opinion, the accompanying Financial Report of OZ Minerals Limited 
In our opinion, the accompanying Financial Report of OZ Minerals Limited 
In our opinion, the accompanying Financial Report of OZ Minerals Limited 
In our opinion, the accompanying Financial Report of OZ Minerals Limited 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including  
is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including  
is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including  
is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including  
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  giving a true and fair view of the Consolidated Entity’s financial 
•  giving a true and fair view of the Consolidated Entity’s financial 
•  giving a true and fair view of the Consolidated Entity’s financial 
•  giving a true and fair view of the Consolidated Entity’s financial 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
position as at 31 December 2016 and of its financial performance for 
position as at 31 December 2016 and of its financial performance for 
position as at 31 December 2016 and of its financial performance for 
position as at 31 December 2016 and of its financial performance for 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
the year ended on that date; and 
the year ended on that date; and 
the year ended on that date; and 
the year ended on that date; and 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations 
•  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations 
•  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations 
•  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations 
Directors’ Report 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Regulations 2001. 
Regulations 2001. 
Regulations 2001. 
Regulations 2001. 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
Directors’ Report 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
Operational and Financial Review  
Operational and Financial Review  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
positioned for growth.  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
Operational and Financial Review  
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
Operational and Financial Review  
We have audited the Financial Report of the Consolidated Entity.  
We have audited the Financial Report of the Consolidated Entity.  
We have audited the Financial Report of the Consolidated Entity.  
We have audited the Financial Report of the Consolidated Entity.  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
The Consolidated Entity consists of OZ Minerals Limited (the Company) 
The Consolidated Entity consists of OZ Minerals Limited (the Company) 
The Consolidated Entity consists of OZ Minerals Limited (the Company) 
The Consolidated Entity consists of OZ Minerals Limited (the Company) 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
and the entities it controlled at the year end and from time to time during 
and the entities it controlled at the year end and from time to time during 
and the entities it controlled at the year end and from time to time during 
and the entities it controlled at the year end and from time to time during 
positioned for growth.  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
the financial year.  
the financial year.  
the financial year.  
the financial year.  
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
The Financial Report comprises the: 
The Financial Report comprises the: 
The Financial Report comprises the: 
The Financial Report comprises the: 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2016; 
•  Consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2016; 
•  Consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2016; 
•  Consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2016; 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
•  Consolidated statement of comprehensive income,  
•  Consolidated statement of comprehensive income,  
•  Consolidated statement of comprehensive income,  
•  Consolidated statement of comprehensive income,  
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
consolidated statement of changes in equity, and  
consolidated statement of changes in equity, and  
consolidated statement of changes in equity, and  
consolidated statement of changes in equity, and  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended; 
consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended; 
consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended; 
consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Notes including summary of significant accounting policies; and 
•  Notes including summary of significant accounting policies; and 
•  Notes including summary of significant accounting policies; and 
•  Notes including summary of significant accounting policies; and 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Directors’ Declaration. 
•  Directors’ Declaration. 
•  Directors’ Declaration. 
•  Directors’ Declaration. 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
Basis for opinion 
Basis for opinion 
Basis for opinion 
Basis for opinion 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate 
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate 
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate 
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
Operational and Financial Review  
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
to provide a basis for our opinion. 
to provide a basis for our opinion. 
to provide a basis for our opinion. 
to provide a basis for our opinion. 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
location of the facility. 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
Operational and Financial Review  
Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report section of our report.  
Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report section of our report.  
Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report section of our report.  
Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report section of our report.  
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
We are independent of the Consolidated Entity in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and the relevant ethical requirements of the Accounting 
We are independent of the Consolidated Entity in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and the relevant ethical requirements of the Accounting 
We are independent of the Consolidated Entity in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and the relevant ethical requirements of the Accounting 
We are independent of the Consolidated Entity in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and the relevant ethical requirements of the Accounting 
location of the facility. 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
location of the facility. 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code). We have fulfilled our other ethical 
Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code). We have fulfilled our other ethical 
Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code). We have fulfilled our other ethical 
Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code). We have fulfilled our other ethical 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
location of the facility. 
responsibilities in accordance with the Code. 
responsibilities in accordance with the Code. 
responsibilities in accordance with the Code. 
responsibilities in accordance with the Code. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
positioned for growth.  
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
Key audit matters 
Key audit matters 
Key audit matters 
Key audit matters 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
location of the facility. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
location of the facility. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Key Audit Matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, 
Key Audit Matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, 
Key Audit Matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, 
The Key Audit Matters we identified are: 
Key Audit Matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, 
The Key Audit Matters we identified are: 
The Key Audit Matters we identified are: 
The Key Audit Matters we identified are: 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
•  Carrying value of Prominent Hill Property, Plant and Equipment 
•  Carrying value of Prominent Hill Property, Plant and Equipment 
•  Carrying value of Prominent Hill Property, Plant and Equipment 
•  Carrying value of Prominent Hill Property, Plant and Equipment 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
were of most significance in our audit of the Financial Report of the 
were of most significance in our audit of the Financial Report of the 
were of most significance in our audit of the Financial Report of the 
were of most significance in our audit of the Financial Report of the 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
current period.  
current period.  
current period.  
current period.  
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
•  Valuation of Low Grade Gold Ore Stockpiles 
•  Valuation of Low Grade Gold Ore Stockpiles 
•  Valuation of Low Grade Gold Ore Stockpiles 
•  Valuation of Low Grade Gold Ore Stockpiles 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the Financial 
These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the Financial 
These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the Financial 
These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the Financial 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not 
Report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not 
Report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not 
Report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
provide a separate opinion on these matters. 
provide a separate opinion on these matters. 
provide a separate opinion on these matters. 
provide a separate opinion on these matters. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
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location of the facility. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
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companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
Independent Auditor's Report 
Carrying value of Prominent Hill PPE (contained within total PP&E $990.6 million) 
Refer to Note 7 to the Financial Report 
The key audit matter 
How the matter was addressed in our audit 
Significant judgment is required by management in the 
determination of the carrying value of Prominent Hill PP&E 
which is highly sensitive to changes in inputs. Assessment of the 
value of Prominent Hill PP&E is a key audit matter given 
impairment was recorded in 2013 for these assets, and the 
We involved KPMG valuation specialists and our procedures included: 
•  We tested the controls for management’s valuation of the Prominent Hill PP&E 
including board authorisation of key inputs to the assessment such as commodity 
prices and exchange rates, and operational assumptions. 
significant judgment required by us in evaluating management’s 
•  We compared the valuation methodology to industry standards and criteria in the 
assessment of the value, which is principally based on a Net 
Present Value (NPV) model for the Prominent Hill mine.  We 
particularly focus on those judgements listed below which 
impact estimated future cash flows: 
relevant accounting standards. This included consideration of assumptions about 
the price that may be received if selling the Prominent Hill PP&E in an orderly 
transaction between market participants at the measurement date. 
•  We assessed the discount rate applied against comparable market rates and 
•  Assumptions about future commodity prices and foreign 
industry trends. 
exchange rates; 
•  Prominent Hill operational assumptions, such as: 
Future metal production levels which are dependent 
on extraction of ore from the mine, estimated grades 
of metal in the ore body, and ability to recover metal 
contained in the ore extracted. 
•  We critically evaluated the Consolidated Entity’s key cash flow assumptions by: 
comparing forecast commodity prices and foreign exchange rates applied 
by management to published analyst and broker data about future 
commodity prices and foreign exchange rates; 
using our knowledge of previous production levels and the current business 
model to assess the Consolidated Entity’s capacity to achieve future 
Future capital expenditure and operating costs. 
production levels; 
o 
o 
o 
The discount rate applied to forecast cash flows. 
To assess the significant judgements of this key audit matter, we 
involved senior audit team members, including valuation 
specialists, with experience in the industry and the valuation 
methodology. 
using our knowledge of historical capital and operating costs and future 
plans to assess the Consolidated Entity’s assumptions in these areas; 
comparing ore to be mined and processed in the NPV model to the Mineral 
Resources and Ore Reserves Statements prepared by the Consolidated 
Entity in accordance with Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) 
requirements. These requirements govern evaluation and reporting of the 
existence of minerals resources. We also compared ore to be mined and 
processed to historical estimates; 
reading and considering findings from independent external specialists 
engaged by the Consolidated Entity to assess the accuracy of JORC 
Resource and Reserve estimates for information which may indicate that 
estimates of ore to be mined and processed are not achievable. 
•  We performed sensitivity analysis on key assumptions to assess how management 
had addressed estimation uncertainty through alternative assumptions or 
outcomes which could indicate the potential for further write downs or reversal of 
a previously recognised impairment. 
•  We assessed the value ascribed to the ore bodies known to exist at Prominent Hill 
but have not been included in the NPV model, by comparing it to market data for 
comparable transactions. 
•  We assessed the appropriateness of the Consolidated Entity’s method used to 
determine the recoverable amount against the relevant Australian Accounting 
Standards. 
•  We assessed the Consolidated Entity’s disclosures in respect of asset values and 
impairment testing against the requirements of Australian Accounting Standards. 
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o 
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KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of 
KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of 
KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of 
the KPMG network of independent member firms 
the KPMG network of independent member firms 
the KPMG network of independent member firms 
the KPMG network of independent member firms 
affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative ('KPMG 
affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative ('KPMG 
affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative ('KPMG 
affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative ('KPMG 
International'), a Swiss entity. 
International'), a Swiss entity. 
International'), a Swiss entity. 
International'), a Swiss entity. 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under 
Professional Standards Legislation. 
Professional Standards Legislation. 
Professional Standards Legislation. 
Professional Standards Legislation. 
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Independent Auditor's Report 
Independent Auditor's Report 
Independent Auditor's Report 
In our opinion, the accompanying Financial Report of OZ Minerals Limited 
We have audited the Financial Report of the Consolidated Entity.  
To the shareholders of OZ Minerals Limited 
Opinion 
is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including  
•  giving a true and fair view of the Consolidated Entity’s financial 
position as at 31 December 2016 and of its financial performance for 
the year ended on that date; and 
•  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations 
Regulations 2001. 
The Consolidated Entity consists of OZ Minerals Limited (the Company) 
and the entities it controlled at the year end and from time to time during 
the financial year.  
The Financial Report comprises the: 
•  Consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2016; 
•  Consolidated statement of comprehensive income,  
consolidated statement of changes in equity, and  
consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended; 
•  Notes including summary of significant accounting policies; and 
•  Directors’ Declaration. 
Basis for opinion 
to provide a basis for our opinion. 
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate 
Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report section of our report.  
We are independent of the Consolidated Entity in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and the relevant ethical requirements of the Accounting 
Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code). We have fulfilled our other ethical 
responsibilities in accordance with the Code. 
Key audit matters 
The Key Audit Matters we identified are: 
•  Carrying value of Prominent Hill Property, Plant and Equipment 
(PP&E)  
•  Valuation of Low Grade Gold Ore Stockpiles 
Key Audit Matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, 
were of most significance in our audit of the Financial Report of the 
current period.  
These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the Financial 
Report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not 
provide a separate opinion on these matters. 
KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of 
the KPMG network of independent member firms 
affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative ('KPMG 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under 
International'), a Swiss entity. 
Professional Standards Legislation. 
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Carrying value of Prominent Hill PPE (contained within total PP&E $990.6 million) 
Refer to Note 7 to the Financial Report 
The key audit matter 
How the matter was addressed in our audit 
Significant judgment is required by management in the 
determination of the carrying value of Prominent Hill PP&E 
which is highly sensitive to changes in inputs. Assessment of the 
value of Prominent Hill PP&E is a key audit matter given 
impairment was recorded in 2013 for these assets, and the 
significant judgment required by us in evaluating management’s 
assessment of the value, which is principally based on a Net 
Present Value (NPV) model for the Prominent Hill mine.  We 
particularly focus on those judgements listed below which 
impact estimated future cash flows: 
We involved KPMG valuation specialists and our procedures included: 
•  We tested the controls for management’s valuation of the Prominent Hill PP&E 
including board authorisation of key inputs to the assessment such as commodity 
prices and exchange rates, and operational assumptions. 
•  We compared the valuation methodology to industry standards and criteria in the 
relevant accounting standards. This included consideration of assumptions about 
the price that may be received if selling the Prominent Hill PP&E in an orderly 
transaction between market participants at the measurement date. 
•  We assessed the discount rate applied against comparable market rates and 
•  Assumptions about future commodity prices and foreign 
industry trends. 
exchange rates; 
•  Prominent Hill operational assumptions, such as: 
o 
o 
o 
Future metal production levels which are dependent 
on extraction of ore from the mine, estimated grades 
of metal in the ore body, and ability to recover metal 
contained in the ore extracted. 
Future capital expenditure and operating costs. 
The discount rate applied to forecast cash flows. 
To assess the significant judgements of this key audit matter, we 
involved senior audit team members, including valuation 
specialists, with experience in the industry and the valuation 
methodology. 
•  We critically evaluated the Consolidated Entity’s key cash flow assumptions by: 
o 
o 
o 
o 
o 
comparing forecast commodity prices and foreign exchange rates applied 
by management to published analyst and broker data about future 
commodity prices and foreign exchange rates; 
using our knowledge of previous production levels and the current business 
model to assess the Consolidated Entity’s capacity to achieve future 
production levels; 
using our knowledge of historical capital and operating costs and future 
plans to assess the Consolidated Entity’s assumptions in these areas; 
comparing ore to be mined and processed in the NPV model to the Mineral 
Resources and Ore Reserves Statements prepared by the Consolidated 
Entity in accordance with Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) 
requirements. These requirements govern evaluation and reporting of the 
existence of minerals resources. We also compared ore to be mined and 
processed to historical estimates; 
reading and considering findings from independent external specialists 
engaged by the Consolidated Entity to assess the accuracy of JORC 
Resource and Reserve estimates for information which may indicate that 
estimates of ore to be mined and processed are not achievable. 
•  We performed sensitivity analysis on key assumptions to assess how management 
had addressed estimation uncertainty through alternative assumptions or 
outcomes which could indicate the potential for further write downs or reversal of 
a previously recognised impairment. 
•  We assessed the value ascribed to the ore bodies known to exist at Prominent Hill 
but have not been included in the NPV model, by comparing it to market data for 
comparable transactions. 
•  We assessed the appropriateness of the Consolidated Entity’s method used to 
determine the recoverable amount against the relevant Australian Accounting 
Standards. 
•  We assessed the Consolidated Entity’s disclosures in respect of asset values and 
impairment testing against the requirements of Australian Accounting Standards. 
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Independent Auditor's Report 
Independent Auditor's Report 
Independent Auditor's Report 
Independent Auditor's Report 
Valuation of Low Grade Gold Ore Stockpiles ($131.4 million) 
Valuation of Low Grade Gold Ore Stockpiles ($131.4 million) 
Refer to Note 5 to the Financial Report 
Refer to Note 5 to the Financial Report 
The key audit matter 
The key audit matter 
How the matter was addressed in our audit 
How the matter was addressed in our audit 
Significant judgment is required to be exercised by management 
Significant judgment is required to be exercised by management 
in assessment of the value of low grade gold ore which will be 
in assessment of the value of low grade gold ore which will be 
combined with copper ore to be mined in the future to produce 
combined with copper ore to be mined in the future to produce 
concentrate. The valuation of low grade gold ore stockpiles is a 
concentrate. The valuation of low grade gold ore stockpiles is a 
key audit matter because significant judgment is required by us 
key audit matter because significant judgment is required by us 
in evaluating management’s assessment of the value. This is 
in evaluating management’s assessment of the value. This is 
based on a model which estimates future revenue expected to 
based on a model which estimates future revenue expected to 
be derived from low grade gold ore contained in existing ore 
be derived from low grade gold ore contained in existing ore 
stockpiles, less selling costs and further processing costs to 
stockpiles, less selling costs and further processing costs to 
convert ore into concentrate. We particularly focus on those 
convert ore into concentrate. We particularly focus on those 
judgments listed below which impact the valuation model: 
judgments listed below which impact the valuation model: 
•  Future metal production levels which are dependent on the 
•  Future metal production levels which are dependent on the 
volume and grade of existing low grade gold ore stockpiles 
volume and grade of existing low grade gold ore stockpiles 
and the amount of metal expected to be recovered. 
and the amount of metal expected to be recovered. 
•  Future processing costs of low grade gold ore, and related 
•  Future processing costs of low grade gold ore, and related 
selling costs. 
selling costs. 
•  Future commodity prices and foreign exchange rates expected 
•  Future commodity prices and foreign exchange rates expected 
to prevail when the concentrate containing gold from existing 
to prevail when the concentrate containing gold from existing 
low grade gold ore stockpiles is processed and sold. 
low grade gold ore stockpiles is processed and sold. 
In assessing this key audit matter, we used team members who 
In assessing this key audit matter, we used team members who 
understand the Consolidated Entity’s business, industry and the 
understand the Consolidated Entity’s business, industry and the 
relevant economic environment. 
relevant economic environment. 
Other Information 
Other Information is financial and non-financial information in OZ Minerals Limited’s annual reporting which is provided in addition to the Financial Report 
and the Auditor’s Report. This includes the 2016 Snapshot, Message from the Chairman and CEO, Our Company Strategy, Prominent Hill, Carrapateena, 
Exploration and Growth, Governance, Results for Announcement to the Market, Directors’ Report including the Operational and Financial Review, 
Remuneration Overview and Report, Sustainability Report, Reserves and Resources 2016, Letter from the Chairman of the Human Resources and 
Remuneration Committee and Shareholder Information. The Directors are responsible for the Other Information.  
The Other Information we obtained prior to the date of this Auditor’s Report was the Directors’ Report including the Operational and Financial Review, 
Remuneration Overview and Report, Letter from the Chairman of the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee, and Results for Announcement to the 
Market. The remaining Other Information is expected to be made available to us after the date of the Auditor’s Report. 
Our opinion on the Financial Report does not cover the Other Information and, accordingly, we do not and will not express an audit opinion or any form of 
assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the Remuneration Report and our related assurance opinion. 
In connection with our audit of the Financial Report, our responsibility is to read the Other Information. In doing so, we consider whether the Other 
Information is materially inconsistent with the Financial Report or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. 
We are required to report if we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this Other Information, and based on the work we have performed on the 
Other Information that we obtained prior to the date of this Auditor’s Report we have nothing to report. 
Responsibilities of Directors for the Financial Report  
The Directors are responsible for: 
•  preparing the Financial Report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001; 
•  implementing necessary internal control to enable the preparation of a Financial Report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material 
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and  
•  assessing the Consolidated Entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. This includes disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and 
using the going concern basis of accounting unless they either intend to liquidate the Consolidated Entity or to cease operations, or have no realistic 
alternative but to do so. 
Our objective is: 
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report 
•  to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Financial Report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and  
•  to issue an Auditor’s Report that includes our opinion.  
always detect a material misstatement when it exists. 
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards will 
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error. They are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence 
the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this Financial Report. 
A further description of our responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report is located at the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at: 
http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_files/ar2.pdf. This description forms part of our Auditor’s Report. 
Our procedures included: 
Our procedures included: 
•  We tested the controls relevant to: 
•  We tested the controls relevant to: 
o  management’s valuation of low grade gold ore stockpiles, including 
o  management’s valuation of low grade gold ore stockpiles, including 
authorisation of key inputs to the assessment such as commodity prices, 
foreign exchange rates, and processing costs; and 
authorisation of key inputs to the assessment such as commodity prices, 
foreign exchange rates, and processing costs; and 
o  management’s process for recording and monitoring volumes and grades of 
o  management’s process for recording and monitoring volumes and grades of 
stockpiled low grade gold ore such as the use of independent quantity 
stockpiled low grade gold ore such as the use of independent quantity 
surveyors and management review and approval of grades. 
surveyors and management review and approval of grades. 
•  We assessed the methodology applied by the Consolidated Entity in determining 
•  We assessed the methodology applied by the Consolidated Entity in determining 
the value of low grade gold ore stockpiles against the requirements of Accounting 
the value of low grade gold ore stockpiles against the requirements of Accounting 
Standards for determining the net realisable value of inventories which are yet to 
Standards for determining the net realisable value of inventories which are yet to 
be converted into finished goods. 
be converted into finished goods. 
•  We compared the results of independent quantity surveyors to volume of low 
•  We compared the results of independent quantity surveyors to volume of low 
grade gold ore stockpiles. 
grade gold ore stockpiles. 
•  We compared grades of stockpiled low grade gold ore to stockpiled low grade 
•  We compared grades of stockpiled low grade gold ore to stockpiled low grade 
gold ore in previous periods, and against grades reported in the JORC Ore 
gold ore in previous periods, and against grades reported in the JORC Ore 
Reserves Statement. 
Reserves Statement. 
•  We evaluated the Consolidated Entity’s key assumptions used to determine the 
•  We evaluated the Consolidated Entity’s key assumptions used to determine the 
value of low grade gold ore stockpiles by: 
value of low grade gold ore stockpiles by: 
o 
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o 
o 
o 
comparing forecast processing costs of low grade gold ore against historical 
comparing forecast processing costs of low grade gold ore against historical 
actual processing costs to assess forecast processing cost assumptions;  
actual processing costs to assess forecast processing cost assumptions;  
assessing forecast selling costs by comparing to trends from evaluation of 
existing customer sales contracts; 
assessing forecast selling costs by comparing to trends from evaluation of 
existing customer sales contracts; 
assessing commodity prices and foreign exchange rates applied by 
management against published analyst and broker data about commodity 
prices and foreign exchange rates expected to prevail in the future. 
assessing commodity prices and foreign exchange rates applied by 
management against published analyst and broker data about commodity 
prices and foreign exchange rates expected to prevail in the future. 
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Valuation of Low Grade Gold Ore Stockpiles ($131.4 million) 
Valuation of Low Grade Gold Ore Stockpiles ($131.4 million) 
Refer to Note 5 to the Financial Report 
Refer to Note 5 to the Financial Report 
The key audit matter 
The key audit matter 
How the matter was addressed in our audit 
How the matter was addressed in our audit 
Significant judgment is required to be exercised by management 
Significant judgment is required to be exercised by management 
Our procedures included: 
Our procedures included: 
in assessment of the value of low grade gold ore which will be 
in assessment of the value of low grade gold ore which will be 
combined with copper ore to be mined in the future to produce 
combined with copper ore to be mined in the future to produce 
concentrate. The valuation of low grade gold ore stockpiles is a 
concentrate. The valuation of low grade gold ore stockpiles is a 
key audit matter because significant judgment is required by us 
key audit matter because significant judgment is required by us 
in evaluating management’s assessment of the value. This is 
in evaluating management’s assessment of the value. This is 
based on a model which estimates future revenue expected to 
based on a model which estimates future revenue expected to 
be derived from low grade gold ore contained in existing ore 
be derived from low grade gold ore contained in existing ore 
stockpiles, less selling costs and further processing costs to 
stockpiles, less selling costs and further processing costs to 
convert ore into concentrate. We particularly focus on those 
convert ore into concentrate. We particularly focus on those 
judgments listed below which impact the valuation model: 
judgments listed below which impact the valuation model: 
•  Future metal production levels which are dependent on the 
•  Future metal production levels which are dependent on the 
volume and grade of existing low grade gold ore stockpiles 
volume and grade of existing low grade gold ore stockpiles 
and the amount of metal expected to be recovered. 
and the amount of metal expected to be recovered. 
•  We tested the controls relevant to: 
•  We tested the controls relevant to: 
o  management’s valuation of low grade gold ore stockpiles, including 
o  management’s valuation of low grade gold ore stockpiles, including 
authorisation of key inputs to the assessment such as commodity prices, 
authorisation of key inputs to the assessment such as commodity prices, 
foreign exchange rates, and processing costs; and 
foreign exchange rates, and processing costs; and 
o  management’s process for recording and monitoring volumes and grades of 
o  management’s process for recording and monitoring volumes and grades of 
stockpiled low grade gold ore such as the use of independent quantity 
stockpiled low grade gold ore such as the use of independent quantity 
surveyors and management review and approval of grades. 
surveyors and management review and approval of grades. 
•  We assessed the methodology applied by the Consolidated Entity in determining 
•  We assessed the methodology applied by the Consolidated Entity in determining 
the value of low grade gold ore stockpiles against the requirements of Accounting 
the value of low grade gold ore stockpiles against the requirements of Accounting 
Standards for determining the net realisable value of inventories which are yet to 
Standards for determining the net realisable value of inventories which are yet to 
be converted into finished goods. 
be converted into finished goods. 
•  We compared the results of independent quantity surveyors to volume of low 
•  We compared the results of independent quantity surveyors to volume of low 
•  Future processing costs of low grade gold ore, and related 
•  Future processing costs of low grade gold ore, and related 
grade gold ore stockpiles. 
grade gold ore stockpiles. 
selling costs. 
selling costs. 
•  Future commodity prices and foreign exchange rates expected 
•  Future commodity prices and foreign exchange rates expected 
to prevail when the concentrate containing gold from existing 
to prevail when the concentrate containing gold from existing 
low grade gold ore stockpiles is processed and sold. 
low grade gold ore stockpiles is processed and sold. 
In assessing this key audit matter, we used team members who 
In assessing this key audit matter, we used team members who 
understand the Consolidated Entity’s business, industry and the 
understand the Consolidated Entity’s business, industry and the 
relevant economic environment. 
relevant economic environment. 
•  We compared grades of stockpiled low grade gold ore to stockpiled low grade 
•  We compared grades of stockpiled low grade gold ore to stockpiled low grade 
gold ore in previous periods, and against grades reported in the JORC Ore 
gold ore in previous periods, and against grades reported in the JORC Ore 
Reserves Statement. 
Reserves Statement. 
•  We evaluated the Consolidated Entity’s key assumptions used to determine the 
•  We evaluated the Consolidated Entity’s key assumptions used to determine the 
value of low grade gold ore stockpiles by: 
value of low grade gold ore stockpiles by: 
o 
o 
o 
o 
o 
o 
comparing forecast processing costs of low grade gold ore against historical 
comparing forecast processing costs of low grade gold ore against historical 
actual processing costs to assess forecast processing cost assumptions;  
actual processing costs to assess forecast processing cost assumptions;  
assessing forecast selling costs by comparing to trends from evaluation of 
assessing forecast selling costs by comparing to trends from evaluation of 
existing customer sales contracts; 
existing customer sales contracts; 
assessing commodity prices and foreign exchange rates applied by 
assessing commodity prices and foreign exchange rates applied by 
management against published analyst and broker data about commodity 
management against published analyst and broker data about commodity 
prices and foreign exchange rates expected to prevail in the future. 
prices and foreign exchange rates expected to prevail in the future. 
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Independent Auditor's Report 
Independent Auditor's Report 
Independent Auditor's Report 
Independent Auditor's Report 
Independent Auditor's Report 
Directors’ Report 
Other Information 
Other Information 
Other Information 
Directors’ Report 
Other Information is financial and non-financial information in OZ Minerals Limited’s annual reporting which is provided in addition to the Financial Report 
Other Information is financial and non-financial information in OZ Minerals Limited’s annual reporting which is provided in addition to the Financial Report 
Other Information is financial and non-financial information in OZ Minerals Limited’s annual reporting which is provided in addition to the Financial Report 
and the Auditor’s Report. This includes the 2016 Snapshot, Message from the Chairman and CEO, Our Company Strategy, Prominent Hill, Carrapateena, 
and the Auditor’s Report. This includes the 2016 Snapshot, Message from the Chairman and CEO, Our Company Strategy, Prominent Hill, Carrapateena, 
and the Auditor’s Report. This includes the 2016 Snapshot, Message from the Chairman and CEO, Our Company Strategy, Prominent Hill, Carrapateena, 
Directors’ Report 
Exploration and Growth, Governance, Results for Announcement to the Market, Directors’ Report including the Operational and Financial Review, 
Exploration and Growth, Governance, Results for Announcement to the Market, Directors’ Report including the Operational and Financial Review, 
Exploration and Growth, Governance, Results for Announcement to the Market, Directors’ Report including the Operational and Financial Review, 
Remuneration Overview and Report, Sustainability Report, Reserves and Resources 2016, Letter from the Chairman of the Human Resources and 
Remuneration Overview and Report, Sustainability Report, Reserves and Resources 2016, Letter from the Chairman of the Human Resources and 
Remuneration Overview and Report, Sustainability Report, Reserves and Resources 2016, Letter from the Chairman of the Human Resources and 
Remuneration Committee and Shareholder Information. The Directors are responsible for the Other Information.  
Remuneration Committee and Shareholder Information. The Directors are responsible for the Other Information.  
Remuneration Committee and Shareholder Information. The Directors are responsible for the Other Information.  
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and  
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and  
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and  
The Other Information we obtained prior to the date of this Auditor’s Report was the Directors’ Report including the Operational and Financial Review, 
The Other Information we obtained prior to the date of this Auditor’s Report was the Directors’ Report including the Operational and Financial Review, 
The Other Information we obtained prior to the date of this Auditor’s Report was the Directors’ Report including the Operational and Financial Review, 
Remuneration Overview and Report, Letter from the Chairman of the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee, and Results for Announcement to the 
Remuneration Overview and Report, Letter from the Chairman of the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee, and Results for Announcement to the 
Remuneration Overview and Report, Letter from the Chairman of the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee, and Results for Announcement to the 
Market. The remaining Other Information is expected to be made available to us after the date of the Auditor’s Report. 
Market. The remaining Other Information is expected to be made available to us after the date of the Auditor’s Report. 
Market. The remaining Other Information is expected to be made available to us after the date of the Auditor’s Report. 
Directors’ Report 
Operational and Financial Review  
Our opinion on the Financial Report does not cover the Other Information and, accordingly, we do not and will not express an audit opinion or any form of 
Our opinion on the Financial Report does not cover the Other Information and, accordingly, we do not and will not express an audit opinion or any form of 
Our opinion on the Financial Report does not cover the Other Information and, accordingly, we do not and will not express an audit opinion or any form of 
Directors’ Report 
assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the Remuneration Report and our related assurance opinion. 
assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the Remuneration Report and our related assurance opinion. 
assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the Remuneration Report and our related assurance opinion. 
Operational and Financial Review  
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
In connection with our audit of the Financial Report, our responsibility is to read the Other Information. In doing so, we consider whether the Other 
In connection with our audit of the Financial Report, our responsibility is to read the Other Information. In doing so, we consider whether the Other 
In connection with our audit of the Financial Report, our responsibility is to read the Other Information. In doing so, we consider whether the Other 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Information is materially inconsistent with the Financial Report or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. 
Information is materially inconsistent with the Financial Report or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. 
Information is materially inconsistent with the Financial Report or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. 
Operational and Financial Review  
positioned for growth.  
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
We are required to report if we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this Other Information, and based on the work we have performed on the 
We are required to report if we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this Other Information, and based on the work we have performed on the 
We are required to report if we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this Other Information, and based on the work we have performed on the 
positioned for growth.  
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
Other Information that we obtained prior to the date of this Auditor’s Report we have nothing to report. 
Other Information that we obtained prior to the date of this Auditor’s Report we have nothing to report. 
Other Information that we obtained prior to the date of this Auditor’s Report we have nothing to report. 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
positioned for growth.  
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
Responsibilities of Directors for the Financial Report  
Responsibilities of Directors for the Financial Report  
Responsibilities of Directors for the Financial Report  
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
The Directors are responsible for: 
The Directors are responsible for: 
The Directors are responsible for: 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
Operational and Financial Review  
•  preparing the Financial Report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001; 
•  preparing the Financial Report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001; 
•  preparing the Financial Report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001; 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
Operational and Financial Review  
•  implementing necessary internal control to enable the preparation of a Financial Report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material 
•  implementing necessary internal control to enable the preparation of a Financial Report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material 
•  implementing necessary internal control to enable the preparation of a Financial Report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
OZ Minerals is a copper focused modern mining company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with a growth strategy centred on creating value for all 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
positioned for growth.  
•  assessing the Consolidated Entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. This includes disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and 
•  assessing the Consolidated Entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. This includes disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and 
•  assessing the Consolidated Entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. This includes disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and 
stakeholders. As one of Australia's largest copper producers, with quality assets, a strong cash balance of $655.7 million and no debt, OZ Minerals is ideally 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
positioned for growth.  
using the going concern basis of accounting unless they either intend to liquidate the Consolidated Entity or to cease operations, or have no realistic 
using the going concern basis of accounting unless they either intend to liquidate the Consolidated Entity or to cease operations, or have no realistic 
using the going concern basis of accounting unless they either intend to liquidate the Consolidated Entity or to cease operations, or have no realistic 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
alternative but to do so. 
alternative but to do so. 
alternative but to do so. 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
OZ Minerals owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold-silver mine and has completed the pre-feasibility study (‘PFS’) on one of Australia’s largest 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
copper deposits at Carrapateena.   
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report 
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report 
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
Prominent Hill is located in South Australia 130 km south-east of Coober Pedy. Comprised of an open pit and underground mine, Prominent Hill produces one 
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
Our objective is: 
Our objective is: 
Our objective is: 
of the highest-grade copper concentrates in the world at a bottom quartile cash costs. In 2016 Prominent Hill delivered strong financial results driven by a 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Financial Report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and  
•  to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Financial Report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and  
•  to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Financial Report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and  
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
commitment to operating discipline. Highlights for Prominent Hill were: 
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
•  to issue an Auditor’s Report that includes our opinion.  
•  to issue an Auditor’s Report that includes our opinion.  
•  to issue an Auditor’s Report that includes our opinion.  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Copper guidance achieved for 2016 and for the second consecutive year; 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards will 
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards will 
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards will 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Mine life extended to 2028 driven by growth in underground Ore Reserve of more than 40%; and 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
always detect a material misstatement when it exists. 
always detect a material misstatement when it exists. 
always detect a material misstatement when it exists. 
location of the facility. 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
•  C1 costs of US 74.1c/lb within guidance and in the lowest quartile of global copper producers.  
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error. They are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence 
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error. They are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence 
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error. They are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
Carrapateena is an iron-oxide, copper-gold (IOCG) project located in South Australia’s highly prospective Gawler Craton region. Carrapateena is a key part of 
the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this Financial Report. 
the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this Financial Report. 
the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this Financial Report. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
OZ Minerals’ growth pipeline. The project has potential for a 20 plus year mine life and could generate operating cash flow by 2019. A feasibility study (‘FS’) 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
A further description of our responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report is located at the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at: 
A further description of our responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report is located at the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at: 
A further description of our responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report is located at the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at: 
location of the facility. 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
of the project is currently underway with a number of milestones achieved in 2016:  
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_files/ar2.pdf. This description forms part of our Auditor’s Report. 
http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_files/ar2.pdf. This description forms part of our Auditor’s Report. 
http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_files/ar2.pdf. This description forms part of our Auditor’s Report. 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
•  Successful completion of the PFS with robust financials and short payback period;   
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
•  Construction commenced on the Tjati decline; and 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
•  Partnering agreement signed with Carrapateena’s Traditional Owners, the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation. 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
OZ Minerals is continuing to work on the Concentrate Treatment Plant (CTP) Feasibility Study that uses an innovative process to create a high quality premium 
location of the facility. 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
concentrate, containing 50-60% copper. The CTP is undergoing a parallel but separate FS that will provide further definition around engineering, costs and 
location of the facility. 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
OZ Minerals’ pipeline of potential growth opportunities expanded in 2016 with the signing of three new earn-in agreements with exploration companies to 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
explore prospects at West Musgrave, Intercept Hill, and Coompana. OZ Minerals now has six such agreements in place with experienced exploration 
companies which provides exploration expertise in specific geologies and locations.  
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
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project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
The West Musgrave project with Cassini Resources is the most advanced of OZ Minerals’ earn-in agreements with a scoping study currently underway. The 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
project is targeting the Nebo-Babel nickel-copper and Succoth copper deposits located in the Musgrave Province of Western Australia near the South 
Australian and Northern Territory borders. 
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Independent Auditor's Report 
Independent Auditor's Report 
Report on the Remuneration Report 
Opinion 
Directors’ responsibilities 
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of OZ Minerals Limited for the 
year ended 31 December 2016, complies with Section 300A of the 
Corporations Act 2001. 
The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and 
presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance with Section 300A 
of the Corporations Act 2001. 
Our responsibilities 
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 52 to 67 of 
the Directors’ Report for the year ended 31 December 2016.  
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, 
based on our Audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing 
Standards. 
KPMG 
Paul Cenko 
Partner 
Adelaide 
23 February 2017 
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Independent Auditor's Report 
Shareholder Information
Report on the Remuneration Report 
Opinion 
Corporations Act 2001. 
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of OZ Minerals Limited for the 
The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and 
year ended 31 December 2016, complies with Section 300A of the 
presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance with Section 300A 
Directors’ responsibilities 
of the Corporations Act 2001. 
Our responsibilities 
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 52 to 67 of 
the Directors’ Report for the year ended 31 December 2016.  
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, 
based on our Audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing 
Standards. 
KPMG 
Paul Cenko 
Partner 
Adelaide 
23 February 2017 
Capital
Share capital comprised 298,664,750 fully paid ordinary shares on 17 March 2017.
Shareholder details
At 17 March 2017, the Company had 46,869 shareholders. There were 4,455 shareholdings with less than a marketable parcel of $500 worth of ordinary shares.
Top 20 investors at 17 March 2017
Name
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited
J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited
National Nominees Limited
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd, 
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