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21 February 2022
The Manager, Companies
Australian Securities Exchange
Companies Announcement Centre
20 Bridge Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Dear Sir/Madam,
OZ Minerals 2021 Annual and Sustainability Report
OZ Minerals today announced its results for the full year ended 31 December 2021. Attached is the Appendix
4E and 2021 Annual and Sustainability Report including:
• Directors’ Report
• Remuneration Overview and Report
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FY21 Financial Report
Sustainability Report
Julie Athanasoff
Group Manager Legal and Company Secretary
This announcement is authorised for market release by OZ Minerals' Managing Director and CEO, Andrew Cole.
OZ Minerals Limited | ABN: 40 005 482 824 | 2 Hamra Drive, Adelaide Airport South Australia 5950
T: +61 8 8229 6600 | F: +61 8 8229 6601 | info@ozminerals.com | www.ozminerals.com
A modern mining company
RESULTS FOR ANNOUNCEMENT
TO THE MARKET
We have provided this results announcement to the market in accordance with Australian
Securities Exchange (ASX) Listing Rule 4.2A and Appendix 4E for the Consolidated Entity (OZ
Minerals) comprising OZ Minerals Limited (OZ Minerals Limited or the ‘Company’) and its
controlled entities for the year ending 31 December 2021 (financial year) compared to the
year ended 31 December 2020 (comparative period).
Consolidated results, commentary on results and outlook
Net Revenue
Profit after tax attributable to OZ
Minerals Limited equity holders
31 December 2021
$m
31 December 2020
$m
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2,095.8
530.7
1,342.0
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149.6
The commentary on the consolidated results and outlook, including changes in the state of
affairs and likely developments of the Consolidated Entity, is set out in pages 10-19 and
within the financial review section of the Directors’ Report in pages 32-35.
Net tangible assets per share
Net tangible assets per share*
31 December 2021
$ per share
8.98
31 December 2020
$ per share
7.43
*Right-of-Use assets are considered intangible assets and excluded from total assets for the net tangible assets calculation.
In accordance with Chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules, net tangible assets per share
represents the total assets less intangible assets, less liabilities ranking ahead of, or equally
with, ordinary share capital and divided by the number of ordinary shares on issue at the end
of the year.
OZ Minerals Limited | ABN: 40 005 482 824 | 2 Hamra Drive, Adelaide Airport, South Australia 5950
T: +61 8 8229 6600 | F: +61 8 8229 6601 | info@ozminerals.com | www.ozminerals.com
A modern mining company
Dividends
Since the end of the financial year, on 21 February 2022 the Board determined to pay a fully
franked dividend of 18 cents per share, to be paid on 11 March 2022. The record date for
entitlement to this dividend is 25 February 2022.
OZ Minerals offers a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) and eligible shareholders may
participate in the DRP in respect of all or part of their shareholding with no limit on the
number of participating shares. Shareholders who participate will be allocated shares under
the DRP for the dividend at a discount of 1.5 per cent to the average of the daily volume
weighted average market price of ordinary shares of the Company traded on the ASX over
the period of five trading days commencing on 24 February 2022. The last date for receipt of
election notices for the DRP is 28 February 2022. The Company is likely to issue new shares
on-market during this period to satisfy its expected obligations under the DRP.
The financial impact of the dividend amounting to $60.2 million has not been recognised in
the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2021 and will be
recognised in subsequent consolidated financial statements.
Dividends announced or paid since 1 January 2020
Record date
Payment date
Fully franked
cents per share
Total dividends
$m
Dividend
reinvestment plan
25 February 2022
11 March 2022
24 August 2021
12 March 2021
7 September 2021
26 March 2021
18 September 2020
5 October 2020
12 March 2020
26 March 2020
* Included a special dividend of 8 cents per share.
Independent auditor’s report
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The above announcement of the results to the market is based upon the Consolidated
Financial Statements and we have included the Independent Auditor’s Report to OZ Minerals
Limited members in the OZ Minerals’ 2021 Annual and Sustainability Report.
OZ Minerals Limited | ABN: 40 005 482 824 | 2 Hamra Drive, Adelaide Airport, South Australia 5950
T: +61 8 8229 6600 | F: +61 8 8229 6601 | info@ozminerals.com | www.ozminerals.com
2021 Annual &
Sustainability Report
Acknowledgement of country
Cautionary statement
OZ Minerals acknowledges the traditional owners
and custodians of country throughout Australia and
their continuing connection to land, waters and
community. We pay our respects to the people, the
cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.
OZ Minerals’ Adelaide Office is located on Kaurna
land, our Prominent Hill mine is located on Antakirinja
Matu-Yankunytjatjara land, our Carrapateena mine
is located on Kokatha land and our West Musgrave
Project is located on Ngaanyatjarra land.
This report contains forward-looking statements that
relate to our activities, plans and objectives. Actual results
may significantly differ from these statements, depending
on a variety of factors. The term ‘material topic’ is
used for voluntary sustainability reporting to describe
topics that could affect our sustainability performance.
By their nature, forward-looking statements involve
risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and
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.
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Contents
2021 Performance Snapshot ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 04
Message from the Chairman and CEO ////////////////////////////////////////////////// 06
Operating Review ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
⁄ Strategy //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////08
⁄ Prominent Hill //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////10
⁄ Carrapateena /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 12
⁄ West Musgrave ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 14
⁄ Carajás /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 16
⁄ Gurupi /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 17
⁄ Exploration and Growth ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 18
Governance //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 20
Directors’ Report ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 27
⁄ Financial Review /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 32
⁄ Risk Management ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 36
Remuneration Overview and Report //////////////////////////////////////////////////// 47
Sustainability Report ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 68
Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves //////////////////////////////////////////////////106
Financial Report /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////112
Shareholder Information ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////150
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2021 Performance Snapshot ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 04
Message from the Chairman and CEO ////////////////////////////////////////////////// 06
Operating Review ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
⁄ Strategy //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////08
⁄ Prominent Hill //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////10
⁄ Carrapateena /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 12
⁄ West Musgrave ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 14
⁄ Carajás /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 16
⁄ Gurupi /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 17
⁄ Exploration and Growth ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 18
Governance //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 20
Directors’ Report ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 27
⁄ Financial Review /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 32
⁄ Risk Management ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 36
Remuneration Overview and Report //////////////////////////////////////////////////// 47
Sustainability Report ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 68
Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves //////////////////////////////////////////////////106
Financial Report /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////112
Shareholder Information ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////150
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Jan 2018
Jan 2019
Jan 2020
Jan 2021
Jan 2022
FULL YEAR FINANCIAL RESULTS SUMMARY
Group revenue
EBITDA
Net depreciation
EBIT
Net finance expense
Income tax (expense)
NPAT
Dividends per share (cents)
ALL ASSETS
Operating mine
Exploration
Study phase
Mine in construction
Hub
Lannavaara, Painirova & Sadjem, Sweden
CentroGold
Carajás Province
Antas
Pedra Branca
Santa Lúcia
Pantera
Paraiso, Peru
Lawn Hill
Gulf
Three Ways
Jericho
Breena Plains
Eloise
Peake and
Denison
Carrapateena
Carrapateena
Exploration
Wollogorang
Yarrie
West Musgrave
Coompana
Pandurra
Prominent Hill
Mount Woods
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STAKEHOLDER VALUE CREATION METRICS
2021 Performance Rating Criteria
Positive Performance
Positive progress
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Not yet assessed
Metrics
Performance criteria
Rating
Focus for 2022
Share price
and dividends
Bottom half
of cost curve
Reserve growth
Grow share price: measured relative to peer group
Relative to peers over three year period
Top quartile TSR Performance
Sustainable dividend: measured relative
to OZL’s dividend track record
Relative to prior year dividend
Sustain underlying dividend
Measured relative to global copper producers
Relative to industry cost curve
Bottom Half of Cost Curve
Grow OZL's Reserves: measured relative
to OZL’s reserve at the end of previous year
Relative to prior year
Grow OZL Reserves
Governance
Compliance with ASX’s corporate governance
principles and recommendations
Relative to stakeholder expectations
and governance disclosures
Employment
by jurisdiction
Workforce – local / state / out of state /
Indigenous and Land Connected Peoples
Relative to Context and
stakeholder expectations
Compliance with ASX corporate
governance principles and
recommendations
Relative to Context and stakeholder
expectations. Greater workforce
diversity and inclusion
Tax and royalties
Income tax expense / royalties
(total and Jurisdictions)
Relative to NPAT and Revenue
Relative to NPAT and Revenue
Capital
Investment
Emissions
Capital Investment
Relative to content spend and
stakeholder expectations
Scope 1 & 2 emissions per tCO2-e per t Cu Eq /
Scope 1 & 2 absolute emissions
Relative to our Strategic Aspirations
and TFCD Roadmap
Energy
Renewable energy percentage
Net energy intensity per t Cu eq
Relative to our Strategic Aspirations
and TFCD Roadmap
Relative to our Strategic Aspirations
and TFCD Roadmap
In line with growth plan
Commence delivery of
Decarbonisation Roadmap
Commence delivery of
Decarbonisation Roadmap
Commence delivery of
Decarbonisation Roadmap
Local content
Value spent with local suppliers through
supply chains
Relative to Context, spend and
stakeholder expectations
Relative to Context, spend
and stakeholder expectations
Working with
stakeholders
Number and average duration for resolution of
concerns, complaints and grievances
Relative to our Context and
stakeholder expectations
Community
engagement
Human rights
Partnering Case Studies
Social contribution (quantitative and qualitative)
Relative to our Context and
stakeholder expectations
Relative to our Context and
stakeholder expectations
Modern Slavery Act Roadmap implementation
and Number of incidents
Relative to our Strategic Aspirations
and Modern Slavery Roadmap
Relative to Context and
stakeholder expectations
Maintain focus on identifying
partnership opportunities
Relative to Context and
stakeholder expectations
Target zero incidents
Cultural heritage
Unauthorised cultural heritage breaches / significant
environmental and social incidents
Relative to our stakeholder expectations
Target zero incidents
Water
Waste
Land and
biodiversity
Safety
performance
Workforce
engagement
Inclusion
Diversity
Water consumed per t Cu Eq / water withdrawal
in areas of extreme water stress (%)
Relative to our Context, Strategic Aspirations
and stakeholder expectations
Continued focus towards
Strategic Aspirations
Non-mineral waste produced per t Cu Eq
Area (ha) disturbed in high value biodiversity areas
Relative to our Context, Strategic Aspirations
and stakeholder expectations
Continued focus towards
Strategic Aspirations
Relative to our Context, Strategic Aspirations
and stakeholder expectations
Target zero disturbance
in high biodiversity areas
Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR)
Relative to our Strategic Aspirations
and YOY Performance
Reduce TRIF
Zero fatalities
Annual Performance relative to zero
No fatalities
Employee Survey Results above industry benchmark
Relative to our Strategic Aspirations
and stakeholder expectations
Maintain or improve
workforce engagement
Inclusion maturity upward trend
Relative to Peers
Greater workforce diversity and inclusion
Diversity of thought and demographic
Relative to Peers and our Strategic Aspirations Greater workforce diversity and inclusion
Net Promoter
Score (NPS)
On time payment
First survey conducted in 2021
Relative to our Context and
stakeholder expectations
Maintain or improve Supplier NPS
The proportion by number and value of invoices
paid on time within payment terms
Relative to stakeholder expectations
and Compliance level
Improve on time payments
Supplier Value
by jurisdiction
OZ Minerals local, state, national, international
and total spend
Relative to our Context and
stakeholder expectations
Relative to Context and
stakeholder expectations
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Dear shareholders,
The past year saw us further advance
our growth strategy. Major projects
were approved and are now underway,
while we strengthened our cultural and
organisational foundations to support
the delivery of our next growth phase
and aspirations in 2022 and beyond.
The Board was impressed by the resilience of our people.
Supported by our culture of collaboration and innovation,
we managed through another year of challenging health and
well-being management, border restrictions and cross-border
travel requirements associated with COVID-19.
We are all deeply saddened by the loss of one of our team,
a Byrnecut underground workforce member at Prominent Hill.
His death was acutely felt by the whole Company, especially
the Prominent Hill team. Further, two of our Brazil team members
died after contracting COVID-19, while they had been away from
work. Our thoughts go to the families of all three team members.
The agility of our workforce enabled us to continue operations
in Australia and Brazil, and deliver our Company production
and cost targets. Notably, Prominent Hill achieved production
and cost guidance for the seventh consecutive year and
Carrapateena delivered while flexing production as it managed
cave propagation.
CREATING VALUE
Anchored by our Company purpose, Going beyond what’s
possible to make lives better, and our Strategy of creating
value for our stakeholders during the year, we:
continued to help build the resilience of our stakeholders,
particularly among our communities. We financially supported
programs to lift Indigenous vaccination rates, provided
governance training skills for our traditional owners, provided
personal protective equipment and testing kits in Brazil, and
supported local charities to continue to provide food and
other assistance
developed our first Decarbonisation Roadmap with
commitments that include halving our Scope 1 emissions
by 2027. The roadmap is on page 88. It has been built from
the bottom up and comprises fully funded commitments to
electrify materials handling systems enabling replacement of
much of our diesel haulage at Carrapateena and Prominent
Hill, as well as trials to decarbonise the remainder of our fleet
continued to foster a flexible working environment where our
people used their personal work life plans to allow them to fit
their work around their life. We advanced our inclusion and
diversity programs with regular monitoring in place for gender
diversity through our recruitment process and thought diversity
via a bi-monthly workplace survey
improved our overall safety frequency rate with a total
recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) of 3.77 compared with
5.29 in 2020. This reflects our continued efforts in supporting
mental wellbeing and the implementation of an asset-led
Critical Risk Prevention awareness program
developed robust data gathering to aid assessment of our
Stakeholder Value Creation Metrics, published for the first time
in last year’s Annual & Sustainability Report. These metrics are
designed to drive value creation across the Company and allow
others to assess our performance
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2021 FINANCIAL AND
OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
$2.1b revenue achieved
$530.7m statutory net profit after tax
$215.4m cash balance with no debt
159.6 cents earnings per share
Total dividends for 2021: 34 cents per share fully franked
Seventh consecutive year copper production
and cost guidance met at Prominent Hill
Prominent Hill Wira Shaft mine expansion commenced
Carrapateena Block Cave expansion commenced
West Musgrave positioning as long-life,
low-cost sustainable producer
Development of the Carajás East Hub in Brazil
International earn ins – Sweden and Peru
Decarbonisation Roadmap developed
rewarded shareholders with a special dividend of 8 cents
per share at the half year on the back of a strong financial
performance, while continuing to deliver sustainable ordinary
dividends which totalled 26 cents per share for the year
completed recruitment of additional members for our
Executive Leadership Team adding skills and experience to
the existing team in preparation for our next phase of growth
appointed a new Non-executive Director, Dr Sarah Ryan, who
brings valuable resource industry operational and technology
experience as well as a commercial and financial background
to complement existing board member skills
and we ended the year in a strong financial position with a
cash balance of $215.4 million and undrawn debt facilities.
OUR GROWTH
We progressed our growth projects with:
the Carrapateena Block Cave expansion approved at the
2022 PRIORITIES
Looking ahead, our focus in 2022 will be on:
safely advancing growth and operational delivery at our assets,
including progressing the expansions at Prominent Hill and
Carrapateena both of which unlock the potential for multi-
generational, low-cost mining provinces
continuing to progress the Carajás Hub Strategy in Brazil
progressing the West Musgrave Project study for a final
investment decision in the second half of 2022
continuing our exploration activities
investing in decarbonisation
enabling more efficient and effective autonomous operations
closely managing the inflationary environment and cost control
strengthening our culture and moving towards realising our
Strategic Aspirations (page 09)
beginning of the year and decline development now underway
holding ourselves accountable as a sustainable and responsible
the Prominent Hill Wira Shaft expansion approved mid-year
and work on the shaft collar now well advanced
Carajás East activities including Pedra Branca producing
production ore, a maiden resource announced for the
Santa Lúcia potential satellite mine and tailings storage
now transitioning to the depleted open pit at Antas
the West Musgrave Project study advanced, as we evaluated
further low carbon and modern mining opportunities.
Overall, our confidence continues to build, as many aspects
of the project are advanced and technically de-risked
Exploration progressively resuming.
producer creating value for all our stakeholders.
We thank all our stakeholders for your ongoing support and
confidence. Building on our progress over past years on creating
our unique culture, delivering operational performance, and
advancing our growth projects, we are excited about what can
be achieved in 2022 and look forward to the possibilities ahead.
Rebecca McGrath
Chairman
Adelaide
21 February 2022
Andrew Cole
Managing Director and CEO
Adelaide
21 February 2022
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Strategy
Our Strategy is centred around value creation for stakeholders, and supports the
achievement of our Purpose, Going beyond what’s possible to make lives better.
OUR CONTEXT
In 2021, the local, national and global macroeconomic
environment and value chains in which we operate were
influenced by COVID-19 related disruptions including supply
chain constraints; labour movement restrictions; government
trade policy changes; and inflation. While several of these, such
as supply chain constraints, are likely to ease in 2022, others,
such as inflation, may persist into 2022 and beyond.
Globally, we have observed that COVID-19 related policies and
restrictions impacted investment and consumption when they
were in place and once they were relaxed or removed, investment
and consumer sentiment returned strongly. This has often
supported increased demand for copper from the manufacturing
sector, as well as for consumer goods. We are also expecting the
level of focus and investment on decarbonising economic activity
to increase in the coming years, creating an environment which
is highly supportive for copper and nickel demand.
In 2021, the copper price averaged US$9,318 per tonne and
AUD$12,418 per tonne. Both were multi year highs. US$ copper
price was 51 per cent higher, and AUD$ copper price was 31 per
cent higher compared to the 2020 average. Overall, the refined
market was in a balanced to slight deficit state. Several factors
were responsible for this improvement in price, including:
increasing community and social issues in South America
temporarily impacting the ability of several mines to operate
major weather events impacting supply reaching customers
increased demand for consumer goods
improved demand for electric cars and renewable energy
a decline in visible bonded stocks.
THE OZWAY
Several of these issues may be temporary. Others, such as
the increased demand for copper wires for electric cars and
renewable energy, are likely to further strengthen in 2022
and into the longer term.
The Australian dollar was influenced by domestic and global
factors in 2021 but remained within an expected range
throughout the year. It averaged 0.75 in 2021 ranging between
$0.70 and $0.80. The terms of trade were strong during the year
and reflected strong export prices for key minerals, including bulks
and base metals. Domestically, lockdowns in several Australian
state economies influenced consumption and investment but
demand returned strongly once restrictions were relaxed.
Many of the macroeconomic and market issues and events
experienced in 2021 reinforced our approach to how we think
about our Strategy and operate our assets. We conducted
strategic scenario planning that tested our portfolio under
optimistic and pessimistic scenarios, including a climate-related
scenario (page 86) and the application of risk, which includes
threats and opportunities, to our work.
THE OZWAY
We use The OZWay, a simple model that explains how
all the parts of OZ Minerals fit together, to help us think about
our business and the broader environment we operate in.
Our Strategy, which puts value creation for stakeholders at
the centre of all we do, sits within The OZWay and supports
the achievement of our Purpose, Going beyond what’s
possible to make lives better.
A Modern Mining Company
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GOING BEYOND WHAT’S POSSIBLE TO MAKE LIVES BETTER
OUR CONTEXT
OUR CHOICES
– Macro Environment
– Stakeholder Expectations
– Laws and Regulations
– Strategy
– Risk Appetite
– Value Creation Policies
OUR ENABLERS
– Organisational Model
– How We Work Together
– Process Standards
– Performance Standards
OUR WORK
OUR PERFORMANCE
– Plans
– Risks
– Capability
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STRATEGIC ASPIRATIONS
We believe strong ethical, environmental and social performance will help us comply with regulations and meet or exceed
stakeholder expectations. We set ourselves the following Strategic Aspirations to focus our work on three or four high-impact
activities under each element of our Strategy.
STRATEGIC ASPIRATIONS
Partnering
Global copper
Lean and innovative
Our business model empowers
assets to optimise for their
local conditions.
We deliver the activities along
our value chain to enable our
local stakeholder aspirations
for generations to come.
We work closely with our
stakeholders to create mutual
value by building each others’
capability and capacity.
Devolved and agile
We work with the best talent
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resides, driving an outcome-based
organisation.
Our assets are brought to full value
early through a rapid approach to
our project pipeline and provide
optimal value for stakeholders.
Our assets are scalable
and adaptive.
We are a low bureaucracy
organisation structured around
the work to be done rather than
traditional concepts of roles, to
enable rapid decision-making free
from traditional hierarchy.
We responsibly produce clean
value-adding products in
partnership with our customers
in a transparent manner.
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We strive to minimise water use
and add value when we do.
We will emit zero Scope 1 emissions
and strive to systematically reduce
Scope 2 and 3 emissions across our
value chain.
We consume and produce in a way
that generates zero net waste and
creates value for stakeholders.
We use data and technology for
tactical decision making, repetitive
work and to improve safety,
allowing our people to focus on
complex and innovative thinking.
Our simplified systems and
processes are a competitive
advantage.
How we work together
Investing responsibly
We are a virtual organisation bound
by our Purpose and Aspirations,
not by geography or physical
infrastructure.
We challenge all assumptions about
how and where work needs to be
done and what’s possible.
We deliberately weave personal
and professional growth into our
everyday work, enabling people
to do the best work of their lives.
Our Partnering and diversified
ownership models create shared
responsibility across all stakeholders.
We attract investment due to how
we operate, our strong financial
returns and our top quartile
shareholder returns.
OZ MINERALS’ STAKEHOLDER VALUE CREATION METRICS
Our Stakeholder Value Creation Metrics (page 05) help us provide a tangible assessment of how and where we create value and
drive performance. Our reporting on these Metrics is aligned with the different elements of The OZWay, further embedding a focus
on value creation in what we do.
In articulating our Value Creation Metrics, we actively address the environmental, social and governance (ESG) expectations of
our stakeholders in a way that supports our focus on value creation and our Strategic Aspirations. The Metrics also help track our
contributions towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We believe that it is only when we are creating value for all our
stakeholders that we will have a successful and sustainable Company and achieve our Purpose, Going beyond what’s possible
to make lives better.
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low-cost mining province.
OVERVIEW
Location: 650 km north-west of Adelaide,
130 km south-east of Coober Pedy
Product: Copper concentrate (containing gold and silver)
Mining method: Underground mining – sub-level
open stoping
Processing method: Conventional crushing,
grinding and flotation
Underground Mineral Resource: 140 Mt at 1.0% copper
and 0.8g/t gold(a)
Underground Ore Reserve: 48 Mt at 1.2% copper and
0.7g/t gold(a)
Prominent Hill is a well-established underground copper,
gold and silver mine located 650 km north-west of Adelaide
in South Australia. The mine is a reliable, low-cost producer
and has delivered on annual production guidance for the last
seven years.
In 2021, Prominent Hill produced 62,927 tonnes of copper
and 141,676 ounces of gold. We continued to meet copper
production guidance, gold production targets, and lower
C1 cost targets. We achieved a C1 cost performance of
49.1 c/lb and All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC) of 131.9 c/lb.
The site’s performance was significantly overshadowed by the
fatal injury of one of our team members in September 2021,
a Byrnecut employee working underground. Our team
member’s death was acutely felt by the whole Company
and had a significant impact on the Prominent Hill team.
Improving the safety, health and wellbeing of our workforce
remained a focus during the year, resulting in the achievement
of a Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) of 3.7
compared to the 2020 TRIFR of 5.63.
(a) Please refer to the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves section (page 106) for full disclosure.
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HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2021
OZ Minerals Board approved the $600 million Wira Shaft
mine expansion.
Wira Shaft-sinking contract awarded to the Byrnecut Group.
Accelerated development of the decline and lower-level
infrastructure to support increased mining rates to between
4-5 Mtpa from 2022.
On-site COVID-19 vaccination hub established for mine
workforce and local land connected stakeholders
Ventilation network extension commissioned to support
continuation of the mine expansion critical path works.
Exploration and growth
In 2021, we identified promising drill results from two targets
close to the existing underground infrastructure. Walawuru and
Papa have the potential to increase mine production rates beyond
the 6 Mtpa shaft mine expansion and drilling will continue in 2022
to further improve our confidence.
OUR FOCUS IN 2022
Safely deliver our production and cost targets, with ore
production rates to increase to 4-5 Mtpa, and cost targets.
Progress trials of zero emissions fleet with our supply partners.
Advance our culture of inclusion with a view to increasing
Agreement signed with Safescape to trial Bortana electric
diversity of our workforce.
underground light vehicles.
Trial commenced to test hydrogen direct injection system.
Progressed OZ Minerals – Byrnecut – Sandvik mining
tri-alliance, designed to identify and introduce smart and
innovative technology ideas.
Significant work undertaken to trial use of tele-remote
loading of trucks.
General and office facilities refurbished to help create
a more flexible work environment at site.
Biennial relationship and performance health check held
with Traditional Owners, the Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara
Aboriginal Corporation.
Successful graduation of OZ Minerals Flexible Vocational
Pathways Program students from Port Augusta and
Coober Pedy Schools.
INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE
The Prominent Hill Wira Shaft mine expansion creates an
exciting new future for Prominent Hill, with the mine life extended
to 2036 and production rates lifted to 6 Mtpa from 2025.
The Prominent Hill Expansion (PHOX) study team took an
innovative approach to study development, an approach
recognised with a Commendation in the 2021 South Australian
Premier’s Awards for Energy and Mining.
A diverse, agile study team focused on identifying opportunities
to materially increase value for all stakeholders confirmed that
an electrical vertical hoisting shaft was the solution that created
significantly more value for all stakeholders than maintaining the
existing haulage method of trucking to the surface.
The Wira Shaft mine expansion will:
enable access to deeper inferred resources
increase our annual copper production rates by
~20 per cent at a 20 per cent lower operating cost
over the current trucking life of mine estimates
lower our overall emissions intensity by 27 per cent
reduce our overall operational risk.
Importantly, the installation of a hoisting shaft provides access to
areas previously thought uneconomic, and enables us to explore
potential new prospects, confirming Prominent Hill as a reliable,
long-term mining province.
Works for the Wira Shaft commenced ahead of schedule in the
third quarter of 2021 with the shaft collar civil works due for
completion in time for the first stage of shaft sinking to begin in
the first quarter of 2022. The commissioning of the new hoisting
infrastructure is scheduled for 2024.
Ongoing facilities upgrades to provide a more collaborative
and inclusive environment.
Progress construction of the Wira Shaft expansion including:
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continuing lateral and decline development, providing
access to Wira Shaft-specific infrastructure locations
and new mining areas
› Wira Shaft mine expansion detailed design and
procurement
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installation of refrigeration plant and associated
ventilation upgrades
completion of Wira Shaft pre-sink and raise drill leg 1
installation of Wira Shaft headframe and temporary
winder for main shaft sink
commencement of high-voltage substation upgrade.
Continue drilling of the Walawuru and Papa target areas.
Establish the Arkani Ngura Innovation and Technology
Centre over the next three years.
GOING BEYOND AT PROMINENT HILL
We want to be a Company where
different ways of thinking are celebrated.
The Prominent Hill team had an idea to
create value out of the de-commissioned
Ankata deposit, which became part of
our vision for the future of Prominent Hill.
We have committed AUD$7.5 million for an in-kind and cash
contribution to support the South Australian Government’s
commitment of AUD$8 million in funding to establish the Arkani
Ngura National Innovation and Technology Centre at Prominent
Hill operations. Arkani Ngura (said: “Ah-gah-nee Ng-oo-rah”)
means the “try it place” in our local Traditional Owner language.
The Centre will allow start-ups, small/medium enterprises,
researchers and international groups from the resources, space
and other related sectors to access the unique conditions of
the soon to be unused Ankata section of the Prominent Hill
underground mine. It is an Australian first and will serve as a
test environment and facility for participants.
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Carrapateena is becoming a multi-
generational, low-cost mining province
and is one of the biggest mining projects
in South Australia in the last decade.
Carrapateena is an iron–oxide–copper–gold (IOCG)
underground mine located in the highly prospective Gawler
Craton in South Australia. Carrapateena first produced
concentrate in December 2019 and has since ramped up to a
steady state production rate of 4.25 Mtpa.
OVERVIEW
Location: 250 km south-east of Prominent Hill, 160 km north
of the regional centre of Port Augusta, in South Australia
Product: Copper concentrate (containing gold and silver)
Mining life: ~20 years
Mining method: Underground – sub-level caving
and block caving
Processing method: Conventional crushing,
grinding and flotation
Mineral Resources: 950 Mt at 0.56% copper
and 0.25g/t gold(a)
Ore Reserves: 210 Mt at 1.1% copper and 0.44g/t gold(a)
In 2021, we produced 55,262 tonnes of copper and
89,778 ounces of gold. We achieved a C1 cost performance of
64.6 c/lb and AISC of 109.7 c/lb. Carrapateena’s Total Recordable
Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) continues a steady downward trend
as our operation matures and we continue to focus on ensuring
the safety and wellbeing of our people on site through training
and hazard management. Through this work, the site's TRIFR
reduced to 4.79, which is a significant improvement on the 2020
TRIFR of 6.67.
We continue to focus on programs to ensure our people’s safety,
such as Yours and Mine, as well as other initiatives that support
our people’s mental health and wellbeing. Building a culture
of inclusion remains a focus to encourage diversity and further
improve the safety of our workforce.
Processing performance at Carrapateena continues to be
enhanced, with projects for the mine and processing plant
underway to support the increase in sub-level cave production
rates to circa 4.7 to 5 Mtpa from 2023, along with optionality
to maximise sub-level cave production and accelerate progress
towards the Block Cave production rate of 12 Mtpa.
(a) Please refer to the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves section (page 106) for full disclosure.
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CARRAPATEENA BLOCK CAVE
EXPANSION
OUR FOCUS IN 2022
Implement Phase 2 of the Hazardous Manual Tasks
The Carrapateena Block Cave expansion was approved
program to target high-risk tasks.
by the OZ Minerals Board in February 2021. The Expansion will
help us fully capitalise on the value opportunity of our existing
sub-level cave operation and unlock Carrapateena’s potential
to be a multi-generational lowest quartile cash cost producing
province with production rates of 12 Mtpa, more than double
those planned for the sub-level cave.
Following Board approval, we completed the Feasibility
Study Stage 1 to enable acceleration activities for the Block
Cave to commence, with works on the Block Cave decline
starting in December.
HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2021
Block Cave expansion approved, and construction of
Block Cave decline commenced.
Western Access Road completed, creating value for land
connected stakeholders, including local traineeship and
business opportunities.
Electric light vehicle introduced to the mine fleet, following
successful trials in partnership with South Australian electric
vehicle supplier, Zero Automotive.
Monthly processing plant record of 48,445t achieved in
September 2021, demonstrating capability for a 5.25 Mtpa
throughput rate.
Successfully transitioned to a new underground mining
services provider, Byrnecut.
Commenced construction of the Stage 2 tailings
storage facility lift, with mine waste rock contributing
to embankment fill.
Hazardous Manual Tasks program introduced to reduce
repetitive, manual labour and replace certain physical
activities with engineering controls.
On-site COVID-19 vaccination hub established for
workforce and local land connected stakeholders.
Undertake trials of equipment as part
of our Decarbonisation Roadmap.
Continue development of block cave decline works.
Complete Block Cave expansion design work.
Continue infill drilling to support an update of the
Carrapateena Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve.
Complete the Block Cave expansion studies.
Complete construction and commissioning of Stage 2
tailings storage facility lift.
Undertake proactive re-vegetation and waste reduction
or removal initiatives.
Engage with Native Title holders on proactive heritage
protection measures.
Continue to build a diverse workforce, with an ongoing
focus on local employment and procurement.
Provide opportunities for our workforce to grow and develop.
Collaborate with local stakeholders to review the regional
socio-economic knowledge base.
WESTERN ACCESS ROAD
The successful construction of the road
followed several years of collaboration
with our land connected stakeholders
including pastoralists at Pernatty Station
and Oakden Hills Station and Kokatha
Native Title holders.
During the year, we safely completed the construction of the
Western Access Road. The Western Access Road is ~55 km long
and extends from the Stuart Highway to the Carrapateena mine.
It provides direct access to Carrapateena and a safer and lower-
cost haul route to the Stuart Highway.
Road design and alignment was informed through stakeholder
engagement, and the road was constructed with the support
of our stakeholders. Many hours of in-field heritage work were
undertaken by Kokatha people to ensure the road avoided
heritage sites and that there were no breaches of heritage
throughout the project.
South Australian based EXACT Contracting proactively engaged
with stakeholders and helped us to identify new ways to create
value for all our stakeholders. Opportunities included training and
apprenticeship programs for local Aboriginal people; a university
scholarship for a Kokatha student studying environmental science;
and business opportunities for local businesses including for
fencing, signposting and civil works.
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Our West Musgrave Project is
positioning as a long-life, low-cost
sustainable producer of minerals
essential to a low carbon economy.
OVERVIEW
Location: Musgrave Province, Western Australia
Product: Copper and nickel
Status: Final study phase, final investment
decision expected in H2 2022
Proposed mining method: Open pit
Proposed plant throughput rate: 12 Mtpa
Proposed processing method: Crushing,
grinding and flotation
The West Musgrave Project is a major copper–nickel
sulphide deposit located in the Musgrave Province of Western
Australia, approximately 1,300 km north-east of Perth, close
to Western Australia’s border with the Northern Territory and
South Australia. It includes the Nebo-Babel copper–nickel and
Succoth copper deposits. The Project is currently in its final
study phase with regulatory approvals progressing and a final
investment decision expected in the second half of 2022.
During the year, we investigated further value uplift
opportunities that leveraged the global focus on moving
towards a low carbon economy. These included:
developing a road map towards our aspirations of net
zero emissions plant operations and mining fleet
increasing ore production rates above the currently
planned 12 Mtpa during the life of mine
contemplating a third vertical roller mill that could enable
further energy management and emission reductions
configuring a hybrid renewable energy power plant and
investigating operational ownership options
enabling future ways of work with additional automation,
remote operations and work from home flexibility
looking at the potential for an on-site, downstream nickel
processing plant, and seeking interest from third parties
in its development.
Our confidence in the West Musgrave Project continues to
increase, with encouraging drilling results and work ongoing
to optimise and de-risk the Project.
Information collected from over 47 km of infill drilling will be
incorporated in an updated Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve
which we expect to release in 2022.
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Our work on the engineering design of the mineral processing
plant, hybrid renewable power plant, village, aerodrome and
non-process infrastructure continues to de-risk the Project.
Throughout the Project, we have been working closely with our
government and community stakeholders. The Ngaanyatjarra
People, Traditional Owners of the West Musgrave Project’s land,
have been active in their support of our project design process.
Though COVID-19 related travel restrictions and precautions
have delayed progress on agreement-making with the Traditional
Owners for the formal Mining Agreement, our priority has been
on a consultation process to ensure that the Ngaanyatjarra People
are fully informed and have a clear understanding of the impacts
and opportunities the proposed Project would create.
EXPLORATION AND GROWTH
We started drilling at the nearby Succoth copper
deposit which has an Inferred Mineral Resource totalling
156 Mt @ 0.60 per cent Copper. This Inferred Mineral Resource
was not factored into the West Musgrave Pre-Feasibility Study
Update and has the potential to add upside in mine life and/or
an increased production rate to the West Musgrave Province.
HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2021
Entered the final study phase for the Project.
In partnership with the Ngaanyatjarra Council, we co-hosted
an open meeting in Mantamaru to share an update on the
West Musgrave Project and the progress made on the draft
Mining Agreement.
Jointly hosted site visit with the Ngaanyatjarra Council for
the Government of Western Australia’s Environmental
Protection Authority (EPA) to increase shared understanding
of aspirations, requirements and expectations.
Progressed regulatory approvals with Part IV and Part V
approvals submitted to the EPA.
COVID-19 management support provided to Ngaanyatjarra
Health Services, including a COVID-19 Coordinator position
and assistance with the roll out of COVID-19 vaccinations
for community members.
Progressed the Cultural Heritage clearances and
archaeological surveys.
Progressed joint project planning with the
Ngaanyatjarra Council.
Completed public consultation for the EPA Part IV application,
OUR FOCUS IN 2022
Gain EPA Part IV, EPA Part V, Mining Proposal and
tenement approvals.
Complete the Mining Agreement with the Traditional Owners.
Complete the final Study phase of the Project.
Continue to develop the project schedule and budget in
preparation for a final investment decision expected in
H2 2022.
OPEN MEETING WITH
NGAANYATJARRA COUNCIL
Our team felt privileged to be welcomed
as part of the gathering of communities
from across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.
In partnership with the Ngaanyatjarra Council, we co-hosted
an open meeting in Mantamaru (Jameson, Western Australia)
for approximately 180 adults and 70 young people across the
Lands. It was an opportunity for us to share an update on the
West Musgrave Project and the progress made on the draft
Mining Agreement.
The relationships that were built during the meeting delivered
key outcomes for the Mantamaru community and our team:
which is currently under assessment.
Local Ngaanyatjarra community Liaison Officers were
Incorporated fit-for-purpose power generation solution into
the Project, with configuration for the hybrid renewable power
plant confirmed and costs estimates will be included in final
Study requirements.
Progressed a decarbonisation and sustainability strategy
for the Project.
Development of partnering agreements with key suppliers.
Advanced minerals processing plant design, with reference
design underway for the non process infrastructure.
employed for the event.
Royal Flying Doctor Services provided COVID-19
vaccinations at the event.
The Jameson Stage was repaired, providing the community
with infrastructure for the open meeting and for future events.
Band equipment was donated to Wilurarra Creative, based
in Warburton, providing an employment opportunity for a
local sound engineer.
Details of what the mine would look like were presented to the
community using our scale model to help visualise the context.
The Mantamaru women passed cultural knowledge from
elders to children through dance and song at the event.
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The Carajás province in Northern Brazil hosts some of the best undeveloped
copper-gold resources in the world. We are pursuing a staged, low risk and
modest-capital hub approach, where each hub would process ore from several
nearby satellite mines.
Carajás West
Carajás East
Our focus for the Carajás West province was to undertake a
delineation drilling program and estimate a Mineral Resource for
the Pantera deposit. This work would then underpin the technical
studies to evaluate the feasibility of a stand-alone processing facility
and mine at the Pantera site. We successfully completed the drilling
and resource estimation programs, and a project study is advancing.
The option to acquire Pantera from Vale was exercised in
November 2019, with the balance of the option payment due
in annual instalments starting in 2022, with a deadline to
terminate the agreement in November 2022. Should we continue
with the project, OZ Minerals would be obligated to complete
payment of the project based on US$0.04/lb of Measured and
Indicated Resources in a Mineral Resource estimate already
provided by a third-party consultant selected by Vale. In addition,
any incremental Mineral Resource added to this estimate will be
based on US$0.06/lb.
OVERVIEW
Status: Study phase, Pantera Hub scoping study
update expected in H2 2022
Proposed products: Copper–gold ore
Location: In the municipality of Ourilândia do Norte,
Pará, Brazil, 180 km west of Pedra Branca
Proposed mining method: Open Pit
HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2021
Completed over 14,400m of resource drilling at
Pantera in the year.
Advanced an initial evaluation study of the project.
Produced a Mineral Resource for Pantera showing
an estimated 12.8 Mt @ 1.3% Cu, 0.2g/t Au.
Positive extensional drilling results highlighting
potential for future down dip growth opportunities
in the Pantera mineralisation.
OUR FOCUS IN 2022
Deliver an updated Mineral Resource for Pantera with
the second half 2021 drilling results and complete the
project review / scoping study by mid-2022.
Complete conceptual study level socio-economic analysis
and landowners survey.
Execute additional deep drilling to understand
mineralisation continuity at depth and test concepts
supporting underground potential.
Our Strategy in Carajás East is to leverage the depleted Antas
mine’s existing processing infrastructure to establish a low-risk
hub operation, that takes advantage of the region’s considerable
undeveloped copper-gold resources.
During the year, Antas’ existing processing facilities located in
the municipality of Curionópolis in the state of Pará were used to
process ore mined at Pedra Branca, as well as ore from the Antas
North mine. The plan is to continue using the existing infrastructure
to process ore mined from Pedra Branca and other potential
satellite deposits, including Santa Lúcia, as they come on line.
Antas North
Mining of the Antas North open pit was completed
in June 2021. We will continue to reclaim and process the
remaining surface stockpiles into 2022 as the ramp-up and
transition to full Pedra Branca feed occurs. The re-purposing of
the Antas North open pit void as a tailings storage facility to
support the future Carajás East hub operations has commenced.
It will be available for use in 2022.
OVERVIEW
Status: Antas pit depleted. Construction of new tailings
line to enable tailings to be deposited in the pit and
decommission the existing tailings storage facility.
Processing plant continuing to operate.
Pedra Branca
We achieved a significant milestone with the start of mining
ore from stopes at Pedra Branca, the first of the satellite mines
to be realised under the Hub Strategy. Pedra Branca’s successful
transition from a concept study to being permitted, built and into
successful commissioning and production within three years is proof
of the Brazil team’s ability to deliver our Strategy.
OVERVIEW
Status: Construction complete, delivering processing production
ore to Antas
Products: High grade copper–gold
Mine rate: Ore production of 1.0 Mtpa
Mine life: 8 years
Location: Municipality of Água Azul do Norte, Pará, Brazil
Mining method: Underground sub-level stoping
Processing method: Conventional crushing, grinding
and flotation
Santa Lúcia
NATIONAL MINING AGENCY
VISIT TO CARAJÁS
In October 2021, members of the National Mining Agency visited
Antas and Pedra Branca. The group comprised directors and the
superintendent of the Agency from the state of Pará. They were
given a site tour and our team also shared plans for our mines and
projects in the region including the Pedra Branca mine, the first
underground copper mine in the Carajás region, and the process
for transitioning the Antas pit into a tailings storage facility.
Santa Lúcia, is a high-grade copper-gold mineral deposit with
the potential to grow production and life of the Carajás East Hub.
We published a maiden Mineral Resource for Santa Lúcia in 2021
and are advancing a project study in 2022, which includes assessing
the viability of concurrently processing the Santa Lúcia run-of-mine
ore with Pedra Branca ore at the Carajás East Hub processing facility.
Santa Lúcia is a deposit jointly owned by Vale and BNDES.
We have an option agreement with Vale, approved by BNDES, to
acquire and or mine the deposit via an agreed earn in arrangement
which would need to be exercised by no later than mid-2022.
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OVERVIEW
Status: Study phase, resource study update to
support decision on whether to exercise option
with Vale by June 2022
Proposed products: High grade copper–gold
HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2021
Completed mining of the Antas North open pit.
Commenced transition of the Antas North pit void
to a tailings storage facility.
Completed construction of the Pedra Branca mine.
Mining at Pedra Branca will reach its projected
annual throughput of 1.0 Mtpa in 2023.
Released a maiden Mineral Resource of 5.8 Mt at
2.1 per cent Cu and 0.35 g/t Au for Santa Lúcia.
Completed over 7,000 m of drilling to provide greater
confidence in the Mineral Resource estimate and to help
inform the Santa Lúcia project study.
OUR FOCUS IN 2022
Continue to ramp up mining from ore stopes at Pedra Branca.
Commission the Antas open pit tailings storage facility.
Deliver an updated Mineral Resource for Santa Lúcia and
complete the project study by mid-2022.
Deliver an updated Ore Reserve for Pedra Branca.
Construct a new 138 kV substation and power transmission
line to supply the 7.5 MW electricity demand of the
Pedra Branca mine, considerably reducing emissions from
2023 onwards.
Gurupi
The province hosts one of the largest undeveloped gold projects in Brazil. The Gurupi
Province is located in the state of Maranhão, along the border with Pará, between the cities
of Belém and São Luis. With the adjacent Jiboia properties in Pará, we have 2,300 km2
of mineral tenements along 85 km of strike length of the Gurupi greenstone belt.
CentroGold
The CentroGold Project is one of the largest undeveloped
gold projects in Brazil and represents the first stage in unlocking
the highly prospective Gurupi Province.
Once developed, CentroGold would be ideally placed to service
nearby deposits such as Chega Tudo and Mandiocal, should
they prove viable.
OVERVIEW
Status: Awaiting injunction removal to progress
feasibility study
Location: Gurupi Province, Maranhão, Brazil
Products: Gold
Estimated annual production: 100,000oz – 120,000oz pa(a)
Mineral Resource: 28 Mt @ 1.9g/t Au(b)
Ore Reserves: 20 Mt @ 1.7g/t Au(b)
Blanket & Contact
A project has been identified to build the CentroGold
processing facility at the Cipoeiro site, which is the location of the
major Blanket and Contact gold deposits. The centralised location
of this project would serve as an ideal Hub to advance our life of
province expansion strategy in the region.
Chega Tudo & Mandiocal
Chega Tudo and Mandiocal are adjacent gold deposits
located 8 km west of Cipoeiro. Although not currently included in
the CentroGold Mineral Resource, they represent exciting potential
growth opportunities, and following further studies, may add to
the project production profile.
HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2021
Relocation plan for the township of Cipoeiro completed
and filed with INCRA-MA (the Colonization and Rural
Reform Institute – Maranhão), which gave a favourable
recommendation. Next steps will be the assessment of the
relocation plan by INCRA – Brasília, which is responsible for
final approval.
Process for removal of injunction further progressed, including
a request for authorisation to engage with artisanal miners on
the proposed relocation plan, and to secure areas impacted by
environmental contamination caused by artisanal miners.
Engaged with SEMA, the Environmental Secretary of
Maranhão State, to agree on the creation of a multidisciplinary
team of experts from OZ Minerals, third party specialists
in environmental assessments and technicians from SEMA
to develop terms of reference to validate the previous
environmental licence and guide the study review for the
installation licence.
OUR FOCUS IN 2022
Progress the application to lift the historical injunction
on the development of the CentroGold project.
Execute the relocation plan once approved by INCRA –
Brasilia and authorisation is received from the Federal Judge.
Reactivate project environmental licensing with SEMAS
(LP and LI).
Develop the CentroGold Feasibility Study, including additional
extensional Resource Development drilling and infill drilling of
the Mineral Resource, subject to the injunction being lifted.
(a) Please refer to ASX announcement headed “Gurupi province potential strengthened on CentroGold Pre-Feasibility Study”
dated 11 July 2019 for more information: ozminerals.com/en/investing-in-us/asx-releases
(b) Please refer to the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves section (page 106) for full disclosure.
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and Growth
By ethically and responsibly exploring for
and mining copper we contribute to a low
carbon future and economic wellbeing.
This helps us achieve our Purpose
and contributes to a better future.
We hold many exploration projects at different stages
of maturity, which gives us options for how we grow. Capital
is allocated to the most value-accretive projects assessed across
our five stakeholder groups.
Our project pipeline offers long term growth potential. We are
pursuing brownfield expansion opportunities as part of our
Province approach in proximity to Prominent Hill, Carrapateena,
the West Musgrave Project and operations in Brazil. Greenfields
exploration with potential for organic growth is progressing in
several locations in Australia, Brazil, Peru and Sweden.
We have multiple exploration earn-in agreements in place with
respected explorers who offer exploration expertise in specific
geological terrains, as well as our own exploration programs.
We work with our partners to co-develop and oversee projects.
We work collaboratively and contribute to technical program
planning and stakeholder engagement with our partners who
also provide invaluable district knowledge, local networks, and
manage operational activity in the field.
In 2021, we entered into the first agreement generated by
Drillanthropy, our crowd-sourcing initiative that connects data-
driven exploration models with the funding to drill and test them.
This agreement is with Black Tiger Resources Pty Ltd, advancing
targets on the Pandurra project located on the northern portion
of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia.
We have also entered into new agreements with:
Resolution Minerals Ltd on the Wollogorang project, which
targets sedimentary hosted copper deposits in the McArthur
Basin in the Northern Territory.
Mineral Prospektering i Sverige AB in Sweden on the Sadjem
project, adding a third project in Sweden to our pipeline.
Minotaur Exploration Ltd on Peake and Denison, targeting
IOCG deposits in an under-explored region of South Australia.
Post 31 December 2021, we invested $5 million in Carnaby
Resources Limited (ASX: CNB) as part of our exploration Strategy.
Exploration Portfolio
Australia
BREENA PLAINS WITH MINOTAUR
EXPLORATION AND SANDFIRE RESOURCES
In February 2020, OZ Minerals and Minotaur Exploration Ltd
entered into an agreement with Sandfire Resources Ltd to explore
the Breena Plains tenement group near Cloncurry in north-west
Queensland. This joint venture was generated from the Cloncurry
Alliance between OZ Minerals and Minotaur Exploration.
It incorporated 1,226 km² of tenure surrounding the Jericho
and Eloise JV Projects.
Drilling was completed in 2021 at The Gap Prospect targeting
geophysical anomalies, no significant results were returned, and
we exited the Breena Plains JV in late December 2021.
CARRAPATEENA (100% OZ MINERALS)
We are focussing our exploration on making further
discoveries using conventional and unconventional targeting
methods. This includes trialling the application of passive seismic
techniques and the use of geothermal sensors to prioritise
targets in the region. These surveys, along with other geophysical
approaches such as ground gravity are currently being used to
refine drill targets which will be tested in 2022.
CLONCURRY ALLIANCE
WITH MINOTAUR EXPLORATION
The Cloncurry alliance with Minotaur Exploration will
continue into 2022 targeting areas for IOCG deposits in the
Cloncurry region of Queensland.
COOMPANA (100% OZ MINERALS)
The Coompana Province in South Australia has been the
subject of significant investigations by the South Australian
Department of State Development in collaboration with PACE
Copper, although the areas remain essentially unexplored and so
provides an opportunity to make new discoveries. Our tenements
cover more than 6,000 km2 and we are targeting the region for
magmatic nickel-copper deposits.
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JERICHO AND ELOISE PROJECTS
WITH MINOTAUR EXPLORATION
The Jericho and Eloise projects were two joint venture
agreements with Minotaur Exploration Ltd that formed part of
our footprint in the Cloncurry District of northwest Queensland.
Minotaur and OZ Minerals discovered significant copper and gold
mineralisation at the Jericho prospect late in 2017. Subsequent
drilling during 2018-2019 led to a Maiden Resource being released
to the market in mid-2020.
A maiden Mineral Resource for the Jericho project was published
in 2020. Internal studies concluded that the Mineral Resource
at Jericho did not meet our requirements to continue. We have
therefore agreed for our partner’s subsidiary, Demetallica, to gain
100 per cent ownership of the project.
MOUNT WOODS (100% OZ MINERALS)
We drilled several targets on the Mount Woods Project
in 2021, searching for additional copper resources capable
of growing future production at Prominent Hill.
These targets were generated using both data science and
conventional techniques with the results being fed back into
models to help refine future targeting through 2022. We also
completed a large airborne EM survey targeting conductors that
could be indicating accumulations of copper sulphides. Targets
have been identified for further work in 2022.
MULTI-SITE EXPLORATION
ALLIANCE WITH RED METAL LIMITED
In January 2019, we entered an exploration alliance with
Red Metal Limited to significantly increase our exploration
footprint in Australia. The Alliance gives us an option to fund a
series of mutually agreed, proof-of-concept work programs on
four of Red Metal’s early-stage projects:
Yarrie for copper-gold and copper-cobalt in Western Australia
Gulf for copper-gold in Queensland
Three Ways for copper-cobalt and zinc-lead-silver
in Queensland
Lawn Hill for zinc-lead-silver in Queensland.
Drilling was completed at Three Ways and Gulf projects
during 2021 and the results from these projects are expected
in early 2022.
A large airborne electromagnetic survey was completed at the
Yarrie project and magnetotelluric (MT) surveys were completed
at Lawn Hill. Interpretation of these results is underway.
PANDURRA WITH BLACK TIGER
RESOURCES PTY LTD
The agreement with Black Tiger Resources Pty Ltd
allows us to drill test targets on the Pandurra project, located
150 km south-west of our Carrapateena mine in South Australia.
The project targets IOCG mineralisation.
PEAKE AND DENISON WITH
MINOTAUR EXPLORATION
In December 2021, we entered into a farm-in joint
venture agreement with Minotaur Exploration’s extensive
exploration holding in the Peak and Denison project on the
eastern edge of the Gawler Craton. This project targets large
IOCG deposits and drilling is planned for 2022.
WOLLOGORANG WITH
RESOLUTION MINERALS
In 2021, we entered into an agreement with Resolution
Minerals Limited for the Wollogorang project, which targets
sediment hosted copper deposits in the McArthur Basin in the
Northern Territory.
Drilling of geophysical targets generated by surface and
ground surveys is planned for the first half of 2022 following
the completion of heritage surveys and obtaining other
statutory approvals.
Brazil
CARAJÁS
Follow-up drill testing at the Clovis prospect in Carajás,
Brazil, did not return grades and thickness consistent with what
is required from the mineralisation model.
While work at Clovis has ceased, drilling in the region continued
through 2021 as part of our Antas Hub Strategy with the aim of
discovering additional resources within trucking distance of Antas.
This work will continue in 2022 and will include activities providing
synergies with the Pantera project.
Sweden
LANNAVAARA WITH MINERAL
PROSPEKTERING I SVERIGE AB
In 2018, we entered into an agreement with private explorer
Mineral Prospektering i Sverige (MPS) to explore the Lannavaara
project for IOCG mineralisation. In mid-2021, an additional licence
was added to this joint venture (Ahmavuaomo), where compelling
copper-gold targets have been identified. Drill testing is planned
for early 2022.
PAINIROVA WITH MINERAL
PROSPEKTERING I SVERIGE AB
In 2019, we expanded our partnership with Mineral
Prospektering i Sverige AB by signing a new earn-in agreement on
the Painirova project in northern Sweden. Painirova is located
between the Mertainen iron-oxide–apatite deposit and the active
Leveäniemi mine at Svappavaara, and adjacent to the Gruvberget
mine in Sweden’s most prolific copper mining belt.
We made an initial commitment to acquire airborne
electromagnetic (AEM) data over the tenement package,
which was completed in Q3 2019. In 2020, we proceeded
with the project, and completed drilling several high ranked
targets in 2021. Core was reviewed in December 2021 and
a recommendation will be submitted to advance to the next
stage of the JV and drill test further targets recently identified in
2022/2023.
SADJEM-DOKAS WITH MINERAL
PROSPEKTERING I SVERIGE AB
We added a third project with our partner MPS to our
pipeline in Sweden in 2021.
The project is along strike to the south of the Nautanen and Aitik
copper and gold deposits in northern Sweden. The exploration
program will consist of an airborne EM survey, ground verification,
and drilling which is planned for 2022.
Peru
PARAISO WITH INVERSIONES
MINERAS LA CHALINA S.A.C.
In 2018, we entered an agreement with privately-owned
Inversiones Mineras La Chalina S.A.C to progress exploration at
the Paraiso project in Peru. Historical exploration on the licences
has included soil sampling, geological mapping, limited geophysics
and drilling of nine holes. The drilling focussed on a small (150 x
150 metre) area near historical workings, and the majority of drill
holes intersected copper mineralisation.
At the Esmeralda target zone, surface copper oxide mineralisation
has been traced over a strike length of 400 metres. At the Casper
target a 400 x 300 metre copper-in-soil anomaly has been
outlined by previous explorers. Neither target has been drill-tested.
Government approvals were granted in late 2021. Ongoing
community engagement and consultation with all stakeholders
has resulted in all required approvals being completed. Drilling is
scheduled for early 2022.
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Governance
Our governance framework (OZWay governance
framework), supported by a healthy corporate culture,
helps us to deliver on our Strategy and enables us to
effectively manage risks and assure compliance.
We are committed to doing business in accordance with high
standards of corporate governance and creating and delivering
value across our five stakeholder groups – employees,
community, shareholders, governments and suppliers.
The Board has adopted a system of internal controls, a risk
management framework and corporate governance policies,
standards and practices, which are designed to support
and promote the responsible management and conduct
of OZ Minerals. Strong ethical environmental and social
performance helps us comply with regulations and meet
or exceed stakeholder expectations.
Our governance practices are aligned with the
recommendations of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s
Principles and Recommendations (4th edition) (ASX Principles
and Recommendations) throughout the reporting period.
Further information about OZ Minerals’ key governance practices
and governance materials including our charters, policies and
standards for the 2021 reporting period is set out in OZ Minerals’
Corporate Governance Statement. OZ Minerals’ governance
materials and Corporate Governance Statement are available on
the Corporate Governance section of our website ozminerals.com
under the tab Who We Are/Corporate Governance.
Our Board, Committees and membership, following the
appointment of Sarah Ryan to the Board as an additional
Non-executive Director and subsequent Committee restructure,
with effect from 17 May 2021 is set out in the table below.
The Board established a Nomination Committee effective
1 January 2022, comprising Rebecca McGrath (Chairman),
Charles Sartain and Sarah Ryan. During the 2021 reporting
period, the Board carried out the responsibilities of a Nomination
Committee with the assistance of the People and Remuneration
Committee to the extent required.
Board
Audit
Committee
People and Remuneration
Committee
Sustainability
Committee
Board and Committee membership during 2021
Director
Rebecca McGrath (Chair)
Andrew Cole (Managing Director & CEO)(a)
Tonianne Dwyer
Peter Wasow
Charles Sartain
Richard Seville(b)
Sarah Ryan(c)
Chair of Board / Committee
Member of Board / Committee
(a) Andrew Cole was a member of the Sustainability Committee until 17 May 2021.
(b) Richard Seville was a member of the Audit Committee until 17 May 2021 and became a member of the People and Remuneration Committee on 17 May 2021.
(c)
Sarah Ryan became a Non-executive Director and member of the Audit Committee and Sustainability Committee on 17 May 2021.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rebecca McGrath
Independent Chairman
BTP (Hons), MA (App.Sci) FAICD
Appointed: Non-executive Director from 9 November 2010, Chairman from 24 May 2017
Board Committees: People and Remuneration, Nomination (Chairman)
Rebecca is an experienced professional company director and chairman, with substantial international
business experience. She spent 25 years with BP Plc, where she held various executive positions
including Chief Financial Officer Australasia and served as a member of BP’s Executive Management
Board for Australia and New Zealand.
Rebecca has served as a director of CSR Limited, Big Sky Credit Union and Incitec Pivot Ltd and as
Chairman at Kilfinan Australia. She is a former member of the JP Morgan Advisory Council. She has
attended executive management programs at Harvard Business School, Cambridge University and
MIT in Boston.
Listed Company Directorships (last three years)
Macquarie Group Limited and Macquarie Bank Limited (January 2021 – present)
Goodman Group (April 2012 – present)
Incitec Pivot Ltd (September 2011 – December 2020)
Other current directorships/appointments
Director, Investa Wholesale Funds Management Ltd, Investa Commercial Property Fund Holdings
and Investa Office Management Holdings Pty Ltd
Chairman, Scania Australia Pty Ltd
President, Victorian Council, Australian Institute of Company Directors
Member, National Board, Australian Institute of Company Directors
Member, ASIC Corporate Governance Consultative Panel
Andrew Cole
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
BAppSc (Hons) in Geophysics, MAICD
Appointed: 3 December 2014
Board Committees: Nil
Andrew has 30 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), Andrew spent 10 years in mine development and mine operations with Rio Tinto in Australia,
China, Canada and the UK. During his career at Rio Tinto, Andrew held various senior and leadership
positions, including General Manager Operations of the Clermont Region Operations, Chief Executive
Officer of Chinalco Rio Tinto Exploration and Chief Operating Officer of Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium.
Listed Company Directorships (last three years)
Nil
Tonianne Dwyer
Independent Non-executive Director
BJuris (Hons), LLB (Hons), MAICD
Appointed: 22 March 2017
Board Committees: People and Remuneration (Chairman), Audit
Tonianne is an independent public company Non-executive Director. Tonianne spent over 20 years in
investment banking and real estate fund management and was a Director of Investment Banking at
Societe Generale/Hambros Bank advising on mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and refinancing.
Tonianne was Head of Fund Management at the LSE listed property company, Quintain Estates and
Development plc and was later appointed to the Board as an Executive Director. Tonianne is a graduate
member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Listed Company Directorships (last three years)
Incitec Pivot Ltd (May 2021 – present)
ALS Ltd (July 2016 – present)
Dexus Funds Management Limited (August 2011 – present)
Metcash Limited (June 2014 – June 2021)
Other current directorships/appointments
Deputy Chancellor, Senate of the University of Queensland
Director, Sir John Monash Foundation
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Peter Wasow
Independent Non-executive Director
B. Comm, GradDip (Management), Fellow (CPA Australia)
Appointed: 1 November 2017
Board Committees: Audit (Chairman), People and Remuneration
Peter has extensive experience in the resources sector as both a Senior Executive and Director.
He formerly held the position of CEO & Managing Director of Alumina Limited, an ASX 100 Company,
and before that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Santos Limited and in a 20 year
plus career at BHP he held senior positions including Vice President, Finance and other senior roles
in Petroleum, Services, Corporate, Steel and Minerals.
Mr Wasow is currently a Non-executive Director of Australian Pipeline Limited, the responsible entity
of the trusts which comprise the APA Group.
Peter was previously the senior independent Director of the privately held GHD Group, Non-executive
Director of Alcoa of Australia Limited, AWA Brazil Limitada, AWAC LLC and Non-executive Director
of ASX-listed Alumina from 2011 to 2013 and Executive Director from 2014 to 2017.
Peter has also been a member of the Business Council of Australia and Director of the International
Aluminium Institute and APPEA.
Listed Company Directorships (last three years)
Australian Pipeline Limited (March 2018 – present)
Charles Sartain
Independent Non-executive Director
BEng (Mining)(Hons), Hon.DEngin Qld, FAusIMM, FTSE
Appointed: 1 August 2018
Board Committees: Sustainability (Chairman), Audit, Nomination
Charles has more than 35 years’ international mining industry experience.
He was Chief Executive Officer of Xstrata’s global copper business for nine years from 2004. Prior
to that, he held senior executive positions in Latin America and Australia including General Manager
and President of Minera Alumbrera Ltd in Argentina, General Manager of Ernest Henry copper–gold
mine and General Manager of Ravenswood Gold Mines in Queensland.
Charles has also served as Chairman of the International Copper Association, a member of the
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Council on Australian Latin American Relations, a member
of the Senate of the University of Queensland and as a local Councillor of the Dairymple Shire
Council in Queensland.
Listed Company Directorships (last three years)
ALS Ltd (February 2015 – present)
Newmont Corporation (April 2019 – April 2020)
Goldcorp Inc (January 2017 – April 2019)
Other current directorships/appointments
Chairman, Advisory Board of the Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland
Chairman of Board, Wesley Medical Research Limited
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Richard Seville
Independent Non-executive Director
BSc (Hons) Mining Geology, MEngSc Rock Engineering, MAusIMM, ARSM
Appointed: 1 November 2019
Board Committees: Sustainability, People and Remuneration
Richard has over 35 years’ experience in the resources sector including 25 years as either Managing
Director or Executive Director of various ASX, TSX or AIM listed companies.
Richard was the Managing Director and CEO of Allkem Limited (previously Orocobre Limited) for
12 years before stepping down in January 2019. He remains on the Board as a Non-executive Director.
Richard is a mining geologist and geotechnical engineer, graduating from the Imperial College London
and James Cook University in North Queensland. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours
in Mining Geology and a Master of Engineering Science in Rock Engineering.
Listed Company Directorships (last three years)
Chairman, Agrimin Limited (August 2019 – present)
Allkem Limited (previously Orocobre Limited) (April 2007 – present)
Advantage Lithium Corp (February 2017 – April 2020)
Other current directorships/appointments
Chairman, Advanced Energy Materials Ltd (1 January 2022 – present)
Sarah Ryan
Independent Non-executive Director
BSc (Geology), BSc (Hons I) (Geophysics),
PhD (Petroleum Geology and Geophysics), FTSE
Appointed: 17 May 2021
Board Committees: Audit, Sustainability, Nomination
Sarah is an independent public company Non-executive Director. Sarah’s executive career includes
15 years with leading oilfield technology company, Schlumberger, in various positions internationally
across research, engineering, manufacturing, operations, marketing and senior management.
Sarah was Chief Operating Officer for a private equity backed company in the UK which successfully
commercialised innovative oilfield technology, before transitioning into investment management,
where she was responsible as an equity analyst and later, energy advisor for natural resources
investments worldwide, based in the USA.
Sarah has undertaken executive education at IMD, Switzerland.
Listed Company Directorships (last three years)
Aurizon Holdings Limited (December 2019 – present)
Viva Energy Group Ltd (June 2018 – present)
Woodside Petroleum Ltd (October 2012 – present)
Akastor ASA (September 2014 – April 2021)
Other current directorships/appointments
Director, Future Battery Industries CRC
Fellow, Academy of Technology and Engineering
Deputy Chair, Energy Forum, Academy of Technology and Engineering
Member, Chief Executive Women
Member, ASIC Corporate Governance Consultative Panel
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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Andrew Cole
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Biography available in Board of Directors, refer to page 22.
Warrick Ranson
Chief Financial Officer
Appointed: 4 December 2017
Priorities: Warrick leads the Corporate Finance function and has accountability for Strategy; Forecasting,
Planning & Risk; Assurance; Legal; Accounting; Tax; Treasury; and Sales & Marketing.
Experience: Warrick has had an extensive career in the Mining industry, including over 18 years at Rio
Tinto where he held various senior executive financial, commercial and transformation roles. Commencing
his career in public practice, more recent roles included Finance Executive of Rio Tinto’s Copper product
group based in London, Chief Commercial Officer within the Iron Ore product group and Head of
Productivity Development for Rio Tinto globally.
Prior to joining OZ Minerals, Warrick was with German-headquartered diversified industrial group,
thyssenkrupp.
Warrick is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, a graduate of the Australian
Institute of Company Directors, and holds an MBA from the University of Oxford.
Kerrina Chadwick
Corporate Affairs Executive
Appointed: 12 December 2016
Priorities: Kerrina is accountable for managing the company’s strategic approach to internal and
external communications, brand, reputation, stakeholder engagement including investor relations, social
performance, media and government.
Experience: Kerrina has more than 25 years’ experience in Corporate Public Affairs in prominent ASX listed
companies including gold miner, Newcrest, and at retailer, Coles Group Limited. She began her career in the
media followed by a period as a Ministerial advisor.
Mark Irwin
Projects Executive
Appointed: 22 January 2018
Priorities: Mark is accountable for OZ Minerals’ growth activity, including delivery of the Carrapateena
copper-gold mine, the West Musgrave copper-nickel Project, project studies and our exploration and
acquisitive growth pipeline.
Experience: Mark has lived and worked in the United States, Australia and the UK and has over
25 years of global mining experience.
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Fiona Blakely
People Executive
Appointed: 11 February 2019
Priorities: Fiona is responsible for people and culture corporate strategy.
Experience: Fiona has over 25 years’ multinational experience in organisational development and culture
change in international companies including Shell, Bausch & Lomb and Lion. Before joining OZ Minerals she
ran a leadership development consultancy supporting leaders to drive culture change through a focus on
their mindsets and behaviours.
Fiona is a Fellow of the Australian HR Institute, an accredited coach with the International Coaching
Federation and a member of Australian Adaptive Leadership Institute.
Tania Davey
Head of Digital, Robotics & Automation
Appointed: 17 April 2018
Priorities: Tania is focused on digital transformation, the introduction of automation and robotics, mining
technical excellence and transformative technologies through OZ Minerals’ Incubator and Venture Fund. She
is firmly focused on accelerating achievement of our existing Strategic Aspirations and influencing our future.
Experience: Tania has over 20 years’ experience in technology, project delivery and management within
the resources and engineering sectors globally.
Matt Reed
Operations Executive
Appointed: 1 September 2021
Priorities: Matt is accountable for operational performance across OZ Minerals including the Prominent Hill,
Carrapateena and Carajás assets plus associated brownfields projects.
Experience: Matt has over 25 years’ experience in the mining industry. He has held executive roles with
Arrium and most recently SIMEC Mining where he had exploration to market responsibility for its iron ore
and coking coal business. Prior to these positions he held a series of management and senior management
roles with Arrium, led Matrikon’s Advanced Process Control business in Australia and South East Asia as well
as fulfilled operational and technical roles within Newcrest Mining and WMC.
Claire Parkinson
Integration Executive
Appointed: 18 October 2021
Priorities: Claire is accountable for guiding significant enterprise-wide change activity, connecting
work streams and enhancing the level of integration across OZ Minerals.
Experience: Working with OZ Minerals since 2016, Claire has acted in various roles including Head
of Corporate Affairs, Innovation Strategy Lead and Change Execution Lead.
Starting her career in the Criminal Justice Sector, Claire held roles as Prison Governor and Head of Operations
for all London Prisons and Probation. Migrating from the UK to Australia in 2011, Claire then headed up
Justice Sector Reform for South Australia.
Most recently, Claire ran her own strategic advisory company.
A re-design of the Executive Leadership Team came into effect
on 1 September 2021, at which time Gabrielle Iwanow (General
Manager Prominent Hill), Myles Johnston (General Manager
Carrapateena), Carlos Gonzalez (former Chief Executive Brazil now
Executive Chair of Brazil Advisory Board) and Jeã Silva (General
Manager Carajás) stepped off the Executive Leadership Team.
Michelle Ash will commence as Technology Executive in March
2022 and Bryan Quinn will commence as Strategy and Growth
Executive in April 2022. Please refer to the Company’s ASX
announcement dated 11 January 2022 for further details.
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Report
The directors present their report for the Consolidated Entity (OZ Minerals) for the
financial year ending 31 December 2021 (‘the year’) together with the Consolidated
Financial Statements for the year. OZ Minerals Limited (OZ Minerals or the ‘Company’)
is a Company limited by shares that is incorporated and domiciled in Australia.
DIRECTORS
The Directors of OZ Minerals Limited in office at any time during or since the end of the 2021 financial year and information on the
Directors (including qualifications and experience and directorships of listed companies held by the Directors at any time in the last three
years) are set out on pages 22 to 24. The number of Directors’ meetings held (including meetings of committees of the Board) and the
number of meetings attended by each of the Directors of OZ Minerals during the financial year are shown below.
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 the development of mining projects. For additional information
on the activities of the Consolidated Entity, refer to the Financial Review section in the Directors’ Report (page 32).
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN STATE OF AFFAIRS
1. Carrapateena Block Cave expansion approved with decline development now underway.
2. Prominent Hill Wira Shaft expansion approved mid-year with work on theshaft collar now well advanced.
3. Pedra Branca mining production ore and tailings storage now transitioning to the depleted open pit at Antas.
4. The West Musgrave Project was progressed, increasing confidence, as many aspects of the Project are technically de-risked.
Attendance at Board and Committee Meetings (1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021)
Director
Rebecca McGrath
Andrew Cole(a)
Tonianne Dwyer
Sarah Ryan(b)
Charles Sartain
Richard Seville(c)
Peter Wasow
Board meetings
Board committee meetings
Audit
People and Remuneration
Sustainability
A
16
15
16
9
16
16
16
B
16
16
16
9
16
16
16
A
–
–
6
4
6
2
6
B
–
–
6
4
6
2
6
A
6
–
6
–
–
4
6
B
6
–
6
–
–
4
6
A
–
1
–
2
3
3
–
B
–
1
–
2
3
3
–
Note: The Managing Director and CEO and Non-executive Directors who were not Board Committee members also participated in scheduled Board Committee meetings
throughout the year.
A The number of meetings attended during the time the director held office.
B
The number of meetings held during the time the director held office.
(a) Member of the Sustainability Committee until 17 May 2021.
(b) Appointed as Non-executive Director on 17 May 2021.
(c) Member of the Audit Committee until 17 May 2021. Member of the People and Remuneration Committee from 17 May 2021.
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DRP
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Shares number
52,292
607,831
19,900
8,500
80,000
11,665
20,000
800,188
DIVIDENDS
The details relating to dividends announced or paid since 1 January 2020 are set out below:
Table 1 – Dividends
Record date
Date of payment
25 February 2022
24 August 2021
12 March 2021
17 September 2020
12 March 2020
11 March 2022
7 September 2021
26 March 2021
5 October 2020
26 March 2020
*
Included a special dividend of 8 cents per share.
DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS
Table 2 – Directors’ interests in the ordinary shares of OZ Minerals limited
Fully franked
cents per share
Total dividends
$m
18
16*
17
8
15
60.2
53.3
56.4
26.0
48.6
Director
Rebecca McGrath
Andrew Cole
Tonianne Dwyer
Sarah Ryan
Charles Sartain
Richard Seville
Peter Wasow
Total
Table 3 – Company Secretaries
Company Secretaries
Experience and OZ Minerals specific responsibilities during 2021
Julie Athanasoff
Group Manager Legal
& Company Secretary
Appointed on 12 July 2021
LLB
Robert Mancini
Head of Legal &
Company Secretary
Appointed on 7 April 2021
LLB, BCom
Ms Athanasoff is OZ Minerals’ Group Manager Legal & Company Secretary. Ms Athanasoff holds a Bachelor of Laws
from The University of Western Australia. Prior to joining OZ Minerals, Ms Athanasoff was a corporate advisory partner
with Gilbert + Tobin Lawyers and prior to that she was a partner with mining law firm, Blakiston & Crabb.
Ms Athanasoff’s experience spans mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, and corporate governance matters,
including continuous disclosure, director duties, and Corporations Act and ASX listing rules compliance.
Mr Mancini is OZ Minerals’ Head of Legal & Company Secretary. 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 infrastructure
contracts in the Oil & Gas and Mining sectors, both domestically and internationally, as well as dispute resolution
management.
Ms Michelle Pole resigned as Company Secretary with effect from 7 April 2021.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
OZ Minerals and its activities in Australia, Brazil and other
international locations are subject to strict environmental
regulations. OZ Minerals’ Prominent Hill, Carrapateena and
Carajás operations, along with its exploration and concentrate
shipping activities, operate under various licences and permits
under state, federal and territory laws in Australia, Brazil and
other overseas jurisdictions.
OZ Minerals regularly monitors its compliance with licenses and
permits in various ways, including through its own environmental
audits as well as those conducted by regulatory authorities and
other third parties. OZ Minerals uses a documented process to
classify and report any exceedance of a licence or permit condition
as well as any incident reportable to the relevant authorities.
All instances of reportable environmental non-compliance and
significant incidents are reviewed by the Executive Leadership
Team and the Sustainability Committee of the Board as a part
of this process. A formal report is also prepared to identify the
factors that contributed to the incident or non-compliance and
the actions taken to prevent any reoccurrence.
During the year, OZ Minerals submitted its energy and emissions
report to the Clean Energy Regulator in accordance with the
National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (NGER
Act). KPMG provided reasonable assurance over OZ Minerals’
energy and emissions report.
KPMG has also provided limited assurance over selected metrics
and disclosures in this document against the requirements of the
Global Reporting Initiative Standards. KPMG’s assurance report is
available on pages 147 to 149.
The Company has not incurred any significant liabilities under
any environmental legislation during the financial year.
INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY
During the financial year, OZ Minerals paid premiums
with respect to a contract insuring Directors and Officers of
the Company and its related bodies corporate against certain
liabilities incurred while acting in that capacity. The insurance
contract prohibits disclosure of the liability’s nature 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, current and former Officers, the former General Counsel
(Special Projects), the former Group Treasurers and each employee
who was a Director or Officer of a controlled entity of the
Consolidated Entity, or an associate of the Consolidated Entity,
to conform with Rule 10.2 of the 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 any auditor of the Consolidated
Entity in their capacity as auditor 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 in respect of or on behalf of the
Consolidated Entity under section 237 of the Corporations
Act 2001.
AUDIT AND NON-AUDIT SERVICES
KPMG continues in office in accordance with the
Corporations Act 2001. A copy of the lead auditor’s
independence declaration is set out on page 113 as required
under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 and this
forms part of the Directors’ Report.
OZ Minerals, 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.
Table 4 – Amounts paid or payable to the external auditor (KPMG) and its network firms for audit and non-audit services
Audit and review services
Audit and review of financial statements – Group
Total fee for audit and review services
Assurance services
Sustainability Report & NGERS assurance
Total fee for audit, review and assurance services
Other services
Taxation advice and tax compliance services
Other services
Total fee for other services
Total fees
557,000
557,000
87,700
644,700
76,000
5,000
81,000
725,700
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Following the Audit Committee’s consideration of KPMG
providing non-audit services and its subsequent recommendation
to the Board, the Board is satisfied that 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 non-audit services provided by the auditor
did not compromise the auditor independence requirements of
the Corporations Act 2001 because:
all non-audit services were 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. These include reviewing
or auditing the auditor’s own work, acting in a management
or a decision-making capacity for OZ Minerals 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 determined
on 21 February 2022 to pay a fully-franked dividend of 18 cents
per share, as discussed in Note 4. The record date for entitlement
to this dividend is 25 February 2022.
OZ Minerals offers a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) and eligible
shareholders may participate in the DRP in respect of all or part
of their shareholding with no limit on the number of participating
shares. Shareholders who participate will be allocated shares
under the DRP for the dividend at a discount of 1.5 per cent to
the average of the daily volume weighted average market price
of ordinary shares of the Company traded on the ASX over the
period of five trading days commencing on 24 February 2022. The
last date for receipt of election notices for the DRP is 28 February
2022. The Company is likely to issue new shares on-market during
this period to satisfy its expected obligations under the DRP.
The financial impact of the dividend amounting to $60.2 million
has not been recognised in the Consolidated Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2021 and will be recognised in
subsequent consolidated financial statements.
There were no other events that occurred subsequent to
the reporting date which have significantly affected or may
significantly affect the Consolidated Entity’s operations or results
in future years.
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 statements and Directors’ Report have
been rounded 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 unless
otherwise stated.
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW
Our operations are reviewed on pages 10 to 19 and
OZ Minerals risk management is on pages 36 to 46. These
sections and the Financial Review (pages 32 to 35) form part
of the Operating and Financial Review.
REMUNERATION REPORT
The Remuneration Report which has been audited by
KPMG is set out on pages 47 to 67 and forms part of the
Directors’ Report.
BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND PROSPECTS
FOR FUTURE FINANCIAL YEARS
The Operating Review on pages 10 to 19 and the Financial
Review on pages 32 to 35 of this document set out information
on OZ Minerals’ business strategies and prospects for future
financial years. Information in the Operating Review and the
Financial Review is provided to enable shareholders to make an
informed assessment about the business strategies and prospects
for future financial years of OZ Minerals. Information that could
give rise to likely 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.
Other than the information set out in the Operating Review and
the Financial Review, information about other likely developments
in OZ Minerals’ operations and the expected results of these
operations in future financial years has not be included.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
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. The Corporate Governance Section (page 21
to 26) forms part of the Director’s report.
The Company complies with the ASX Corporate Governance
Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations
4th 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
ozminerals.com/en/who-we-are/corporate-governance.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors.
Rebecca McGrath
Chairman
Adelaide
21 February 2022
Andrew Cole
Managing Director and CEO
Adelaide
21 February 2022
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OZ Minerals recorded a net profit after tax (NPAT) for the year of
$530.7 million. We generated strong operating cashflows of $971.0 million,
of which $630.0 million was invested into value accretive growth projects
predominantly at Carrapateena, Prominent Hill, West Musgrave Project and to a
lesser degree at the Carajás East Hub. We also repaid the prior year’s draw on the
revolving debt facility and ended the year with a cash balance of $215.4 million
after distributing $80.8 million in fully franked dividends to our shareholders.
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Investing
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Financing
activities
Effect of exchange
rate changes
Closing 31 December 2021
cash balance
The Company’s underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Underlying EBITDA) of $1,162.4 million
represents a margin of 55 per cent (2020: 45 per cent) reflecting the strong operating performance and pricing environment.
Figure 2 – EBITDA
Figure 3 – Net Revenue
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Figure 4 – Dividends per share
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The NPAT for the year was $318.1 million higher than
the previous year with increased sales of copper and gold
accompanied by high copper and marginally lower gold prices
generating record revenue of $2,095.8 million for the year.
Contained copper and gold sold during the year was higher than
the comparative period by circa 30,000 tonnes and 12,000 ounces
respectively, following the ramp up of the Carrapateena operation.
Our operating cashflows of $971.0 million were largely influenced
by receipts from our customers which increased by $789.8 million
compared to the previous year.
Carrapateena, in its first year of ramped up operations, exceeded
its nameplate milling capacity, processing 4.6 million tonnes of
ore and producing 55,262 tonnes of copper and 89,778 ounces
of gold. The increased production from Carrapateena, consistent
operating performance from Prominent Hill, and the progressive
development of the Carajás East Hub contributed to the strong
revenue increase of $753.8 million for the Group. Positive
reconciliation of gold ore grades associated with the open pit
ore stockpiles at Prominent Hill, together with better recoveries,
also supported the strong gold production result.
Ongoing progression of the global electrification thematic,
together with supply side disruptions and delivery bottleneck
supported the demand for copper through the year, leading
to record copper prices which reached a short term peak of
A$15,249 per tonne. The global demand forecast for copper,
which is a key commodity in clean energy generation and battery
storage solutions, increased in line with the global commitment
to combat climate change and reduce emissions.
Figure 6 – A$ Copper and Gold prices during the year
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The strengthening of the USD for most of the year resulted
in a $14.1 million gain on translation of USD denominated
assets, including trade receivables. In the previous year, a
$20.7 million loss on translation was recognised when the USD
had weakened against the AUD. This also contributed to revenue
in AUD terms, with the average realised AUD copper price
42 per cent higher than the comparative period, while the
net AUD gold price was one per cent higher. A hedging loss
amounting to $34.0 million on historical contracts was also
recognised within revenue.
We developed our Decarbonisation Roadmap from the ground
up over the course of the year culminating in its publication in
this Annual & Sustainability Report. The Roadmap sees us reduce
our Scope 1 emissions by 50 per cent by 2027 and to be net
zero emissions by 2030. We consider it to be both ambitious and
achievable with a focus on the emissions we directly produce in
line with our Company aspiration to emit zero Scope 1 emissions
and to systematically reduce Scope 2 and 3 emissions across
the value chain. During the year $309.0 million was invested
in property, plant and equipment at Carrapateena of which
$8.5 million was attributable to the material handling system and
second crusher which will assist in reducing the number of trucks
required to move ore as the mine gets deeper; a core element
of our Decarbonisation Roadmap.
Our customers continued to operate amidst COVID-19 lockdowns,
adapting their operations and with minimal interruption.
We successfully supplied 284,055 tonnes of concentrate to our
customers, managing our supply chains effectively during various
logistics disruptions, vessel shortages and higher freight costs
experienced during the year. Our mix of customers, commitment
to delivery and strong relationships built over time have assisted
us in driving mutually beneficial outcomes for our global and
local customers in challenging times. Our Treatment Charges
and Refining Costs (TCRCs) were $9.7 million higher because of
higher volumes of concentrate sold during the year. With the high
demand for copper during the year, the industry benchmarks for
TCRCs for 2021 were at lower comparative levels.
As a result of the higher revenue generated during the year, our
royalty contributions to state and traditional owners also increased
by $25.9 million, in turn contributing positively to their cashflows
during a period of lower, pandemic induced, economic activity.
During the year we transitioned our underground mining partner
at Carrapateena to Byrnecut, resulting in a net increase to the
Right of Use Asset and associated Lease Liability of $48.9 million
for those embedded leases aligned with the new contract.
The consolidation of mining partners at our South Australian
operations provides us with the flexibility to now move resources
between our operations seamlessly. We also commenced the
changeover to an owner-operated mining model at the Carajás
East Hub following completion of the initial mine development
and the commencement of stope production.
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Total production costs of concentrate sold were $283.6 million
higher than the comparative period. Increased volume was the
main driver at Carrapateena with a 58 per cent increase in the
amount of ore processed, leading to an increase of $139.0 million
in absolute costs compared to the previous year. At Prominent Hill,
we recognised a lower Net Realisable Value credit of $18.0 million
during the year compared to $66.0 million in the previous year
with all low-grade gold ore stockpiles now held at cost. We mined
and processed circa 250,000 tonnes more underground ore at
Prominent Hill which also contributed to higher production costs.
Production costs at the Carajás East Hub were higher than the
previous year by $24.0 million commensurate with the increase
in underground ore from the newly commissioned Pedra Branca
mine, which commenced production from stopes in August 2021.
We experienced a significant increase in sea freight rates during
the year, driven by a number of factors including ship availability
and scheduling disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
With higher operating activity at Carrapateena and increased
capital development activity across all our operating assets and
projects, we increased our workforce by 54 per cent to 3,420
people. The number of people who were directly employed at our
sites increased to 704, an increase of 18 per cent. Our employee
related costs during the year amounted to $133.5 million, an
increase of ten per cent compared to the comparative period.
Our low employee turnover rate of seven per cent was less than
half the industry average. We continue to experience low turn-
over, which we believe is due to our commitment to creating a
culture where different ways of thinking are celebrated, people
are free to be themselves and to do the best work of their lives.
We are focused on continually learning how we can improve, and
COVID-19 has enabled us to accelerate many of our aspirations
around becoming a virtual organisation, where our people have
greater flexibility and can bring balance between their work and
lives. An important part of our approach is to listen and action the
feedback from our people and our employee engagement scores
have remained in the top 25 per cent of assessed Energy and
Utilities Companies over the past three years.
Payments to suppliers and employees during the year were
$830.0 million which increased by $240.8 million compared to the
previous period predominantly because of the increased activity at
our operations.
Exploration and corporate development activity remained largely
focused on project generation, drilling and development studies.
We progressed the development studies at the West Musgrave
Project, investing $72.4 million during the year which was
capitalised as incurred. We optimised our portfolio during the year,
entering into an agreement to sell our interest in the Jericho and
Eloise Joint Venture and providing a pathway for its development
by our JV partner while realising value for OZ Minerals. During the
year expenditure of $56.3 million was incurred progressing drilling
and development studies in the Gurupi and Carajás provinces
and, together with other exploration earn-in arrangements in the
growth pipeline, this was recognised as an expense as incurred.
Key spend areas comprised:
Brazil study costs and exploration $24.3 million
Other exploration and development expenditure $32.0 million
We also sold our historical equity interest in Toro Energy Limited,
realising $14.0 million for our stake.
During the year we paid income taxes of $145.6 million which was
$101.8 million higher than in the previous year reflecting the current
year’s operating performance and resultant earnings before tax.
Financing costs included in operating cashflow increased during
the year by $17.4 million with payments related to the South
Australian power infrastructure assets classified as lease interest
following the application of AASB 16 Leases. Debt servicing costs
were lower in the year following the repayment of the
$100.0 million Revolver balance from the previous year.
Corporate general and administration costs of $61.7 million were
largely related to direct corporate activities and were comparable
to the previous year.
Figure 7 – Variance analysis – Net profit after tax, 31 December 2021 compared to 31 December 2020
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Increase in production costs:
Mining
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Processing
Site Admin
Freight
Total
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Increase in Tax
& interests:
Income Tax 142.7
12.0
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Total
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Other
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Tax and
interest
NPAT for the
year ended
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Progressing our growth Strategy, we added $618.1 million
during the year to our property, plant, equipment and mine
development assets at Carrapateena, Prominent Hill and the
Carajás East Hub, including executing expansion projects at
Carrapateena and Prominent Hill. The payments incurred related to:
capitalised Carrapateena development costs of $261.0 million
Prominent Hill mine development costs $76.0 million
and site sustaining capital expenditure $82.0 million
Carajás capital expenditure $87.0 million, including
Pedra Branca mine development
other capital expenditure $112.5 million.
During 2021, our equity increased by $518.3 million to
$3,729.7 million. The increase resulted mainly from the year’s
NPAT of $530.7 million, movement in gold derivative contracts
of $25.4 million, partially offset by returns to shareholders in
the form of dividends amounting to $109.7 million (of which
$80.8 million was distributed as cash and the remaining
$28.9 million was issued in the form of new shares), and
movement in foreign currency translation reserves of
$22.2 million. The movement in the net assets of the Group
since 31 December 2020 is provided below.
Figure 8 – Balance Sheet
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of shipments
in latter part
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Repayment
of bank debt
& Lease
Liabilities
under AASB 16
PP&E increase primarily due
to capital expenditure at
Carrapateena
Prominent Hill
Brazil incl. FCTR
West Musgrave
Other
Less Depreciation
Total
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209.8
119.4
72.4
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509.5
Net asset
FY2020
Cash
Inventory
Trade & Other
receivables
PP&E &
exploration
assets
Net lease &
other assets
Trade
payables
Debt
facility
Tax & other
liabilities
Net assets
FY2021
We maintained the strength of our Balance Sheet during
the year with a strong cash balance of $215.4 million, undrawn
debt facility of $483.0 million (providing added liquidity and
flexibility), and further investment in value accretive brownfield
growth projects at Prominent Hill and Carrapateena.
Our inventories continued to decrease with the open pit ore
stockpiles at Prominent Hill continuing to supplement the
higher grade underground ore feed and maximising mill capacity.
Inventories of $408.7 million at the end of the year had reduced
by $110.0 million since 1 January 2021. The historical costs of
the ore stockpiles processed during the year were recognised
in the income statement within inventory adjustments.
Trade receivables of $236.5 million increased by $76.2 million
due to the timing of shipments, with shipments for our operations
occurring in the second half of December.
PP&E and Exploration Assets increased during the year mainly
due to capital expenditure at Carrapateena; capitalisation
of underground development expenditure at Prominent Hill;
capitalised West Musgrave exploration and study costs; and
general sustaining capital expenditure. This was partially offset
by depreciation.
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Risk Management
The Company recognises that timely identification and
management of opportunities and threats are fundamental to
sound management and superior outcomes for our stakeholder
groups. OZ Minerals’ operating performance, financial results,
and Strategy delivery are subject to a wide range of risks. These
risks comprise political, environmental, social, market, economic,
strategic, and operational factors which create both threats and
opportunities for the Company. Proactively minimising threats
and maximising opportunities allows us to manage both sides
of risk. The Company manages existing, new and emerging risks
as an integrated part of its operating environment to minimise
adverse impacts and optmise beneficial outcomes. Through its
Risk Management Framework, emphasis is placed on risk-aware
decision-making to deliver OZ Minerals’ Strategy, contributing to
the achievement of value creation for its five stakeholder groups
and Purpose, Going beyond what’s possible to make lives better.
Risk management accountability and oversight is a central part
of the OZ Minerals OZWay Governance Framework. The Board,
its Committees and the Executive Leadership Team oversee risk
management. Collectively, they are responsible for ensuring the
Company maintains an effective risk management standard and
internal control environment, with risks assessed according to
the potential impact on each stakeholder.
Risk management
oversight and Governance
BOARD
The Board sets the Company’s risk appetite and oversees
the management framework and effectiveness of the systems of
internal control and risk management. The Board reviews the risk
framework and appetite at least annually to ensure it remains
adequate to identify and manage threats and opportunities.
It also reviews and monitors the Material Risks of the Company
at least six times per year. Reporting of Material Risks to the
Board includes an overview of Company risks, a summary of key
changes to the risk profile, critical control updates, and the actions
implemented to reduce the level of uncertainty and improve the
manageability of risks. The Board requires the CEO and Executive
leadership to implement a system of controls for identifying,
assessing, managing, and reporting risks in line with the Risk
Management Framework.
BOARD COMMITTEES
The Audit, Sustainability, and People & Remuneration
Committees review risk management reports covering risks,
controls, and actions to manage risks to the business within their
respective remits. The Audit Committee assists the Board in the
effective discharge of its responsibilities in relation to financial
reporting, audit, disclosure processes, internal financial controls,
cyber and digital risk, funding, and financial risk management
(including the Assurance function). The Sustainability Committee
assists the Board in the effective discharge of its responsibilities
in relation to safety, health, environment, and community
(SHE&C) from its oversight of the risks relating to those matters.
This includes risks relating to climate change, cultural heritage,
human rights (including modern slavery), sovereign jurisdiction,
compliance with legislation, regulation and any litigation
activities. The People & Remuneration Committee assists the
Board in discharging its responsibilities in relation to people and
remuneration activities including oversight of risks related to
people performance management, Company culture, succession
planning, capacity and capability, and inclusion and diversity. The
Board retains direct accountability and oversight of all Material
Risks including those outside the Board Committees’ remits. These
include risks relating to mergers and acquisitions, the Company’s
growth Strategy, sovereign uncertainty, Mineral Resource and Ore
Reserve estimates and macro-economic and market-related risks.
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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
CORPORATE RISK FUNCTION
The Executive Leadership Team (ELT) is responsible for the
effective implementation of the Risk Management Framework
and system of control for identifying, assessing, managing, and
reporting risk across the Company. The ELT reviews, and the
CEO approves, the risk profile for the organisation and ensures
assets and corporate functions embed risk management process,
practice, and culture into everyday business systems and activities.
The Corporate Risk Function supports and champions the
implementation of the Risk Management Framework, ensures risk
management is embedded into core business processes, and builds
risk management capability and a risk-aware culture across the
business. The Corporate Risk Function oversees OZ Minerals’ Risk
Management Framework and develops, governs, supports, and
reports on the effective implementation of risk management to
the ELT, the Board and its Committees.
OZ MINERALS OPERATES A FOUR-LEVEL LINE OF DEFENCE RISK MANAGEMENT
GOVERNANCE MODEL
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External Audits
Statutory and Regulatory Audits
conducted by third parties
Independent Third line Assurance
Third line Assurance conducted in
accordance with an approved Assurance Plan
Enable and Monitor
Asset/ corporate function leads define Process and
Performance Standards and validate first line
activities to assure risks are managed effectively
Identify and Implement
Risk and Control Owners apply Process and Performance
Standards to identify risks, implement controls and
verify control effectiveness (Business as-usual)
The First Line of Defence – Identify and Implement
The Third Line of Defence –
Global Process Standards define the approval escalations between
the Board, CEO, assets and corporate functions based on risk.
The Risk Management Process Standard outlines the mandated process
for escalation and the roles of organisational authority levels in risk
reduction. Risk responsibility for identifying, assessing, managing, and
reporting resides with all members of the workforce who are responsible
for considering risks when making key decisions, implementing controls
and monitoring risks during their activities.
Independent Third Line Assurance
All Global Process and Performance Standards are subject to the
Assurance Process Standard, where compliance against the Standard and
opportunities for improvement are monitored by the Corporate Assurance
Function in addition to the self-assurance activities undertaken by the
assets and corporate functions themselves. Third Line Assurance provides
independent assurance over the governance, compliance and internal
control system and processes across the business.
The Second Line of Defence – Enable and Monitor
The Fourth Line of Defence – External Audits
The asset and corporate function leads ensure compliance with the
minimum controls in OZ Minerals’ Global Performance and Process
Standards and provide subject matter expertise and insights to support
the delivery of the Standards.
External Audit provides an independent assurance that the internal
control system is adequate, and that OZ Minerals’ operations comply
with the minimum requirements of relevant regulatory, legislative
and associated standards.
MANAGING RISK
Our risk framework commits us to managing risks in a
proactive and effective manner. Effective risk management
requires the identification and assessment of the risks that matter
most in achieving the Company’s strategic objectives, so resources
can be prioritised in the most efficient and effective way.
Material risks are managed in the context of supporting the
successful delivery of OZ Minerals’ Strategy. Risks are initially
assessed to determine their Highest Credible Impact (HCI)
without critical controls, through the lens of OZ Minerals’
Stakeholder Value Creation, using Impact Assessment criteria.
The effectiveness of current critical controls – to prevent threats,
enable opportunities and respond to HCIs – are assessed to
determine the Current Residual Risk Rating.
Where controls for a risk are assessed as requiring improvement,
management plans are developed and implemented to improve
those controls and to ultimately achieve a Target Residual Risk
Rating – moving the risk to a ‘Well Controlled’ status. Current
Material Risks are required to be reviewed every six months at a
minimum to determine whether our exposure to the risk continues
to remain within our risk appetite.
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Our process for identifying, assessing, managing, and reporting
Material Risks is designed to manage opportunities that facilitate
or exceed, and threats that may hinder, the achievement of the
Company’s Strategy and Business Plan and, where appropriate,
to accept a degree of risk to create value for key stakeholders.
We have an enterprise-wide digital risk management information
system where all Material Risks, controls and actions are
documented and kept current for managing and reporting
purposes.
The Board and its Committees review and consider the Company’s
risk appetite and risk profile (including strategic, operational, new,
and emerging risks) based on the monthly, quarterly, and annual
Material Risk reports. The reports include an overview of the risk
profile, summary of material changes to the profile, key risks in
focus, and updates on emerging Company and sector risk themes.
The Executive Leadership Team reviews, and the CEO approves,
new (or changes to) Material Risks – a process facilitated by the
enterprise-wide digital risk management information system.
OUR RISK APPROACH AND CULTURE
The Company has adopted risk management as a valuable
tool to plan and prioritise our work and support key decision
making in line with our risk framework at all levels. The framework
enables us to focus on informed risk-based work activities that
create value to all stakeholders, eliminate non-value adding tasks
and make a fast and calculated decision at the right level in line
with our risk appetite.
EMERGING AND EVOLVING RISKS
Emerging risks by nature are highly uncertain, evolve
rapidly and could potentially have a significant downside and
upside impact on our Company Strategy delivery. We track,
monitor, and assess emerging risks and their potential impact
on our stakeholder value creation through highest credible
scenario analysis.
Some of the emerging risks that we monitor continuously,
and that could have a significant downside or upside impact
on our business are outlined below.
Communicable health diseases: New communicable
diseases (such as COVID-19) have brought uncertainty and
the full recovery pathway remains unclear globally. At a local
level, we have introduced additional health control measures to
protect stakeholders across our operations, including investing in
technology, process changes and systems to support employees
working remotely and flexibly. The pandemic has also focused
attention on social inequalities and the opportunity to better our
relationships with local communities in ensuring the long term and
sustainable economic growth of the regions in which we operate.
We continue to monitor the evolving and potential impact to our
operating environment.
Climate change, emissions reduction, and shareholder
support: Climate change and emission reduction have continued
to increase in materiality within the sector, creating a range of
both opportunities and threats that have been integrated into our
Strategic Aspirations, including to emit zero Scope 1 emissions,
minimise water use, and generate zero net waste, strategic
planning, and investment decision making. We continue to work
closely with key stakeholders on issues relating to climate change
and emissions reduction – including government, suppliers,
shareholders, customers and industry associations. The physical
impacts of climate change continue to manifest rapidly in the
form of extreme weather events such as increasing temperatures,
reduced rainfall, droughts, fires, and floods and have the potential
to disrupt our operations and stakeholder groups.
The transition to low carbon operations present both opportunities
and threats to our business. The copper in our portfolio, which is a
vital resource for renewable energy and electrification, will play a
significant role in transitioning to a low carbon global economy.
The increasing demand for zero emissions energy will continue
to also increase the demand for copper. However, increasing
societal and shareholder expectations to have an actionable
Decarbonisation Roadmap aligned at least to the Paris Agreement,
actions by investors seeking to hold companies accountable for
their climate change strategies, stakeholder sentiment, the cost of
new low carbon technologies, the pace of transition of regulations
and policies on emissions reduction across our value chains may
impose a significant impact on our business. These elements
can affect the delivery of our Strategy, financial and operational
performance, existing asset values, growth options and reputation
with all stakeholders both positively and negatively. Our actions
include developing a Group Decarbonisation Roadmap and
asset decarbonisation plans, reviewing our Strategy against the
Paris Agreement-aligned scenario, partnering with third parties
to explore and trial advanced zero emissions technologies and
building organisation capability.
Advanced application of technology: Technology
improvements and digital connectivity have enabled our Company
to maintain our operations and supply chain during the COVID-19
pandemic. Technology solutions also enable a proactive response
to the accelerated focus on ESG and are recognised as a critical
enabler to accelerate our Strategic Aspirations of being a data-
driven, Modern Mining Company that ethically and responsibly
explores and mines copper to contribute to a low carbon future.
Our technology focus and innovative approach include health
and safety, decarbonisation and electrification, process and
decision intelligence, automation, and low-impact operating
ways of working. Our unique innovation approach is aimed at
attracting the best expertise inside and outside the industry sector
to find new and efficient ways to solve complex challenges while
maximising value creation.
Cyber threats, however, continue to evolve and pose a significant
business risk. A growing dependency on digital systems has seen
a proliferation of platforms and devices in response to remote
working and rapid digitalisation promoting massive uplifts in
malware and ransomware attacks, often outpacing the ability
to effectively prevent or respond to them. Prevention inevitably
entails higher costs and intangible risks such as disinformation,
fraud, and a lack of digital safety.
Redefining the workforce: COVID-19 has forced a new and
accelerated approach to workforce management. Operating
models have adapted to manage activities in a more agile way,
increasing flexibility and evolving application of our FIFO labour
pool. A lack of cross-border workers has been exacerbated by
higher turnover and a net loss of industry knowledge, requiring
the industry to pivot to distributed responsibility and leadership
across almost all roles whilst rebranding itself as an attractive
sector for the next generation of workers. Societal risks and
mental health are similar factors. Attracting top talent for the
future will require further focus on a diverse, inclusive, and
continuous improvement culture.
Geopolitical tensions, nationalism and macroeconomics:
A combination of geopolitical tensions in the region and elsewhere
combined with COVID-19 related supply constraints
have the potential to impact the industry. Emerging impacts
across the mining sector include cost inflation and availability
of critical labour skills. We constantly review availability with
our supply partners and collectively identify controls to reduce
our exposure through initiatives such as forward ordering and
alternative supply options. Although the geopolitical instability
has not materially impacted us to date, we continue to monitor
the trends and review our mitigating controls.
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COMPANY RISK CATEGORIES AND MATERIAL RISKS
The allocation of our Material Risks against the Company’s
primary risk categories is shown in the table below, with
further analysis described in the subsequent risk descriptions.
In identifying our Material Risks, we have considered the
likelihood and potential impact of the related events. Key changes
to our inherent Material Risks during the financial year, primarily
due to the external environment and ongoing global instability,
are presented within the table. Changes are determined based on
the inherent risks before the application of controls and response
plans to reflect these uncertainties. Company strategic controls
and actions to prevent, reduce, or mitigate downside risk events
and increase the likelihood of opportunities being realised are
subsequently provided against each risk item.
CHANGES TO OUR MATERIAL RISKS IN FY2021
No material movements
Increased threat
Decreased threat
Increased opportunity
Detailed information for risks in bold is provided in the section below, either at risk category level where consolidation is deemed appropriate or at the individual risk level.
Risk Categories
Company Material Risks – Threat (T) and Opportunity (O) focused
Strategy
and growth
Merger, acquisition,
& divestment (T/O)
Project execution
& delivery (T/O)
Innovation,
digitalisation
& strategy
acceleration (O)
Climate change
and environment
Climate change
action (T)
Emissions (O)
Closure,
rehabilitation &
biodiversity (T/O)
Waste & water
management (T)
Community and
human rights
Social
performance (T/O)
Cultural heritage
sites (T)
Human rights
& ethics (T)
Geopolitics,
OZWay Governance
Framework and
stakeholder support
Geopolitics (T)
Regulatory, regulation
& compliance (T)
Shareholder
support (T)
Geotechnical
and operations
Geotechnical
stability (T)
Tailings storage
facilities (T)
Asset infrastructure &
Equipment integrity (T)
3rd party performance
& operational
delivery (T)
Commercial,
market and
financial
Exploration
and resource
Commodity
market cycle (T/O)
Macroeconomics (T)
Global supply
chain (T)
Clean & Saleable
concentrate (T)
Balance sheet
& liquidity (T/O)
Exploration &
joint-venture
performance (T)
Mineral reserve &
resource estimation
& reporting (T/O)
New resource
discovery (O)
Province hub expansion
& acceleration (O)
People
and culture
Culture &
performance (O)
Diversity
& inclusion (O)
Attract &
retain talent (T)
Capability
& capacity (T)
Health
and safety
Occupational &
process health
& safety (T)
Communicable
diseases (T)
Aviation (T)
Mental & physical
health (T)
Technology
and IT systems
Cyber security
& data privacy (T)
ICT/OT system
services (T)
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Strategic Controls and Responses
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No material movements
Increased threat
Decreased threat
Increased opportunity
Strategy
Merger, acquisition, and divestment
Threat: Ability to create value for key
stakeholders by successfully executing
mergers, acquisitions and divestments
may vary and could result in value
destruction by realising less than the fair
value for divestment or paying more than
fair value for acquisitions.
Opportunity: Ability to successfully acquire
(or divest) and integrate businesses on
favourable terms provides sustainable
future cash flow and future growth
optionality.
Project development, execution
and delivery
Threat: The Company’s ability to deliver
projects successfully and safely may vary
due to changes in technical requirements,
or through commercial or economic
assumptions proving inaccurate through
the execution phase.
Opportunity: An ability to develop and
deliver projects safely, on time and
within budget enhances the Company’s
reputation, demonstrates social
performance, stakeholder confidence
and increases cash flow and returns
to all stakeholders.
Innovation, digitalisation and
strategy delivery acceleration
Opportunity: The ability to identify and
adopt technologies and innovation
accelerate the delivery of the Company’s
Strategic Aspirations and stretch the
Company to realise full competitive
advantage from its Strategy elements.
These include decarbonisation, digital
transformation, automation of operations
and development of other innovation
initiatives.
Stakeholder support
and reputation
Valuation, liquidity and
financial performance
A robust capital management framework to
deliver value through mergers, acquisitions
and divestments.
Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestments
Process Standard.
Third party due diligence and assurance
review processes where necessary.
Segregated approach to identification and
subsequent review of potential transactions
and projects to ensure appropriate governance
is applied over the assessment of financial risk
and returns.
Post investment reviews and key learnings
embedded into future initiatives.
Independent review of growth investment
submissions.
Maintain internal management team
and skillsets.
Maintain strong focus on project
and contractor management.
Project optimisation and acceleration
management strategies.
Internal and independent external review
of the engineering, technical and financial
scope definitions and other assumptions.
Project approval, monitoring and progress
status evaluation are performed in line with
OZ Minerals’ project OZWay Governance
Framework through the Global Process
and Performance Standards.
Third-party due diligence and assurance
as part of its engagement.
Growth, liquidity
and asset value
Stakeholder support
and reputation
Financial and
operational
performance
Workforce health
and safety and their
family members
Financial and
operational
performance
Leverage internal and external contracting
partners to enable value creation and broad
collaboration to adopt successful ideas.
Stakeholder support
Establishment of Think and Act Differently the
and reputation
Liquidity, growth
and asset value
Technology Incubator powered by OZ Minerals
to rapidly test and scale ideas.
Develop the internal management team
and skillsets.
The adoption of crowd challenges to investigate
new ways and approaches to identify solutions,
technologies and systems to develop and
operate a scalable and adaptable mine;
minimise waste and water usage; produce clean
products; decarbonisation and electrify; digital
transformation; and automate of existing and
new operations.
Development of Arkani Ngura innovation and
training test mine center at Prominent Hill.
There are no changes
identified that are expected
to materially change
OZ Minerals’ exposure
in this area.
The level of exposure
increased with both the
quantum of projects
and the generic nature,
assumptions and
uncertainty of the risk
factors associated with
project execution and
delivery. Prominent Hill and
Carrapateena Expansion
projects are subject to
macroeconomic conditions,
safety, schedule, cost and
communicable disease
factors, which may cause
delays in project execution
and delivery.
The Company partnered
with internal and external
expertise to establish the
Think and Act Differently
Technology Incubator. It
delivered six innovation
challenges to identify
technologies and
capabilities to accelerate
achievement of our
Strategic Aspirations and be
a Modern Mining Company.
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Material Risks
Potential Impacts
Strategic Controls and Responses
FY2021 Trend Analysis
No material movements
Increased threat
Decreased threat
Increased opportunity
Capital and
operating costs
Financial and
operational
performance
Stakeholder support
and reputation
Climate Change and Environment
Climate Change, emissions
and shareholder support
Threat: The ability to prepare for and
manage potential physical impacts
including acute events such as extreme
weather events and transition impacts
including exposure to emissions regulation
and delivery of decarbonisation consistent
with stakeholder expectations and
increased market shifts. Also, increasing
societal and shareholder expectations, the
pace of transition and greater focus on
Scope 3 emissions may pose a significant
impact on our business and value chain.
Opportunity: Climate change and
acceleration to decarbonise the economy
are likely to be a catalyst for growth in
low-carbon industries and technologies
that require copper, such as increased
electrification, resulting in upward
pressure on copper prices. Less emissions-
intensive product can increase demand,
access to new markets and improve
environmental and stakeholder support.
Group Decarbonisation Roadmap and asset
decarbonisation plans.
Reducing operational emissions through
electrification and trials of zero emissions
technologies.
Evaluation of emissions in commercial
decisions via internal carbon price.
Crowd challenge process in the energy
and emissions area to identify efficiency
and low-cost ways to operate.
Reporting in line with the recommendations
of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial
Disclosures (TCFD).
Climate change and emissions workforce
capability building.
Scope 1 and 2 emissions reporting and
baseline Scope 3 emissions reporting.
Development of carbon offset and
procurement plan.
Assessment of physical climate impacts
on asset operational resilience.
Reducing the energy and water intensity
of our operations.
Developing innovative practices in relation to
chemical processing and increasing efficiency
of transportation and processing activities.
Engaging with key stakeholders and contracting
partners to review, monitor and track climate
change action developments and trends.
Social performance
and communities
Operational and
financial performance
Stakeholder support
and reputation
Licence to operate
and growth
Government and
environment
Environment, closure, rehabilitation
and biodiversity
Threat: Ability to close operations
and rehabilitate affected areas at the
conclusion of mining and processing
activities in line with societal and
regulatory requirements. Failure to
manage our environmental, closure,
rehabilitation, biodiversity and water
risks could have a significant impact on
our performance and relationships with
stakeholders.
Opportunity: Excellent performance on
mine closure, rehabilitation and legacy
management of closed sites can enhance
OZ Minerals’ reputation and enable the
Company to gain and maintain access to
land, resources, a skilled workforce and
external funding.
Operational monitoring program including
groundwater, cultural heritage sites and flora
and fauna habitats.
Complying with the South Australian
Government’s Program for Environmental
Protection and Rehabilitation (PEPR) to address
mine closure requirements.
Complying with the Brazilian National Mining
Agency and the Environmental Agency of Pará
State (SEMAS) regulations to address mine
closure requirements.
Progressive rehabilitation
Independent review of mine closure estimates.
Estimates of mine closure costs are reflected
in accordance with AASB 137 Provisions,
Contingent Liabilities, and Contingent Assets
as provisions in the financial statements.
Biodiversity and water management plans
and Performance Standards.
The physical impacts of
climate change continue
to manifest rapidly in the
form of extreme weather
events such as increasing
temperatures, reduced
rainfall, droughts, fires
and floods that have
the potential to disrupt
our operations and
stakeholders. Increased
macroeconomic shifts,
stakeholder sentiment and
political developments
on decarbonisation and
transition to a low carbon
economy. Shareholders and
other stakeholders expect
companies to have an
actionable Decarbonisation
Roadmap at least aligned
to the Paris-Agreement
and a clear understanding,
via risk assessments, of
how climate change may
impact delivery of Company
Strategy. Actions by
investors seeking to hold
companies accountable
for their climate strategies
increased during FY2021.
The copper and nickel in
our portfolio, which are vital
resources for renewable
energy and electrification,
will play a significant role
in transitioning to a low
carbon global economy.
The increasing demand for
zero emissions energy will
continue to also increase
the demand for copper.
There are no changes
identified for these risks
that are expected to
materially change
OZ Minerals’ level of
exposure.
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Potential Impacts
Strategic Controls and Responses
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No material movements
Increased threat
Decreased threat
Increased opportunity
Land access and
social licence or
permit to operate
Stakeholder support
and reputation
Future project approvals
and growth Strategy
Regulatory compliance
Community and Human Rights
Social performance and
cultural heritage sites
Threat: The Company or its contracting
partners’ performance may directly,
indirectly, or cumulatively adversely impact
the social, economic and cultural values
of stakeholders and communities. This can
affect our access to land and resources,
delay approvals and threaten the delivery
of the Company Strategy.
Opportunity: Ability to partner with
key stakeholders to co-develop specific
and fit for purpose processes based on
transparent, fair and informed consent
that drives value creation for both the
business and communities.
Governance and Relations
Geopolitical instability
Threat: Political uncertainty, trade
protectionism, increase in stakeholder
expectations and changes in relations
between countries in which we operate,
or where our customers or suppliers
operate, can impact our ability to access
resources and markets needed to
achieve our Strategy.
Potential impact of the
supply, demand and
price of our products
and therefore financial
performance
Inbound and outbound
supply chain disruption
Inability to access
resources and markets
Group reputation
Future financial
performance
Stakeholder support
Regulatory, regulation and compliance
Threat: The Company’s activities by
our workforce, Directors or contracting
partners could result in actual or perceived
breaches of legal, regulatory, ethical, or
human rights compliance obligations
or inappropriate business conduct.
Opportunity: Complying with laws and
regulations and maintaining a high
ethical and social performance standard
enables OZ Minerals to gain and maintain
access to resources, expand provinces,
investment opportunities and create value
for our stakeholders.
Heightened stakeholder
awareness of the
importance of strong
cultural heritage processes,
practices and management
following the Juukan
Gorge destruction and
subsequent Australian
Federal Government Inquiry.
OZ Minerals has continued
to maintain a strong and
respectful position with
Traditional Owner nations.
A combination of
geopolitical tensions in
the region and elsewhere
combined with COVID-19
related supply constraints
have the potential to impact
the industry. Although the
geopolitical instability has
not materially impacted
us; we continue to monitor
the trend and review our
mitigating controls. There
are no changes identified at
this stage that are expected
to materially change OZ
Minerals’ level of exposure.
There are no changes
identified that are expected
to materially change
OZ Minerals’ level of
exposure.
Performance Standards which set the
minimum standards for assets, contracting
partners and suppliers.
Cultural Heritage management plans are
co-designed with Traditional Owners and
endorsed by all parties.
Management Plans are prepared by or in
consultation with a trained, qualified and
experienced person with the relevant knowledge
and technical skills to identify and address the
relevant threats associated with the activity.
Cultural Heritage management – define
and assign accountabilities, including
executive signoff, to ensure no unauthorised
disturbance occurs.
Local level agreements are developed and
operated in line with the principles of Free,
Prior and Informed Consent.
Partnering Agreements with Indigenous
and Land Connected Peoples
Cultural heritage surveys undertaken
prior to any land disturbance activities.
Cross cultural awareness and training
is provided to key workforce members.
Use and maintenance of geographic
information system heritage database.
Supplier and contracting partners flow
down provisions in contracts and due
diligence processes.
Department of Defence Deed and arrangements.
Diversified customers and markets to
reduce exposure to geopolitical and
macroeconomics shifts.
De-risk key supply chains through local
and global diversification.
Actively monitor geopolitical and
macroeconomics developments and trends.
Regularly assess our ability to access
customers and suppliers.
Monitor the socio-political environment
in which we operate and the stakeholders
that influence that environment.
The OZWay Governance Framework provides
minimum requirements to comply with laws
and legislation.
Key changes to legislation and regulations
are tracked and monitored with response
plans for new requirements.
Training and awareness on existing and
new laws and regulations.
Formalised Speak Up process with anonymous
reporting together with incident reporting
and investigation.
Due diligence on contractor regulatory
compliance.
Code of Conduct and How We Work Together
principles provide a clear guideline on behaviour
expectations, including compliance with laws
and regulations.
Global Process and Performance Standards
establish the minimum operating conditions
across the business and for our contracting
partners.
Assurance and audit programs.
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Material Risks
Potential Impacts
Strategic Controls and Responses
FY2021 Trend Analysis
No material movements
Increased threat
Decreased threat
Increased opportunity
Workforce health
and safety and their
family members
Communities and
licence to operate
Government and
environment
Group reputation
Financial performance
and asset value
Trigger action response plans to maintain the
stability of the underground and open pit walls.
Geotechnical monitoring
and inspection programs.
Periodic independent geotechnical
review and assurance.
Emergency response plans and underground
emergency facilities.
Trained, skilled and experienced personnel.
Regular inspection, reviews and monitoring
Suppliers and customers
of the ground conditions.
Workforce health
and safety and their
family members
Operational and
financial performance
Group, contracting
partners and supplier
reputation
Stakeholder support
and relations
Partner, contractor and supplier due diligence,
selection criteria and partnering framework.
Collaborative and integrated partnership with
key contractors and contracting partners.
Competitive procurement processes and
embedded performance structures in contracts
that delivers the highest value for stakeholders.
OZWay Governance Framework, Performance
Standards and HWWT principles for assets,
partners or contractors.
Regular performance reviews against plans
and implementation of improvement actions
and opportunities.
Periodic global supply chain review.
Scenario planning and group crisis
management plan.
Emerging risk identification and continuous
critical control performance reviews.
Cash flow, profitability
and liquidity
Access to capital
Investment and/or
growth opportunities
Diversified customers and markets.
Group liquidity and credit management Strategy.
Capital management framework.
Actively monitor markets and macroeconomics
developments and trends to inform our
forecasting assumptions.
Production and Operations
Geotechnical and underground
wall stability
Threat: The underground mining
operations are subject to geotechnical
uncertainty, adverse ground conditions,
decline collapse, fire and uncontrolled
explosion incidents.
Third Party Performance
and Operational delivery
Threat: Our business is exposed to internal
and external unforeseeable significant
events that could disrupt our value chains,
operations performance and critical
infrastructure. Contractors, suppliers and
strategic partnerships play a significant
role in delivering the Company’s growth,
operational targets, revenue and market
positioning and a failure to perform under
existing contracts or obligations may lead
to adverse impacts.
Opportunity: A strategic partnership
offers opportunities to access resources,
increase stakeholder support and reduce
operational risks.
Commercial and Market
Commodity market cycle
and macroeconomics
Opportunity: An increase in demand for
zero emissions energy, commodity prices
and/or favourable foreign exchange rate
movements generates positive cash flow
and strengthens the Company’s liquidity
position, enabling the Company to pursue
value creation growth options and/or
increase stakeholder support.
Threat: Commodity prices are driven
by global market demand and supply.
A decrease in commodity prices and a
substantial unfavourable movement in
inflation, foreign exchange, and interest
rates will reduce cash flow profitability
and directly or indirectly affect all
stakeholders.
The level of geotechnical
instability exposure remains
an inherent potential issue
as both the Prominent Hill
and Carrapateena mines
progress the development
of their orebodies. The
Pedra Branca underground
mine in Brazil is a new
addition. There are no
changes identified at this
stage that are expected
to materially change
OZ Minerals’ level of
exposure.
There are no changes
identified that are expected
to materially change
OZ Minerals’ level of
exposure.
The increasing demand
for zero emissions energy
may increase the demand
for copper. The long term
commodity price outlooks
under the Paris-Agreement
goals continue to reflect
copper benefiting from the
rapid pace of electrification.
Threat exposure increased
at the industry level due to
a rise in inflation, shortage
of critical labour skills,
and global supply chain
costs due to the operating
environment and potential
governments actions.
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Potential Impacts
Strategic Controls and Responses
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No material movements
Increased threat
Decreased threat
Increased opportunity
Financial
Supply chain and concentrate quality
Liquidity and financial
Threat: A global economic slowdown,
change in policy, supply chain disruption,
trade, and port restrictions, concentrate
grade and impurities could result in a
slowdown in demand for our products
and reduced earnings and cash flow.
Balance sheet and liquidity
Threat: The Company’s ability to refinance
and attract sufficient new capital to fund
current and future operations and growth
through an economic downturn could be
compromised by a weak balance sheet.
Opportunity: Strong internal capital
management and favourable market
conditions could increase liquidity,
balance sheet strength and allow the
Group to pursue investment growth
opportunities, pay debts and/or increase
total shareholder returns.
Exploration and Resource
Exploration, Mineral Resource and Ore
Reserve and mine life expansion
Threat: The threat that new information
on Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve
come to light means that the economic
viability of some Ore Reserves and
mine plans may be materially revised
downwards. Also, the inability to
discover new resources or projects could
undermine the future growth pipeline.
Opportunity: The discovery of a new viable
orebody can significantly improve future
growth option and mine expansion. In
addition, the economic viability of some
Ore Reserves and mine plans can be
revised upwards.
performance
Operational
performance
Stakeholder support
Company reputation
Partner relations
Workforce health
and safety and their
family members
Financial performance
Solvency and liquidity
Stakeholder support
and reputation
Customised solutions developed in partnership
with customers which matches smelter demand,
concentrate grade and timing, along with a
range of controls to manage impurity levels.
Ore and concentrate blending and additional
flotation treatment in the processing plant.
Diversified customer portfolio to mitigate
against the risk of regulatory changes to
importation requirements.
Monitor market conditions and regulatory
changes.
Maintain technology ‘know-how’ in relation
to concentrate treatment plant technology.
Capital management framework.
Manage debt maturities to spread repayment
and minimise refinancing risk.
Credit exposure management to ensure the
Group’s capital structure is not compromised
if a finance counterparty fails to perform its
financial obligation.
Clear business Strategy, capital discipline and a
conservative capital structure encourage lenders
and shareholders to continue investing in the
business and to attract new capital on attractive
terms and at competitive pricing.
Valuation, financial
and operational
performance
Group Strategy
and reputation
Comply with Joint Ore Reserves Committee
(JORC) guidelines and in some instances
verification by independent mining experts.
Retain skilled and experienced exploration
and evaluation personnel.
Production plan based on published
Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve.
Maintain a database of exploration
opportunities with sufficient feed into
the Exploration programs.
Develop, leverage strategic third-party
partnerships and utilise new technologies
where appropriate for exploration and
evaluation of Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve.
Review of Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve
planning and statements by the Mineral
Resource and Ore Reserve Team and reporting
to the CEO whether governance requirements
for Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve activities
are being adhered to and any recommendations
to address non-compliance.
Establishment of the Mineral Resource and
Ore Reserve Team to provide Group wide
consistency, rigour and discipline in the
preparation and reporting of Mineral Resource
and Ore Reserve statements and potential
acquisitions reviews in accordance with
industry best practice.
There are no changes
identified that are expected
to materially change
OZ Minerals’ level of
exposure.
Strong operating
performance in FY2021
has allowed the Company
to maintain a strong
balance sheet. The
Company continues to
maintain its credit facilities
with leading domestic and
international banks.
Growth projects strengthen
Mineral Resource and Ore
Reserve. The Prominent
Hill underground and
Carrapateena expansion
have been approved by the
Board extending mine life
further, with construction
underway.
We transitioned
Carrapateena from a project
into operation, increasing
an opportunity to focus and
grow the Company through
exploration – discovering a
new economic body.
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Material Risks
Potential Impacts
Strategic Controls and Responses
FY2021 Trend Analysis
No material movements
Increased threat
Decreased threat
Increased opportunity
People and Culture
Culture, talent and capability
Opportunity: The ability to leverage
systems, symbols, behaviours and
mindsets that accelerates the attraction
and development of a diverse workforce
unlocking diversity of thought and
enabling great people to perform at
their best and create value for all our
stakeholders.
Threat: The inability to attract, retain
and develop the best talent (including
contracting partners) and capability to
deliver the Company growth Strategy.
Operational
performance
Financial performance
Stakeholder support
and reputation
Corporate knowledge
and experience
Workforce experience
and wellbeing
A strong and purpose-driven Employee Value
Proposition to attract and retain the best.
Risk assessed bullying and harassment
control plans at all assets with qualitative and
quantitative lead and lag indicators monitoring
effectiveness of the controls.
An inclusive culture that enables both cognitive
and demographic diversity and the innovation
that comes with it.
Modern and inclusive talent practices for
engaging employees and contingent workers
that enable a non-hierarchical agile structuring
of roles around great people and the work.
Agile performance management processes
that promote a culture of continuous and
deliberate development.
Professional and leadership development
to enable our people to do the best work
of their careers.
Modern, flexible working arrangements that
reflect the future nature of work and promote
wellbeing.
A data driven approach to measuring,
strengthening and embedding culture as
our intellectual property.
Workforce health
and safety and their
family members
Social performance
and licence to operate
Stakeholder support
and reputation
Future financial
performance
Health and Safety
Health and Safety
Threat: Occupational, process, aviation,
heavy and light vehicle interactions,
and other operational risks including
an underground explosion or fire,
geotechnical failure or underground
hazardous environment pose significant
health and safety risks to employees,
contracting partners and community
including loss of life.
Opportunity: Consistently exceeding
or meeting our health and safety
commitments can enhance the Company’s
reputation and working relations across
all our stakeholders and contributes to
sustainable growth.
Partnering with contractors to build a strong
workplace safety, health and wellbeing culture.
Focus on elimination of drivers of health and
safety incidents through implementation of a
program to verify critical controls.
Regularly review and audit health and safety
processes to improve control effectiveness.
Fostering a culture of reporting,
investigating, and sharing learnings from
health and safety incidents.
Monitoring weekly health and safety
performance.
Maintaining clear Company Performance
Standards, including health, safety and aviation.
Complying with applicable local laws and
regulations on health and safety.
The Company continues
to leverage and accelerate
culture as its unique
competitive edge that can’t
be easily replicated. The
threat of sexual harassment
in the industry has risen in
terms of visibility over the
course of 2021 leading to a
focused set of Risk controls
that accelerates workforce
diversity and inclusion and
leverages our culture to
attract more women into
our workforce.
A lack of cross-border
workers has been
exacerbated by higher
turnover and a net loss
of industry knowledge,
requiring the industry
to pivot to distributed
responsibility and
leadership across almost
all roles whilst rebranding
itself as an attractive sector
for the next generation
of workers.
A Byrnecut underground
worker was fatally injured
at Prominent Hill mine on
Sunday, 5 September 2021
with the incident having
a profound impact on our
workforce and the worker’s
family. There has been
no change however to
OZ Minerals’ general
level of exposure.
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Strategic Controls and Responses
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No material movements
Increased threat
Decreased threat
Increased opportunity
Communicable disease and mental health
Threat: Communicable disease outbreak
has the potential to compromise the
physical and mental health and wellbeing
of workforce, contractors, vulnerable
communities and completely shutdown
of operations and supply chains.
Safety, health
and wellbeing
Financial and
operational
performance
Stakeholder support
and reputation
Asset health management plans and controls
informed by government health measures
and national data.
Review, monitoring, reporting and compliance
with government health measures.
Remote working and vulnerable
persons management.
Disease stakeholder communication
and engagement plan.
Disease detection system, hygiene protocols
and wellbeing programs/support.
Workforce travel management.
Onsite vaccination, testing, case management
and business continuity plans.
Crisis and incident management plans.
Monitoring weekly health and safety
performance.
Partnering with contractors to build a strong
workplace safety, health and wellbeing culture.
Notwithstanding our efforts
and the efforts of local
and national governments
where we operate, the
evolving communicable
disease COVID-19 has
impacted our workforce,
as well as some local
communities. It continues
to have the potential to
impact the safety, health
and wellbeing of our
workforce.
Societal risks and mental
health issues increased
due to quarantine or
social isolation from family
or social relationships,
extended working hours
and rosters designed
to prevent COVID-19
outbreak, and industry
downturn, which affect Fly-
in-Fly out people’s sense of
job security and wellbeing.
There are no changes
identified that are expected
to materially change
OZ Minerals’ level of
exposure.
Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF)
and assets’ infrastructure integrity
Threat: The collapse of a TSF or other
critical infrastructure has the potential
to create an extreme impact to all
stakeholders and to the sustainability
of the asset and its licence to operate.
Technology
Cyber security and data governance
Threat: Ability to access, manage and
maintain systems and respond to major
incidents including data loss, cyber
security attacks or breaches to
information system or data privacy.
Workforce health
and safety and their
family members
Communities and
licence to operate
Government and
environment
Group reputation
Financial performance
and asset value
Suppliers and customers
Designing, constructing, maintaining and
monitoring TSF and critical infrastructure and
equipment to identified standards.
Independent TSF audits, reviews and inspection
against standards and the Australian National
Committee of Large Dams (ANCOLD) guidelines.
Periodic reviews of and revisions to management
plans and TSF manuals against operating
specifications and applicable global standards/
codes or guidelines.
Critical infrastructure and equipment
maintenance strategies and programs.
Skilled, technical and experienced personnel
managing the TSF.
Alignment with the Global Industry Standard
on Tailings Management.
Data Security Process Standard.
Cyber security awareness and training program.
Security assessment and monitoring,
including regular phishing tests.
Crisis management plans and response.
Physical and system access controls.
Business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
Third-party cyber security management
strategies.
The growing volume
and sophistication of
cyber threats globally is
increasing the likelihood
of compromise.
OZ Minerals has taken
specific steps to elevate
its control strategies
and ensure they remain
effective.
Stakeholder support
and reputation
Operational or
commercial disruption
Disclosure of
commercial or
personal information
Corruption or loss
of system data
Health and safety
incidents caused by
operational technology
system failure
Financial losses
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Remuneration
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Letter from the
Chair of the People and
Remuneration Committee
DEAR SHAREHOLDERS,
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to provide
you with the 2021 Remuneration Report for OZ Minerals. We are
proud of the Company’s performance in 2021. Despite COVID-19
related workforce and supply challenges, the adaptability of our
workforce enabled us to achieve Group copper guidance for a
seventh consecutive year, achieve Group gold production, meet
our Group cost guidance, earn record revenue of more than
$2 billion and end the year with a cash balance of $215.4 million.
However, the year was marred by the fatal injury in September
of one of our workforce members, a Byrnecut employee, who
was working underground at Prominent Hill. The team was
deeply saddened by his death. Despite the Executive Team’s
ongoing commitment and the improvements made in our overall
injury frequency rate, where a total recordable injury frequency
rate (TRIFR) of 3.77 was achieved compared with 5.29 in 2020,
the Board approved the CEO’s recommendation to score at zero
the safety component of the Company scorecard for all Executives
and score at zero the entirety of the individual component of
his personal scorecard and that of the Prominent Hill General
Manager. The impact of these adjustments is reflected in the Short
Term Incentive (STI) payments detailed in section 3.2 (page 61).
In 2021, as we prepared for our next growth phase, we reshaped
the Executive Team, recruiting four new roles across Operations,
Technology, Strategy & Growth and Integration, to further
complement the strength of our leadership team. All new
Executives will be in their roles by mid-April 2022.
OZ Minerals’ remuneration philosophy is to seek, attract and
retain high performing Executives and incentivise them to lead
our Company in an inspiring way and to outperform. We focus
on demonstrating clear links between business performance and
remuneration outcomes whilst continuing to build value for all
our stakeholders. The strength of our approach is evidenced by
the alignment of the 2021 KMP Remuneration outcomes and the
almost trebling of the share price over the performance period
of the vesting 2019 Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP). Other 2021
shareholder value creation highlights include:
Net Profit After Tax of $530.7 million a significant increase
on the prior year of $212.6 million
total ordinary dividends for 2021 of 26 cents per share,
fully franked
an additional fully franked special dividend of 8 cents
per share enabling shareholders to share in the significant
uplift in first half profit prior to our next growth phase
growing total shareholder returns at a higher rate than
most of our peers, finishing the year in the top quartile
of our peer group
advancing our organic growth projects with the
Carrapateena block cave expansion and the Prominent Hill
shaft enabled expansion both now underway, unlocking
province potential, and the West Musgrave copper nickel
project study well progressed
further evolving our culture of innovation, collaboration
and value creation with flexible and remote working
arrangements more prevalent and culture increasingly
becoming a differentiator for OZ Minerals
developing an ambitious Decarbonisation Roadmap from the
ground up which sees a 50 per cent reduction in Scope 1
emissions by 2027 and net zero emissions by 2030.
Our focus on value creation across all five stakeholder groups –
employees, communities, shareholders, government and suppliers
– is a key differentiator for OZ Minerals and has been at the core
of our Strategy since 2015. Our stakeholder value creation metrics,
first published in our 2020 Annual & Sustainability Report, are
a performance assessment tool that help focus our work and
behaviour and support the achievement of our Purpose, Going
beyond what’s possible to make lives better.
REMUNERATION OUTCOMES IN 2021
In assessing remuneration outcomes during 2021, the Board
believes the following outcomes are a strong reflection of the
Company’s performance and are aligned with the experience of
shareholders:
Executive salaries were increased as communicated in last
year’s report, in line with our remuneration philosophy and
supported by market data.
Strong performance outlined above and in the Annual &
Sustainability Report resulted in a Corporate Performance
score of 3.39 out of 5. The details can be found in section 3.2
(page 61).
As mentioned above, the STI award to the CEO, Andrew Cole
was reduced to reflect the fatality at Prominent Hill resulting
in an award of 60 per cent of his maximum STI opportunity
($897,750).
Strong corporate and individual performances resulted in the
award to the CFO / Finance & Governance Executive Lead,
Warrick Ranson, of 81 per cent ($491,050); to the Projects
Executive Lead, Mark Irwin, of 79 per cent ($474,000) and
to the Operations Executive Lead, Matthew Reed 82 per cent
($160,338)(a).
Thirty per cent of the STI awards will be paid in performance
rights vesting after two years. STI outcomes are calculated after
adjusting, where relevant, for the impact of changes in metal
prices and currencies so that Executives do not receive windfall
gains or losses for market related movements. Details can be
found in section 3.2 (page 61).
The 2019 LTI plan vested at 100 per cent in December 2021
following top quartile relative Total Shareholder Returns (rTSR)
(76.9 percentile) performance of the Company and strong
All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC) performance (104 USc/lb) over
the three-year performance period. This resulted in the vesting
of 138,270 performance rights for Andrew Cole 55,145 for
Warrick Ranson and 53,193 for Mark Irwin. Details can be found
in section 3.3 (page 63).
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As we communicated last year, we are progressively aligning our
STI plan with our Stakeholder Value Creation approach in order to
hold us accountable for achieving outcomes for all stakeholders.
Whilst not all the metrics are financial in nature, all ultimately
impact our financial performance. We believe that only when we
are creating value for all our stakeholders will we be a sustainable
and successful Company. Further details are contained on pages
05 and 71 of the Annual & Sustainability Report.
REMUNERATION CHANGES FOR 2022
As part of the Executive Team reshaping which took place in
2021, and in recognition of the critical role that our KMP’s depth
of expertise and talent will play in value creation for the Company
we conducted a full external benchmarking review of executive
salaries, with the Board resolving to:
increase the fixed remuneration of CEO, Andrew Cole,
from $1,000,000 to $1,050,000. This reflects the increased
size, scale and complexity of OZL’s business in recent years,
his strong performance in the role and is to ensure his pay
remains competitive, relative to both market cap and industry
peer groups
increase the fixed remuneration of the CFO / Finance and
Governance Executive Lead, Warrick Ranson, from $610,000
to $670,000, the Projects Executive Lead, Mark Irwin, from
$600,000 to $630,000, and the Operations Executive Lead,
Matthew Reed, from $585,000 to $625,000
award Mark Irwin a one-off grant of 19,296 Performance
Rights, reflecting the importance of his ongoing leadership
of the Projects portfolio. See section 2.5.5 (page 59) of the
Remuneration Report.
Further, in accordance with our remuneration framework
in 2022, KMP will be issued performance rights under a
2022–24 LTI scheme.
Consistent with our Stakeholder Value Creation approach,
the Board believes that accelerating our focus on ESG will
be a key strategic driver of future value for all stakeholders.
Accordingly, during 2021 the Board has considered how best
to incorporate longer term measures of ESG performance into
its remuneration framework.
Given the increased focus that the Company and its stakeholders
are putting on ESG related outcomes, the Board concluded that
a weighting of LTI plan should be attributed to the achievement
of industry leading performance across ESG measures as reflected
in an external, internationally recognised, transparent and
independent benchmark index. The MSCI ESG Ratings Metals and
Mining – Non-Precious Metals, has been chosen due to its clear
targeting of the issues concerning investors in the mining sector
and the communities in which mining companies operate.
With effect from the 2022-24 Plan, 20 per cent of rights issued
pursuant to LTI plans will be eligible to vest according to ESG
performance with 60 per cent continuing to be tested by rTSR and
20 per cent by AISC. Executives will be eligible for a full payout of
the ESG component if the Company achieves an Industry-Adjusted
Score of >8.23 (of 10) relative to its peer group at the end of
the three year vesting period of the plan. Further details can be
found in section 2.5.4 (page 56). In 2021, OZ Minerals achieved
an industry-adjusted score of 7.9, up from 6.8 in 2020. As other
industry participants increase their focus on ESG matters, we
believe it will become more challenging to achieve and maintain
industry leadership over time, setting a high bar aligned with our
high ESG ambitions as a Modern Mining Company.
Following the increase to Director’s fees in 2021, the Board
concluded to hold base fees for the Chairman and Directors but
will adjust the fees for the Chairs and members of both the People
& Remuneration and Sustainability Committees. Chairs’ and
members’ fees for these committees, including superannuation,
will increase to $40,000 and to $20,000 respectively to reflect
the increased workload of these Committees over time and
bring them closer to fees paid to the Chair and members of the
Audit Committee. In early 2022 the Board formed a Nominations
Committee of the Board Chairman and two additional members.
Fees for those members will be $12,500 per annum. The Chair
will receive no additional fees.
The LTI plan rules require the comparator group used to calculate
the relative TSR to be reviewed annually for relevance. Following
the review, two companies (Zijin Mining Group and Kaz Minerals
Plc) will be removed from the comparator group for the 2022–24
LTI plan and replaced with three new companies (South32,
Capstone Copper and 29Metals), taking the total comparator
group to 15 companies.
We are pleased that our ongoing commitment to value creation
yielded strong returns for our stakeholders in 2021. We remain
committed to consistently challenging our remuneration
framework, to drive performance and behaviours we are proud
of and that create value in both the short and long term.
Thank you for your ongoing support of OZ Minerals.
Tonianne Dwyer
Chair
People & Remuneration Committee
21 February 2022
(a) Amount for the period that Matthew Reed was a KMP following his appointment to his new role on 1 September 2021.
Note: Letter from the Chair of the People & Remuneration Committee is unaudited.
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Remuneration
Overview
REMUNERATION TO EXECUTIVE KEY MANAGEMENT
PERSONNEL (KMP) IN 2021
Full details of the audited cost to the Company of Executive KMP remuneration,
calculated in accordance with the accounting standards and the Corporations Act 2001,
are available in Table 14 of the Remuneration Report (page 65).
The table below (unaudited) which includes details of remuneration actually delivered
to Executive KMP in 2021, has been prepared to be transparent with our shareholders
regarding remuneration outcomes.
The uplift in the KMP remuneration received in 2021 is predominantly driven by the value
of shares that vested through the 2019 LTI Scheme and 2019 Deferred STI Scheme. This
outcome reflected the strong performance of the Company and near trebling of the share
price over the three-year period. Shareholders who were invested with the Company over
that period have experienced the same share price growth.
Actual 2021 remuneration paid to executive Key Management Personnel
Cash Salary
Paid
Short Term
Incentives(a)
Vesting Deferred
Short Term
Incentives(b)
Vesting Long Term
Incentives(c)
Contributed
superannuation(d)
Total
remuneration
$
958,138
878,652
587,369
557,652
577,369
544,319
189,108
$
628,425
834,435
343,735
356,664
331,800
353,625
112,237
$
$
709,185
3,762,327
–
2,429,197
363,178
1,500,495
–
956,496
324,916
1,447,382
–
–
956,496
–
$
22,631
21,348
22,631
21,348
22,631
21,348
5,892
6,080,706
4,163,632
2,817,408
1,892,160
2,704,098
1,875,788
307,237
Andrew Cole
CEO and Managing Director
Warrick Ranson
CFO / Finance &
Governance Executive Lead
Mark Irwin
Projects Executive Lead
Matthew Reed(e)
Operations Executive Lead
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
(a) This amount represents 70 per cent of total STI which was paid in cash for 2021. In addition, 30 per cent of total STI will be granted in performance rights, which vest after 2 years
provided certain conditions are satisfied (Table 8, page 62). 9,971 performance rights will be awarded to Andrew Cole, 5,454 to Warrick Ranson, 5,265 to Mark Irwin and 1,781 to
Matthew Reed.
(b) On 31 December 2021, the 2019 STI plan vested resulting in the issue of 25,319 shares to Andrew Cole (Table 8, page 62), 12,966 shares to Warrick Ranson and 11,600 shares
to Mark Irwin. The value of the deferred short term incentives which vested is calculated by multiplying the number of performance rights vested by the volume weighted average
price (VWAP) of $27.21 over the period 2 December to 31 December 2021 and adding the related equivalent dividends paid.
(c) On 31 December 2021, the 2019 LTI plan vested resulting in the issue of 138,270 shares to Andrew Cole (Table 11, page 63), 55,145 shares to Warrick Ranson and 53,193 shares
to Mark Irwin. The value of the LTI which vested is calculated by multiplying the number of performance rights vested by the VWAP of $27.21 over the period 2 December to 31
December 2021. The performance rights were awarded on the basis of a VWAP (20 trade days from 2 to 30 January 2019) share price of $9.22 an increase of 195 per cent over
the 3 year vesting period.
(d) Represents direct contributions to superannuation funds based on quarterly contribution limits under Super Guarantee Charge regulations. Amounts greater than the maximum
superannuation level have been included in cash salary.
(e) Matthew Reed became a KMP on 1 September 2021.
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The Directors of OZ Minerals Limited present the
Remuneration Report for the Company and the
Consolidated Entity for the year ended 31 December
2021. This Remuneration Report forms part of the
Directors’ Report and has been audited in accordance
with the Corporations Act 2001.
1.0 Key Management Personnel
The Consolidated Entity’s KMP during 2021 are listed in Table 1 and consist of the
Non-executive Directors (NED) and Executive KMP who are accountable for planning,
directing and controlling the affairs of the Company and its controlled entities.
During the year, following the restructuring of the Executive Team, a new Executive
KMP role of Operations Executive Lead was created.
Table 1 – KMP during all of 2021
Position
Period as KMP during the year
Executive KMP
Andrew Cole
CEO and Managing Director
Warrick Ranson
CFO / Finance & Governance Executive Lead
Mark Irwin
Matthew Reed
Non-executive Directors
Current
Rebecca McGrath
Tonianne Dwyer
Peter Wasow
Charles Sartain
Richard Seville
Sarah Ryan
All of 2021
All of 2021
All of 2021
Projects Executive Lead
Operations Executive Lead
From 1 September 2021
Independent Chairman
Independent NED
Independent NED
Independent NED
Independent NED
Independent NED
All of 2021
All of 2021
All of 2021
All of 2021
All of 2021
From 17 May 2021
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2.0 Remuneration Strategy
2.1 REMUNERATION PHILOSOPHY
OZ Minerals seeks to attract and retain high performing Executives and incentivise them to outperform. Our approach to
remuneration is to provide Executives with a market competitive fixed remuneration and to reward outperformance through
performance-linked, ‘at risk’ remuneration. Accordingly, we seek to position the fixed remuneration of our Executives at around the
market median of relevant benchmarks, with the opportunity to earn upper quartile total remuneration for delivering outperformance.
2.2 REMUNERATION PRINCIPLES
The remuneration principles (Table 2) demonstrate the links between remuneration and business strategies and their impact
on OZ Minerals’ actual remuneration arrangements. The overriding business objective is to build value for all our stakeholders with
‘Creating Shared Value’ at the heart of the OZ Minerals Strategy.
Table 2 – Remuneration Principles
Business needs and
market alignment
OZ Minerals’ remuneration framework is focused on achieving our corporate objectives. Remuneration is set with regard to market
practices and structured so that outcomes are aligned with stakeholder value creation.
Simplicity and equity
OZ Minerals’ remuneration philosophy, principles and framework are simple to understand, communicate and implement, and are
equitable across the Company and its diverse workforce.
Performance
and reward linkages
Market positioning
and remuneration mix
A well-designed remuneration framework 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
level to maximise performance, accountability and reward linkages.
Fixed remuneration is set at a competitive level and positioned to take into account the challenges of attracting and retaining
high performers in business critical roles, particularly in the mining industry. The ‘at-risk’ components of remuneration are based
on challenging goals designed to incentivise Executives to achieve business critical objectives and create stakeholder value
including shareholder returns. A substantial portion of remuneration is paid in equity and ‘locked in’ to encourage focus on
long term outcomes.
Talent management
Remuneration framework is tightly linked with our performance and talent management frameworks to reward and recognise
employees who achieve their role accountabilities and to engage future leaders.
Governance, transparency
and communication with
shareholders
OZ Minerals is committed to developing and maintaining remuneration practices that promote the creation of shared value
for stakeholders. We openly communicate these practices to shareholders and other relevant stakeholders, and will always
be within legal, regulatory and industry requirements. The Board has absolute discretion to develop, implement and review
all aspects of remuneration.
2.3 REMUNERATION FRAMEWORK
The OZ Minerals Remuneration Framework aims to attract great people to deliver the OZ Minerals Strategy, offering a fixed
and variable (at-risk) pay that incentivises both short term and long term performance.
Element
Structure
Performance Measures
Link to delivery of corporate Strategy
Total Fixed
Remuneration (TFR)
Base cash salary
and superannuation.
TFR is determined based on factors
including external market benchmarking,
relativity to peers and individual
performance.
Fixed remuneration is set at a competitive level and
positioned at market median to take into account the
challenges of attracting and retaining high performers
in business critical roles.
Short Term
Incentive (STI)
Long Term
Incentive (LTI)
Mix of 70 per cent cash and
30 per cent performance
rights, with a subsequent
two-year service period.
STI is determined based on
performance against challenging, clearly
defined and measurable corporate and
individual targets.
The short term ‘at-risk’ component of remuneration is
focused on incentivising Executives to achieve business
critical objectives and demonstrate OZ Minerals’ desired
ways of working.
Performance rights with a
three-year vesting period
subject to an additional two-
year holding lock period.
LTI is assessed against rTSR 70 per cent
and AISC 30 per cent.(a)
The long term ‘at-risk’ component of remuneration rewards
the delivery of shareholder returns and a sustainable
business whilst encouraging decision making aligned to
long term shareholder value creation.
Minimum
Shareholding
Requirements (MSR)
All Executives are expected to accumulate and hold a minimum level
of vested shares in OZ Minerals over a reasonable period. There are
different shareholding requirements for each level of management,
which are expressed as a percentage of their TFR.
This requirement increases the sense of ownership of the
Company amongst our Executives and enhances the degree
to which our reward arrangements align the interests of
our Executives.
(a) The Performance measures for LTI plans from 2022 onwards will include an ESG measure: rTSR 60 per cent, AISC 20 per cent and ESG 20 per cent.
2.4 REVIEW OF EXECUTIVE KMP REMUNERATION
Executive KMP remuneration levels are reviewed annually by the Board with support from the People & Remuneration Committee
and external remuneration consultants, as required. The review ensures that Executive KMP remuneration remains consistent with the
Company’s remuneration framework and guiding principles, and considers:
the Company’s remuneration philosophy
relevant market benchmarks using salary survey data from the Australian and global industrial and resources sectors
the skills and experience required of each role in order to grade positions accurately and attract high calibre people
individual performance against role expectations, set objectives, leadership behaviours and development plans
Company Strategy, business plans and budgets.
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2.5 EXECUTIVE KMP REMUNERATION COMPONENTS
2.5.1 Remuneration mix
The mix of fixed and at-risk remuneration varies depending on the role and grading of Executives as well as the performance
of the Company and individual Executives. More senior positions have a greater proportion of at-risk remuneration. If ‘at target’ and
‘at maximum’ at-risk remuneration is earned, the ratios of fixed to at-risk remuneration for KMP would be as follows.
Figure 1 – 2021 Executive KMP Remuneration Mix(a)
Remuneration Mix at Target
Fixed
STI
LTI
CEO & Managing Director
28%
30%
42%
CFO / Finance & Governance
Executive Lead
Projects Executive Lead
Operations Executive Lead(b)
Remuneration Mix at Maximum
38%
38%
38%
CEO & Managing Director
24%
38%
CFO / Finance & Governance
Executive Lead
Projects Executive Lead
Operations Executive Lead(b)
34%
34%
34%
(a) Service and performance conditions apply to STI and LTI plans.
(b) Annualised for remuneration in new role.
2.5.2 Total fixed remuneration (TFR)
What is included in total fixed remuneration?
27%
27%
27%
34%
34%
34%
35%
35%
35%
38%
32%
32%
32%
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, such as 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 and CEO and other
Executive KMP must be approved by the Board after recommendations from the People & Remuneration Committee. During the year,
we updated the market benchmarking of executive remuneration conducted last year, mindful of the need to continue to retain our
key employees in a competitive market as the Company grows, whilst staying alert to the impact of commodity cycle pricing.
Are there any changes to how TFR is determined?
No changes to our approach to determine fixed remuneration were implemented in 2021 and none are proposed for 2022.
We will continue to review our executive remuneration levels annually to ensure pay levels remain competitive to attract, motivate
and retain the best talent for OZ Minerals.
2.5.3 Short term incentive (STI)
Why does the Board think an STI plan is appropriate?
Variable performance-based remuneration strengthens the link between pay and performance. The purpose of this plan is to
make a large proportion of the total 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 which deliver the Company Strategy. A reward structure that provides variable performance-
based remuneration is also a necessary component of a competitive remuneration package in the Australian and global marketplace
for Executives.
How is Performance assessed?
In 2021, performance was assessed across objectives and targets in the following categories: (a) Company Goals, (b) Individual Goals
and (c) our How We Work Together (HWWT) principles.
The Company Goals in 2021 determined 80 per cent of the STI award for the Managing Director and CEO with Individual Goals
determining the balance of 20 per cent. The Company Goals determined 50 per cent of the STI award for the remaining KMP with the
balance determined by attainment of Individual Goals (25 per cent) and the demonstration of behaviours exemplifying the Company’s
HWWT principles (25 per cent).
Company Goals are set through a robust process that cascades our Stakeholder Value Creation Metrics and overall annual business plan
into a series of Company priorities with detailed goals and measurable objectives defining threshold, on-target and maximum rating
achievement. Once Company Goals are approved by the Board each January they are cascaded into Board approved Individual Goals
for each Executive KMP, ensuring alignment of focus throughout the organisation. The table below shows a summary of the goals and
objectives set for the Company and individual KMP and demonstrates how they align to our Stakeholder Value Creation Metrics.
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Table 3.1 – Goals in 2021 that applied to KMP
CEO and
Managing Director
CFO/ Finance and Governance
Executive Lead
Projects
Executive Lead
% of STI
% of STI
% of STI
Operations
Executive Lead
% of STI
Company Goals – Common to all KMP 80
Shareholder Value
EBITDA, Production, Reserves Growth,
Study Execution & Acceleration
Government Value
Emission reductions Strategy,
Waste to Value business cases
Community Value
Positive engagement and zero
land disturbances, Partnering framework
Supplier Value
Improved on-time payment,
Increased local suppliers
Employee Value
Improved safety performance,
OZ Ways of Working implemented,
Capability Program established
Individual Goals
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12
20
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20
10
7.5
5
7.5
25
Shareholder Value
Government Value
Community Value
Supplier Value
Employee Value
Drive organic growth and
capabilty to execute expansions
at Prominent Hill and
Carrapateena. Identify value
accretive inorganic growth
options to compliment organic
pipeline. Embed ‘design around
the work’ and the ‘devolved
model’ to enable an increasingly
sustainable business model.
Drive the delivery of the 2021
Plan and Budget. Prepare
balance sheet growth plan,
drive TSR through enhanced
‘blue sky’ portfolio thinking and
a proactive approach. Maintain
marketing flexibility to achieve
targeted concentrate sales.
Develop strength and maturity
of rolling forecast process.
10
17.5
–
–
–
Ensure team and
capability readiness for
West Musgrave. Ensure
Brazil structure and
capability enables
the delivery of Brazil
work program.
5
Develop Executive Leadership
Team capacity, capability and
bench-strength. Drive adoption
and maturity of The OZWay
and capability framework and
development programs.
5
50
20
10
7.5
5
7.5
25
50
20
10
7.5
5
7.5
25
Ensure modern, innovative
organisational and construction
design for West Musgrave.
Deliver strong pipeline of
exploration opportunities.
Develop value accretive
inorganic growth options to
compliment organic pipeline.
17.5
Deliver commitment to net
zero carbon emissions in West
Musgrave and Exploration.
1.87
Develop partnership
with the West Musgrave
Traditional Owners.
1.88
Develop key partnering
strategies across Commercial
with focus on innovation
and technology.
1.25
Drive operational delivery
of 2021 Business Plan.
Shape direction of West
Musgrave operational
foundations.
12.5
–
Build long term
Ngaanyatjarra partnership,
progress execution of
NG:OZL Mining Agreement.
5
–
Accelerate OZWays of
Working. Build succession
bench-strength in core roles.
Accelerate OZWays of
Working. Build succession
bench-strength in core roles.
7.5
25
2.5
25
Accelerate OZWays of
Working. Establish Group
Operations Team and build
Asset GM succession
bench-strength.
7.5
25
HWWT
Part of Individual Goals
The How We Work Together
principles are the same for all
executive KMP and they are
based on the following elements:
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
Acting with integrity and engaging with our stakeholders
Total
100
100
100
100
Is there an overriding financial performance condition or other condition?
Yes. The availability of the STI pool is at the discretion of the Board, which takes into account 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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How is the STI structured to reward exceptional performance?
The STI plan is designed to reward Executive KMP for the achievement of identified objectives any point in between threshold and
maximum performance levels.
Threshold performance represents the minimum level of performance required for an STI award to be paid.
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.
What is the value of the STI opportunity?
Table 3.2 – The Target and maximum STI reward opportunity for executive KMP in 2021
Executive KMP
Andrew Cole
Warrick Ranson
Mark Irwin
Matthew Reed(a)
STI at target as % of TFR
Maximum STI as % of TFR
STI at target Value $
Maximum STI Value $
105%
70%
70%
70%
150%
100%
100%
100%
$1,050,000
$1,500,000
$427,000
$420,000
$136,874
$610,000
$600,000
$195,534
(a) Matthew Reed became a KMP on 1 September 2021.
How is STI assessed?
Company Goals
Comprehensive data against each separate measure within the Company Goals is collated and reviewed by the People & Remuneration
Committee and the Board to assess the performance of the Company against the Company Goals and determine a rating for the
Company Goal element of the STI.
Individual Goals
The People & Remuneration Committee and Board assess the performance of the Managing Director and CEO for achievement against
his agreed individual performance targets and objectives and determine a rating for the Individual Goal element of his STI.
The Managing Director and CEO assesses the performance of each Executive KMP throughout the year for achievement against
their individual performance targets and objectives and arrives at a summary year end assessment for discussion with the People &
Remuneration Committee and the Board. The Board also reviews the performance assessment of all other Executives who report directly
to the Managing Director and CEO, with a view to understanding, endorsing and/or discussing individual circumstances, performance,
leadership behaviours and future development.
What happens to STI awards when an Executive ceases employment?
If an Executive leaves OZ Minerals, then the Good Leaver rules may apply (subject to the Executive’s contract and Board approval) and,
if the requirements are met, the STI may be granted on a pro rata basis in relation to the period of service completed. If an Executive
leaves as a Good Leaver, performance rights unvested remain on foot to vest in the normal course.
How is the STI settled?
70 per cent of STI is paid in cash and 30 per cent of STI awarded in performance rights which vest, subject to fulfillment of a further
service condition of an additional two years with the Company.
Have the arrangements changed from last year?
No.
2.5.4 Long term incentive (LTI) plan
Why does the Board consider an LTI plan to be appropriate?
The Board believes that an LTI plan can:
focus and motivate Executives to achieve longer term outperformance outcomes
ensure that business decisions and strategic planning take into account 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
create an immediate ownership mindset among the Executives, aligning them with shareholders by linking a substantial portion
of their potential total reward to OZ Minerals’ shareholder returns.
How is the award delivered?
The LTI plan is granted using performance rights under the OZ Minerals LTI Plan (detailed in Table 3.3). The performance rights have
a three-year performance period. Post vesting, they are subject to a two-year holding lock period.
Was a grant made in 2021?
A grant was made to all continuing participants in the 2021 LTI plan (Table 3.3), including the Managing Director and CEO. Using a face
value approach, the number of performance rights granted to each Executive was calculated as their LTI dollar opportunity divided by
the adjusted twenty-day VWAP of OZ Minerals as at the start of the performance period of $19.84. The performance period for the
2021 LTI grant is 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2023.
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What was the value of the 2021 grant for Executive KMP?
Table 3.3 – The LTI granted to Executive KMP in 2021
Executive KMP
Andrew Cole
Warrick Ranson
Mark Irwin
Matthew Reed(a)
% of TFR
150%
90%
90%
70%
Value $
$1,500,000
$549,000
$540,000
$292,610
Rights
75,622
27,678
27,224
14,752
(a) Matthew Reed became a KMP on 1 September 2021. At time of grant he was on a different role and TFR.
What are the performance conditions?
The two performance conditions are: (a) OZ Minerals meeting the LTI plan performance conditions; and (b) the Executive KMP meeting
the service condition.
The LTI plan performance conditions for the 2021 Plan are as those from the 2020 Plan and are as follows:
1. Relative Total Shareholder Return (rTSR)
Relative TSR is the primary LTI performance hurdle measured against a comparator group. The Board considers rTSR to be an
appropriate performance measure because it ensures that a proportion of each participant’s remuneration is linked to Value
Creation for shareholders and that participants only receive a benefit where there is a corresponding direct benefit to our
shareholders as reflected in the relative economic return to shareholders.
TSR reflects benefits received by shareholders through share price growth and dividend yield and it is the most widely used long term
incentive measure in Australia. The Company employs an independent organisation to calculate the TSR ranking to ensure an objective
assessment of the relative TSR comparison. Performance rights in respect to this hurdle vest in accordance with the following table.
Table 3.4 – Performance rights vesting according to relative Total Shareholder Return
TSR of OZ Minerals relative to TSRs of constituents of the nominated peer group
Proportion of performance rights that vest
Below 50th percentile
50th percentile
Between 50th percentile and 75th percentile
75th percentile or above
Nil
50%
Straight line vesting between 50% and 100%
100%
The rTSR performance hurdle accounts for 70 per cent of the LTI plan award.
2. All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC)
AISC is an industry accepted measure of the total operating cost of producing a unit of metal.
Comparative data is sourced from CRU’s global copper mine database. The annual AISC performance is recalculated across the full
three-year period (total three-year absolute costs divided by total three-year copper metal production). The comparison is to the
average published AISC benchmark across that same period and is subject to audit.
Performance in relation to this hurdle is measured over the three-year performance period and vests in accordance with the
following table.
Table 3.5 – Performance rights vesting according to All-in Sustaining Costs
TSR of OZ Minerals AISC over the performance period
Proportion of performance rights that vest
Above 50th percentile
50th percentile
Nil
50%
Between 50th percentile and 25th percentile (Lowest cost)
Straight line vesting between 50% and 100%
25th percentile or below
100%
The AISC hurdle accounts for 30 per cent of the LTI plan award.
Service condition
In general, if Executives cease employment as a ‘Good Leaver’ prior to vesting of their rights at the end of the performance period, a
pro rata portion of their rights, having regard to the portion of the performance period that has elapsed, will continue on foot and be
subject to their original terms as though they had not ceased employment. Any remaining rights will lapse immediately. Their shares still
subject to a holding lock, will continue on foot and be subject to their original terms as though they had not ceased employment.
Why were these measures chosen?
It is standard market practice to link individual Executive performance (including mandatory service periods) and Company
performance to the vesting of performance rights. The conditions link Executives’ retention and performance directly to rewards,
but only where shareholder returns are realised (TSR) and the operating cost of producing a unit of metal is kept competitive (AISC).
The focus on employee-held equity is also part of a deliberate policy to strengthen engagement and direct personal interest to achieve
returns for shareholders.
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What is the Comparator Group?
The comparator companies selected for the LTI plan are considered to be alternative investment vehicles for local and global investors
seeking exposure to copper and nickel. They are impacted by commodity prices and cyclical factors in a similar way to OZ Minerals.
The Comparator Group is reviewed annually for market changes with this group being adjusted for the 2022-24 plan, as reflected in
the table below.
Table 3.6 – Long Term Incentive Plan Comparator Groups
2019 Vested
Antofagasta
Capstone Mining Corp
2020 in Flight
Antofagasta
Boliden AB
2021 in Flight
Antofagasta
Boliden AB
2022
Antofagasta
Boliden AB
Central Asia Metals Plc
Central Asia Metals Plc
Ero Copper Corp
Capstone Mining Corp
Dundee Precious
Ero Copper Corp
First Quantum Minerals
Ero Copper Corp
First Quantum Minerals
First Quantum Minerals
Freeport McMoran
First Quantum Minerals
Freeport McMoran
Hudbay Minerals Inc
Independence Group
Kaz Minerals Plc
Freeport McMoran
Hudbay Minerals Inc
Independence Group
Hudbay Minerals Inc
Independence Group
Freeport McMoran
Hudbay Minerals Inc
Jiangxi Copper Company
Independence Group
Jiangxi Copper Company
Kaz Minerals Plc
Jiangxi Copper Company
Lundin Mining Corporation
Kaz Minerals Plc
KGHM Polska
KGHM Polska
Metals X Limited
Sandfire Resources
Taseko Mines
Western Areas
KGHM Polska
Lundin Mining Corporation
Lundin Mining Corporation
Lundin Mining Corporation
Nickel Mines
Sandfire Resources
Taseko Mines
Zijin Mining Group
Sandfire Resources
Zijin Mining Group
Nickel Mines
Sandfire Resources
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Are any changes to the plan proposed for 2022?
Yes. It is proposed to introduce an Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) rating as a third LTI plan performance hurdle. The Board
considers the MSCI ESG Ratings Metals and Mining – Non-Precious Metals to be an appropriate performance hurdle as it provides the
most accurate peer group for OZ Minerals, aligns closely with OZ Minerals Value Creation Metrics, is modified from time to time to
reflect evolving shareholder and societal expectations and is normalised against industry peers, reflecting our desire to be an industry
leader in ESG performance. MSCI ESG Ratings measures a company’s resilience to long term ESG risks based on publicly available
information, is independent and transparent. Performance rights in respect of this hurdle will vest in accordance with the following table:
Table 3.7 – Environment, Social and Governance
MSCI ESG Ratings Industry-Adjusted Score (out of 10)
MSCI Band
Proportion of Performance Rights that vest
Below 7.143
7.143
Between 7.143 and 8.23
8.23 or above
A
AA
AA
AA
Nil
50%
Straight line vesting between 50% and 100%
100%
What happens to performance rights granted under the LTI plan when an Executive ceases employment?
If the Executive’s employment is terminated for cause, 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. If and when these performance rights vest,
shares will be allocated (or a cash equivalent amount will be paid) in accordance with OZ Minerals Limited Omnibus Incentive Plan and
any other conditions of grant.
What happens in the event of a change of control?
In the event of a takeover or change of control at OZ Minerals, the Board has the discretion to determine that the 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 on the portion of the relevant performance period that has elapsed up to the
change of control. The Board retains 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 that could include 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 was obtained.
The Board can also adjust awards granted under the STI or LTI plans in the event that there is a catastrophic safety, environmental,
or other event, in which an adjustment is warranted.
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Does the Company have a policy in relation to margin loans and hedging at risk remuneration?
Under the Company’s Securities Trading requirements, 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.
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.
Were there any changes to 2021 LTI Plan from the previous year?
No. The 2021 LTI Plan was unchanged from the 2020 LTI Plan.
2.5.5 KMP Retention Award
During the year, and as part of the Executive Restructuring designed to prepare the business for the next phase of growth, the
Board approved the award of a one off discretionary award to Mark Irwin to support his retention as Projects Executive Lead during
the critical delivery phase of our major strategic projects.
The award of 100 per cent of Fixed Remuneration was granted using a mix of cash (25 per cent) and performance rights (75 per cent)
under the OZ Minerals Omnibus Incentive Plan. The cash portion of the Retention Award was $150,000 and the number of performance
rights granted was 19,296. For the cash and performance rights award to vest, Mark Irwin must remain employed by OZ Minerals with
no intention to resign at 31 December 2024.
2.6 REMUNERATION CONSULTANTS
The Board of Directors and the People & Remuneration Committee seek and consider advice from independent remuneration
consultants to ensure that they have all of the relevant information at their disposal to determine Executive KMP remuneration.
Remuneration consultant engagement is governed by internal protocols that set the parameters around the interaction between
management and consultants to minimise the risk of any undue influence and ensure compliance with the Corporations Act 2001.
Protocols
Under the protocols adopted by the Board and the People & Remuneration Committee:
remuneration consultants are engaged by and report directly to the Board or the People & Remuneration Committee
the Committee must, in deciding whether to approve the engagement, have regard to any potential conflicts of interest including
factors that may influence independence such as previous and future work performed by the Committee and any relationships that
exist between any Executive KMP and the consultant
communication between the remuneration consultants and Executive KMP is restricted to minimise the risk of undue influence on
the remuneration consultant
where the consultant is also engaged to perform work that does not involve the provision of a remuneration recommendation,
prior approval of the Board or People & Remuneration Committee must be obtained in certain circumstances where the consultant
continues to be engaged to provide remuneration recommendations.
The Board and the People & Remuneration Committee use remuneration consultants’ advice and recommendations from time to time.
The Board makes its decisions after it considers the issues and the advice from the People & Remuneration Committee and consultants.
During 2021, SW Corporate was engaged to undertake market benchmarking for the CEO’s remuneration and for the Non-executive
Directors. Their analysis was considered by the People & Remuneration Committee and the Board in forming their views on remuneration
matters. The work completed did not constitute a remuneration recommendation in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001.
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3.0 Company performance and remuneration outcomes
Our remuneration framework is designed to reward Executives for the creation of value for our stakeholders. We recognise
the importance of clearly demonstrating the link between business performance and value creation over time and executive
remuneration outcomes.
3.1 COMPANY PERFORMANCE OVER TIME
Over time Executive performance rewarded via both Short Term and Long Term Incentive Plans has reflected the year on year
creation of value across a range of measures.
Table 4 – Company performance(a)
Measure
EBITDA – $ million
Net profit after income tax – $ million
Net cash inflow from operating activities – $ million
Basic earnings per share – cents
Share price at end of year – $
Dividend per share – cents
Total Shareholder Return – %(b)
Market Capitalization – $ billion
Relative Total Shareholder Return – Quartile(c)
All-in Sustaining Cost – ‘USc/lb’(d)
All-in Sustaining Cost – Quartile(e)
2017
539.4
231.1
342.9
77.4
9.2
20
7.6
2.74
Q1
119.9
Q1
2018
534.5
222.4
449.6
71.5
8.8
23
5.1
2.84
Q1/Q2(f)
117.7
Q1
2019
462.4
163.9
510.6
50.7
10.6
23
26.2
3.11
Q1
111
Q1
2020
606.3
212.6
550.4
65.2
18.9
23
78.9
6.25
Q1
56.9
Q1
2021
1162.4
530.7
971.0
159.6
28.2
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48.2
9.4
Q1
134.3
Q1
(a) Refer to the Financial Review section (page 32) in the Directors’ Report for a commentary on the consolidated results, including performance of the Consolidated Entity.
(b) Absolute TSR in the year.
(c) Quartile position TSR in relevant comparator group for the three-year performance period ending in that year.
(d) Absolute AISC in the year.
(e) Quartile position AISC in the year as determined by data sourced from CRU.
(f) Reflects the quartile position for 2015 LTI (Q1) and 2016 LTI (Q2) plans.
Figure 2.1 – Net Profit after Tax
Figure 2.2 – Total Shareholder Returns(a)
Net Profit After Tax – $ million
OZ Minerals
2019 Peer Group
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
350%
300%
250%
200%
150%
100%
50%
0%
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
1 Year (2021)
3 Years (2019– 2021)
5 Years (2017 – 2021)
(a) Average of 2019 peer group (excluding OZL).
Figure 2.3 – Relative Share Price (2019 to 2021)(b)
900%
//
300%
250%
200%
150%
100%
50%
0%
//
Sandfire
Resources
Central
Asia
Metals X
Hudbay
Minerals
Antofagasta Western
Areas
Lundin
Mining
Dundee
Precious
First
Quantum
IGO
OZ
Minerals
Taseko
Mines
Freeport-
McMoRan
Capstone
Mining
(b) Relative share prices calculated with the VWAP prior to the performance period (20 trade days from 30 November to 31 December 2018) and at the end of the performance period
(20 trade days from 2 December to 31 December 2021).
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Table 5 – At risk remuneration performance
Measure %
STI(a)
LTI(b)
2017
83.5
100.0
2018
83.5
94.2(c)
2019
76.6
100.0
2020
88.0
100.0
2021
75.9(d)
100.0
(a) % of available STI achieved based on Company scorecard results not individual KMP performance.
(b) % LTI plan vested.
(c) % reflects vesting of 2015 LTI (100%) and 2016 LTI (88.3%) plans.
(d) % reflects adjustments in recognition of the fatality in Prominent Hill.
3.2 COMPANY PERFORMANCE AND STI OUTCOMES FOR 2021
The 2021 Company Goals which represent 50 per cent of the STI Plan were set based on key company priorities designed to drive
value across all of our stakeholders, in line with our value creation Strategy. A series of measures were set for each stakeholder group,
each with on-target (3) and maximum (5) rating criteria. Performance was tracked throughout the year and assessed at year end with a
detailed review by the Board on delivery against set targets.
Notwithstanding the significant operational challenges posed by the pandemic related disruption to workforce mobility and supply
chains, 2021 saw OZ Minerals deliver operationally. We continued our track record of achieving Group production and cost guidance,
as well as advancing our growth projects with the Carrapateena Block Cave Expansion and the Prominent Hill Wira Shaft expansion
and progressing the West Musgrave study. We also commenced production at Pedra Branca and declared a maiden Mineral Resource
estimate for Santa Lúcia. This led to:
Record revenue of $2.1 billion with a strong closing cash balance of $215.4 million and undrawn debt facilities
after growth investments
NPAT of $530.7 million, up 150 per cent on 2021
Extension of the Prominent Hill mine life by 6 years to 2036
Ore Reserves were stable after mining and stockpile depletion.
This performance along with performance across the full range of weighted Company Goals led to a Board approved overall rating
assessment of 3.39 out of 5.
Table 6 – Company Perfomance Indicators and Outcomes for 2021
%
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40
20
15
10
15
Stakeholder
Group
Shareholder
Value
Government
Value
Community
Value
Supplier
Value
Employee
Value
Value Creation Metric
Target
Outcome
1
2
3
4
5
Performance
not achieved
0%
Threshold
Performance
50%
Target
Performance
70%
Maximum
Performance
100%
Share Price & DIvidends,
Reserve Growth
EBITDA, Production,
Organic Ore Reserve
Growth, Study execution
& acceleration
Achieved
Emissions and Waste
Emmission reductions
strategy
Slightly
Exceeded
Cultural Heritage
and Parterning
No land disturbances,
Parterning framework
Exceeded
One time payments and
Suppliers NPS
Improve on-time payment,
local suppliers
Maximum
Safety Performance and
Workforce Engagement
Improve safety performance,
OZWays of working
implemented
Not
achieved
100
Company KPI Performance
Slightly
Exceeded
OUTCOMES FOR 2021
Shareholder Value: In a challenging year we achieved an EBITDA of $1.16 billion against Plan of $816 million ($1.29 billion when
flexed for commodity price and foreign exchange) and delivered full year production of 125,486 tonnes of copper and 237,263 ounces
of gold, materially in line with Plan on a CuEq basis and within guidance. Significant additional value for shareholders was created as we
advanced our organic growth pipeline, with the approval of the Prominent Hill and Carrapateena expansions and work now commenced.
The West Musgrave Project study was advanced well and a number of aspects of the project have been technically de-risked with a Final
Investment Decision on track to be made in H2 2022. Additional Reserve definition exceeded depletion and added to mining inventory.
Government Value: Emissions reduction activities for Prominent Hill, Carrapateena and West Musgrave were identified
and incorporated into the 2022-26 Base Plan and a Company Decarbonisation Roadmap was developed and announced on
21 February 2022.
Community Value: The threshold objective of zero land disturbances was delivered. 2-day partnership health checks were held
with Traditional Owners at both Prominent Hill and Carrapateena and a long term Ngaanyatjarra partnership Mining Agreement was
progressed. Executive remuneration goals are now more closely reflecting our value creation focus and a sustainability long term
performance measure targeting top quartile ESG rating was approved. A formal Partnering framework was developed.
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Supplier Value: A 26 per cent improvement in on-time payments was delivered and 30 local supplier opportunities were created with
contract values totalling $89 million.
Employee Value: Whilst an annual Company TRIFR of 3.77 was achieved against a target of 4.90 and a 2020 actual of 5.29, the whole
Company was shocked by a fatal accident at Prominent Hill in September 2021. To reflect this tragedy the safety performance rating for
all Executives was reduced to zero as was the 20 per cent and 25 per cent ‘individual’ component of STI for the CEO and the General
Manager of Prominent Hill respectively.
In accordance with the procedure set out in Table 3.1 (page 55), an assessment was undertaken of the performance of each of the
eligible Executive KMP against their 2021 KPIs. Individual KPIs reflect strategic business objectives and deliverables in an individual’s area
of direct accountability and leadership of operational, financial, strategic and sustainability initiatives across their teams and the Company
as a whole.
The assessment of Company scores and individual outcomes resulted in the following % awards of STI to KMP.
Table 7 – STI award percentage for Executive KMP
Executive KMP
Andrew Cole
Warrick Ranson
Mark Irwin
Matthew Reed
Company KPI performance as per
cent of maximum performance
%
Individual KPI performance as per
cent of maximum performance(a)
%
Overall performance outcome as per
cent of maximum performance(b)
%
75.9
75.9
75.9
75.9
0(c)
85.0
82.0
88.0
59.9
80.5
79.0
82.0
(a)
Individual KPI considers the assessment of Individual Goals and HWWT principles
(b) Andrew Cole’s STI composition is 80 per cent Company and 20 per cent Individual. Remaining KMP are 50 per cent Company, 25 per cent Individual and 25 per cent HWWT.
(c) Andrew Cole’s individual component was set at zero per cent to reflect fatality at Prominent Hill.
Details of STI payments made to Executive KMP in February 2022 are included in the table below:
Table 8 – STI payments to Executive KMP in 2021
Name
Andrew Cole
Warrick Ranson
Mark Irwin
Matthew Reed(b)
Total
Payment
$
Maximum
potential value of
payment(a)
$
Per cent of
maximum grant
awarded
%
Per cent of
maximum grant
forfeited
%
Cash Payment
(70%)
$
Performance
Rights granted
(30%)
$
897,750
491,050
474,000
160,338
1,500,000
610,000
600,000
195,534
59.9
80.5
79.0
82.0
40.1
19.5
21.0
18.0
628,425
343,735
331,800
112,237
269,325
147,315
142,200
48,101
(a) The minimum potential value of the payments was nil. The maximum potential value of payment represents the achievement of stretch target.
(b) Matthew Reed became a KMP on 1 September 2021.
Table 9 – 30 Per Cent STI awards on foot
Current
Andrew Cole
Warrick Ranson
Mark Irwin
Matthew Reed
Year
2021
2020
2019
2021
2020
2019
2021
2020
2019
2021
Total Value $
269,325
357,615
266,437
147,315
152,856
136,447
142,200
151,553
122,070
48,101
Service period
Expiry date
Vesting outcome
Rights(a)
9,971
18,029
25,319
5,454
7,706
01/01/2021 – 31/12/2023
01/01/2020 – 31/12/2022
01/01/2019 – 31/12/2021
01/01/2021 – 31/12/2023
01/01/2020 – 31/12/2022
12,966
01/01/2019 – 31/12/2021
5,265
7,641
11,600
1,781
01/01/2021 – 31/12/2023
01/01/2020 – 31/12/2022
01/01/2019 – 31/12/2021
01/01/2021 – 31/12/2023
15/2/24
15/2/23
15/2/22
15/2/24
15/2/23
15/2/22
15/2/24
15/2/23
15/2/22
15/2/24
To be determined
To be determined
100% Vested
To be determined
To be determined
100% Vested
To be determined
To be determined
100% Vested
To be determined
(a) The number of rights for 2021 were calculated by dividing 30 per cent of STI by $27.01 being the VWAP over the period 2 January to 1 February 2022.
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3.3 LTI PERFORMANCE AND OUTCOMES
Performance rights granted under the OZ Minerals LTI Plan are granted for no consideration. Performance rights granted under
the LTI Plan carry no dividend or voting rights. One ordinary share in the Company will be allocated on vesting of a performance right.
For grants from 2019 onwards the vesting conditions are the relative TSR and AISC performance weighted at 70 per cent and 30 per
cent respectively.
With a TSR of 233 per cent over the performance period, the Company achieved top quartile performance against the 2019 Comparator
Group with a relative TSR ranking (assessed by Orient Capital) of 76.92 percentile. As a result, the rTSR component of the LTI plan vested
at 100 per cent as per the conditions.
The OZL average AISC across the 2019-2021 vesting period was 104 USc/lb, below the 25th percentile of the Average CRU AISC over the
same period (129 USc/lb), confirming OZ Minerals continues to be a leading low cost producer. As a result the AISC component of the
LTI plan vested at 100 per cent vesting as per the conditions outlined in Table 10.
Table 10 – 2019–2021 CY Average CRU All-in Sustaining Costs
Measure
2019 AISC
2020 AISC
2021 AISC
Average AISC
US$/t
US$/t
USc/lb
USc/lb
USc/lb
25th Percentile
50th Percentile
25th Percentile
50th Percentile
2,910
2,700
2,923
2,844
4,021
3,608
3,692
3,774
>>>
Convert to lb
@2204.62
132
122
133
129
182
164
167
171
OZL
111
58
134
104
Source: CRU Global Copper Mine Database (at 6 January 2022).
The LTI awards history are detailed below:
Table 11 – LTI awards on foot
Grant date
Rights Maximum value
of grant(a)
$
Weighted average
fair value(b)
$
Performance period
Expiry date(d)
Vesting outcome
Andrew Cole
1 April 2021
75,622
2,165,058
17.93
01/01/2021 – 31/12/2023
15/2/24
To be determined
17 April 2020
128,287
2,532,385
29 May 2019
138,270
1,595,636
6.73
6.92
01/01/2020 – 31/12/2022
15/2/23
To be determined
01/01/2019 – 31/12/2021
15/2/22
100% Vested
Warrick Ranson
26 February 2021
27,678
24 February 2020
49,519
29 May 2019
55,145
Mark Irwin(c)
1 November 2021
19,296
26 February 2021
27,224
24 February 2020
47,808
29 May 2019
53,193
Matthew Reed
26 February 2021
14,752
792,421
977,505
636,373
552,444
779,423
943,730
613,847
422,350
16.26
01/01/2021 – 31/12/2023
15/2/24
To be determined
6.71
6.92
23.33
16.26
6.71
6.92
01/01/2020 – 31/12/2022
15/2/23
To be determined
01/01/2019 – 31/12/2021
15/2/22
100% Vested
01/09/2021 – 31/12/2024
15/2/25
To be determined
01/01/2021 – 31/12/2023
15/2/24
To be determined
01/01/2020 – 31/12/2022
15/2/23
To be determined
01/01/2019 – 31/12/2021
15/2/22
100% Vested
16.26
01/10/2021 – 31/12/2023
15/2/24
To be determined
(a) The minimum value of each grant is nil. The maximum value of grant is calculated by applying the highest price of OZ Minerals’ shares during the year in which the rights were
issued (2021: $28.63).
(b) The weighted average fair values were calculated proportional to the fair value of each hurdle in the plan. 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.
(c) Performance rights granted on 1 November 2021 under the 2021 retention award were a one off allocation for retention purposes.
(d) Expiry date does not consider holding lock periods.
3.4 MINIMUM SHAREHOLDING REQUIREMENT
All Executives and certain senior management are expected to accumulate and hold a minimum level of vested shares in
OZ Minerals over a reasonable period. Table 12 shows the extent of compliance.
Table 12 – Minimum Shareholding Requirements KMP in 2021(a)
Executive KMP
Andrew Cole
Warrick Ranson
Mark Irwin
Matthew Reed
Shareholding requirement
(% TFR)
100
50
50
50
Shareholding
(% TFR)(b)
2,256
666
667
9
(a)
(b)
Information at 31 December 2021 based on share price at that date. With expected levels of vesting of the deferred equity element of the STI and LTI plans, it is anticipated
that all Executive KMP should meet their minimum shareholding requirement within the required timeframe.
Includes shares owned and exercisable and performance rights awarded where vesting is only contingent on a service condition being satisfied.
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4.0 Executive KMP employment arrangements
Remuneration arrangements for Executive KMP are formalised in executive service agreements. Each agreement provides for
the payment of fixed remuneration, performance-related cash and equity bonuses under the STI plan, other benefits, and participation in
the Company’s LTI plan.
Table 13 – Executive KMP key provisions
Term of contract
2021 TFR $
Notice period
Termination benefit
Name
Current
Andrew Cole
Permanent – ongoing until notice
has been given by either party.
1,000,000
Warrick Ranson
Permanent – ongoing until notice
has been given by either party.
610,000
Mark Irwin
Permanent – ongoing until notice
has been given by either party.
600,000
Matthew Reed
Permanent – ongoing until notice
has been given by either party.
585,000
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 required for termination
by Company for cause.
Three months’ notice by either party.
Company may elect to make payment
in lieu of notice.
No notice required for termination
by Company for cause.
Three months’ notice by either party.
Company may elect to make payment
in lieu of notice.
No notice required for termination
by Company for cause.
Three months’ notice by either party.
Company may elect to make payment
in lieu of notice.
No notice required for termination
by Company for cause.
Twelve months fixed
remuneration in the case of
termination by the Company.
Nine months fixed
remuneration in the case of
termination by the Company.
Nine months fixed
remuneration in the case of
termination by the Company.
Nine months fixed
remuneration in the case of
termination by the Company.
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5.0 Executive KMP Remuneration
Table 14 – Total rewards to Executive KMP as per accounting standards
Short term benefits
Long term benefits
Salary,
Fees &
Allowances
Benefits &
Allowances
(a)
Accrued
annual
leave(b)
Super-
annuation(c)
Short Term
Incentive(d)
Other
Long Term
Benefits(e)
Value of
performance
rights(f)
Value of
performance
rights (STI
deferred)(g)
Total
rem-
uneration
Performance
Related
$
Andrew Cole
CEO & Managing
Director
2021
958,138
2020
878,652
$
–
–
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
%
(10,754)
22,631
648,680
40,759
1,057,927
297,792
3,015,173
66.5%
(16,674)
21,348
834,435
40,369
892,270
208,017
2,858,417
67.7%
Warrick Ranson
CFO / Finance
& Governance
Executive Lead
Mark Irwin
Projects
Executive Lead
Matthew Reed
Operations
Executive Lead
2021
587,369
–
19,985
22,631
354,108
20,837
387,560
145,539
1,538,029
57.7%
2020
557,652
–
18,628
21,348
356,664
14,155
345,295
96,434
1,410,176
56.6%
2021(h)
577,369
2020
544,319
2021
189,108
–
–
–
9,255
22,631
341,080
24,791
400,480
138,608
1,514,214
56.6%
5,822
21,348
353,625
11,556
336,948
91,208
1,364,826
57.3%
11,047
5,892
112,237
2,082
27,900
16,034
364,300
42.9%
Total
2021
2,311,984
–
29,533
73,785
1,456,105
88,469
1,873,867
597,973
6,431,716
60.7%
2020
1,980,623
–
7,776
64,044
1,544,724
66,080
1,574,513
395,659
5,633,419
62.4%
(a) Other benefits 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 12 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)
For 2021 it includes the cash proportion of 2021 STI and the equivalent dividends paid for 2019 STI deferred.
(e) Represents the net accrual movement for Long Service Leave over the 12 month period which will only be paid if Executive KMP meet the required service conditions.
(f) 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.
(g) Reflects actual value of deferred STI which is provided in the form of performance rights. The total value of the deferred STI is recognised proportionally over the period the
Executive is required to provide service.
(h) Retention Award cash payment component included under ‘Other Long Term Benefits’ and performance rights component under ‘Value of Performance Rights’ for Mark Irwin.
6.0 Non-executive Director remuneration
6.1 NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REMUNERATION POLICY
Non-executive Director remuneration is reviewed annually by the Board. Non-executive Directors receive a fixed remuneration
consisting of a base fee and additional fees for Committee roles. Consistent with best practice, Non-executive Directors do not receive
any form of equity incentive entitlement, bonuses, options, other incentive payments or retirement benefits. As approved at the
OZ Minerals General Meeting on 18 July 2008, the maximum fees payable per annum are $2.7 million in total.
All Directors (including the Chairman) are entitled to superannuation contributions (or cash in lieu thereof) in line with Australian
Superannuation Rules calculated on base Board and Committee fees listed in Table 15 and are entitled to be reimbursed for travel
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.
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Table 15 – Details of Board Fees in 2021
Fees per Annum
Board
Audit
Sustainability
People & Remuneration
Chair $
358,524
43,056
28,256
28,256
Member $
132,345
21,528
14,128
14,128
6.2 TOTAL FEES PAID TO NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
In 2021, Non-executive Directors received $1.3 million (2020: $1.1 million) in total fees, compared to the maximum approved
fees payable of $2.7 million.
Table 16 – Total remuneration paid to NEDs
Board fees &
cash benefits
Committee
fees
Non-monetary
benefits
Superannuation(a)
Total fixed
remuneration
Rebecca McGrath
Chairman
Tonianne Dwyer
Non-executive Director
Peter Wasow
Non-executive Director
Charles Sartain
Non-executive Director
Richard Seville
Non-executive Director
Sarah Ryan(b)
Non-executive Director
Total
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2021
2020
$
380,800
360,168
132,345
126,330
141,947
129,330
132,345
126,330
132,345
126,330
91,068
919,782
868,488
$
–
–
49,671
48,438
61,193
57,853
49,671
48,438
30,952
34,983
24,479
191,487
189,712
$
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
$
11,784
–
17,745
16,603
4,724
13,027
17,745
16,603
15,914
15,325
–
67,912
61,558
$
392,584
360,168
199,761
191,371
207,864
200,210
199,761
191,371
179,211
176,638
115,547
1,294,728
1,119,758
(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. Note that Rebecca McGrath, Peter Wasow and Sarah Ryan have Superannuation Guarantee Employer Shortfall Exemption Certificates in place to reduce their
superannuation liabilities with OZ Minerals.
(b) Sarah Ryan became a Independent NED on 17 May 2021.
6.3 MINIMUM SHAREHOLDING REQUIREMENTS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Non-executive Directors are required to accumulate and maintain a holding in OZ Minerals’ shares that is equivalent to at least
100 per cent of the Non-executive Directors base fee (calculated on the purchase price of shares) within five years from the date of
appointment as a Director or as a Chair.
Table 17 – Minimum Shareholding Requirements NED in 2021(a)
NED
Rebecca McGrath
Tonianne Dwyer
Peter Wasow
Charles Sartain
Richard Seville
Sarah Ryan
(a)
Information at 31 December 2021.
(b) Calculated as amounts paid per share divided by the directors’ annual fees.
Shareholding
% Annual Fees(b)
95
113
130
479
71
140
Deadline
24/05/2022
22/03/2022
01/11/2022
01/08/2023
01/11/2024
17/05/2026
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7.0 Equity instrument disclosure relating to KMP
The movement in the number of shares held by each KMP during the year is set out below:
Table 18 – NEDs and KMP shareholdings
Balance at 1 January 2021
or date becoming KMP
Share acquired on exercise
of rights
Net other
movements
Balance at 31 December 2021
or date ceasing to be KMP
Non-executive Directors
Rebecca McGrath
Tonianne Dwyer
Peter Wasow
Charles Sartain
Richard Seville
Sarah Ryan
Executive KMP
Andrew Cole
Warrick Ranson
Mark Irwin
Matthew Reed
Total
52,292
19,900
20,000
80,000
11,580
2,500
477,546
11,400
12,400
–
687,618
–
–
–
–
–
–
130,285
51,300
51,300
–
232,885
–
–
–
–
85
6,000
–
45
–
–
6,130
52,292
19,900
20,000
80,000
11,665
8,500
607,831
62,745
63,700
–
926,633
Table 19 – KMP performance rights holdings
Balance at
1 January 2021
Granted as
remuneration(a)
Value of rights
granted(b)
$
Vested
Exercised Value of rights
vested(c)
$
Lapsed
Balance at
31 December 2021
Vested and
exercisable(d)
Andrew Cole
422,161
Warrick Ranson
168,930
Mark Irwin
163,901
Matthew Reed
–
93,651
35,384
54,161
14,752
1,713,517
163,589
130,285
4,451,257
602,900
68,111
51,300
1,853,300
1,044,391
64,793
51,300
1,763,018
239,868
–
–
–
Total
754,992
197,948
3,600,677
296,493
232,885
8,067,575
–
–
–
–
–
385,527
163,589
153,014
68,111
166,762
64,793
14,752
–
720,055
296,493
(a) Does not included performance rights from the 2021 STI that will be granted. Table 9 (page 62) contains details of rights granted subsequent to year end.
(b) The value of performance rights granted represents the sum of: LTI performance rights issued during the year multiplied by the fair value per instrument at grant date as set out in
Table 11; performance rights issued under the Retention Plan during the year multiplied by the fair value of each instrument at grant date as set out in Table 11, and the total value
of STI awards for the 2020 STI plan for which performance rights were issued in February 2021.
(c) Value of rights vested calculated as number of rights vested times VWAP over the period 2 December to 31 December 2021 ($27.21).
(d) Rights vested and exercisable are considered in the Balance at 31 December 2021. They represent rights which vested on 31 December 2021 for which shares are issued
in early 2022.
8.0 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, NEDs 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
Report
The sustainability section of this
report reflects our efforts to address
material sustainability topics, including
risks (opportunities and threats) at
OZ Minerals. We began reporting our
sustainability performance in 2008.
In 2016, we combined our disclosures into
a single Annual & Sustainability Report
to demonstrate the interconnectivity
and interdependency of sustainability
with Company performance. Elements of
sustainability can be found throughout
the combined report.
The focus of this report remains firmly
on creating value for our stakeholders
which is the centre of the Company
Strategy and the lens through which
we view sustainability. Other key
themes are the development of our
Decarbonisation Roadmap along with
how we’re progressing our inclusive
culture; all of which align with the
findings of our materiality survey.
(a) As defined by the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007.
ORGANISATIONAL SCOPE AND BOUNDARY
We disclose sustainability data in accordance with the
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Sustainability Accounting
Standards Board (SASB) Metals and Mining Standard, and general
industry standards. Supporting documents that form part of
our sustainability disclosures are available on our website.
Our 2021 Sustainability Report covers the performance of our
Australian assets and projects: Prominent Hill, Carrapateena
and West Musgrave and our Brazilian assets in the Carajás
Province. These are facilities over which OZ Minerals had or
gained operational control(a) during the 2021 calendar year.
Joint ventures which we do not operate are excluded.
STAKEHOLDER ALIGNMENT
Our 2021 Sustainability Report shows how the elements of
sustainability align with our five stakeholder groups: employees,
community, shareholders, governments and suppliers. In addition,
we have illustrated our alignment with select United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and discuss how our
Company Strategic Aspirations align with specific SDGs.
ASSURANCE
OZ Minerals engaged KPMG to undertake Reasonable
Assurance over the energy and emissions data for our Australian
assets and Limited Assurance over other selected information in
this report. The full details of the process, scope of assurance and
outcome are detailed in KPMG’s assurance statement on page 104
and 105.
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The OZWay
Value creation for stakeholders is at the heart of our Strategy. The concept of value
creation is embedded via The OZWay through our governance systems and processes.
The OZWay determines how we conduct our business activities and manage material
sustainability risks while delivering performance to exceed our stakeholders’ expectations.
Our sustainability responsibilities at OZ Minerals span the areas of health and safety,
inclusion, diversity, human rights, the natural environment and the communities in which
we operate. Our Strategic Aspirations help focus our work on high-impact activities as
a Modern Mining Company to support achieving our Purpose, Going beyond what’s
possible to make lives better.
At OZ Minerals, sustainability is embedded through The OZWay and our governance
systems and processes, including our Value Creation Policies, Global Performance
Standards, and Stakeholder Value Creation Metrics. We maintain agility by embracing
our devolved operating model and leveraging our lean business processes to drive clear
accountabilities and enable growth, innovation and collaboration across the Company.
Sustainability Governance
Our Stakeholder Value Creation Policies, and Global Performance and Process
Standards are key enablers of our governance model (see page 37). They guide our
approach and provide the minimum standards of performance we expect. They allow
us to review the effectiveness of OZ Minerals’ strategies and policies in relation to
sustainability matters, material sustainability risks(a) and monitor performance against
our Stakeholder Value Creation Metrics (see page 05 and 71).
Our Global Performance Standards are informed by globally recognised declarations,
principles and goals relevant to our macro environment including:
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
United Nations (UN) Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
UN Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
UN Global Compact Principles.
The Global Performance Standards describe the minimum requirements of assets and
corporate functions to carry out activities in a financially, environmentally and socially
responsible way. The Standards apply to our workforce and anyone undertaking work
on behalf of OZ Minerals. Performance Standards are grouped into four categories –
safety, environment, health and wellbeing, and social – and guide our management
of sustainability related opportunities and threats across OZ Minerals. In March 2021,
we launched revised Performance Standards to reflect the evolution of our global
business model and changing stakeholder expectations in our macro environment.
Our Performance Standards are complemented by a suite of Global Process Standards
and associated specifications which enable us to work effectively within our devolved
operating model. They are a key component of our internal control framework,
protecting our interests and ensuring the integrity of financial and non-financial reporting.
Process Standards describe the accountabilities and authorities of the Board, CEO,
Executive Leadership Team and the Leads of our assets and corporate functions in relation
to key business processes and management activities. These Standards are used by our
workforce to determine the processes that must be followed and the delegations within
which they can conduct their work. Compliance with the Performance and Process
Standards are reviewed by the Executive Leadership Team throughout the year with
material incidents and learnings elevated to the relevant Board Committee (see page 21).
(a) Refer to page 39 for overview of key risks, including sustainability risks.
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Stakeholder Value Creation Metrics
Our Stakeholder Value Creation Metrics (SVCMs), created in 2020, are aligned to our five stakeholder groups – employees, communities,
shareholders, governments and suppliers. The SVCMs allow us to measure and transparently report our performance on how we are creating
value for stakeholders. The SVCMs are framed by our Purpose, Strategy, and The OZWay.
In 2021, we continued our efforts to embed the SVCMs into our governance and operations across assets and corporate functions. We reference
the SVCMs and our year-on-year performance throughout this Sustainability Report. For a detailed outline of the SVCMs, see page 05.
STAKEHOLDER VALUE CREATION METRICS
2021 Performance Rating Criteria
Positive Performance
Positive progress
Further focused required
Not yet assessed
Metrics
Performance criteria
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Compliance with ASX’s corporate governance principles and recommendations
Employment by jurisdiction
Workforce – local / state / out of state / Indigenous and Land Connected Peoples
Tax and royalties
Income tax expense / royalties (total and Jurisdictions)
Capital Investment
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Emissions
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Renewable energy percentage
Net energy intensity per t Cu eq
Local content
Value spent with local suppliers through supply chains
Working with stakeholders
Number and average duration for resolution of concerns, complaints and grievances
Partnering Case Studies
Community engagement
Social contribution (quantitative and qualitative)
Human rights
Modern Slavery Act Roadmap implementation and Number of incidents
Cultural heritage
Unauthorised cultural heritage breaches / significant environmental and social incidents
Water
Waste
Water consumed per t Cu Eq / water withdrawal in areas of extreme water stress (%)
Non-mineral waste produced per t Cu Eq
Land and biodiversity
Area (ha) disturbed in high value biodiversity areas
Safety performance
Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR)
Zero fatalities
Workforce engagement
Employee Survey Results above industry benchmark
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and Accountability
VALUES – HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
Everyone at OZ Minerals is expected to behave in accordance
with our How We Work Together (HWWT) principles in their
dealings with our five stakeholder groups. The HWWT principles
form part of our Strategy and are embedded into our core systems
and processes to guide our workforce in their day-to-day dealings
with each other and our stakeholders.
How We Work Together Principles
Thinking and acting differently
Building an inclusive culture that enables our people to succeed
Focusing on partnerships and collaboration, not hierarchy
Enabling superior results through effective planning
and agile deployment
Doing what we say we will do and taking action
Acting with integrity across all stakeholders.
BUSINESS ETHICS
Our Code of Conduct applies to everyone who works at
OZ Minerals including employees, directors, contractors and
partners. It provides the highest order of corporate governance
and is designed to ensure our business activities are conducted
with honesty and integrity, guided by our HWWT principles.
We maintain an open working environment that allows our
employees, contractors and contingent workforce to Speak Up
and report instances of misconduct without risk of reprisal.
Reports can be made directly through one of the following
Company representatives: our Chief Executive Officer, People
Executive, Company Secretary and Head of Legal, and
Chairman of the Board.
We use STOPline as the independent disclosure hotline service
for reporting of unacceptable conduct under the ‘Speak Up’
(Whistleblower) Global Process Standard. The service is accessible
via phone, email, in person or online in all countries of operation
and maintains the highest level of independence, as well as
impartiality and confidentiality to encourage reporting.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
At a corporate level, we drive and monitor our approach
and outcomes through Our Work (see The OZWay on page 08)
by considering risks, business plans and capability. Each Operating
Asset is accountable for delivering the sustainability elements
relevant to its operating context.
The Board Sustainability Committee, which met three times in
the reporting period, maintains oversight of strategy, governance
and compliance in relation to sustainability. The Committee
monitors the macro environment to identify developments
that may affect OZ Minerals and maintains oversight of our
sustainability performance in relation to our Global Performance
Standards and Stakeholder Value Creation Metrics, as well as our
public reporting and disclosures.
Key items addressed by the Sustainability Committee include:
Launch and monitoring of the revised Global
Performance Standards
Oversight of the review of our 30 Performance Standards
and assessment against compliance with the revised Standards.
The Executive Leadership Team led the gap analysis and
identified management plans to progressively address and
close critical gaps. The Committee supported the
implementation of these plans through ongoing monitoring
of progress against sustainability Key Performance Indicators
(KPIs) for each asset and project.
Assurance of outcomes of all significant incident investigation
reviews and reported high potential incidents during the year
Aboriginal cultural heritage, including relevant outcomes
of the Juukan Gorge Senate Inquiry
Assurance of integrity of tailings storage facility management
at operating sites including references to the Global Industry
Standard on Tailings Management
Value Creation Policies
Climate risk, decarbonisation, and strategy development
including development of the Company’s Decarbonisation
Roadmap published in this report on page 88
Trends in shareholder sustainability performance and
disclosures (Environmental, Social, Governance–ESG indices
and shareholder activism)
Significant incidents.
Further information on our approach to sustainability governance
can be found in our Corporate Governance Statement.
Materiality Assessment
Our annual materiality assessment identifies the topics most
important to our stakeholders and our Performance. Outcomes
of the materiality assessment allow us to better understand our
context and inform the choices that drive delivery of our Strategy,
our work and performance.
We assess the importance of sustainability topics using two
criteria: importance to our stakeholders and importance to
our business in terms of growth, economic and social impact.
Further information on sustainability is available on the
OZ Minerals website (ozminerals.com/sustainability).
METHODOLOGY
We used a range of inputs to form an understanding of
what emerging issues, trends and opportunities are material
to OZ Minerals. This included consultation with stakeholders,
stakeholder surveys, market intelligence (e.g. peer benchmarking
and industry reports(a)), analysis of media reports featuring
OZ Minerals in relation to material topics, developments in
operating jurisdictions, material company risks, and internal
reviews, including feedback from the Sustainability Committee
and the Board.
In 2021, we identified 19 material topics that inform the different
operating context of our assets as a global business. Three
additional topics were brought into our consideration since 2020:
air quality, equality and equity, and business continuity and crisis
response. In addition, we have clarified the topic of biodiversity to
also include ecology, ensuring we adequately address our reliance
on and impacts to local ecology and biodiversity – and the link to
ecosystem services. We have linked the discussion of these topics
across five areas of our operating model throughout this report:
safety performance, health and wellbeing, capability and inclusion,
environmental performance, and social performance.
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Including the World Economic Forum’s Global Risk Report and the United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda.
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Activities or tasks that have the potential to adversely
affect the safety of our Workforce or visitors
Safety, Health & Wellbeing
Business Ethics
The ethical conduct of all avenues of our business
Governance
Climate Change and Emissions
Physical and transition climate change impacts and
greenhouse gas emissions
Environmental Performance
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Business Continuity
and Crisis Response
19 Partnerships
Liquid fuel and electrical energy, including energy usage
and supply security and reliability
Environmental Performance
Plans and management processes to ensure continuity
of critical operations and services during a crisis event
Safety, Health & Wellbeing,
Environmental Performance
Long-term, mutually beneficial
and collaborative relationships
Discussed throughout the
report in Case Studies
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Employment, Training and Education
Employment and development opportunities
Capability & Inclusion
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16 Economic Performance
17 Procurement Practices
14 Local Communities
13 Land-Connected and Indigenous Peoples
18 Human Rights
5 Diversity
9 Water
Our financial performance
Employment and enterprise opportunities proactively
provided to local communities
The stakeholders, townships, groups and peoples
in proximity to our operations
Members of the local community who have a cultural,
physical, or other connection with land
The inherent dignity and equal and inalienable rights
of all members of the human family
Social Performance
Social Performance
Social Performance
Social Performance
Social Performance
Diversity of thought and demographic diversity
Capability & Inclusion
Water withdrawal, usage and discharge
Environmental Performance
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Equality and Equity
Fairness and equal treatment
15 Indirect Economic Impacts
Economic opportunities and contribution
created outside direct expenditure
11 Biodiversity and Ecology
Natural ecosystems and species
12 Effluents and Waste
10 Air Quality
Liquid and solid wastes
Point and non-point source air emissions
and ambient air quality
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Social Performance
Environmental Performance
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UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
The UN SDGs help us better understand the global context in which we operate and where to focus our influence and impact
based on our activities. As outlined below, we have identified a subset of the SDGs material to our operations. At a company level, our
Strategic Aspirations and Material Risks (threats and opportunities) illustrate how OZ Minerals contributes to specific SDGs, consistent
with delivering our Purpose, Going beyond what’s possible to make lives better.
SDG
Material sustainability topics
OZ Minerals Material Risks
Strategic Aspirations
Economic performance
Local communities
Business ethics
Procurement practices
Indirect economic impacts
Employment, training
and education
Occupational health
and safety
Equality and equity
Energy
Climate change
and emissions
Local communities
Land Connected and
Indigenous Peoples
Local communities
Indirect economic impacts
Equality and equity
Water
Biodiversity and ecology
Effluents and waste
Climate change
and emissions
Land Connected and
Indigenous Peoples
Climate change
and emissions
Energy
Water
Effluents and waste
Air quality
Business continuity
and crisis response
Biodiversity and ecology
Land Connected and
Indigenous Peoples
Local communities
Effluents and waste
Business ethics
Occupational
health and safety
Local communities
Land Connected and
Indigenous Peoples
Diversity
Partnerships
Local communities
Business ethics
Attract and
retain key talent
Mental and
physical health
Our business model empowers Assets to optimise
for their local conditions
We attract investment due to how we operate, our strong
financial returns and our top quartile shareholder returns
Our Partnering and diversified ownership models create
shared responsibility across all stakeholders
Our Assets are brought to full value early through a rapid approach
to our project pipeline and provide optimal value for stakeholders
Operational productivity
Innovation and Strategy
delivery acceleration
Social Performance and
cultural heritage sites
Diversity and Inclusion
Attract and retain
key talent
Mental and
physical health
Water management
Environment, closure
and Rehabilitation
Tailings storage
facilities
Climate change
and emissions
Environment, closure
and rehabilitation
Biodiversity management
Social performance and
cultural heritage sites
Land access
Environment, closure
and rehabilitation
Human rights,
ethics and security
Geopolitical stability
Regulatory, regulation
and compliance
Environment, closure
and Rehabilitation
Social performance and
cultural heritage sites
Operational productivity
We challenge all assumptions about how and where work needs
to be done and what’s possible
We use data and technology for tactical decision making, repetitive
work and to improve safety, allowing our people to focus on
complex and innovative thinking
We work with the best talent and capability no matter where it
resides, driving an outcome-based organisation
Our Assets are scalable and adaptive
We are a virtual organisation bound by our Purpose and
Aspirations, not by geography or physical infrastructure
We deliberately weave personal and professional growth into our
everyday work, enabling people to do the best work of their lives
We are a low bureaucracy organisation structured around the work
to be done rather than traditional concepts of roles, to enable rapid
decision-making free from traditional hierarchy
We responsibly produce clean value-adding products in partnership
with our customers in a transparent manner
We consume and produce in a way that generates zero net waste
and creates value for stakeholders
Our simplified systems and processes are a competitive advantage
We will emit zero Scope 1 emissions and strive to systematically
reduce Scope 2 and 3 emissions across our value chain
We strive to minimise water use and add value when we do
We deliver the activities along our value chain to enable
our local stakeholder aspirations for generations to come
We work closely with our stakeholders to create mutual
value by building each others’ capability and capacity
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How we engage with our stakeholders
How we engage with our stakeholder groups informs our choices and how we create value. Every stakeholder and every context
is unique, so we engage and interact in multiple ways as outlined in the table below.
Stakeholder group
About the stakeholder
How we engage
Shareholders
Shareholders
Retail and institutional shareholders.
Annual General Meeting, Strategy sessions, Annual & Sustainability Reports,
Quarterly Reports and webcasts, ASX and media releases, investor meetings
and conference presentations, direct phone contact with investor relations,
presentations at industry conferences, site visits, investor presentations.
Lenders and
investment community
Lenders, mainstream brokers, analysts
and fund managers, retail investment
advisers, potential shareholders.
Annual General Meeting, Annual & Sustainability Reports, Quarterly Reports and
webcasts, ASX and media releases, direct phone contact with investor relations,
presentations at industry conferences, site visits, investor presentations.
Governments
Governments
Local, state and national regulators
and government agencies.
Regular formal and informal communications with corporate and operational
senior management and employees through site visits, meetings, events and
reporting. OZ Minerals does not make political donations.
Industry associations
Mining and metals industry.
Representatives on boards and committees, engagement on specific projects.
OZ Minerals is a member of the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy
(SACOME), Association of Mineral Exploration Companies (AMEC), International
Copper Association Australia, and Committee for Economic Development of
Australia (CEDA).
Other mining companies
and academia
Other mining companies, mining regulators,
industry associations, minerals industry
academics, and industry alliances.
Papers and presentations given by executives at various industry-related
conferences, location-specific industry meetings, informal communication
and working groups.
Communities
Local community
Individuals and groups local to our operations,
including landowners, Traditional Owners,
development groups, local businesses,
and councils.
Location-specific community relations personnel, site management, community
meetings, formal and informal communications, website, as well as social media.
Non-government
organisations (NGOs)
Local, regional and international environmental,
human rights, development, corporate social
responsibility and sustainability organisations.
Direct communications with corporate and operational management,
environment and community relations departments, Annual & Sustainability
Reports, ASX and media releases.
Media
Print, radio, television and online platforms.
Regular engagement with business and regional media through teleconferences,
one-on-one discussions, interviews, ASX releases, media releases and site visits
undertaken by our Communications function.
Employees
Employees
Suppliers
Suppliers
Customers
Our workforce in Australia is comprised of
employees, contracting partners, and contingent
workers. Our workforce is predominantly
South Australian based, fly-in fly-out employees
covered by collective bargaining agreements.
Regular communication with our workforce through presentations and
discussions, the intranet, internal social media, email alerts, hard copy
newsletters, noticeboard items, live interactive broadcasts from the CEO,
regular electronic newsletter from the CEO and bi-monthly Pulse surveys.
From local businesses to large
international organisations.
Smelters, refiners and downstream copper
product fabricators around the world.
Regular meetings with commercial and operational employees.
Regular formal and informal communication with marketing department,
executive management and process management employees through site
visits, meetings, events and reporting, site visits to customer plants.
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and external benchmarking
MSCI ESG ratings
Diversity Council Australia
MSCI is a leading provider of critical
decision support tools and services
for the global investment community.
In August 2021, OZ Minerals’ rating
was upgraded from ‘A’ to ‘AA’ for our
ESG performance by MSCI in the Metals
and Mining – Non-Precious Metals
category. We are in the top quartile
in six of the nine ESG categories and
in the 98th global percentile.
In August 2021, OZ Minerals signed
Diversity Council Australia’s member
pledge ‘I stand for respect’. ‘I stand for
respect’ is a public pledge by CEOs against
gendered harassment and violence in all
its forms, and a commitment to taking
steps to address sexual and sex-based
harassment to make the workplace safe
for everyone.
2021 South Australian Department
of Mining and Energy Awards
Commendation – Innovation and
collaboration in the resources sector for
the Prominent Hill Shaft Expansion study.
Commendation – Community award in
the resources sector with the Kokatha
Aboriginal Corporation – Lab courier
contract.
Member of the International
Copper Association Australia
OZ Minerals is a member of the
International Copper Association Australia,
the Australian branch of the peak body
for the copper industry globally whose
core work is sustainable development and
advocacy for the global copper industry.
The benefits of copper range widely; from
renewable energy and energy access to
climate-change mitigation and adaptation.
Many global trends driving the sustainable
development agenda rely on copper and
its unique properties.
Global Reporting Initiative
GRI is an independent international
organisation which has established the
leading international framework and
standards for sustainability reporting.
OZ Minerals prepared the Sustainability
section of the 2021 Annual &
Sustainability Report in accordance
with the GRI Standards Core and
voluntary disclosures.
Australian Council of
Superannuation Investors (ACSI)
OZ Minerals 2020 ESG Disclosures were
assessed as ‘Detailed’ by the Australian
Council of Superannuation Investors.
Sustainalytics
Sustainalytics provides ESG research,
rating and data, including assessment of
companies’ ESG risk. In 2021, OZ Minerals
received a medium ESG risk rating from
Sustainalytics, placing us 22nd of
161 companies in our Industry Group.
Our risk exposure remained unchanged,
while our ESG risk management score
increased relative to 2020.
WORK180 Partnership
WORK180 endorses employers that
are committed to diversity, equity and
inclusion. This endorsement is based
on assessment of organisations who
recognise the moral and economic
necessity for gender equity, and their
collective efforts are raising workplace
standards to make this happen.
The Dow Jones Sustainability
Index (DJSI)
OZ Minerals has participated in the DJSI
since 2012. While we were not selected
as a constituent of the DJSI in 2021,
our Total Sustainability Score has increased
significantly, moving from the 42nd
percentile in 2020 to the 74th in 2021.
Sustainability Accounting
Standards Board (SASB)
SASB is an independent non-profit
organisation. SASB’s mission is to develop
and disseminate sustainability accounting
standards that help public corporations
disclose material, decision-useful
information to investors.
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Workforce
Our Context
Our employees, contracting partners and contingent
workforce are essential to the development and
operations of OZ Minerals. They allow us to put
our Purpose into action and drive value creation
for all our stakeholders.
It is important we create an environment where our people can enjoy coming
to work, feel engaged, and in turn have a positive impact on OZ Minerals and the
communities we operate in. We achieve this by prioritising the safety, health and
wellbeing of our workforce and creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace.
As we progressively embed the concept of value creation for stakeholders into our
OZWay ecosystem we are also now aligning executive short term remuneration
outcomes with value creation and are introducing a Long Term Incentive goal with
a 20 per cent weighting based on performance against an external ESG rating.
SAFETY PERFORMANCE
The physical and psychological risks associated with mining activities require
active management through safety leadership and governance frameworks that enable
identification, evaluation and satisfactory management of threats. We aim to equip our
workforce with the skills and confidence to identify and act on the safety hazards around
them, know their personal obligations, learn from incidents, and strive to continually
improve our health and safety performance.
At OZ Minerals, a safe work environment is one that is also free of any form of
harassment. Our Global Safety Performance Standards guide our approach to managing
risks and support us in protecting the safety of all parties undertaking work at our assets,
corporate functions and remote locations.
In particular, we acknowledge the challenge of sexual harassment and bullying in the
mining industry that has been the focus of recent government inquiries and other reports.
Notwithstanding our determined efforts to build a strong and inclusive culture across
the organisation we acknowledge that we cannot be immune from the systemic issues
and are committed to placing even more effort into, and emphasis on, the culture of our
workplaces to ensure that every person at our operations can enjoy a work environment
where they are both physically and psychologically safe.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
We recognise the interrelation between physical, mental, emotional and social health
on the overall wellbeing of our workforce. A strong sense of wellbeing is a key driver of
employee engagement and participation at OZ Minerals. We strive to create a supportive
workplace that prioritises the psychological safety of our workforce by responding to the
unique needs of individuals. We achieve this through targeted programs guided by our
Global Health and Wellbeing Performance Standards.
CAPABILITY AND INCLUSION
We want to have an inclusive and diverse workplace that recognises everyone’s
value and creates opportunities for everyone to fully contribute and thrive. Our approach
is designed to drive systemic, long-term change by building mindsets and embedding
inclusive business practices into our operations. We achieve this through inclusive talent
practices (counteracting risk of unconscious biases) and People Process Standards,
targeted training and development programs, tracking lag and lead indicators of diversity
and inclusion, flexible working practices and team retrospectives. We regularly track
progress around the experiences of our workforce through our independent workforce
Pulse survey conducted every second month. We also have regular ‘lunch & learn’ forums
where we invite internal and external speakers to share experiences and invite questions
from our workforce to raise awareness and build mindsets around inclusion.
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In 2020, the TRIFR of 5.29 per million hours
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of 30 per cent from the previous year’s
TRIFR of 7.52(a).
In 2020 there were no fatalities within
our direct and contractor workforces.
2021 saw a continued improvement in our TRIFR
with 3.77 per million hours worked against a target of
4.90. This represents a 29% improvement on 2020.
In 2021 we experienced the loss of a member of
our underground workforce with a fatality at our
Prominent Hill mine (see below).
OUR STRATEGIC ASPIRATIONS
Strategic Aspirations relevant to Safety Performance include:
Our assets are scalable and adaptive.
We are a low bureaucracy organisation structured around the
work to be done rather than traditional concepts of roles, to
enable rapid decision-making free from traditional hierarchy.
We use data and technology for tactical decision making,
repetitive work and to improve safety, allowing our people to
focus on complex and innovative thinking.
FOSTERING A SAFETY CULTURE
At OZ Minerals safety is everyone’s responsibility. We strive
to create a culture where every employee is empowered to act.
Despite our best efforts to ensure that every member of our
workforce returns home safely, an underground Byrnecut worker
was fatally injured while working at our Prominent Hill mine in
September. Following the incident, our Prominent Hill operations
were suspended while OZ Minerals, South Australia Police and
Safework SA conducted investigations. The incident had a
profound impact on the family of the worker and our workforce.
We worked with Byrnecut Mining and relevant authorities to
conduct investigations of the incident and will share our learnings.
Incident Management and Safety Programs
We are committed to preventing workplace injuries and
illnesses through continuous monitoring of key indicators.
We investigate all safety incidents and implement corrective
actions upon thorough investigation. The Learning Through
Incidents and Risk Management Process Standards set out the
process for identifying, evaluating and reporting incidents,
including those pertaining to safety.
Incidents and near misses are rated internally against potential
or actual consequence and likelihood. Every incident is also
assessed for its impact on our five stakeholders groups. All
significant safety incidents (actual or potential) are investigated
thoroughly using the Incident–Cause–Analysis Method (ICAM).
In 2021, our TRIFR of 3.77 across the group represented an
improvement of 29 per cent vs the prior year. We have a TRIFR
target of a 10 per cent reduction on 2021 for 2022(b), reflecting
continuous improvement target-setting across the assets.
The safety teams at each asset lead the design and delivery of
programs suited to their operating needs and safety performance.
We implement awareness and training programs to build the
capability of our workforce to understand precursors to safety
incidents and protect themselves and their colleagues.
Key safety programs such as the Critical Risk Safety Program
allow us to increase employee awareness, minimise the frequency
of incidents and reduce the likelihood of serious incidents. At
Prominent Hill, we identified that 30 to 40 per cent of injuries
were the result of sprains and strains from muscular stress. We
implemented a critical risk management program designed to
increase employee awareness and minimise the frequency of
these types of incidents.
We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment. During 2021,
we conducted a company-wide risk assessment of our workplace
culture specifically relating to a sexual harassment incident or
event, to understand our collective risk status across the Company.
Workshops were held globally, with a focus on:
People – leadership culture, diversity, respectful and
inclusive workplace behaviours for our workforce, gender
balance and infrastructure.
Process – understanding how assets are managing their
obligations and capturing risk and improvement actions.
Governance – does our governance framework sufficiently
set the high level of expectation.
Response – how we respond to and investigate incidents
that occur.
As an outcome of this assessment, we have updated and
strengthened existing actions and will continue to review and
strengthen these. We will also continue to strengthen our
long term focus on gender equality and gender balance of
our workforce and leadership and building safe, inclusive and
respectful environments for everyone at OZ Minerals.
(a)
Includes both employees and contractors.
(b) Safety statistics are calculated per one million working hours and inclusive of our Prominent Hill, Carrapateena mines in Australia, our Antas, Pantera, Centro Gold and Pedra
Branca Brazilian operations, as well as facilities under OZ Minerals’ operational control, including the West Musgrave Project, exploration sites and our corporate offices.
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Contractors and Supplier Safety
RISK MANAGEMENT
We work in collaboration with our contractors and suppliers.
They are required to adhere to our Global Performance Standards
and must respect our HWWT principles (refer to page 72). We
maintain the following controls to manage safety risks among
contractors and suppliers:
Pre-qualification process – contractors are comprehensively
evaluated against criteria including safety, health, environment,
and community aspects as well as risk management, internal
auditing processes and employee management.
Acceptable thresholds – all contracts have minimum safety,
social and environmental criteria as well as performance criteria
(including operating performance and site management)
applied to manage associated risks.
The Board oversees our approach to managing safety
risks through the Sustainability Committee. Our Global Safety
Performance Standards are designed to be in line with the
statutory requirements of the jurisdictions in which we operate
at a minimum and guide our approach to risk evaluation. All risk
management activities are carried out in accordance with the
OZ Minerals Risk Management process (detailed in the Risk
section on page 36).
All assets and corporate functions maintain systems to manage
and monitor compliance. We collect safety data for the entire
workforce at an asset and corporate level and review on a weekly
basis. The Executive Leadership Team monitors the progress of
investigations within 30 days of an event and shares learnings
across the business. Safety risks are reported weekly to
OZ Minerals’ management, including the CEO.
The outcomes of the ICAMs from Significant Incidents with
an actual or potential rating of high or above are reviewed by
the Sustainability Committee.
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In 2020, OZ Minerals’ engagement survey
score was 8.2, placing us in the top five per
cent of the industry (energy and utilities).
In 2021 we expanded participation in the survey
to encompass our wider workforce resulting in an
increase in participation from 537 to 1573 in 2021
and our engagement score was 7.9 placing us in the
top 25 per cent of Energy and Utilities companies.
OUR STRATEGIC ASPIRATIONS
Strategic Aspirations relevant to Health and Wellbeing include:
We deliberately weave personal and professional growth
into our everyday work, enabling people to do the best
work of their lives.
We are a virtual organisation, bound by our Purpose and
Aspirations, not by geography or physical infrastructure.
MAINTAINING THE HEALTH
AND WELLBEING OF OUR PEOPLE
Our health and wellbeing programs are designed to create
an inclusive culture where people can prioritise their physical,
mental, social and emotional wellbeing.
Fitness For Work
Our Fitness For Work Performance Standard is a core
component of our approach to managing safety and wellbeing.
It encompasses a wide range of activities that educate our people
on fatigue management, provide access to employee assistance
initiatives, role-based assessments as well as fitness and drug
and alcohol programs. It is expected that all assets and corporate
functions maintain compliance with the Performance Standard.
Work-life plans
In 2020, we introduced work-life plans for all our employees.
These plans allowed us to reframe the traditional expectations
for Fly-In-Fly Out (FIFO) and site-based employees, and challenge
our assumptions on how work is done in the industry. The plans
also support people to effectively balance work and personal
commitments and manage their wellbeing so they can be at their
best. Since its introduction, we have reshaped roles, improved our
remote working capability and introduced additional flexibility
to FIFO roles. Approximately 85 per cent of our employees have
work-life plans and engage in regular reviews with their managers
to maintain relevance to individual circumstances.
COVID-19 Programs
COVID-19 elevated our focus on the physical and mental
wellbeing of people as we adjusted to the changing work
practices and health requirements. We continued to evolve our
work practices in response to COVID-19 requirements in Australia
and Brazil. In addition, we introduced vaccination programs at all
sites to increase uptake for our workforce and we extended our
support to host communities where possible, through a second
year of our Stakeholder Support Program(a).
We supplemented these efforts with a vaccine recognition
program which offered a gift voucher reward for all fully
vaccinated members of our workforce. This helped encourage
vaccination uptake across all our assets and corporate functions.
(a) Our $4m fund to support our stakeholders in building capability and resilience, and to protect and enhance our communities’ health and wellbeing associated
with COVID-19, established at the start of the pandemic in 2020.
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CASE STUDY: VACCINATION HUBS
Our vaccination programs successfully
increased vaccination rates at our
sites and in our host communities.
Our Carrapateena mine became a registered vaccination centre
and enhanced its capability to manage COVID-19 risks through
the introduction of a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) machine and
rapid antigen testing facilities on site. The mine maintains a strong
working relationship with South Australian health authorities as it
protects the wellbeing of our workforce and host communities.
To date, 456 vaccinations have been administered onsite, including
to members of the community.
At our West Musgrave Project, we provided the local community
with the option to obtain vaccinations and funded a vaccination
incentive program as well as a health coordinator to help protect
the health of the local Indigenous community.
Vaccinations were also offered on site to our workforce at
Prominent Hill and in the Carajás in Brazil, we provided transport
to vaccination facilities and arranged for vaccinations to be
administered at the site.
Under the direction of our Traditional Owners and local Aboriginal
Health Services, we funded rewards and incentives from local
businesses to encourage vaccinations and in turn, investment in
the community. Over 840 people participated in this initiative.
MENTAL HEALTH
We continue to develop a culture where people can talk
openly and freely about mental health. We work to remove
stigma through dedicated mental health programs and training
at all our assets and corporate functions.
The West Musgrave Project (WMP) is currently in the process of
developing a Health and Wellness program aligned to the evolving
mental health regulations of Western Australia. When established,
the WMP Health and Wellness program will be supported by
specific plans, procedures and controls that support How We Work
Together and the Codes of Practice for the FIFO workforce, to
provide professional management during situations that
require general wellbeing, behavioural awareness and mental
health support.
Carrapateena is coming to the end of its current five-year mental
health program and is working with an external provider to
develop the next phase of its program. The new plan will focus
on four elements: education, awareness, leader training and
workforce resilience. Carrapateena has also introduced Mental
Health Ambassadors who have undergone specialised training
to increase support across the workforce.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Our EAP provides free, professional and confidential
counselling to all employees, contractors and their immediate
family members. The EAP is provided through a leading global
health and wellness company and provides access to a network
of accredited counsellors and psychologists who can support
with both work and personal issues. Our global workforce also
has access to corporate health plans and income protection.
We saw decreased utilisation of EAP across our assets of
38.5 per cent in 2021 compared to 2020.
MEASURING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
We use our bi-monthly, anonymous Pulse survey to track
progress around engagement and workforce experience of our
culture. The survey has been in place for three years and is a key
lever for feedback. The survey is distributed to all OZ Minerals
Australian and Brazilian employees, Carrapateena contractors
(Mining Alliance and Site Services), and Prominent Hill contractors.
The survey measures overall engagement and emerging trends
against key drivers of engagement. In accordance with industry
best practice, results are reported as both an average score out
of 10 and a Net Promoter Score (NPS)(b).
Our most recent Pulse survey in December 2021, had a response
rate of 44 per cent. It indicated an engagement score of 7.9
and an NPS of 33 which represents a slight decrease from 2020
(score in December 2020 was 8.2 and NPS was 32). This score
places OZ Minerals in the top 25 per cent of Energy and
Utilities companies.
Going forward, we are developing an integrated approach to
generate data driven insights that will strengthen and embed
our culture where a diverse workforce can thrive. This will enable
us to pick up and respond to weak signals and emerging trends
earlier and more effectively across OZ Minerals (including
our entire workforce – employees, contracting partners and
contingent workers).
(b) Calculated based on: NPS = % Promoters (responses of 9-10) - % Detractors (responses of 0-6)
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In 2020 OZ Minerals recorded an
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In 2021 OZ Minerals recorded an inclusion maturity
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Diversity of thought
and demographic
4.9% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander,
15.1% Female.
4.7% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander,
13.9% Female.
Note: Employees and contracting partners included. In FY21, 20.7% of Employees were female. In FY20, 19.3% of Employees were female.
OUR STRATEGIC ASPIRATIONS
Strategic Aspirations relevant to capability and inclusion include:
We work with the best talent and capability no matter
where it resides, driving an outcome-based organisation.
We deliberately weave personal and professional growth
into our everyday work, enabling people to do the best
work of their lives.
We are a virtual organisation, bound by our Purpose and
Aspirations, not by geography or physical infrastructure.
We challenge all assumptions about how and where work
needs to be done and what’s possible.
DEVELOPING CAPABILITY
We aim to create a culture where everyone can thrive,
irrespective of their role or location. We enable this through
systems, symbols, mindsets and behaviours that are
deliberately developmental in our everyday work, for example
development plans, team retrospectives, embedding giving and
receiving feedback into our culture and building the coaching
capability of our leaders. It also includes targeted initiatives
and training programs designed to enhance safety and ethical
behaviour, increase role proficiency and technical capability,
and maintain compliance.
In 2021, we continued to invest in embedding our HWWT
culture among our workforce. Our efforts in 2020 centred on
mindsets and behaviours. In 2021, we focused on systematising
HWWT by making key changes to our Process Standards and
commencing development of The OZWay Capability Framework.
The Framework helps us build future-focused organisational
capabilities and enables our workforce to understand, apply and
leverage all aspects of The OZWay, supporting individual and
business growth.
Evolution of talent processes
We provide employees with continuous opportunities to
engage in growth and career development. All employees have
development plans that support career aspirations. In 2021, we
reviewed our approach to performance management and evolved
our remuneration philosophy in Australia, building short term
incentive payments into fixed remuneration for most employees
to create the enabling environment for agile and developmental
performance management.
We challenged traditional performance review methods that
reward past behaviour at the expense of improving current
and future performance. Recognising that this approach is
not conducive to a modern mining workforce and our cultural
aspirations, we moved to an agile cadence of high performance.
The cadence includes ongoing performance reviews and feedback
that facilitate learning, personal and team development, tough
conversations, and increased accountability.
Our Remuneration philosophy is a key component of
this approach and it differentiates us within the industry.
The new Remuneration philosophy has moved away from
incentivisation to enablement by:
paying upfront for the performance we expect
providing the opportunity to share in the success of
OZ Minerals through continued use of an equity-based
performance rights plan
The modernisation of our Remuneration philosophy was one
part of the total systems approach we adopted in 2021. Changes
were also made to the other, inter-dependent elements of our
people processes – recruitment, agile goal setting, feedback,
developmental ways of working, enhanced leadership capability
and performance management. This focus will continue in 2022.
The OZWay Capability Framework
We create opportunities for continuous development by
focusing our efforts on activities that enhance knowledge and
develop skills and behaviours specific to success at OZ Minerals.
In 2021, we created The OZWay Capability Framework to bring
clarity to the capabilities we need to invest in and develop as an
organisation, and accelerate the adoption of The OZWay.
We identified 30 capabilities that will be built into the Framework.
The Framework is being designed to develop future-focussed
entrepreneurial and digital capabilities and remove traditional
organisational hierarchies to empower our workforce. When
implemented over the course of 2022, the Framework will
enable self-driven development and enable our workforce to
take ownership of their careers.
CREATING A DIVERSE AND
EQUITABLE WORKFORCE
Inclusion and diversity is a key enabler of our Strategic
Aspirations. We believe a culture that embraces demographic
diversity and diversity of thought drives greater engagement,
encourages collaboration, and fuels innovation, enabling
superior business outcomes.
In 2021, we revised the Company inclusion and diversity
statement which outlines our approach to achieving diversity
objectives. Throughout the year, we focused our efforts on
progressing our roadmap to accelerate the integration of
inclusion and diversity through systemic change, education
and awareness, and data.
We also reviewed our talent and succession planning
practices and updated our key Process Standards to embed
inclusive hiring practices to:
counteract risk of unconscious biases
identify the value of difference and transferrable
skills and experiences when building teams
identify a broad range of networks to advertise roles
and increase diversity of applicants.
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CASE STUDY: SENIOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Over the past two years, we invested in The Exceptional Leaders
Program (ELP) to build the mindset and skills of our senior leaders
to lead effectively in an increasingly complex environment.
This was grounded in our Including and Collaborating HWWT
principles and behaviours. Specific learning outcomes and
capabilities included:
leading complex change, thinking contextually and decision-
making in the face of ambiguity
noticing and challenging assumptions and adjusting behaviours
working effectively across difference to enable innovation
actively supporting an inclusive culture
embedding reflective learning practices.
While we recognise that behaviour change takes time, insights
from the evaluation surveys and interviews with the participants
indicate the program has been effective at helping them notice
and challenge assumptions and adjust their behaviour,
reflect and apply what they have learned to their work and
build an inclusive culture. In addition, senior leaders valued
the opportunity to build strong connections with their peers,
enabling greater collaboration.
We leveraged learnings from this program into the next phase
of development, which focuses on role modelling and creating
conditions for teams to innovate and learn. We will also shift from
a formal program format to self-driven learning and deliberate
development in the context of everyday work via The OZWay
Capability Framework.
Our integrated solution for future senior leadership development
includes embedding reflective learning into our work methodology
(retrospectives and development plans), access to an online library
of tools and resources to apply concepts ‘in the work’ and the
creation of a broader OZ Minerals Coaching Panel to support team
and individual development. This will amplify the impact of senior
leadership development more broadly across OZ Minerals.
This includes practical tools and guidelines to support hiring
leaders as well as reporting on the gender balance of applicants,
shortlisted and hired through our recruitment processes to
increase awareness and accountability.
To further systematise counteracting the risk of unconscious
bias, we evolved the previous role of Bar Raisers (who
interviewed and assessed for cultural fit) to the expanded
role of How We Work Together Coaches and partnered with
organisational psychologists to develop a HWWT Questionnaire.
How We Work Together Coaches support Hiring Managers
to champion inclusive hiring practices and cultural fit. They
introduce candidates to our culture through the HWWT
questionnaire which is used to interview top candidates and
explore strengths, natural preferences, development areas and
learned skills aligned to HWWT and provide this feedback to
both the Hiring Managers and candidates.
Anyone can nominate themselves or others to become a
HWWT Coach. These nominations are reviewed to ensure
people role model and champion our culture, and coaches
go through extensive training and development to build
competencies to become endorsed as a Coach. This focus on
creating inclusive team environments is now embedded into
our OZWay Capability Framework.
In addition, we established external partnerships with Diversity
Council Australia, Pride in Diversity and Parents at Work. Our
objective for 2022 is to have a target of 40:40:20 in relation
to our Non-executive Directors and Executive Leadership Team
composition.
We use data to measure and track our inclusion. Women
make up 21 per cent of the workforce directly employed by
OZ Minerals (2 per cent increase from 2020) and 20 per cent
of our total Leadership. The Board has 50 per cent female
representation and the Executive Leadership Team has 50 per
cent female representation.
There are approximately 160 Aboriginal people working at
Prominent Hill and Carrapateena (as employees and contractors)
a small increase over 2020.
Equal remuneration is offered for all our employees, reflective
of the type of job, years of experience and the period for which
employees have held their position. Annual salary reviews are
conducted to ensure salaries are competitive and equitable in
terms of gender and internal relativities.
In 2021, we started our journey to consider broader demographic
data including cultural background, industry experience and
language capabilities, building on the gender and cultural
categories we have traditionally used in assessing diversity.
This information will be used to:
empower and support leaders to better understand the
diverse mix in teams (when Building a Workforce) to
harness diversity of thought
design initiatives to enhance experiences of inclusion
and belonging for specific groups (as identified from
data driven insights).
We will also start gathering this information in recruitment to
understand how effectively we are attracting and hiring a diverse
workforce to OZ Minerals.
In line with ASX requirements, we publish measurable objectives
for gender diversity in our Corporate Governance Statement.
The People and Remuneration Committee and the Board set
measurable objectives and annually review the objectives for
inclusion and diversity, and OZ Minerals’ approach in achieving
them. The Executive Leadership Team is accountable for the
implementation of inclusion and diversity and undertakes periodic
review of our inclusion and diversity statement.
Inclusion Maturity Index Results
In addition to employee engagement, we use data from the
Pulse to create our Inclusion Maturity scores as well as report on
Excellence KPIs: Psychological Safety, High Performing Teams and
Leadership. Our Inclusion Maturity score is based on the average
score across three levels of inclusion maturity: level 1 – fairness
and respect, level 2 – value and belonging, and level 3 – confident
and inspired.
As of December 2021, our Inclusion Maturity score was 7.9, a
slight increase on the December 2020’s Inclusion Maturity score
of 7.8. Employees who are in minority groups, whether gender
(females), ethnicity (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) or age
reported slightly lower experiences of inclusion.
We recognise our greatest opportunity continues to be around
enhancing experiences of inclusion for demographic groups who
are in the minority, and as we continue to focus on the value of
a diverse mix in teams and creating inclusive environments, we
expect to see continuous improvement. Our efforts to systematise
and amplify HWWT in our practices have supported an increased
focus on inclusion and diversity. However, we will continue to
progress efforts to attract, hire and develop a diverse workforce
as well as continue to embed inclusion into our culture.
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Our Context
As a global Modern Mining Company, we rely on the
natural environment and recognise the impact our
operations can have on our stakeholders. We are
committed to maintaining a high standard of care for
the natural environment through progressive practices
that facilitate effective organisational planning,
compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements,
reduction of our environmental footprint and
regeneration of the land and ecosystems we occupy.
Our Global Environmental Performance Standards are aligned with the statutory
requirements of the jurisdictions in which OZ Minerals operates as a minimum and outline
additional requirements that go further to optimise our assets to reduce impacts across
greenhouse gas emissions, air quality, water usage, waste generation and biodiversity.
Notably, during 2021 we progressively built from the ground up a Decarbonisation
Roadmap, published with this report. In the Roadmap our assets are required to reduce
Scope 1 emissions by 50 per cent by 2027 and achieve net zero emissions by 2030. It is
ambitious and challenging whilst also achievable. See page 88 for further information.
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Emissions
Scope 1 & 2 emissions
per tCO2-e per t CuEq
/ Scope 1 & 2 absolute
emissions
There was a slight decrease in Scope 1
emissions (~1,800 tCO2-e) at our Australian
assets and a small increase in Scope 2
emissions (~11,500 tCO2-e) over the prior
year. Our overall Scope 1 and 2 emissions
footprint is higher in 2020 as we have
included emissions from our Brazilian assets
for the first time.
Combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity
is fairly consistent across our assets, ranging
from 1.4 tCO2-e per t CuEq to 1.7 tCO2-e
per t CuEq.
Our assets are in jurisdictions with high
renewable penetration, particularly in
Brazil where over 80% of grid electricity
is renewable. Our South Australian assets
operate on 57% renewable energy.
Combined scope 1 and 2 emissions have increased
26% in FY21 relative to FY20. This increase was
primarily due to a 10% increase in Scope 1 emissions,
driven by 20% increase in diesel at PH (associated
with haulage) and 162% increase at West Musgrave
(associated with increased activity), and a 32%
increase in Scope 2 emissions, driven by 217%
increase in grid electricity usage at Carrapateena
(associated with ramp-up).
Our group combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions
intensity was 1.8 tCO2-e/tCuEq in 2021, representing
a slight increase compared with 2020. Asset emissions
intensity ranged from 0.4 to 1.9 tCO2-e/tCuEq.
The renewable energy percentage of both the South
Australian and relevant Brazilian electricity grids
increased in 2021 to 66% and 95% respectively.
Energy intensity is similar across our assets,
ranging from 16 to 18 GJ per t CuEq. Our
overall group energy intensity is 16.8 GJ per
t CuEq.
Total energy (liquid fuels and electricity)
consumed increased by 22% with energy intensity
increasing to 21.2 GJ/tCuEq at a group level (assets
ranged from 10-22 GJ/tCuEq).
Renewable energy
percentage
Net energy intensity
per t CuEq
Water consumed per
t CuEq / water withdrawal
in areas of extreme water
stress (%)
In 2020, our Australian assets consumed
between 0.06 and 0.08 ML per t CuEq.
Carrapateena recycled 59% of water,
while Prominent Hill recycled 22%
2021 water intensity at our assets was between 0.05
and 0.07 ML/tCuEq, a decrease compared with 2020.
Over 95% of water is recycled at our Brazilian assets,
with our Australian assets between 17% and 27%.
No OZ Minerals assets withdraw water in
areas of extreme water stress(a).
Consistent with 2020, in 2021 no OZ Minerals assets
withdrew water in areas of extreme water stress(a).
Non-mineral waste
produced per t CuEq
Non-mineral waste intensity across our assets
ranges from 0.02 t per t of CuEq to above
0.1 t per t CuEq. Generally waste intensity is
higher at newly constructed assets as more
materials are utilised in bringing the operation
to production.
At a group level in 2021, waste intensity was
0.02 t/tCuEq, consistent with 2021 performance.
Waste intensity was highest at Pedra Branca
(0.035 t/tCuEq), largely due to construction activities.
No land was disturbed in high biodiversity
conservation areas at our Assets during 2020.
No land was disturbed in high biodiversity
conservation areas at our Assets during 2021.
Land and
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Strategic Aspirations relevant to environmental
performance include:
We strive to minimise water use and add value when we do.
We will emit zero Scope 1 emissions and strive to systemically
reduce Scope 2 and 3 emissions across our value chain.
We consume and produce in a way that generates net zero
waste and creates value for stakeholders.
CLIMATE CHANGE & EMISSIONS
In 2021, we continued our focus on incorporating climate
change opportunities and threats into our Strategy and business
planning through implementation of the recommendations of
the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
via our Action Plan (page 90). The following section outlines
our 2021 TCFD disclosures and how we have delivered against
our Action Plan.
Our focus this year shifted toward value creation for stakeholders
as the world decarbonises and the role of our Company in this
transition. Central to this work was undertaking a full review of
our Company Strategy using a scenario aligned to the 1.5°C goal
(a) Water stress as defined by the World Resources Institute Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas.
of the Paris Agreement (refer to Strategy section, page 86) and
the creation from the ground up of a Decarbonisation Roadmap
including emissions reduction commitments released on
21 February 2022 (refer to Metrics and Targets, page 88).
We also used our updated internal carbon price and applied
it in determining the valuation of our $600 million Prominent
Hill Expansion Project, a practice we will adopt in other
OZ Minerals projects going forward. Our internal capability
regarding climate change, climate risk, greenhouse gas
management and decarbonisation lifted significantly in 2021,
as we hosted a suite of external subject-matter-experts in learning
workshops and undertook ‘deep dives’ on specific topics with our
Board, Executive Leadership Team and key contracting partners.
As we look to 2022 and beyond, our efforts will be on delivering
our Decarbonisation Roadmap and commitments. This includes
commencing trials of zero emissions equipment, further
understanding how we can reduce our Scope 3 emissions,
considering risks to our supply chain, and refining our approach to
assess and incorporate new assets and projects into our portfolio,
while maintaining our pathway to achieving our aspiration to emit
zero Scope 1 emissions.
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We leverage existing capability to mine copper as the
driver of value. Copper is widely recognised as a metal critical
to enabling the transition to a low carbon economy and one
for which demand is forecast to increase significantly.
The role of copper in global decarbonisation was a central focus
of a comprehensive review of our Strategy undertaken in 2021.
The review included four scenarios, including a scenario aligned
with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement (see below), and was
conducted via a dedicated Corporate Strategy Team comprised
of senior management from assets and corporate, and led by
our Group Strategy function. Several scenario-focused Strategy
workshops were also undertaken with the Board.
The review of our Strategy found retaining our focus on copper
to be the most value accretive pathway for OZ Minerals, especially
under the 1.5°C scenario. The scenario analysis involved evaluating
the copper focus across 21 metrics through three streams:
supply, demand, and value. Among several aspects, these metrics
included exposure to the renewable energy, decarbonisation, and
electrification thematics(a), and ESG risk, including water stress
(a physical climate risk metric).
The Board Sustainability Committee maintains oversight
of material sustainability risks, including climate change and
emissions. The Committee met three times in 2021, with climate
change and emissions being a topic of discussion at each meeting.
Emphasis was placed on emerging trends and developments
regarding climate and emissions policy and market developments,
including United Nations Climate Change Conference of the
Parties (COP26), and our Decarbonisation Roadmap and emissions
reduction commitments. The full Board was also engaged in the
evolving Decarbonisation Roadmap and other related issues.
OZ Minerals’ management implements our governance structure
and Risk Management Framework, which includes climate-related
risks and our Process and Performance Standards, several of which
pertain to emissions and climate (page 36). Key management
roles accountable for climate-related risks include our Finance and
Governance, Corporate Affairs, and Operations Executives, as well
as asset General Managers.
To further build capability within our workforce and among key
stakeholders, we hosted dedicated workshops with subject-
matter-experts on topics including the Intergovernmental Panel
on Climate Change (IPCC) 6th Assessment Report (AR6), carbon
offsetting, Scope 3 emissions, mine decarbonisation, internal
‘showcase’ events to share learnings from the Decarbonisation
Roadmap and deep dives with key contracting partners and
our Board. These sessions were additional to our monthly
cross-functional Social and Environment Community of Practice
meetings, which serve as a platform for knowledge sharing
regarding climate risk and emissions, among other themes.
Core elements and metrics associated with our 1.5°C scenario
Scenario overview
Accelerated net zero (1.5°C scenario)
A global coalition led by major economies coordinates government efforts together with non-governmental organisations and revitalised
multilateral frameworks to reduce emissions and address climate change impacts and environmental degradation. Developed countries
support developing to transition to low carbon economies through aid and transfers of low emissions technologies, recognising how
rapidly these global challenges spread across borders.
Element
By 2030
By 2050
Energy & economy
7% less energy for an economy 40% larger
8% less energy for an economy twice the size, with 9 billion people
Electrification
Transport
Renewables
Carbon pricing
Annual investment in electricity networks is US$820 billion
EV battery production increases to 6600 GWh in 2030,
from 160GWh today
60% of new vehicles are EVs
40 million EV charging points exist in 2030, from 1 million today
Annual investment in hydrogen climbs to US$40 billion in 2030
630GW of solar and 390GW of wind is installed annually,
equivalent of 4 times the 2020 levels
Carbon pricing applies in nearly all regions of the globe to
electricity generation, industry and energy production.
Carbon border tariffs are used to account for leakage
2.5 times increase in electricity generation, 70% of which is solar
and wind
Fossil fuels reduce to 20% of total world energy, down from
80% today
No new Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) cars are sold from 2035
Hydrogen is commercially viable for heavy transport from the 2030s
Two-thirds of total energy supply is renewable, solar is one-fifth
Emissions trading occurs at an international scale, encompassing
much of the global economy.
Climate change
‘Locked in’ impacts materialise
Worst effects of climate change are avoided
Reference scenarios
Our 1.5°C scenario centres on the International Energy Agency (IEA) Net Zero Emissions by 2050 (NZE2050) scenario, supplemented with the following scenarios:
IEA Stated Policies Scenario (STEPS)
Shell Sky scenario
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Representative Concentration Pathway 2.6 (RCP 2.6)
The Role of Critical Minerals in Clean Energy Transitions, IEA (reference report)
(a) Drawn from, but not limited to, the International Energy Agency’s NZE2050 scenario and Role of Critical Minerals in Clean Energy Transitions report, 2021.
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Linking with our Strategy review, our 2022 Business Planning
Context Statement, which underpins development of annual
business plans across OZ Minerals, included significant focus on
emissions reduction and decarbonisation. This further connects
our Strategy and Aspirations to our on-the-ground business plans,
capital requests and forecasting, and the actions we will take to
deliver on our Decarbonisation Roadmap and commitments.
Transition risks
Linking with the outcomes of the Strategy review, at a
company level, we see significant opportunities for copper
in the transition to a low carbon economy. These include:
increased demand through economic decarbonisation
and increased electrification
greater focus on circular economy and copper recycling
potential price premium resulting from lower emissions
metal production.
Within the Company, our individual assets have identified
opportunities to transition their operations away from the current
reliance on diesel, linking with our Decarbonisation Roadmap.
At the same time as we have identified transition opportunities,
threats exist in the form of:
exposure to greenhouse gas regulation and carbon pricing
delivery of performance and progress consistent
with our Decarbonisation Roadmap
changed public sentiment toward heavy industry,
including mining.
Consistent with our approach to risk management (page 36),
the risks (opportunities and threats) above are held in our risk
management system by relevant corporate functions or assets.
Our Decarbonisation Roadmap and Company Strategy alignment,
together with our approach to risk, enable us to optimise our
position regarding opportunities and remain in front of threats.
Further physical risk assessment
This year, we expanded our physical climate risk assessment to our
Brazilian assets. Consistent with our assessment of our Australian
assets, this assessment used IPCC Assessment Report 5 (AR5)
Representative Concentration Pathways RCP8.5 and RCP4.5. We
also considered the SSP3-7.0 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios released in
the IPCC’s 2021 AR6 report.
Overall, increased temperatures (including extreme daytime
temperatures), extreme rainfall events, and reduced rainfall were
identified as the key potential physical climate-related impacts in
the Carajás. While these impacts create risks for our operations,
all identified risks were rated low. The physical climate-related
risks to our Brazilian operations identified included:
extreme rainfall events
› operational disruption and damage to infrastructure
› obstruction or delay of access to site and survey areas
› mud-rush or inrush and/or landslides
› water contamination, including the tailings dam
increased temperatures
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increased ventilation and refrigeration requirements
› more prevalent incidents of workforce heat exposure
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increased energy consumption and cost
increased incidence of fire in the surrounding
landscape disrupting site access
reduced rainfall
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increased power cost or supply disruption due
to decreased grid hydroelectric generation
increased dust suppression requirements
reduced groundwater recharge and decreased underground
mine pumping requirements (an opportunity)
Outside our direct operations all three physical climate-related
impacts have the potential to impact the community in our region,
particularly farmers, and local biodiversity.
Our Brazilian assets maintain a suite of controls to manage the
above risks including health and safety protocols, mine design,
monitoring, pumping and flow control, maintenance, and
constructed mitigations (such as firebreaks) to reduce the
potential impact to operations.
In addition to the risk assessment of our Brazilian assets, we also
reviewed Material physical climate-related threats identified for our
South Australian assets. The review concluded that the threat of
extreme weather remains Material, primarily through impacts from
extreme summer temperatures and extreme rainfall events and the
potential to impact the safety and wellbeing of our workforce. It is
not financially material.
Risk Management
Climate change has been identified as a Material risk by
OZ Minerals since 2017. Assessment and management of climate-
related physical and transition risks (threats and opportunities)
occurs through our Risk Management Framework, consistent with
the process for all risks at OZ Minerals.
Physical climate risks are assessed by our assets and projects to
account for their individual operating contexts. As noted in the
Strategy section, Material physical climate risks identified by our
Australian assets in 2020 were reviewed in 2021. Our assets
also maintain risks (opportunities) linked to the execution of
their decarbonisation plans which support our Decarbonisation
Roadmap. Assessing and managing these risks at our assets
means controls and actions identified are specific to the asset,
and accountability for their execution rests with the asset
management team.
Transition risks are identified and managed at a corporate
level. We identify transition risks through monitoring of trends
and themes across markets, governments, industry, and other
landscapes relevant to our business, as well as through formal
processes such as our Strategy review.
Once identified, specific transition risks and controls are held by
different corporate functions. Managing climate-related risks
at both the asset and corporate levels collectively supports our
integrated approach to pursue opportunities and mitigate threats
associated with climate change and emissions reduction.
Metrics and Targets
In February 2022, we released our Decarbonisation Roadmap.
As outlined below, the Roadmap and its commitments illustrate
our short, medium, and longer-term absolute and net emissions
reduction commitments and key actions we will undertake to
achieve them. The Roadmap was developed over a 14 month
period by a dedicated team comprised of senior management and
technical representatives from our operations and corporate office.
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OZ Minerals’ Decarbonisation Roadmap
Our Strategic Aspiration: emit zero Scope 1 emissions and systematically reduce Scope 2 and 3 emissions across our value chain
Our Decarbonisation Roadmap
Our actions(a)
How we plan to deliver
50% reduction in Scope 1
emissions by 2027
Ongoing zero emissions
equipment trials, to address
majority of remaining Scope
1 emissions
Net zero(b) Scope 1 & 2 by 2030
Invest in electric hoisting shaft at Prominent Hill ($275m) and extend the electric materials handling
system at Carrapateena ($140m). Committed and being actioned.
$6.9m investment at Pedra Branca in 2022 to convert diesel to grid-electricity via substation. Committed
and being actioned.
By 2023, up to $12m in equipment trials will be underway and, if successful, will provide a pathway for
removing the bulk of the remaining operational diesel. Investment in equipment replacement to remove
remaining operational diesel to be determined post trials. Trials and equipment replacement will be ongoing
to support achievement of our aspiration to emit zero Scope 1 emissions.
Focus on directly reducing our emissions.
Leverage electricity grid decarbonisation.
Net zero residual Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
Systematically reduce Scope 3 emissions
Develop a reduction pathway focussing on key sources.
All new assets or acquisitions required to have a Decarbonisation Plan to reach at least net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions(b) as part of
Final Investment Decision (FID).
(a) Current operating assets, relative to FY21 baseline, excluding construction periods
(b) Our approach requires all technically and economically feasible emissions reduction options to be exhausted prior to the application of certificates, in the form of offsets and/or
renewable energy certificates.
Decarbonisation The OZWay
Our journey to decarbonisation is guided by our Purpose, Going
beyond what’s possible to make lives better and our Strategic
Aspiration to emit zero Scope 1 emissions and systematically
reduce Scope 2 and 3 emissions across our value chain.
Through our Decarbonisation Roadmap, OZ Minerals aims for our
current operating assets to reduce our Scope 1 emissions by
50 per cent by 2027, relative to a FY21 baseline. We will do this
by electrifying materials handling to reduce trucking at our South
Australian operations and commencing trials of zero emissions
equipment by 2023 to inform a pathway to reducing remaining
operational emissions as a priority.
As a signpost on our journey, we have set a medium-term
commitment of net zero emissions by 2030 which includes
residual Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Our commitment will be
supported by the rapid decarbonisation of the electricity systems
in South Australia and Pará State, further absolute reductions in
Scope 1 emissions, and application of quality offsets (or renewable
energy certificates) which create value for our stakeholders.
Certificates will be used only to address residual emissions;
our priority remains to reduce our carbon footprint.
We will continue to work with our suppliers and partners to
reduce Scope 3 emissions, focusing on key sources. Our
approach will be guided by development of a reduction pathway.
Our decarbonisation journey is delivered through The OZWay
which systematises the commitments and ensures we create value
for our stakeholders.
As a growth company, new assets or acquisitions which become
part of the OZ Minerals portfolio will be required to have an
ambitious actionable Decarbonisation Plan to reach at least net
zero, or zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions(b) where technically
and economically feasible to do so.
Our current Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions:
Scope 1 94,720 tCO2-e
Scope 2 249,902 tCO2-e
Scope 3 324,915 tCO2-e
Figure 1 – Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction pathway for current operating assets
Displacement of Mobile Fleet
(Committed)
FY2021 Baseline
Grid Decarbonisation
(Forecasted(a)(b))
Key Equipment Electrification
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In addition to setting our commitments, we have commenced a
series of emissions reduction initiatives and partnerships, including
the launch of our Hydrogen Hypothesis challenge which invites
innovators from inside and outside our industry, across the globe
to propose safe experiments to demonstrate the role hydrogen
could play in the mining value chain. We are also exploring
partnerships with hydrogen and battery-powered heavy haulage
manufacturers to understand options for reducing emissions
associated with transport of our product. We are a member of the
CRC for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME), Electric
Mine Consortium and NEXGEN SIMS, collaborations focusing on
climate change and emissions reduction for mining. We explored
a range of government funding opportunities associated with
renewable energy and emissions reduction technology in 2021
and will continue to do so into the future.
Metrics
In addition to our internal carbon pricing scenarios which
were updated in 2021, our Stakeholder Value Creation Metrics
(SVCMs) (page 71) are a central component of our work
methodology, forecasting, and business performance. The SVCMs
complement our existing disclosures of key metrics (page 98) and
include several energy, emissions, and climate-related metrics:
Scope 1 emissions
Scope 2 emissions
Emissions intensity (Scope 1 and 2 emissions per tonne
copper equivalent (tCO2-e/tCuEq)
Renewable energy percentage
Net energy intensity (GJ/tCuEq)
Water intensity (ML/tCuEq)
Water withdrawal in areas of extreme water stress.
Scope 3 emissions
In 2021, we baselined our Scope 3 emissions for the first time.
Our total Scope 3 emissions are 324,915 tCO2-e, with the majority
(>62 per cent) from downstream processing and smelting. Other
key sources include charter flights to our assets (9,899 tCO2-e) and
shipping of our product (17,430 tCO2-e).
In recognition of the importance of delivering our decarbonisation
commitments, executive short term remuneration now contains
elements related to implementation and the Long Term Incentive
contains an ESG measure with a 20 per cent weighting.
THE OZWAY: OUR PERFORMANCE – SCOPE 3 BASELINE
Figure 2 – Overview of our Scope 3 emissions
Purchased goods & services (27.2%)
Waste (0.9%)
Rail (0.4%)
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Business travel (0.2%)
Employee commuting – charter flights (3.0%)
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UPSTREAM SCOPE 3 103,198 TCO2-E
Purchased goods
& services
88,445 tCO2-e
27.2%
Waste generated
in operations
2,874 tCO2-e
0.9%
Upstream
logistics
1,310 tCO2-e
0.4%
Business
travel
660 tCO2-e
0.2%
Employee
commuting
9,899 tCO2-e
3.0%
Scope 1
94,720 tCO2-e
Scope 2
249,902 tCO2-e
DOWNSTREAM SCOPE 3 221,717 TCO2-E
Downstream
logistics
1,307 tCO2-e
0.4%
Smelting
202,979 tCO2-e
62.5%
Shipping
17,430 tCO2-e
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Note:
Our Scope 3 baseline has been calculated using methodology adapted from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard
Data for some Scope 3 sources covers the 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 period, while others cover the 1 January to 31 December 2021 period
Downstream Scope 3 emissions have not been calculated beyond smelting
Industry-specific emissions factors have been used in the calculation where raw data were unavailable.
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TCFD Action Plan
TCFD category and
recommended disclosures
2021 Actions
Defining our performance
2021
Actions
2022
Maturing our approach
Governance
a) Board’s oversight of climate
Bi-annual review of climate-related
-related risks and opportunities
control actions
b) Management’s role in assessing
and managing climate-related
risks and opportunities
Continue to build employee capability
regarding climate-related risk
Further build internal capability,
including Scope 3 emissions
Strategy
a) Climate-related opportunities
Conduct further physical and
and threats the organisation has
identified over short, medium,
and long-term
b) Impact of climate-related risks
and opportunities on business
Strategy and financial planning
c) Resilience of organisation’s
Strategy, including to a 2°C
or lower scenario
transition climate-related opportunity
and threat assessment using scenario
analysis, incorporating asset and
corporate functions. Consider
outcomes as part
of annual Strategy reviews
Implement priority control actions
Further refine internal decision-
making tools (e.g. carbon pricing)
Undertake transition risk assessment
using scenarios aligned to Paris
Agreement goals
Consider approaches for financial
analysis and disclosure
Enhance suite of GHG reduction tools
Risk management
a) Process for identifying and
assessing climate-related risks
and opportunities
Ensure climate-related opportunity
and threat control ownership is
clearly defined
b) Process for managing climate-
related risks and opportunities
c) How climate-related risk
management is integrated into
overall risk management
Metrics and targets
Support risk owners to manage
climate-related opportunities and
threats
Review and update physical climate
risk assessments
Reviewed and updated of material
physical climate risks. Reviewed
emissions reduction risks to align
with Decarbonisation Roadmap
Climate risk and decarbonisation
workshops with external SMEs,
show-case event, deep dives with
Board, reporting of climate and
decarbonisation to Sustainability
Committee, and key contractors,
Scope 3 emissions framework
Paris Agreement-aligned scenario
included in review of Company
Strategy, including consideration
of transition risks
Carbon pricing scenarios updated
and used in PHOX project
(will be component of all future
OZ Minerals project valuations)
Power and emissions driver
trees developed for Asset
decarbonisation plans
Capital allocation quantified in
asset decarbonisation plans
Launch of Hydrogen Hypothesis
TAD challenge
Review governance approach
to climate-related threats and
opportunities
Review climate-related roles
and responsibilities, including
for implementation of our
Decarbonisation Roadmap
Consider material climate-related
threats and opportunities in
asset planning
Enhance suite of internal
decision-making tools
Continue review of Company
Strategy in context of
decarbonisation opportunities
Commence implementation of
Decarbonisation Roadmap
Consider climate-related risks
(threats and opportunities)
across value chain and
supply chain
Further consider how climate-
related issues serve as an input
to financial planning, time
periods, and risk prioritisation
Reviewed physical climate change
and emissions reduction risks,
including physical climate risk
assessment for Brazil assets
Formation of dedicated multi-asset
operational and management
‘Power Team’
Review process and climate-
related risks for value chain
Further refine approach to
climate-related risk management
Develop our approach to carbon
offsets
a) Metrics used to assess climate-
related risks and opportunities
in line with Strategy and risk
management processes
Benchmarking of disclosure
frameworks, standards and peers’
approaches
Decarbonisation Roadmap
and commitments released
21 February 2022
Engagement with ESG analysts
Asset decarbonisation plans
b) Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions,
and if appropriate, Scope 3
c) Targets used to manage climate-
related risks and opportunities
and performance against targets
re disclosures
› Establishment of internal monthly
Asset metrics reporting framework
› Development of Stakeholder
Value Creation Metrics
developed as part of Company
Decarbonisation Roadmap
› Assets report SVCMs monthly
› SVCMs reported with trend in
2021 Sustainability Report
› Scope 3 emissions baselined
Continue to report on SVCMs
Report on delivery of
Decarbonisation Roadmap
Further investigate opportunities
for working with value chain
partners to reduce Scope 3
emissions via development of
a reduction pathway focussing
on key sources
Disclose metrics which are
more closely aligned with the
identified climate-related risks
Review and evolve SVCMs as
required and leverage to
embed performance
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Waste Management
MINERALS WASTE
We recognise the importance of ensuring safe, long-term
impoundment of mine tailings and residues to prevent any
detrimental impact on the environment, downstream communities
and workforce facilities. We operate active tailings facilities at
Prominent Hill and Carrapateena in South Australia, and at the site
of the Antas mine in the Carajás East Hub in Brazil. The Carajás
East Hub also processes ore from the Pedra Branca satellite mine.
The OZ Minerals Tailings Global Performance Standard guides
our approach to managing mineral waste within our Tailings
Storage Facilities (TSFs). The Standard is written to ensure TSFs are
designed, constructed and managed to enable safe impoundment
of mine tailings and residues and prevent uncontrolled releases
and seepage to groundwater. In 2021, we undertook a review
of the Standard and updated our guidelines to ensure alignment
with the requirements of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings
Management (GISTM).
OZ Minerals’ Australian TSFs are designed, constructed, and
operated in accordance with Australian National Committee on
Large Dams (ANCOLD) requirements. In Brazil, we undertake
quality assurance and monitoring activities as a normal course
of business with bi-monthly reporting provided to the Mines
Department (ANM).
No potentially acid-forming (PAF) material was mined at at
any of our assets over the reporting period, with the assets moving
a total of 16.6 m tonnes of material and 2.2 m tonnes of waste
rock, respectively. Most of the waste rock generated is placed in
rock dumps, with a proportion of non-acid forming (NAF) rock
used to construct mine infrastructure, such as the TSFs and roads.
NON-MINERAL WASTE
We aim to avoid the generation of non-mineral waste
wherever possible and proactively minimise the risk of negative
post-mining impacts at every site. Non-mineral waste is managed
through the waste management hierarchy of avoid, reduce,
reuse, recycle, recover, treat and dispose in accordance with
our Non-Mineral Waste and Wastewater Performance Standard.
Each asset implements Waste Management Strategies optimised
for their local context and lifecycle of the asset.
CASE STUDY: PROMINENT HILL
PARTNERSHIPS FOR WASTE
MANAGEMENT
Our Prominent Hill asset partners with local agencies and waste
contractors to facilitate the management of non-mineral waste
across the site.
The asset contracts AMY Environmental Services (AMYES), an
initiative of the Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara Aboriginal
Corporation (AMYAC) to provide a full range of integrated Waste
Management Services at the Prominent Hill site. Organic waste
is collected by a local contractor who converts it into soil and
mulch and resells it to the local community. We also recycle used
boots in partnership with Save our Soles Recycling who converts
it into anti-fatigue matting for uses such as gym flooring and
offices. Through these and other partnerships, we have diverted
approximately 1,871 tonnes of waste from landfill and increased
our recycling rates by 6 per cent.
CASE STUDY: REPURPOSING
THE ANTAS OPEN PIT TO
A TAILINGS STORAGE FACILITY
Currently, ore from our Pedra Branca mine is being processed at
the Carajás East Hub, which leverages the now depleted Antas
open pit mine’s existing processing infrastructure. Repurposing the
depleted Antas open pit into a tailings storage facility allows for
tailings from Pedra Branca’s ore processing to be securely stored
for the extent of Pedra Branca’s mine life, allowing for operational
continuity. As the Hub is designed to be able to process ore from
several nearby satellite mines, this will further increase the useful
life of Antas’ existing processing infrastructure, should other
‘spokes’ be added in future. The repurposing of the open pit also
significantly reduces water use, with 95 per cent of tailings water
reused in the processing plant.
(a) Water stress as defined by the World Resources Institute Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas.
Water
Water is an essential consumable for our operations and
a critical resource for our stakeholders, particularly for the
communities in which we operate. We recognise the need to
responsibly consume water. At our South Australian assets,
we use hypersaline water drawn from aquifers that do not
compete with demand from natural systems or other land-
connected people.
Our Australian assets, Prominent Hill and Carrapateena, are
located in arid areas and are dependent on saline groundwater to
sustain operations. Our assets are accountable for managing water
consumption and the impacts on local catchments, in particular
optimising net water consumed per equivalent copper tonne and
water withdrawal in areas of extreme water stress(a). We monitor
water levels and quality in previously agreed pastoral wells and
assess changes to downstream surface water quality through
ongoing sediment monitoring.
In 2021, the development of the Western Access Road created
the highest demand for water at Carrapateena. The asset utilised
hypersaline water that is not suitable for local pastoral activities,
processing the water via reverse osmosis to provide potable water
for operations. The Carrapateena Tjungu Camp provides treated
greywater suitable for livestock consumption to local pastoralists
with the aim to supply treated wastewater amounting to
100 kL per day by 2022. In 2021, Prominent Hill’s water intensity
was 0.074 ML/tCuEq, while at Carrapateena water intensity was
0.058 ML/tCuEq.
In Brazil, our Carajás Hub assets are situated in a region with a
high annual rainfall of over 1,800 mm. However, water sources are
not located near mining sites. To supplement water sourced from
local systems, we have implemented initiatives to recycle water
from tailings dams. In addition, the Carajás East processing hub
at the now depleted Antas mine undertakes a Water Resources
Management Program which aims to monitor and evaluate surface
and groundwater and manage consumption.
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Air Quality
We aim to protect the health of our workforce, the local
community and the environment through initiatives that manage
and monitor air quality emissions and ambient air quality. Our
assets are guided by the Air Emissions Performance Standard
to minimise adverse impacts by identifying and addressing any
hazardous, controlled or regulated air pollutants.
OZ Minerals’ operations have the potential to affect air quality
through fuel combustion emitting sulphur and nitrogen oxides,
and carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen generated during
blasting. The transition of our operations underground over the
past few years has reduced the impact of dust, which is among
the largest of our air quality emissions.
The majority of our dust emissions are generated by stockpiling
materials and the movement of vehicles over unsealed surfaces.
At Prominent Hill, we recognised increased disturbance on the
45 km long access road. To address this, we reduced the speed
limit of the road that intersects paddocks containing livestock
from 60 km/h to 40 km/h. We also introduced an additional
dust monitoring gauge to monitor dust levels that could impact
livestock health.
At Carrapteena, we introduced a Real-time Radiation monitoring
system that detects radionuclides such as Radon and its progeny,
which cannot naturally be identified by workers without
specialised equipment and training. The monitoring system
translates the radiation concentration into a traffic light system,
resulting in rapid, easy to understand visual cues.
This technology is being used to monitor fluctuations during mine
activities, identifying areas of elevated risk, and provides another
tool to empower workers to identify and manage radiation to
avoid adverse health impacts associated long term exposure at
elevated levels.
In 2021, there were no adverse impacts on workers, the
community and the environment as a result of air quality issues
at Prominent Hill, Carrapateena and Carajás Province. There
are no ozone-depleting substances, persistent organic pollutants
or stack emissions produced at our assets.
Biodiversity and Ecology
Our Land and Biodiversity Performance Standard sets
out the guidance for assets to manage their obligations in
line with regulatory requirements and the needs of our host
communities. Each asset engages knowledgeable members
of the local communities and land connected people in
conservation activities.
Biodiversity management plans focus on protection of flora and
fauna (specifically endangered species) and management of
invasive species. Where ecological impact cannot be mitigated,
assets are encouraged to consider environmental offsets as a
last resort. In 2021, no land was disturbed in high biodiversity
areas at our assets.
We continue to manage Significant Environmental Benefit (SEB)
offset areas at our Prominent Hill and Carrapateena mines.
Protected species within our SEB offset areas include:
Prominent Hill: the nationally threatened Plains Mouse and
Thick-billed Grasswren (eastern subspecies), both listed as
vulnerable under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity
Conservation Act 1999 (Cth), and the Chestnut-breasted
whiteface listed as rare under the National Parks and
Wildlife Act 1972 (SA). All three species are also listed in the
International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red
List of Threatened Species.
Carrapateena: the nationally threatened Plains Mouse occurs
within the mine area, while a further three species listed under
the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 (SA) have been
identified as occurring within or in proximity to the mine,
including the plant species Frankenia Subteres (rare), the
Perigrine Falcon (rare) and the Australian Bustard (vulnerable).
Two environmental offset areas are established to support the
Carrapateena mine.
At the West Musgrave Project, we are implementing plans to
reduce the total physical footprint of the project below 3,800 ha,
and to have a net return on biodiversity values. The Project team
has conducted over 50 multidisciplinary studies to characterise the
physical and social environment at West Musgrave, which included
the involvement of Traditional Owners for both cultural and
fauna survey activities. Based on the results of these studies, the
disturbance envelope was reduced and reoriented to avoid impacts
to environmental and cultural values leading to the Western
Australian Government assigning a moderate level of assessment
known as ‘assessment on referral information’. Attaining this level
of regulatory assessment is a significant achievement for a project
of this scale.
CASE STUDY: CARRAPATEENA PLAINS
MOUSE MOTION CAPTURE
Last year, OZ Minerals Carrapateena
established the Plains Mouse
conservation project in partnership
with engineering consultancy Jacobs,
non-for-profit Nature Foundation South
Australia and our pastoralist neighbours
at South Gap Pastoral Station.
Camera traps at eleven locations in the Northern offset provided
low-impact, year-round surveillance of the mouse. Nature
Foundation SA working in collaboration with OZ Minerals refined
the detection methodology, which aligns to objectives within the
National Recovery Plan, allowing us to obtain a more accurate
understanding of population response dynamics following large
rain events which are the catalyst for boom cycles.
Over the course of 2021, we saw the results of our surveillance
efforts with the first sighting of the nationally protected species
on the Northern offset. Detection provides proof of presence at
the site for the Commonwealth Government and a baseline from
which further work can quantify future population trends.
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Social
Performance
Our context
We rely on the support of our partnerships, including
with governments and communities where we operate,
for the ongoing operation of our assets. Traditional
Owners (Indigenous and Land Connected Peoples),
and host communities rely on OZ Minerals to act with
transparency and build sustainable partnerships based
on trust and collaboration. Governments, universities,
and other government-funded organisations support us
to create value through cross-sector collaboration and
investment in the jurisdictions where we work.
Building and maintaining strong supportive relationships drives value creation for
stakeholders and OZ Minerals. We seek to deliver long-term benefits by engaging and
collaborating, understanding the impacts of our activities, maximising opportunities and
minimising negative effects.
Our Global Social Performance Standards set out the levels of stakeholder engagement
and social performance expected by our workforce and suppliers. These Standards are
guided by and align with the United Nations frameworks for human rights (page 70),
including the rights of the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate. Where
Traditional Owners have legally recognised rights and interests that coincide with those
of an asset, these Standards enable us to ensure that our partnering approach enables
reciprocity, is equitable, transparent and satisfies the tenets of ‘Free Prior and Informed
Consent’ (FPIC).
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OUTCOMES – FY20 & FY21
Stakeholder Value Creation Metrics
FY20
FY21
Community
engagement
Social contribution
(quantitative and
qualitative)
Our total economic contribution for 2020 was
more than $1.39 billion and included:
more than $79.2 million in wages and
In 2021, our total economic contribution was over
$1.95 billion and included:
over $133 million in wages and benefits in
benefits in Australia and Brazil
Australia and Brazil
payments to Suppliers of over $1.13 billion
$74.6 million in dividends to shareholders
$57.8 million in royalties and
$48.3 million in taxes
$2.3 million in social contributions
including ongoing partnerships, bushfire
relief and through our COVID-19
Stakeholder Support Program.
payments to Suppliers of over $1.4 billion
$109 million in dividends to Shareholders
$93 million in royalties and $226 million in taxes
$1.9 million in social contributions including
our COVID-19 Stakeholder Support Program
Working with
stakeholders
Working with
stakeholders
Number and average
duration for resolution
of concerns, complaints and
grievances
We recorded two complaints in our
Stakeholder Management System
for 2020. The average resolution
time was 7 days.
We received one concern and one complaint
in 2021, the average resolution time for which
was 3 days. No grievances were reported.
Partnering Case Studies
Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara Aboriginal
Corporation ‘Tjunguringanyi’, p. 99
Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation,
p. 100
Prominent Hill Underground
Mining Alliance, p. 84
Global Maintenance Upper
Spencer Gulf, p. 104
Capture the Spark, p. 17
Prominent Hill Partnerships
for Waste Management, P.91
West Musgrave Social Impact
Opportunity Assessment, p. 95
Energy Logistix, p.96
Cultural heritage
Unauthorised cultural
heritage breaches/significant
environmental and social
incidents
We did not record any unauthorised cultural
heritage breaches or significant social or
environmental incidents at our operations.
Human rights
Modern Slavery Act
implementation and number
of human rights incidents
We did not identify any Human Rights
incidents or instances of Modern Slavery
in our operations or supply chains.
We undertook the pre-work required to release
in conjunction with this report our updated
Modern Slavery Statement (February 2022) as
part of how we protect and manage human
rights in our assets and supply chains.
No unauthorised cultural heritage breaches or
significant social incidents were recorded at our
operations in 2021. One significant environmental
incident, a saline water spill, was recorded at
Carrapateena.
In 2021, we continued our efforts to strengthen our
systems and processes by identifying, assessing,
mitigating and addressing human rights risks,
including modern slavery, as part of our Human
Rights Performance Standard. Our global performance
standards are informed by globally-recognised
declarations, principles and goals, including:
Universal Declaration on Human Rights
United Nations Guiding Principles on Business
and Human Rights
UN Voluntary Principles on Security
and Human Rights
Local content
Value spent with
local suppliers through
supply chains
Local – ~$21 million over 83 suppliers,
State – ~$282 million over 746 suppliers,
National – ~$854 million over 937 suppliers,
International – ~$52 million over
140 suppliers,
Total spend ~$1.209 billion over
1,411 suppliers
Local – $95 million (South Australia and Brazil)
~150 suppliers,
State – $335 million ~517 suppliers,
National – $909 million ~943 suppliers,
International – $50 million ~130 suppliers,
Total spend $1.406 billion over 1,600 supplier
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OUR STRATEGIC ASPIRATIONS
Strategic Aspirations relevant to social performance include:
Our business model empowers assets to optimise
for their local conditions.
We deliver the activities along our value chain to enable
our local stakeholder aspirations for generations to come.
We work closely with our stakeholders to create mutual
value by building each other’s capability and capacity.
Our assets are brought to full value early through a rapid
approach to our project pipeline and provide optimal value
for stakeholders.
ENGAGING WITH OUR HOST COMMUNITIES
Building and maintaining strong, transparent, and supportive
relationships with host communities is critical to the success of our
global operations. It helps us understand the social, environmental,
and economic impacts of our activities on each of the unique
communities in which we operate.
We maintain respectful and inclusive engagement practices with
host communities by operating on the principles of quality contact
and procedural and distributional fairness. Our assets maintain
context-specific stakeholder engagement programs that allow us
to capture feedback, identify shared aspirations and co-design
activities with input from local stakeholders on whom we may
have a direct or indirect impact (i.e. regulatory bodies, suppliers,
government agencies, special interest groups, communities,
Indigenous and Land Connected Peoples).
Dedicated Community Relations functions at each asset are
responsible for monitoring and reviewing key communication and
consultation activities. Local level agreements provide stakeholders
with the rights to escalate concerns. We proactively provide fit-for-
purpose information in a timely and accurate manner to maintain
transparency and promote internal and external feedback through
community meetings, formal and informal communications, and
social media.
All community concerns, complaints, disputes and grievances are
recorded through our global stakeholder management software.
We work to address matters raised promptly and appropriately. In
2021, we recorded one concern, one complaint, zero disputes and
zero grievances in our Stakeholder Management System.The two
issues raised pertained to a water leak and communications by
a supplier. The average resolution time for these complaints was
three days.
SUPPORTING TRADITIONAL OWNERS
We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as
the first people of Australia. We respect their unbroken cultural
connection, cultural authority and the importance for their voice
to be heard.
Our activities have an inherent impact on the unique knowledge,
experiences, histories, and values of Traditional Owners.
We embrace a collaborative approach in our efforts with this
stakeholder group to facilitate mutual benefits. Each asset
maintains structured and direct relationships with Indigenous
and Land Connected stakeholders. Our leadership team has
continuous engagement with Traditional Owners at Prominent
Hill, Carrapateena and the West Musgrave Project. In Brazil,
our workforces are not located in areas previously occupied by
Traditional Owners.
We work to protect and respect country and culture by supporting
the principles of Voice, Treaty and Truth and support the effort
being made to achieve National Reconciliation. In 2019, we
engaged in extensive consultation with our Traditional Owners
with respect to the need for a collective company Reconciliation
Action Plan (RAP). It was their view that our Partnering
Agreements superseded a RAP. These agreements enshrine our
commitment to work in the spirit of shared value and mutual
obligation and inform the management of our production assets’
specific Native Title Mining Agreements:
Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation and Carrapateena Mine –
Nganampa palyanku kanyintjaku ‘Keeping the future good
for all of us’.
Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara Aboriginal Corporation
(AMYAC) and Prominent Hill Mine – Tjunguringanyi – tjaku
‘Coming together’.
Our West Musgrave Project is in the process of developing
our relationship with the Yarnagu People of the
Ngaanyatjarra Lands.
CASE STUDY: WEST MUSGRAVE SOCIAL
IMPACT OPPORTUNITIES ASSESSMENT
Our West Musgrave Project is located
in a unique setting where Ngaanyatjarra
People have retained an unbroken
connection to country. There is no history
of mining within Ngaanyatjarra Lands and
cultural surroundings of Ngaanyatjarra
People will be affected by the presence
of our project in the landscape.
Social Impact
Recognising that the West Musgrave Project can transform the
community, we partnered with the Centre for Social Responsibility
in Mining at the University of Queensland to conduct a Social
Impact Assessment (SIA) to understand the socio-economic profile
of the community.
The assessment, which commenced in June 2021, was designed
to gather data that would enhance our understanding of
the cultural nuances that drive the Ngaanyatjarra People’s
expectations. We overlayed these insights against our operational
plans to identify the direct and indirect impacts of the proposed
West Musgrave Project.
The SIA process involved consultations with over 150
Ngaanyatjarra People and 59 per cent of the Jameson population
(aged 15 years and over). The analysis was also supported
with data gathered from Local, State and Federal Government
departments and agencies. Results were presented to OZ Minerals
in the form of a ‘Baseline and Impact Report’ in November 2021.
In 2022, we will leverage the insights of this report to co-develop
with the Ngaanyatjarra Council, a tailored Social Management
Plan to address the issues and opportunities we can influence
through the West Musgrave Project.
Cultural Heritage
The social surroundings of the Ngaanyatjarra People are not just
represented by the ethnographic sites, which we have taken great
care to avoid, but also through their relationship to the broader
landscape. We recognise that the presence of the Project will
affect the way in which the People relate to their land.
To address this, we worked closely with elders and Ngaanyatjarra
anthropologists to undertake heritage surveys of over 70,000 ha
and enhance our understanding of how they want to manage
their cultural heritage. Through these efforts, we co-developed
a Cultural Heritage Management Plan with avoidance and
minimisation measures that define work areas, enhance
cultural competence across our workforce and facilitate
adaptive management of heritage during constructions,
operations, and closure.
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At OZ Minerals, we aim to advance and promote human
rights throughout our value chain. We have zero tolerance of
Human Rights abuse and Modern Slavery and expect this of
our employees, suppliers and partners.
Our Human Rights Global Performance Standard is guided
by national and international guidelines, including:
UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
Universal Declaration on Human Rights
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VP)
International Labour Organisations (ILO) Conventions
International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Principles
Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).
It is mandatory for all employees to complete our online Human
Rights training, which includes guidance around child, forced
or compulsory labour and our salient Human Rights risks. As of
December 2021, 85 per cent of all employees had completed
training. In addition, assets raise awareness of human rights
responsibilities with senior management, employees, contractors
(particularly security personnel), and other stakeholders through
Asset Induction Training.
We recognise Modern Slavery as a global issue that requires
addressing and prevention by businesses. Our first Modern Slavery
Statement (for the year 2020) was released in early 2021. It
outlined our approach to identify, assess, mitigate, and address the
risk of Modern Slavery in our operations and supply chains. During
the remainder of 2021, we continued our efforts to strengthen
our systems and processes by identifying, assessing, mitigating and
addressing human rights risks, including modern slavery, as part
of our Human Rights Performance Standard. Our 2021 Modern
Slavery Statement can be accessed here. Our Global Performance
Standards are informed by globally-recognised declarations,
principles and goals, including:
Universal Declaration on Human Rights
United Nations Guiding Principles on Business
and Human Rights
UN Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights
If a Human Rights incident were to occur, we would seek to
mitigate the situation as appropriate based on our policies
and Global Performance Standards. Our confidential and
independently operated whistleblowing service STOPline is
available to all employees, suppliers and contractors to report
concerns in line with our Speak Up Policy. Both asset level
grievance mechanisms and processes under the Speak Up
material may be used to raise concerns about Modern Slavery.
We did not identify any Human Rights incidents or instances of
Modern Slavery in our operations or supply chains in 2021.
ENABLING LOCAL PROCUREMENT
Our efforts to create long-term value for our host
communities extend into our employment and procurement
practices. We seek to employ local people where possible and
preferentially purchase goods and services within the region or
state where we operate.
Each asset carries out targeted programs to co-create products
and services and develop local businesses. We encourage
people to tender for business opportunities with our assets by
providing them with the support and guidance to understand
our pre-qualification processes and procurement standards.
In 2021, we had over 1,600 suppliers. Our supplier value by
jurisdiction is outlined below:
Local – $37 million over 150 suppliers,
State – $335 million over 500 suppliers,
National – $909 million over 940 suppliers,
International (incl. Brazil) – $126 million over 130 suppliers,
Total – spend $1.4 billion over 1,600 suppliers
These figures do not include wages and salaries paid to major contractors
or expenditure by contractors in the local region.
Our greatest supply impact is through contract mining and
other services. The largest material inputs to our operations
currently 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 and Brazil.
CASE STUDY: ENERGY LOGISTIX
FREIGHT CONTRACT
In 2021, our team at Carrapateena
partnered with a South Australian
mother and son freight business,
Energy Logistix, on an initial three-year
contract to service the mine.
Energy Logistix supports tier one mining, resources, energy and
defence customers to manage critical supply chains, moving
supplies from across the world to remote areas of Australia.
Both organisations are driven by stakeholder value creation and
are aligned on our environmental aspirations. Since contract
commencement, Energy Logistix has mobilised Euro 6 emission
standard trucks. These trucks together with optimising trailing
combinations, are expected to provide up to 25 per cent more
energy efficiency compared to industry-standard prime movers,
at Carrapateena.
Though this partnership, Energy Logistix will be able to add 10
new jobs to its 80-strong workforce and create more opportunities
for other Upper Spencer Gulf businesses
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Community investment
and sponsorship
Our social investment decisions expand our community
efforts beyond our immediate sphere of influence and allow
us to develop sustainable legacies across our assets. This year,
we contributed a total of $1.9 million in community support.
We work to ensure that our decisions are defined, driven and
informed by the needs of the community and provide long-term
benefits. In addition to funding, our employees and contract
partners provide in-kind assistance by donating time, expertise
and resources for community events and initiatives. Priority
areas for support include:
locally organised events and activities with broad
community appeal
skills development and educational programs
environmental projects, sustainable development objectives,
community education and conservation programs
health and wellbeing programs.
In 2021, we continued our COVID-19 Stakeholder Support
Fund established at the onset of the pandemic. This year, the
fund contributed over $1.3 million to support communities and
organisations in the areas where we operate in Australia and
Brazil including:
a Health Coordinator for the Ngaanyatjarra Council
Brazil COVID-19 related PPE including oximeters, masks,
alcohol gel kits and 5,000 rapid anitgen tests and
awareness campaigns
tailored governance training supplied by the Australian
Institute of Company Directors for the Traditional Owner
Corporations associated with out South Australian assets
Foodbank SA
funding to support lifting the vaccination rates in
the Indigenous communities where we operate.
Ongoing initiatives that we support include:
The Educating the Next Generation Flagship Social
Contribution Program which supports:
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The Clontarf Foundation which encourages Aboriginal
boys to remain in secondary school through sport
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The Smith Family to provide educational support
to girls predominantly in the areas near our
South Australian assets
The Royal Flying Doctor Service, which provides
medical assistance to our remote mine sites and
the surrounding remote communities.
CASE STUDY: PROMINENT HILL
RESOURCES INFRASTRUCTURE
CERTIFICATE II
In 2021, the Community Relations team
at Prominent Hill implemented a training
program to upskill Aboriginal secondary
school students in Coober Pedy and
Port Augusta.
The program was designed to provide students with the skills,
confidence and competencies necessary to secure entry level
employment opportunities with OZ Minerals and other resource
and civil companies within the region.
Seven young women and six young men; representing the
Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara, Kokatha and other Aboriginal
groups in South Australia participated in the ‘Certificate II
Resources Infrastructure Work Preparation’. The course came
to a conclusion in November 2021 with seven students finding
employment opportunities, of which four will be with Prominent
Hill in 2022.
The program was developed in partnership with Coober Pedy
(CPAS) and Port Augusta Secondary School (PASS), Antakirinja
Matu-Yankunytjatjara Aboriginal Corporation (AMYAC), Career
Employment Group (CEG) and OZ Minerals. OZ Minerals funded
CEG to deliver the course in 2021. The course has been recognised
by State Government Members of Parliament and has been
approved for government funding in 2022.
Total economic contribution
Operating a sustainable and successful Company allows us
to create economic value for all of our stakeholders. We make
significant contributions to local, regional and national economies
directly through the payment of taxes and royalties, income taxes,
social investment, payment of dividends, and payments to our
workforce and suppliers. Our total economic contribution for
2021 was more than $1.95 billion and included:
more than $133 million in wages and benefits in Australia
and Brazil
payments to Suppliers of over $1.4 billion
$109 million in dividends to shareholders
$93 million in royalties and $226 million in taxes
$1.9 million in social contributions including ongoing
partnerships, and through our COVID-19 Stakeholder
Support Program.
More details are available in the Financial Report (page 112) and
in the socioeconomic performance tables in the Sustainability
Data section of the report (page 100).
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SAFETY
Table 1 – Safety performance
Employee fatalities
Contractor fatalities
TRIFR (employees and contractors)
LTIFR (employees and contractors)
Significant safety incidents(a)
(a) As defined by OZ Minerals internal classification.
ENVIRONMENT
Table 2 – Energy (1 July, 2020- 30 June, 2021)
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
0
1
3.77
0.42
39
0
0
5.29
1.32
39
0
1
7.52
1.54
38
0
0
7.24
0.93
63
0
0
6.39
0.36
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Energy consumption (GJ)
Energy consumed
Energy produced
Energy consumed (net)
Prominent Hill
Carrapateena
Antas
Pedra Branca
West Mugrave
Group offices & other*
Total
*
Includes Exploration
1,986,824
1,280,569
153,739
89,505
32,693
1,546
3,544,876
1301
0
11
5,870
0
0
7,182
1,985,523
1,280,569
153,728
83,635
32,693
1,546
3,537,694
Table 3 – Emissions (1 July, 2020- 30 June, 2021)
Total direct and indirect emissions (all company)
2020-2021
2019-2020
2018-2019
2017-18
2016-17
2015-16
2014-15
Greenhouse gas emissions Scope 1 (t CO2-e)(a)
Greenhouse gas emissions Scope 2 (t CO2-e)(b)
Total of Scope 1 and Scope 2 (t CO2-e)
Sulphur Hexaflouride SF6 (t CO2-e)*
Oxides of Nitrogen N2O (t)*
Sulphur dioxide (t)*
Total volatile organic compounds (VOC) (t)*
94,720
85,555
77,271
85,258
105,648
142,669
180,290
249,902
192,334
176,627
167,980
177,306
190,825
199,209
344,622
277,889
253,898
253,238
282,954
333,494
379,499
17
400
0.32
29
16
699
0.47
50
16
783
0.46
52
11
632
0.45
35
11
342
1.30
108
11
994
0.85
52
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Particulate matter <10um (t)*
1,440
2,771
2,316
2,180
3,310
4,488
(a) 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.
(b) Scope 2 refers to indirect emissions resulting from the import of electricity from external parties; commonly the electricity grid.
* Australian Asset data only.
Note: The reporting period is Jul 2020 to June 2021 for Australian and Brazilian Assets. 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 emissions factors are based on the NGER Act (2007) and the National
Pollutant Inventory (NPI). Greenhouse Gas Protocol factors used for lubricants for Brazil Assets.
Table 4 – Water withdrawal
Water withdrawl
Surface (ML) water
Surface
water
Groundwater
(mine dewatering)
Groundwater
(wellfield)
Rainwater
Municipal
water supply
Total
recycled
% Total
recycled
Total withdrawal from areas
of extreme water stress
Prominent Hill
Carrapateena
Antas
Pedra Branca
West Mugrave*
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
451
704
0
216
0
5,300
2,594
25
26
0
1,371
7,945
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
7
977
894
1,625
165
0
3,661
17%
27%
99%
98%
0%
39%
* West Musgrave is not an operating asset and as a result water withdrawal is minimal.
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suppression)
1,702
0
55
99
0
1,856
Land
Treatment
facilities
Groundwater
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Table 5 – Water discharge
Water discharge (ML)
Subsurface
Surface
Sewers
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
110
0
110
0
0
0
0
0
0
Prominent Hill
Carrapateena
Antas
Pedra Branca
West Mugrave
Total
Table 6 – Waste
Mineral waste
Prominent Hill
Carrapateena
Antas
Pedra Branca
West Mugrave
Total
Table 7 – Non-mineral waste
Non-mineral waste
Prominent Hill
Carrapateena
Antas
Pedra Branca
West Mugrave
Total
Table 8 – Rehabilitation and closure
Land management (ha)
Prominent Hill
Carrapateena
Antas
Pedra Branca
West Mugrave
Total
Overburden &
waste rock (t)
Material
moved (t)
Total ore
mined (t)
Liquid fossil
fuels (kL)
Lubricants
(kL)
Explosives
(t)
1,063,909
5,230,496
4,144,041
636,678
10,330,732
4,709,907
248,713
244,690
0
523,122
481,299
0
274,409
236,609
0
18,323
11,447
1,182
1,410
847
551.0
162.0
95.3
23.9
0.0
681.3
3,894.0
191.3
492.4
0.0
2,193,990
16,565,649
9,364,966
33,209
832.2
5,259.0
Solid recycled
(t)
Liquid recycled
(l)
Landfill
(t)
Incineration
(t)
On-site storage
(t)
Hazardous
transported (t)
1,872
1,100
0
76
0
0
0
3,560
0
0
518
1,100
761
62
66
302
0
0
0
0
3,048
3,560
2,505
302
0
0
0
0
0
0
79
465
252
231
0
1,027
Total
landholding
1,1401
44,144
7,291
3,195
245,406
311,437
Mine
footprint
2,046.0
1,488.8
217.3
509.3
0.0
4,261.4
Land
disturbed^
Land
rehabilitated^
Land disturbed in high biodiversity
conservation areas
3.3
195.6
0.0
0.0
44.8
243.7
8.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
17.5
25.6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
^ During 2021 calendar year, prior to reconciliation with compliance reporting
Table 9 – Environmental compliance (total)
Total volume of significant spills (L)
Monetary value of significant fines ($A)
Number of significant environmental incidents
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Table 10 – Social compliance (total)
Number of Cultural Heritage Breaches
Number of unauthorised land disturbances
Table 11 – Socioeconomic contribution
0
0
$millions
Region
Revenues
Operations
Employees
Payments to providers of capital
Payments to government
Revenue, other
income and
financing income
Operating
expenses
Employee
benefit
expenses
Dividend
payments to
shareholders
Providers
of funds
Income taxes
expense
Royalties
Community
investment
Economic
value
retained
South Australia
2,007.1
(1,025.1)
(128.60)
(109.7)
Brazil
Total
OZ Minerals
89.5
(77.00)
(4.90)
0.0
2,095.8
(1,102.1)
(133.50)
(109.7)
(11.5)
0.0
(11.5)
(230.4)
4.5
(225.9)
(84.7)
(8.9)
(93.6)
1.7
0.25
1.9
417.1
3.9
421.0
Table 12 – Overview revenues
Categories
Revenue
Other income
Financing income
Total
Table 13 – Overview community investment
Categories (Including COVID-19)
Community appeal
Education
Health
Industry
Political donations
Totals
Table 14 – Overview operating expenses
Categories
Changes in inventories
Raw materials
Exploration and evaluation
Freight expenses
Net foreign exchange
Other expenses
Total
Table 15 – Procurement
Region
Local – South Australia
State – South Australia
State – Western Australia
National – Australia
Local – Brazil
National – Brazil
International – total
Total
AUD $millions
2,095.8
1.0
0.5
2,097.3
AUD $millions
207,294
430,380
1,250,739
47,000
0
1,935,413
AUD $millions
(110.0)
0.0
(56.3)
(80.4)
14.1
(869.5)
(1,102.1)
AUD $millions
36.8
342.1
444.0
457.2
58.5
17.5
49.7
1,405.8
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Table 16 – Tax
Australian tax-related contribution summary
Corporate income tax*
Government royalties
State payroll tax and other
Total
Employee PAYG
* Corporate Income Tax represents cash outflows in 2021 in relation to the following:
/ Income tax payment for December 2020 totalling net $18.3m ($7.0m instalment plus $11.3m final payment)
/ Monthly PAYG instalments paid relating to the 2021 income year totalling $125.3m.
Reconciliation of accounting profit to income tax expense
Accounting profit before income tax expense
Tax at Australian tax rate of 30%
Variation in overseas tax
Non-deductible expenditure
Revision for prior periods
Recognition of previously unrecognised tax losses
R&D tax benefit
Other
Derecognition of overseas losses
Income tax expense
101
AUD $millions
143.6
73.9
8.8
226.3
44.9
AUD $millions
756.6
(227.0)
5.3
(6.4)
(0.2)
4.0
0.5
0.3
(2.4)
(225.9)
Global & Australian effective tax rate
Global (AUD $millions)
Australia (AUD $millions)
Accounting (loss)/profit before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Effective tax rate
Reconciliation to income tax payable
Profit before income tax expense
Permanent differences
Temporary differences
– Difference in accounting and tax depreciation
– Provisions and accruals
– Derivatives
– Exploration deductions
– Leases
– Other
Taxable income before utilisation of carried forward restricted tax losses
Utilisation of carried forward restricted tax losses
Taxable income after utilisation of carried forward losses
Australian income tax payable
Utilisation of R&D offsets
PAYG instalments for December 2021
Net income tax payable post PAYG instalments
756.6
(225.9)
29.9%
757.5
(230.3)
30.4%
31 December 2021 (AUD $millions)
757.5
30.9
(25.4)
(3.5)
0.0
(84.6)
4.5
(17.2)
662.2
(65.6)
596.6
179.0
(2.5)
(125.3)
51.2
*
Figures exclude all foreign jurisdictions due to resulting tax losses in those jurisdictions. Amounts reflect current tax payable in Australia only for the December 2021 income year.
International related party dealings
In addition to the above disclosures, the TTC also requires disclosure of international related party dealings. For the year ended
31 December 2021, OZ Minerals had immaterial dealings with international related parties in Brazil and Peru, limited to the following:
The provision of technical services (Brazil and Peru)
Intercompany loans to fund exploration and feasibility studies (Brazil and Peru).
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Table 17 – Diversity
Profile 2021
Full time
Part time
Fixed term
Casual
Employees
Contractors
Workforce Aboriginal
Local
State Based Interstate
M
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F
35
M
0
183
36
204
41
Australia –
Corporate
Australia –
Prominent Hill
Australia –
Carrapateena
Australia –
West Musgrave
20
11
Brazil – Antas
Brazil –
Pedra Branca
124
242
35
42
Total
837 200
3
0
1
0
0
4
F
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3
1
0
0
0
8
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F
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19
13
15
8
0
0
6
1
0
0
M
2
6
1
1
0
0
57
26
10
F
3
2
0
0
0
0
5
Total
129
M
7
F
3
Total
10
Total
139
Total
0
Total
114
Total
121
Total
18
265
1,665
233 1,898
2,163
108
159
1,740
423
268
697
96
793
1,061
42
11
4
15
57
159
284
150
634
34
52
184
686
343
970
53
0
NA
NA
153
767
294
1
0
0
11
343
970
46
0
0
1,147
3164
422 3,586
4,733
161
427
3,952
781
New employees 2021
Age group <36
Age group 36–55
Age group >55
M
54
104
F
27
28
M
44
77
F
25
13
M
4
1
F
2
0
Total
156
223
Australia
Brazil
Turnover 2021
Australia
Brazil
Training Hours (2021)
Total
Age group <36
%
Age group 36–55
%
Age group >55
%
Total
%
Voluntary turnover
%
M
11.4%
3.5%
F
5.4%
4.9%
M
6.3%
2.8%
F
7.6%
2.7%
M
1.1%
0.3%
F
13.3%
0.0%
6.8%
10.2%
4.5%
10.2%
Individual average training hour provided by OZ Minerals (total workforce)
Figure 2 – Combined employee diversity at OZ Minerals
100%
100%
Hours
47,324
10
Age group <30
Age group 30–50
Age group >50
Female
Aboriginal
80%
60%
40%
20%
0
81%
78%
73%
64%
50%
59%
41% 41%
19%
16%
24%
17%
5%
13%
14%
17%
1%
27%
20%
9%
3%
OZ Minerals Board
Business leadership and
Functional leadership
Department Managers
Superintendents/Senior
Specialists
Tertiary/Supervisor
Individual contributors
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Table 18 – Employee diversity Australia
Employee diversity
at OZ Minerals
Under 30 years old
30-50 years old
Over 50 years old
Female
Aboriginal
Business leadership and
Functional leadership
Department
Managers
Superintendents/
Senior Specialists
Tertiary/
Supervisor
Individual
contributors
0
8
6
7
0
0
47
9
9
0
7
109
23
33
0
28
127
29
33
2
70
190
51
80
23
Table 19 – Employee diversity Brazil
Employee diversity
at OZ Minerals
Under 30 years old
30-50 years old
Over 50 years old
Female
Business leadership and
Functional leadership
Department
Managers
Superintendents/
Senior Specialists
Tertiary/
Supervisor
Individual
contributors
0
2
1
0
0
14
5
3
0
0
0
0
0
32
1
4
122
255
11
62
Table 20 – Total Employee diversity
Employee diversity
at OZ Minerals
Under 30 years old
30-50 years old
Over 50 years old
Female
Aboriginal
Residing in State
OZ Minerals Board
Business leadership and
Functional leadership
Department
Managers
Superintendents/
Senior Specialists
Tertiary/
Supervisor
Individual
contributors
0
0
6
3
0
1
0
10
7
7
0
0
0
61
14
12
0
0
7
109
23
33
0
0
28
159
30
37
2
0
192
445
62
142
23
0
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Assurance Report to the
Directors of OZ Minerals Ltd
CONCLUSION
Based on the evidence we obtained from the procedures performed, we are not
aware of any material misstatements in the Selected Sustainability Information, which
has been prepared by OZ Minerals Limited (the Company) in accordance with the Global
Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, the Recommendations of the Taskforce on Climate-
related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the Company specific definitions outlined in
the 2021 Sustainability Report on pages 68 to 103 of the OZ Minerals 2021 Annual and
Sustainability Report for the year ended 31 December 2021.
Information Subject to Assurance
The Selected Sustainability Information, as presented in the Oz Minerals Sustainability
Report on pages 68 to 103 of the OZ Minerals 2021 Annual and Sustainability Report
for the year ended 31 December 2021 (the “Sustainability Report”) and available on the
Company website, comprised the following:
Selected Sustainability Information
Value assured
Fatalities
Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR)
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
Greenhouse gas emissions Scope 1 (t C02-e) July 2020 – June 2021
Greenhouse gas emissions Scope 2 (t C02-e) July 2020 – June 2021
Energy consumed (GJ) July 2020 – June 2021
Energy produced (GJ) July 2020 – June 2021
Total water withdrawal - sum of Groundwater (mine dewatering) and Groundwater
(wellfield) (ML)
1
3.77
0.42
94,720
249,902
3,544,876
7,182
9,316
Climate change and emissions disclosures presented on pages 84 to 90
Not applicable
Criteria Used as the Basis of Reporting
The criteria used in relation to the Selected Sustainability Information are the GRI
Standards published by the GRI, Recommendations of the TCFD and Company specific
definitions outlined in the Sustainability Report.
Basis for Conclusion
We conducted our work in accordance with Australian Standard on Assurance
Engagements ASAE 3000 Assurance Engagements Other than Audits or Reviews
of Historical Financial Information and ASAE 3410 Assurance Engagements on
Greenhouse Gas Statements (the Standards). In accordance with the Standards we have:
used our professional judgement to plan and perform the engagement to obtain
limited assurance that we are not aware of any material misstatements in the
Selected Sustainability Information, whether due to fraud or error;
considered relevant internal controls when designing our assurance procedures,
however we do not express a conclusion on their effectiveness; and
ensured that the engagement team possess the appropriate knowledge, skills
and professional competencies.
Summary of Procedures Performed
Our limited assurance conclusion is based on the evidence obtained from performing
the following procedures:
enquiries with relevant OZ Minerals Limited personnel to understand the
internal controls, governance structure and reporting process of the Selected
Sustainability Information;
reviews of relevant documentation;
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firms affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee. All rights reserved.
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analytical procedures over the Selected Sustainability Information;
remote discussions with Corporate Head Office (Adelaide), Prominent Hill,
Carrapateena and Brazil Assets;
walkthroughs of the Selected Sustainability Information to source documentation;
agreeing the Selected Sustainability Information included in the Sustainability Report
to relevant underlying sources on a sample basis;
an assessment that the Selected Sustainability Information indicators reported were
in accordance with the criteria used as the basis of reporting; and
reviewing the OZ Minerals 2021 Annual and Sustainability Report in its entirety
to ensure it is consistent with our overall knowledge of the Company.
How the Standard Defines Limited Assurance and Material Misstatement
The procedures performed in a limited assurance engagement vary in nature and timing
from, and are less in extent than for a reasonable assurance engagement. Consequently,
the level of assurance obtained in a limited assurance engagement is substantially
lower than the assurance that would have been obtained had a reasonable assurance
engagement been performed.
Misstatements, including omissions, are considered material if, individually or in the
aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence relevant decisions of the
Directors of OZ Minerals Limited.
Use of this Assurance Report
This report has been prepared for the Directors of OZ Minerals Limited for the purpose
of providing an assurance conclusion on the Selected Sustainability Information and may
not be suitable for another purpose. We disclaim any assumption of responsibility for any
reliance on this report, to any person other than the Directors of OZ Minerals Limited, or
for any other purpose than that for which it was prepared.
Management’s responsibility
Management are responsible for:
determining that the criteria is appropriate to meet the needs of intended users,
being OZ Minerals Limited and their stakeholders;
preparing and presenting the information subject to assurance in accordance with
the criteria. This includes disclosing the criteria, including any significant inherent
limitations;
establishing internal controls that enable the preparation and presentation of the
information subject to assurance that is free from material misstatement, whether
due to fraud or error;
advising us of any known and/or contentious issues relating to the information
subject to assurance; and
maintaining integrity of the website.
Our Responsibility
Our responsibility is to perform a limited assurance engagement in relation to the
Selected Sustainability Information for the year ended 31 December 2021, and to
issue an assurance report that includes our conclusion.
Our Independence and Quality Control
We have complied with our independence and other relevant ethical requirements of the
Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by the Australian Professional and
Ethical Standards Board, and complied with the applicable requirements of Australian
Standard on Quality Control 1 to maintain a comprehensive system of quality control.
KPMG
Julia Bilyanska
Director
21 February 2022
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As at 30 June each year OZ Minerals reports its Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves in accordance with the Australasian Code for
Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, December 2012 (the JORC Code) as required by the Australian
Securities Exchange (ASX).
Overall, compared to the prior year the 2021 estimated Ore Reserves were stable at approximately 550 Mt. Total estimated Mineral
Resources were also stable at approximately 1,800 Mt.
The Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve information in the table below is drawn from the following ASX releases:
Deposit
Prominent Hill Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statement and Explanatory Notes as at 30 June 2021
2020 Carrapateena Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement and Explanatory Notes as at 30 June 2020
Fremantle Doctor Mineral Resource Statement and Explanatory Notes as at 12 November 2018
Maiden Succoth Resource Estimate (asx.com.au/asxpdf/20151207/pdf/433lsh4dgb91rs.pdf)
Maiden Jericho Resource and Cloncurry exploration update (asx.com.au/asxpdf/20200716/pdf/44kkzdc6ljty34.pdf)
West Musgrave Project Nebo-Babel Deposits Mineral Resource Statement and Explanatory Notes as at 9 December 2020
Antas Mineral Resources included in “Summary of Mineral Resource & Reserve Statements”
Pedra Branca 2019 Mineral Resource Statement and Explanatory Notes as at 25 March 2019
and 2019 Ore Reserve Statement and Explanatory Notes as at 15 November 2019
CentroGold Mineral Resource Estimate and Ore Reserve Statement as at 6 May 2019 and 24 June 2019
CentroGold Resources Increase 45% and Exceeds 1.8 Million Ounces*
Santa Lúcia Mineral Resource Statement and Explanatory Notes as at 1 July 2021
Release date
16-Nov-21
16-Nov-20
12-Nov-18
7-Dec-15
16-Jul-20
9-Dec-20
16-Nov-21
28-Nov-19
11-Jul-19
13-Nov-17
24-Sep-21
Note: All Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves are estimates. The OZ Minerals Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves statements and their accompanying explanatory notes can be viewed
in full at: ozminerals.com/en/investing-in-us/resources-reserves
Announcement relates to Chega Tudo only
*
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT
CHANGES SINCE 2020
Prominent Hill
Prominent Hill Ore Reserves increased due to the extension of
the mine life as a result of the approval of the Wira Shaft mine
expansion, partially offset by mining and stockpile depletion.
Prominent Hill underground Indicated Mineral Resources increased
through conversion of Inferred Mineral Resources, following an
infill drilling campaign to support the Wira Shaft mine expansion
study. Gold-only stockpiles were reclassified downwards to
Indicated Mineral Resources and Probable Ore Reserves based
on reconciliation performance. Previously they were reported as
Measured Mineral Resources and Proved Ore Reserves.
Carrapateena
The 2020 Carrapateena Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve was
restated for 2021 with depletion from mining up to 30 June 2021.
West Musgrave Project
There were no changes to the West Musgrave Project Mineral
Resource and Ore Reserve throughout 2021.
Carajás Province
Antas North Ore Reserve was depleted, and Mineral
Resources were reduced due to mining depletion of the
Antas pit and stockpiles.
Maiden release of Santa Lúcia Mineral Resource estimate.
Others
There have been no changes to the Mineral Resource estimates
of Fremantle Doctor, Succoth, Pedra Branca, CentroGold or Chega
Tudo throughout 2021.
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MINERAL RESOURCES
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Tonnes
Mt
Cu
%
Au
g/t
Ag Tonnes
Cu
Au
Ag Tonnes
g/t
Mt
% g/t
g/t
Mt
Cu
%
Au
g/t
Ag Tonnes
Cu
Au
g/t
Mt
% g/t
Ag
g/t
Cu
kt
Total
Au
Ag
koz Moz
Copper
Prominent Hill
underground
Prominent Hill
surface stocks
42
1.3
0.6
3.2
44
0.9
0.9
2.7
51
0.8
0.9
2.3
140
1.0
0.8
2.7 1,400
3,600
12
2.4
0.6
0.4
1.7
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
2.4
0.6
0.4
1.7
14
28
0.1
Carrapateena
130 0.96 0.42
3.6
490 0.62 0.26
2.9
330 0.32 0.16
2.0
950 0.56 0.25
2.7 5,400
7,500
Fremantle Doctor
Succoth
Jericho
Antas North
Pedra Branca
Santa Lúcia
Total
Gold
Prominent Hill
surface stocks
CentroGold
Chega Tudo
Total
Nickel
Babel
Nebo
Total
–
–
–
–
Tonnes
Mt
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Ni
%
–
–
–
–
–
–
0.1
2.3
–
–
–
–
0.7
1.6
–
–
–
–
0.3
0.5
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
0.4
11
0.8
1.6
0.2
0.4
0.91
6.1 0.97
170
1.0
0.5
3.4
550
0.7
0.3
–
–
–
–
–
9.2
2.8
104
0.7
0.5
156 0.60
–
0.3
0.1
0.4
1.4
0.3
1.5
9.1
1.1
4.8
4.9
1.3 0.24
660
0.5
0.2
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
12
0.1
0.6
0.4
21
8.2
–
–
41 0.04
1.9
1.6
1.5
–
–
0.1
–
7.3
3.1
10
–
–
–
–
–
1.8
1.5
1.7
104
0.7
0.5
156 0.60
9.1
1.5
19
1.4
0.5
1.6
–
0.3
0.1
0.4
3
–
1.6
–
–
5.8
2.1 0.35
4.8
800
943
130
7.1
300
120
2,000
–
88
6.6
270
66 0.89
82
10
–
0.5
–
–
1,400
0.6
0.3
2.3 9,000 13,000
100
12
0.1
0.6
0.4
15
220
0.2
28
11.3
–
–
51 0.03
1.9
1.6
1.5
–
–
–
–
1,700
577
–
–
0.1
15
2,500
0.2
3
–
1.6
–
–
3.9
1.7
–
–
–
–
Cu
Au Tonnes
% g/t
Mt
Ni
%
Cu
%
Au Tonnes
g/t
Mt
Ni
%
Cu
Au Tonnes
% g/t
Mt
Ni
%
Cu
Au
% g/t
Ni
kt
Cu
Au
kt Moz
–
–
–
–
–
–
260 0.30 0.34 0.06
79 0.32 0.37 0.06
340 0.31 0.35 0.06 1,000
1,200
52 0.36 0.32 0.04
2.3 0.32 0.33 0.04
54 0.36 0.32 0.04
190
170
310 0.31 0.34 0.06
82 0.32 0.37 0.06
390 0.31 0.34 0.06 1,200
1,300
0.7
0.1
0.7
ORE RESERVES
Proved
Probable
Tonnes
Cu
Au
Ag Tonnes
Cu
Au
Ag Tonnes
Cu
Au
Mt
% g/t
g/t
Mt
% g/t
g/t
Mt
% g/t
Ag
g/t
Cu
kt
Total
Au
Ag
koz Moz
Copper
Prominent Hill underground
Prominent Hill surface stocks
Carrapateena
Antas North
Pedra Branca
Total
Gold
Prominent Hill surface stocks
CentroGold
Total
Nickel
Babel
Nebo
Total
25
2.4
–
–
1.1
28
–
–
–
Tonnes
Mt
–
–
–
1.3
0.6
–
–
1.9
1.3
–
–
–
Ni
%
–
–
–
0.6
0.4
–
–
0.6
0.6
–
–
–
3.2
1.7
–
–
–
3.0
–
–
–
4.7
0.1
30
–
–
24
1.0
0.7
2.8
–
–
–
–
48
2.4
1.2
0.6
0.7
0.4
3.0
1.7
560
1,100
14
28
210
1.1 0.44
4.3
210
1.1 0.44
4.3 2,300
3,000
–
3.9
240
–
2.1
1.1
12
20
0.1
–
31 0.04
–
0.5
0.5
0.6
1.7
1.2
–
–
–
5
4.1
270
–
2.1
1.1
0.4
–
0.2
12
20
0.1
–
31 0.04
–
0.5
0.5
0.6
1.7
1.2
–
–
–
104
–
89
4 3,000
4,200
35
0.4
–
0.2
14
210
0.2
–
1,100
–
14
1,200
0.2
Cu
%
Au Tonnes
g/t
Mt
Ni
%
Cu
Au Tonnes
% g/t
Mt
Ni
%
Cu
Au
% g/t
Ni
kt
Cu
Au
kt Moz
–
–
–
–
–
–
220 0.31 0.35 0.06
220 0.31 0.35 0.06
33 0.41 0.36 0.04
33 0.41 0.36 0.04
253 0.32 0.35 0.06
253 0.32 0.35 0.06
680
140
820
770
0.4
120 0.05
890
0.5
Table subject to rounding errors. Note: As at 30 June 2021, OZ Minerals had an 80 per cent ownership stake in the Jericho Joint Venture; however, the Mineral Resource is reported on a
100 per cent basis. On 9 December 2021, OZ Minerals announced it would sell its interest in the Jericho Joint Venture to Demetallica, a subsidiary of partner Minotaur Exploration.
The Santa Lúcia project is 100% owned by Vale and the Brazil National Economic Development Bank (BNDES) holds a right to participate in up to 50% of the economic results of the
project. OZ Minerals has an option to purchase Vale’s share of the project and is in discussions with BNDES regarding the possible acquisition of its option to acquire the other 50%
interest in the project. Data reported is on a 100% basis. Mineral Resources are inclusive of Ore Reserves.
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MINERAL RESOURCES
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Tonnes
Mt
Cu
%
Au
g/t
Ag Tonnes
Cu
Au
Ag Tonnes
g/t
Mt
% g/t
g/t
Mt
Cu
%
Au
g/t
Ag Tonnes
Cu
Au
g/t
Mt
% g/t
Ag
g/t
Cu
kt
Total
Au
Ag
koz Moz
Copper
Prominent Hill
underground
Prominent Hill
surface stocks
46
1.3
0.6
3.6
0.4
0.3
3
1
23
0.8
1.1
–
–
–
2
–
59
1.0
0.7
–
–
–
2
–
130
1.1
0.8
3 1,400
3,100
10
3.6
0.4
0.3
1
15
38
0.2
109
Carrapateena
130 0.96 0.42
3.6
500 0.62 0.26
2.9
330 0.32 0.16
2.0
950 0.57 0.25
2.7 5,400
7,600
Fremantle Doctor
Succoth
Jericho
Antas North
Pedra Branca
Total
Gold
Prominent Hill
surface stocks
CentroGold
Chega Tudo
Total
Nickel
Babel
Nebo
Total
–
–
–
0.2
2.3
180
–
–
–
1.1
1.6
1.0
–
–
–
0.5
0.5
0.5
–
–
–
–
–
3
15
0.1
0.6
0.5
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15
0.1
0.6
0.5
–
–
–
0.8
11
530
–
21
8.2
29
–
–
–
0.9
1.6
0.7
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
0.3
0.4
0.3
–
1.9
1.6
1.8
–
–
–
–
–
3
–
–
–
–
104
0.7
0.5
156 0.60
9.1
0.9
4.8
660
–
7.3
3.1
10
1.4
0.4
1.5
0.5
–
–
–
–
–
0.3
0.1
0.4
0.3
–
1.8
1.5
1.7
3
–
1.6
–
–
2
–
–
–
–
104
0.7
0.5
156 0.60
9.1
1.9
19
1,400
1.4
0.7
1.6
0.6
–
0.3
0.2
0.4
0.3
3
–
1.6
–
–
800
943
130
12
300
2,000
–
88
15
270
2 8,900 14,000
100
82
10
–
0.5
–
–
15
0.1
0.6
0.5
18
310
0.2
28
11.3
–
–
55 0.03
1.9
1.6
1.5
–
–
–
–
1,700
577
–
–
0.1
18
2,600
0.2
Tonnes
Mt
–
–
–
Ni
%
–
–
–
Cu
Au Tonnes
% g/t
Mt
Ni
%
Cu
%
Au Tonnes
g/t
Mt
Ni
%
Cu
Au Tonnes
% g/t
Mt
Ni
%
Cu
Au
% g/t
Ni
kt
Cu
Au
kt Moz
–
–
–
–
–
–
260 0.30 0.34 0.06
79 0.32 0.37 0.06
340 0.31 0.35 0.06 1,000
1,200
52 0.36 0.32 0.04
2.3 0.32 0.33 0.04
54 0.36 0.32 0.04
190
170
310 0.31 0.34 0.06
82 0.32 0.37 0.06
390 0.31 0.34 0.06 1,200
1,300
0.7
0.1
0.7
ORE RESERVES
Proved
Probable
Tonnes
Cu
Au
Ag Tonnes
Cu
Au
Ag Tonnes
Cu
Au
Mt
% g/t
g/t
Mt
% g/t
g/t
Mt
% g/t
Ag
g/t
Cu
kt
Total
Au
Ag
koz Moz
Copper
Prominent Hill underground
Prominent Hill surface stocks
Carrapateena
Antas North
Pedra Branca
Total
Gold
Prominent Hill surface stocks
CentroGold
Total
Nickel
Babel
Nebo
Total
1.3
0.4
–
1.0
1.9
1.2
0.6
0.3
–
0.4
0.6
0.6
3
2
–
–
–
3
29
3.6
–
0.2
1.1
33
13
–
13
9
–
0.8
–
1
–
3
–
38
3.6
1.2
0.4
0.7
0.3
3
2
440
15
840
38
220
1.1 0.45
4.4
220
1.1 0.45
4.4 2,300
3,100
0.4
3.9
230
0.9
2.1
1.1
0.4
0.5
0.5
–
–
4
0.6
5
260
0.9
2.1
1.1
4
0.2
31
–
–
0.4
0.5
0.5
0.6
1.7
1.2
–
–
5.9
104
8.6
89
4 2,900
4,100
35
0.5
–
0.2
18
310
0.2
–
1,100
–
18
1,400
0.2
0.1
0.7
0.5
–
–
–
2.2
20
0.2
–
0.3
1.7
0.6
–
15
20
0.1
–
0.1
0.7
0.5
22 0.02
1.5 0.06
35 0.05
Tonnes
Mt
Ni
%
Cu
%
Au Tonnes
g/t
Mt
Ni
%
Cu
Au Tonnes
% g/t
Mt
Ni
%
Cu
Au
% g/t
Ni
kt
Cu
Au
kt Moz
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
220 0.31 0.35 0.06
220 0.31 0.35 0.06
33 0.41 0.36 0.04
33 0.41 0.36 0.04
253 0.32 0.35 0.06
253 0.32 0.35 0.06
680
140
820
770
0.4
120 0.05
890
0.5
Table subject to rounding errors. Note: OZ Minerals has an 80 per cent ownership stake in the Jericho Joint Venture, however, the Mineral Resource is reported on a 100 per cent basis.
Mineral Resources are inclusive of Ore Reserves.
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MATERIAL CHANGES IN THE MINERAL RESOURCES AND ORE RESERVES ESTIMATES
OZ Minerals is not aware of anything that materially affects the information contained in any of the above-listed estimates
since they were last reported, except for depletion due to mining. Depletion since the Ore Reserves were last reported to
31 December 2021 is outlined below.
Asset
Prominent Hill
Carrapateena
Pedra Branca
Tonnes (Mt)
Cu (%)
Au (g/t)
Ag (g/t)
4.8
2.5
0.3
0.8
1.3
1.6
0.6
0.7
0.5
2
10
–
Figure 1 – Proportions of total contained metal in Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves
Prominent Hill
Carrapateena
Jericho
Carajás East
Gurupi
West Musgrave
█
█
0%
█
10%
█
20%
█
30%
█
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
COPPER METAL
IN MINERAL
RESOURCES
COPPER
METAL IN ORE
RESERVES
GOLD METAL
IN MINERAL
RESOURCES
GOLD METAL
IN ORE
RESERVES
NICKEL METAL
IN MINERAL
RESOURCES
NICKEL METAL
IN ORE
RESERVES
SILVER METAL
IN MINERAL
RESOURCES
SILVER METAL
IN ORE
RESERVES
For the purposes of this chart:
Prominent Hill includes Prominent Hill Underground, Prominent Hill Stockpiles Copper, Prominent Hill Stockpiles Gold
Carrapateena includes Carrapateena and Fremantle Doctor
Carajás East includes Antas North, Pedra Branca and Santa Lúcia
Gurupi includes CentroGold and Chega Tudo
West Musgrave includes Babel, Nebo and Succoth.
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COMPETENT PERSONS’ STATEMENTS
The information in this report that relates to the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves listed in the table below is based on, and
fairly represents, information and supporting documentation prepared by the relevant Competent Person whose name appears in the
same row. Each has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and
to the activity which they have undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code (2012). As a whole, the
Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Statement in this report has been approved by each person named in the table below. Each
person is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Australian Institute of Geoscientists or other Recognised
Professional Organisations, and consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on their information in the form and
context in which it appears.
Competent Persons may be shareholders in OZ Minerals Limited. OZ Minerals’ employees are entitled to participate in the OZ Minerals
Performance Rights Plan.
Asset
Estimate
Name
Employer
Professional Organisation
Membership Number
Prominent Hill
Mineral Resource
Bruce Whittaker
OZ Minerals full time employee
Prominent Hill
Ore Reserve
Anne-Marie Ebbels
OZ Minerals full time employee
Carrapateena
Mineral Resource
Shaun Light
OZ Minerals full time employee
Carrapateena
Ore Reserve
Fremantle Doctor Mineral Resource
Rodney Hocking
Heather Pearce
OZ Minerals full time employee
Former OZ Minerals
full time employee
Antas North
Mineral Resource
Colin Lollo
OZ Minerals full time employee
Antas North
Ore Reserve
Ruy Lacourt
Re Metallica Associates Consultant
Pedra Branca
Mineral Resource
Colin Lollo
OZ Minerals full time employee
Pedra Branca
Ore Reserve
Ruy Lacourt
Re Metallica Associates Consultant
Santa Lúcia
Mineral Resource
Luiz Gustavo da Silva
OZ Minerals full-time employee
CentroGold
Mineral Resource
Aaron Green
CSA Global Pty Ltd
full time employee
CentroGold
Ore Reserve
Adriano Carneiro
Mining Plus full time employee
Chega Tudo
Mineral Resource
Succoth
Mineral Resource
Aaron Green
Aaron Green
CSA Global Pty Ltd full time
employee
CSA Global Pty Ltd
full time employee
Jericho
Mineral Resource
Phillippa Ormond
OZ Minerals full time employee
Nebo-Babel
Mineral Resource
Phillippa Ormond
OZ Minerals full time employee
Nebo-Babel
Ore Reserve
Yohanes Sitorus
OZ Minerals full time employee
AusIMM
AusIMM
AusIMM
AusIMM
AusIMM
AusIMM
SME
AusIMM
SME
AusIMM
AIG
AusIMM
AIG
AIG
AusIMM
AusIMM
AusIMM
222853
111006
316591
317073
109714
225331
4172669RM
225331
4172669RM
315026
1719
319595
1719
1719
226746
226746
317702
GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS
OZ Minerals has established Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves estimation processes, which set Company-wide consistency,
rigour and discipline in the preparation and reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves in accordance with industry best practice.
Updates to Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves estimates compiled during 2021 were completed in accordance with the OZ Minerals
guiding principles, suitably modified to meet current Company structures, delegated authorities and estimate requirements.
These included:
reporting in accordance 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 Resources and Ore Reserves estimates being subject to independent review by suitably qualified practitioners,
inclusive of the Competent Persons
review by the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Team
Board approval of the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves estimates prior to release to the market.
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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 of
OZ Minerals Limited for the financial year ended 31 December 2021 there have been:
i. no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the
Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and
ii. no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation
to the audit.
KPMG
Chris Sargent
Partner
21 February 2022
KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG global organisation of independent member firms
affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee. All rights reserved.
The KPMG name and logo are trademarks used under license by the independent member firms of the KPMG global
organisation. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
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Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
Revenue
Other income
Mining
Processing
Freight
Site administration
Royalties
Inventory movement
Corporate administration
Exploration and corporate development
Other
Foreign exchange gain/(loss)
Profit before interest and income tax
Finance income
Finance expense
Profit before income tax
Income tax
Profit for the year attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals Limited
Other comprehensive gain/(loss)
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to future Income Statements
Change in fair value of investments in equity securities, net of tax
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to future Income Statements
Cash flow hedges change in fair value
Cash flow hedges reclassified to profit and loss
Foreign operations – foreign currency translation differences
Other comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax
Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals Limited
Basic and diluted earnings per share
Notes
1
3
2
2021
$m
2,095.8
1.0
(516.3)
(281.0)
(80.4)
(115.9)
(93.6)
(110.0)
(61.7)
(56.3)
–
14.1
795.7
0.5
(39.6)
756.6
(225.9)
530.7
7.4
1.6
23.8
22.2
55.0
585.7
cents
159.6
2020
$m
1,342.0
0.3
(421.6)
(215.5)
(50.5)
(113.5)
(67.7)
(18.9)
(56.0)
(50.6)
(4.4)
(20.7)
322.9
0.4
(27.5)
295.8
(83.2)
212.6
3.9
(40.8)
64.9
(36.1)
(8.1)
204.5
cents
65.2
The above Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.
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Total
equity
$m
3,211.4
530.7
55.0
585.7
(80.8)
13.4
(67.4)
Issued
capital
Retained
earnings
Cash flow
hedge
reserve
Foreign
currency
translation
reserve
$m
2,371.4
–
–
–
28.9
–
28.9
$m
873.7
530.7
7.4
538.1
(109.7)
13.4
(96.3)
2,400.3
1,315.5
$m
(25.4)
–
25.4
25.4
–
–
–
–
$m
(8.3)
–
22.2
22.2
–
–
–
13.9
3,729.7
Issued
capital
Retained
earnings
Cash flow
hedge
reserve
Foreign
currency
translation
reserve
Total
equity
$m
2,280.4
–
–
–
89.6
1.4
–
91.0
2,371.4
$m
721.2
212.6
3.9
216.5
–
(74.6)
10.6
(64.0)
873.7
$m
(49.5)
–
24.1
24.1
–
–
–
–
$m
27.8
$m
2,979.9
–
(36.1)
(36.1)
–
–
–
–
212.6
(8.1)
204.5
89.6
(73.2)
10.6
27.0
(25.4)
(8.3)
3,211.4
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 31 December 2021
Notes
Balance as at 1 January 2021
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
4
13
Total transactions with owners
Balance as at 31 December 2021
For the year ended 31 December 2020
Notes
Balance as at 1 January 2020
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
Shares issued – acquisition of Cassini Resources Limited
Dividends
Share-based payment transactions, net of income tax
8
4
13
Total transactions with owners
Balance as at 31 December 2020
The above Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.
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At 31 December
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade receivables
Inventories
Prepayments
Other receivables
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Deferred tax assets
Inventories
Exploration assets
Property, plant and equipment
Right-of-use assets
Other assets
Total non-current assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Trade payables and accruals
Other payables
Current tax provision
Employee benefits
Derivative financial instruments
Loans and borrowings
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Employee benefits
Provisions
Loans and borrowings
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Issued capital
Cash flow hedge reserve
Retained earnings
Foreign currency translation reserve
Total equity attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals Limited
The above Consolidated Balance Sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.
Notes
5
3
5
8
7
9
14
14
3
10
14
12
2021
$m
215.4
236.5
279.3
19.1
20.7
771.0
7.4
129.4
288.6
3,350.2
733.6
16.7
4,525.9
5,296.9
232.1
9.9
55.0
26.0
–
80.5
403.5
356.4
4.4
139.5
663.4
1,163.7
1,567.2
3,729.7
2,400.3
–
1,315.5
13.9
3,729.7
2020
$m
131.7
160.3
252.1
11.7
13.5
569.3
7.0
266.6
215.8
2,913.5
750.1
33.7
4,186.7
4,756.0
190.1
7.6
19.7
21.7
36.3
171.5
446.9
288.5
3.2
121.7
684.3
1,097.7
1,544.6
3,211.4
2,371.4
(25.4)
873.7
(8.3)
3,211.4
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Consolidated statement of cash flows
For the year ended 31 December 2021
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers
Payments to suppliers and employees
Payments for exploration and evaluation
Income tax paid
Financing costs
Interest received
Net cash inflows from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for property, plant and equipment
Net proceeds from sale of pre commissioning concentrates
Payments for exploration assets
Proceeds from sale of equity investments
Net cash outflows from investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends paid to shareholders
Proceeds from loans and borrowings
Payments for loans and borrowings
Lease payments
Net cash outflows from financing activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash held
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
The above Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.
Notes
2021
$m
2020
$m
6
4
14
14
14
2,042.8
(830.0)
(56.3)
(145.6)
(40.4)
0.5
971.0
(571.8)
–
(72.4)
14.0
(630.2)
(80.8)
200.0
(300.0)
(76.0)
(256.8)
84.0
131.7
(0.3)
215.4
1,253.0
(589.2)
(47.1)
(43.8)
(23.0)
0.5
550.4
(545.9)
43.0
(17.3)
–
(520.2)
(73.2)
225.0
(125.0)
(55.2)
(28.4)
1.8
134.0
(4.1)
131.7
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Notes to the
Consolidated
Financial
Statements
INTRODUCTION
The principal business activities of OZ Minerals Limited (‘OZ Minerals’ or ‘the
Company’) and its controlled entities (collectively the ‘Consolidated Entity’ or the ‘Group’)
were the mining and processing of ore containing copper, gold and silver; undertaking
exploration activities; and the development of mining projects.
The Company is incorporated and domiciled in Australia and limited by shares which
are traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. OZ Minerals’ registered office is located
at 2 Hamra Drive, Adelaide Airport, South Australia 5950, Australia.
The Consolidated Financial Statements of OZ Minerals Limited and its controlled entities
for the year ended 31 December 2021:
are general purpose financial statements prepared in accordance with Australian
Accounting Standards (AASBs) and the Corporations Act 2001 and comply with
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
are presented in Australian dollars which is also the functional currency of its major
operations. The controlled entities of the Company have the functional currency of
Australian dollars and US dollars. The financial statements of the Company include
consolidation of its subsidiaries referred to in Note 17
have amounts rounded off to within the nearest million dollars to one decimal place
unless otherwise stated, in accordance with Instrument 2016/191, issued by the
Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on a going concern basis
and under the historical cost convention, except for the following items which are
measured at fair value, or otherwise, in accordance with the provisions of applicable
accounting standards:
financial instruments, including trade receivables
derivative financial instruments
items of property, plant and equipment which have been written down
in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
Whilst the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has increased volatility in commodity
prices and foreign exchange rates, and caused restrictions on the movement of people
and materials, it has not adversely impacted asset recoverability; has only marginally
affected the financial results of the Group; but has further delayed the lifting of the
injunction on the CentroGold project. More broadly, the pandemic continues to cause
business volatility and restrictions on the movement of people and materials which may
have potential for adverse impacts on the future operations and the execution of projects
which are underway.
Subsequent to 31 December 2021, the Board of Directors determined to pay a final
dividend for the 2021 financial year, as discussed in Note 4. There were no other events
that 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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Group performance
1. Operating Segments
Segment
Principal activities
Prominent Hill
Carrapateena
Carajás
Exploration &
development
Mining and processing underground ore containing copper, gold and silver along with residual lower grade
open pit ore from stockpiles. Development of the expansion project which includes the installation of a
haulage shaft enabling mining at greater depths. The Prominent Hill mine is located in the Gawler Craton of
South Australia. The Prominent Hill mine generates revenue from the sale of concentrate containing copper,
gold and silver to customers in Asia, Europe and Australia.
Mining and processing underground ore containing copper, gold and silver. Development of the expansion
project which includes the transition to a block cave to materially increase production. The Carrapateena mine
generates revenue from the sale of concentrate containing copper, gold and silver to customers in Asia, Europe
and Australia.
Mining ore containing copper and gold from the Pedra Branca underground mine following the completion
of the Antas open pit mine during the year and processing it at the Carajás Hub in Brazil. The Carajás Hub
generates revenue from the sale of concentrate containing copper and gold to customers in Europe and Asia.
Exploration and evaluation activities associated with other projects, including exploration arrangements with
Minotaur Exploration Ltd, Red Metal Ltd, Mineral Prospektering i Sverige, Inversiones Mineras La Chalina
S.A.C., Resolution Minerals Ltd, Black Tiger Resources Ltd and corporate development activities. The Company
undertakes its own evaluation and exploration on tenements around existing operating and development
Assets, including at the West Musgrave Project in Western Australia, the Carajás province and the CentroGold
project in the Gurupi province in Brazil.
Corporate
(corporate activities)
Corporate activities include the Consolidated Entity’s group office which includes all expenditure incurred in
corporate activities that cannot be directly attributed to the operation of the Consolidated Entity’s operating
segments, and treasury activities.
RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF REVENUE
The Consolidated Entity generates sales revenue primarily from the transfer of concentrate to buyers (Primary Obligation) and
in some cases, based on the commercial terms of the contract, delivering it to customers (Secondary Obligation). The performance
obligation to transfer concentrate and delivery arises as and when a shipment is agreed with customers against ongoing short and long
term supply contracts. Revenue is allocated between the performance obligations and recognised as each performance obligation is
met, which for the primary obligation occurs when the concentrate is delivered to a vessel or location and for the secondary obligation,
if applicable, when the concentrate is delivered to the customer’s location. Revenue arising from the secondary obligation is immaterial
to the Group and aggregated with the primary obligation for disclosure purposes. The Group’s sale of concentrate incurs customary
treatment and refining charges and other commercial costs consistent with industry practice. These items are a deduction from the value
of metal contained within the concentrate and accordingly are recognised as a deduction from revenue.
As is industry practice, the Consolidated Entity typically makes sales whereby the final sales price for the primary performance obligation
is determined based on the market price prevailing at a date in the future, typically three months. Revenue for the primary performance
obligation is measured based on the fair value of the consideration specified in a contract with the customer at the time of settling the
performance obligation and is determined by reference to forward market prices. Provisional pricing adjustments, which occur between
the fair value at the time of settling the primary performance obligation and the final price, are also recorded within revenue.
Gains and losses on hedge instruments related to sales contracts are recorded in revenue when the associated instrument matures.
Net revenue by metal by geographical region
33.4
434.1
1,257.5
)
m
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1,800
1,600
1,400
1,200
1,000
800
600
400
200
0
18.8
373.0
601.9
Copper
Gold
Silver
3.6
94.0
213.0
3.3
121.5
159.0
1.7
11.7
46.8
2.0
18.5
44.1
2021 Asia
2020 Asia
2021 Australia
2020 Australia
2021 Europe
2020 Europe
Revenue information presented is based on the location of the customers’ operations. Three major customers (2020: three customers)
who individually accounted for more than 10 per cent of total revenue contributed approximately 93 per cent of total revenue
(2020: 78 per cent).
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2021
Copper
Gold
Silver
Total
2020
Copper
Gold
Silver
Total
Prominent Hill
Carrapateena
$m
$m
Carajás
$m
823.0
331.6
13.5
1,168.1
541.3
396.5
12.3
950.1
617.7
195.8
24.7
838.2
199.1
102.4
11.1
312.6
76.6
12.4
0.5
89.5
64.6
14.1
0.6
79.3
Total
$m
1,517.3
539.8
38.7
2,095.8
805.0
513.0
24.0
1,342.0
Note: Prominent Hill gold revenue is presented net of realised losses on gold derivatives $34.0 million (2020: $92.7 million). Revenue includes $65.0 million in income from the
movement in commodity prices between the date of sale and end of the quotation period price under the sales contract.
Segmental financial information
31 December 2021
Revenue
Cost of goods sold(a)
EBITDA(c)
Net depreciation and amortisation
Capital expenditure
Property, plant & equipment
31 December 2020
Revenue
Cost of goods sold(b)
EBITDA(c)
Net depreciation and amortisation
Capital expenditure
Property, plant & equipment
Prominent Hill
Carrapateena
Carajás
Exploration &
development
Corporate
Consolidated
$m
$m
$m
1,168.1
(516.6)
661.5
(216.1)
209.8
868.1
950.1
(458.6)
535.7
(182.5)
127.0
751.8
838.2
(275.7)
555.7
(101.8)
309.0
1,840.1
312.6
(159.6)
126.3
(67.0)
278.3*
1,608.7
89.5
(57.3)
30.9
(31.2)
89.5
279.0
79.3
(46.5)
26.3
(13.2)
35.5*
208.2
$m
–
–
(52.6)
–
–
335.9
–
–
(38.1)
–
–
317.2
$m
–
–
(33.1)
(17.6)
9.8
27.1
–
–
(43.9)
(20.7)
0.1
27.6
$m
2,095.8
(849.6)
1,162.4
(366.7)
618.1
3,350.2
1,342.0
(664.7)
606.3
(283.4)
440.9
2,913.5
* Capital expenditure is net of proceeds from sale of concentrate produced from ore mined during the development of the Carrapateena and Pedra Branca mines.
(a) Cost of goods sold does not include net depreciation and amortisation, net realisable value (NRV) adjustments of $18.0 million (Prominent Hill) increase to the value of inventory;
and corporate cost allocations (Prominent Hill $10.6 million, Carrapateena $10.3 million and Brazil $4.0 million).
(b) Cost of goods sold does not include net depreciation and amortisation, net realisable value (NRV) adjustments of $66.5 million (Prominent Hill) increase to the value of inventory;
and corporate cost allocations (Prominent Hill $11.3 million, Carrapateena $7.8 million and Brazil $1.8 million).
(c) OZ Minerals financial results are reported under IFRS. This Report and Results for Announcement to the Market include certain non-IFRS measures including underlying Earnings
before interest tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA). These measures are presented to enable an understanding of the underlying performance of the Consolidated Entity
and are consistent with the information the Consolidated Entity’s chief operating decision makers use to assess the underlying performance of the business and make resource
allocations.
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2021
$m
1,162.4
(291.5)
(6.6)
(68.6)
795.7
(39.1)
756.6
(225.9)
530.7
2020
$m
606.3
(229.9)
(6.5)
(47.0)
322.9
(27.1)
295.8
(83.2)
212.6
Reconciliation of consolidated EBITDA to profit after tax
There were no non-underlying items recorded during the year (2020: none).
At 31 December
EBITDA(d)
Depreciation
Other assets amortisation
Capitalised depreciation unwind
Earnings before finance income and tax
Net finance expense
Profit before tax
Tax expense
Profit for the year attributable to equity holders of OZ Minerals Limited
(d)
There were no non-underlying items during the year or in previous year. As a result Underlying EBIDTA equates to the reported EBIDTA for both years. EBITDA includes an
adjustment to increase the value of inventory by $18.0 million with respect to low grade gold ore following an assessment of the NRV (FY 2020: $66.5 million). It also includes
corporate and exploration expense of $116.5 million (FY 2020: $112.7 million), Other income $1.0 million (FY 2020: $0.3 million), Other expense Nil (FY 2020: $4.4 million)
and foreign exchange gain of $14.1 million (FY 2020: $20.7 million loss), which resulted from the movement in AUD:USD and BRL:USD currency exchange rates on translation
of foreign currency transactions and foreign currency denominated financial assets and liabilities.
Net depreciation and amortisation expense for the year
At 31 December
Mining
Processing
Site and corporate administration
Capitalised depreciation unwind
Total depreciation and amortisation expense
2. Earnings per Share
Basic and diluted earnings per share – cents
Inputs used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share
Profit after tax – $ millions
2021
$m
156.2
91.1
50.8
68.6
366.7
2021
159.6
2020
$m
140.6
42.0
53.8
47.0
283.4
2020
65.2
530.7
212.6
Weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue used in the calculation of basic earnings per share
332,520,485
325,971,255
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 of the Consolidated Entity. Current and deferred tax expenses are
recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity as is appropriate.
RECOVERABILITY OF DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
The Consolidated Entity is subject to income taxes in Australia and of the 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 probable of being accepted by the relevant tax authorities. 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.
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GROUP TAXATION
The Consolidated Entity’s principal operations are located in Australia and Brazil. Income tax expense, current tax and deferred tax
balances have been determined based on the tax laws and tax rates applicable in the relevant jurisdiction.
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 Australian tax consolidated group. No foreign operating affiliates are consolidated for tax purposes.
Income tax expense in the income statement
Current income tax expense
Deferred income tax expense
Income tax expense
Reconciliation of income tax expense to pre-tax profit
Profit before income tax
Income tax expense at the Australian tax rate of 30%
Adjustments:
Variation in overseas tax
Non-deductible expenditure
Revision for prior periods
Recognition of previously unrecognised tax losses
R&D tax benefit
Other
Derecognition of overseas losses
Income tax expense
UNRECOGNISED TAX LOSSES
2021
$m
(180.0)
(45.9)
(225.9)
2021
$m
756.6
(227.0)
5.3
(6.4)
(0.2)
4.0
0.5
0.3
(2.4)
(225.9)
2020
$m
(57.3)
(25.9)
(83.2)
2020
$m
295.8
(88.7)
2.9
(6.8)
(0.3)
14.3
0.4
(4.0)
(1.0)
(83.2)
A review of unrecognised tax losses was undertaken during the year and additional restricted tax losses of $4.0 million tax effected
(2020: $14.3 million) were recognised on the balance sheet. Restricted tax losses are subject to an available fraction, which limits
the amount of loss utilisation each year. Australian restricted tax losses of $143.0 million tax effected (2020: $146.9 million) remain
unrecognised at 31 December 2021.
During the financial year, unrecognised net capital losses of $53.0 million tax effected were realised on the disposal of OZ Minerals
Limited’s equity interests. Capital losses of $648.2 million tax effected (2020: $595.9 million tax effected) remain unrecognised at
31 December 2021.
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
The movement in the Consolidated Entity’s recognised deferred tax balances are as follows:
Deferred tax assets
Unrestricted tax losses
Restricted tax losses
Lease liability
Provisions and accruals
Derivative financial instruments
Other
Total deferred tax assets
Set-off against deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax assets
31 December
2019
Recognised
in income
statement
Recognised
in equity
31 December
2020
Recognised
in income
statement
Recognised
in equity
31 December
2021
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
4.7
44.4
55.2
15.7
24.9
8.3
153.2
(146.1)
7.1
(4.3)
6.6
171.5
13.6
(3.8)
(3.9)
179.7
(179.4)
0.3
–
–
–
(0.4)
(10.3)
–
(10.7)
10.3
(0.4)
0.4
51.0
226.7
28.9
10.8
4.4
322.2
(315.2)
7.0
(0.4)
(14.7)
(3.6)
(0.1)
–
(2.5)
(21.3)
21.5
0.2
–
–
–
0.1
(10.8)
–
(10.7)
10.9
0.2
$m
–
36.3
223.1
28.9
–
1.9
290.2
(282.8)
7.4
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Deferred tax liabilities
Inventories
Exploration assets
Property plant and equipment
Right-of-use assets
Provisions and accruals
Total deferred tax liabilities
Set-off against deferred tax assets
Net deferred tax liabilities
31 December
2019
Recognised
in income
statement
Recognised
in equity
31 December
2020
Recognised
in income
statement
Recognised
in equity
31 December
2021
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
(4.6)
(13.7)
(340.2)
(54.0)
(3.7)
(416.2)
146.1
(270.1)
(0.4)
(5.8)
(28.3)
(171.0)
(0.1)
(205.6)
179.4
(26.2)
–
2.3
15.8
–
–
18.1
(10.3)
7.8
(5.0)
(17.2)
(352.7)
(225.0)
(3.8)
(603.7)
315.2
(288.5)
(0.2)
(24.0)
(5.4)
4.9
0.1
(24.6)
(21.5)
(46.1)
–
(1.7)
(9.2)
–
–
(10.9)
(10.9)
(21.8)
(5.2)
(42.9)
(367.3)
(220.1)
(3.7)
(639.2)
282.8
(356.4)
RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF INCOME TAXES
Current tax
The tax payable is based on taxable profit for the year, using rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date, and any
adjustments to tax payable in respect of previous years.
Deferred tax
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 that 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 period 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. They 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 determined on 21 February 2022 to pay a fully-franked dividend of
18 cents per share. The record date for entitlement to this dividend is 25 February 2022.
OZ Minerals offers a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) and eligible shareholders may participate in the DRP in respect of all or part of
their shareholding with no limit on the number of participating shares. Shareholders who participate will be allocated shares under the
DRP for the dividend at a discount of 1.5 per cent to the average of the daily volume weighted average market price of ordinary shares
of the Company traded on the ASX over the period of five trading days commencing on 24 February 2022. The last date for receipt of
election notices for the DRP is 28 February 2022. The Company is likely to issue new shares on-market during this period to satisfy its
expected obligations under the DRP.
The financial impact of the dividend amounting to $60.2 million has not been recognised in the Consolidated Financial Statements for
the year ended 31 December 2021 and will be recognised in subsequent consolidated financial statements.
The details in relation to dividends announced or paid since 1 January 2020 are set out below:
Record date
Date of payment
Fully franked
Total dividends
Dividend reinvestment plan
25 February 2022
24 August 2021
12 March 2021
18 September 2020
12 March 2020
11 March 2022
7 September 2021
26 March 2021
5 October 2020
26 March 2020
*
Included a special dividend of 8 cents per share.
cents per share
18
16*
17
8
15
$m
60.2
53.3
56.4
26.0
48.6
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
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200
150
100
50
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m
$
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v
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31 December 2021
31 December 2020
216.4
135.7
129.4
101.7
106.3
80.0
50.2
37.3
41.9
28.5
Concentrates
at cost
Ore stockpile
(current) at cost
Ore stockpile
(current) at NRV
Ore stockpile
(non current) at cost
Ore stockpile
(non current) at NRV
Stores and
consumables at cost
Nil
Nil
Concentrates – at cost
Ore stockpile – at cost
Ore stockpile – at net realisable value
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
2021
$m
101.7
135.7
–
41.9
279.3
129.4
–
129.4
408.7
2020
$m
106.3
37.3
80.0
28.5
252.1
50.2
216.4
266.6
518.7
An assessment of the net realisable value of inventory resulted in an adjustment to increase the value of inventory by $18.0 million
in 2021 (2020: $66.5 million).
All inventories at 31 December 2021 were held at cost, resulting in a transfer from Ore stockpiles at NRV at 31 December 2020 to
Ore stockpiles at cost at 31 December 2021.
NET REALISABLE VALUE OF INVENTORIES
Inventories are recognised at the lower of cost and net realisable value (NRV).
NRV 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 calculation of NRV 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 NRV and may therefore impact the carrying value of inventories.
RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF INVENTORIES
Costs are assigned to individual items of inventory on the basis of weighted average costs. Costs comprise direct materials,
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, equipment,
mining property; and development assets, the latter of which includes deferred stripping assets and mine rehabilitation costs incurred
in the mining process.
Inventories expected to be processed or sold within 12 months after the balance date are classified as current assets and all other
inventories are classified as non-current.
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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 and amortisation
Lease amortisation
Foreign exchange loss/(gains) on cash balances
Share based payments
Other items
Change in assets and liabilities:
Trade and other receivables
Prepayments & other assets
Inventories
Trade and other payables
Provision for employee benefits
Other provisions
Derivative financial instruments
Net current and deferred tax liability
Net cash inflow from operating activities
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530.7
217.5
80.6
0.3
13.4
(2.7)
(83.4)
(10.0)
110.0
44.4
5.5
(1.8)
(36.3)
102.8
971.0
2020
$m
212.6
184.6
51.8
4.1
9.8
(2.1)
(67.3)
(7.7)
18.9
69.8
8.7
0.3
34.3
32.6
550.4
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, at call deposits and cash equivalents.
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Plant and
equipment
Mine property
and development
Freehold land
and buildings
Mineral
rights
Capital work
in progress
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
Total
$m
31 December 2021
At cost
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses
Closing carrying amount
Reconciliation of carrying amounts
Opening carrying amount at 1 January 2021
Additions and transfers
Depreciation
Foreign currency exchange differences
Closing carrying amount at 31 December 2021
31 December 2020
At cost
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses
Closing carrying amount
Reconciliation of carrying amounts
Opening carrying amount at 1 January 2020
Additions and transfers
Pre-commissioning adjustment(a)
Depreciation
Foreign currency exchange differences
2,345.6
(1,127.2)
1,218.4
1,083.7
228.1
(97.7)
4.3
1,218.4
2,113.7
(1,030.0)
1,083.7
739.1
459.5
(21.6)
(90.6)
(2.7)
2,987.8
(1,632.0)
1,355.8
1,241.5
211.1
(103.0)
6.2
1,355.8
2,770.5
(1,529.0)
1,241.5
710.4
636.1
(20.0)
(73.7)
(11.3)
Closing carrying amount at 31 December 2020
1,083.7
1,241.5
260.5
(169.0)
336.2
–
348.3
6,278.4
–
(2,928.2)
91.5
336.2
348.3
3,350.2
88.8
12.9
(10.2)
–
91.5
317.2
–
–
19.0
336.2
182.3
166.0
–
–
2,913.5
618.1
(210.9)
29.5
348.3
3,350.2
247.6
317.2
182.3
5,631.3
(158.8)
–
–
(2,717.8)
88.8
317.2
182.3
2,913.5
102.4
0.3
(1.4)
(12.5)
–
88.8
479.6
(129.5)
–
–
(32.9)
317.2
664.8
(482.5)
–
–
–
2,696.3
483.9
(43.0)
(176.8)
(46.9)
182.3
2,913.5
(a) Pre-commissioning adjustment in 2020 relates to Carrapateena and Pedra Branca mine pre production revenue of $37.2 million and $5.8 million respectively.
Depreciation for the year of $210.9 million (2020: $176.8 million) increased primarily due to increased production at the Carrapateena
and Carajás underground operations during the year.
The mineral rights balance at 31 December 2021 of $336.2 million (net of foreign currency exchange differences) is attributable
to the Gurupi province (2020: $317.2 million).
Under the original terms of OZ Minerals’ acquisition of Carrapateena, in the event of production of rare earths, iron or any other
commodity except copper, gold and silver, a further US$25 million is payable to the vendor. No such production has occurred.
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.
Expenditure associated with mining that relates to developing access to new sections of an ore body is capitalised as a mine development
asset and depreciated on a units of production basis as ore is extracted. When ore extraction and mine development occur concurrently
expenditure is allocated between the cost of ore extraction (inventory) and mine development on the basis of the proportion of
underlying activity; typically meters advanced or material moved.
Mineral rights comprise identifiable mineral resources and ore reserves which are acquired as part of a business combination and are
recognised at fair value at date of acquisition. Mineral rights are subsequently reclassified as mine property and development once
mine development commences.
Mine property and development assets include costs transferred from exploration and evaluation assets and mineral rights once
technical feasibility and commercial viability of an area of interest are demonstrated. After transfer, all subsequent expenditures to
develop the mine to the production phase and which are considered to benefit mining operations in future periods are capitalised.
The proceeds from the sale of any concentrate produced from ore extracted and processed as part of the development of the asset
prior to it being deemed ready for use are deducted from the cost of the asset, less any further processing and selling costs incurred.
The present value of the expected cost of decommissioning, rehabilitation, restoration and dismantling of assets after its use is
included in the cost of the respective asset if the recognition criteria for a provision is met including revision to the expected cost.
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 cash generating unit (CGU) carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount.
The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value, less the cost to dispose and its value in use. Assets that have been
impaired are reviewed for possible reversal of impairment at each reporting date.
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Value in use is the net amount expected to be recovered through cash flows arising from the 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
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 and 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 who would use the asset in its highest
and best use.
MINERAL RESOURCE AND ORE RESERVE ESTIMATES
The estimated quantities of mineral resource and ore reserve estimates 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 mineral resource and ore reserve estimates can impact the carrying value of property, plant and equipment,
including deferred mining expenditure; capitalised exploration; provisions for mine rehabilitation; restoration and dismantling
obligations; and 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 units of ore available for extraction over
which property, plant and equipment is depreciated.
RECOVERABILITY OF ASSETS
Cash generating units are tested for impairment when there is an indication that the CGU may be impaired. Examples of impairment
indicators include the Group’s net assets exceeding its market capitalisation, unfavourable fluctuations in commodity prices and foreign
exchange rates, or a decline in the CGU’s operating performance.
The Consolidated Entity undertook a review of the Prominent Hill, Carrapateena, Carajás and Gurupi CGU’s to determine whether
there was any indication that these CGU’s had suffered an impairment loss. The Consolidated Entity concluded that there were no
such indicators that the CGUs were impaired at the reporting date.
When the Group reviewed impairment indicators, consideration was also given to the potential impacts of climate change in the
significant judgements and assumptions that may impact the CGU’s valuation in future periods, including:
expected future cash flows based on a range of factors including Board-approved internal budgets and forecasts which reflect
expectations of resources and reserves; present mine plans and expectations regarding regulatory approvals; short and long term
commodity prices and foreign exchange rates; and forecast operating and capital costs.
implications of climate change risks and opportunities on the CGU’s carrying value, including the transition to a low carbon
economy which may result in higher demand for the Group’s commodities due to regulatory, legal, technological, market or societal
responses to climate change. Long term changes in climate patterns could also cause adverse impacts on the Group’s operations
with associated cost and operational implications due to the increased severity of extreme weather events. The Group continues
to monitor for new factors and impacts as regulatory, technological and market responses to climate change evolve.
potential implications of carbon pricing and other climate related regulatory costs in scenario analysis.
the value of mineral resources not modelled in Board-approved budgets, based on the use of an appropriate resource valuation
multiple to the contained copper equivalent within the resources applicable to the CGU.
the discount rate applied to the cash flows which reflects current market conditions.
In addition, the Consolidated Entity monitors impairment indicators by considering the impact of the above judgements and
assumptions on the valuation of CGUs through periodic updates to its business valuation models.
Such assumptions are subject to variation as a result of changes in future economic and operational conditions. Consequently,
the carrying value of the Consolidated Entity’s CGUs may differ in future years if assumptions made do not eventuate and actual
outcomes are less favourable than present assumptions.
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Category
Freehold land
Buildings and other infrastructure
Short term plant and equipment
Processing plant
Mine property and development
Depreciation method
Not depreciated
Straight line over life of mine
Straight line over life of asset
Units of ore extracted over mining inventory applicable to the development
Units of ore milled over mining inventory
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 date 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.
8. Exploration assets
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 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 not possible, an impairment 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 sale of the respective area of interest.
The Company consolidated its ownership in the West Musgrave Project to 100 per cent in 2020 under a Scheme of Arrangement
which allowed for contingent payments up to an aggregated cap of $20 million, payable in two scenarios:
1. $10 million (or pro-rata) if OZ Minerals sells 30 per cent or more of the West Musgrave Project where the implied sale value
for 30 per cent of the project exceeds $76 million and $10 million (or pro-rata) calculated at 20 per cent of the value exceeding
the implied value.
2. $10 million if OZ Minerals sells 30 per cent or more of the nickel stream to a mining company which produces, sells or markets
base metals.
and deferred payments from contractual agreements made by the previous owners of:
a production milestone payment of $10 million, payable 12 months after commencement of production from the
West Musgrave Project.
a two per cent net smelter royalty payable from future production from the tenements within the West Musgrave and
Yarawindah Project.
The Contingent Payment and Deferred Payments are not recognised as liabilities as their payment remains wholly within the control
of the Group.
Exploration Assets
Opening balance at 1 January
Additions during the year
Transferred to exploration expense
Foreign currency exchange difference
Closing balance 31 December
2021
$m
215.8
72.4
(3.9)
4.3
288.6
2020
$m
112.1
110.8
–
(7.1)
215.8
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RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF EXPLORATION EXPENDITURE
Exploration and evaluation expenditure is recognised in the Income Statement as incurred, unless it 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 basis; or the exploration asset is acquired via an asset purchase or a business combination.
Exploration and evaluation assets are classified as tangible according to the nature of the assets. Exploration and evaluation assets
are not depreciated and are assessed for impairment when 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 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 demonstrated, 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 and equipment.
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). Under
these agreements, OZ Minerals does not assume any liabilities or hold any rights to other assets that the holder of the tenement may
possess. Expenditure is accounted for under OZ Minerals’ accounting policy for exploration and evaluation expenditure.
9. Right-of-use assets
2021
Opening balance at 1 January
Additions to right-of-use assets
Derecognition of right-of-use assets
Depreciation charge for the year
Closing carrying amount at 31 December
2020
Opening balance at 1 January
Transfers
Additions to right-of-use assets
Depreciation charge for the year
Closing carrying amount at 31 December
Powerline
infrastructure
Property
Plant &
equipment
$m
586.0
14.9
–
(39.1)
561.8
$m
5.7
0.3
–
(0.8)
5.2
$m
158.4
113.7
(64.8)
(40.7)
166.6
Powerline
infrastructure
Property
Plant &
equipment
$m
–
80.6
521.4
(16.0)
586.0
$m
6.2
–
0.3
(0.8)
5.7
$m
169.9
(80.6)
105.4
(36.3)
158.4
Total
$m
750.1
128.9
(64.8)
(80.6)
733.6
Total
$m
176.1
–
627.1
(53.1)
750.1
The right-of-use (ROU) assets include office space, mining equipment leases contained in mining service contracts, and powerline
infrastructure. During the year, the Group de-recognised certain Right of Use Assets related to leasing of equipment associated with
certain mining services contracts following the termination of agreements. The Group has entered into new mining services agreements
which provide rights to use of additional equipment and accordingly new Right of Use Assets have been recognised associated with
those arrangements. Corresponding lease liabilities are recognised within ‘Loans and borrowings’ in the consolidated balance sheet
(refer to Note 14).
RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF ROU ASSETS
An assessment is made, at inception or when contract terms are changed, to determine whether the contract is or contains a lease.
A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys a right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange
for consideration. The Consolidated Entity determines the consideration attributable to the lease or a lease component within a contract
on the basis of the standalone price of the assets for which a right of use is conveyed. However, for the leases of Powerline Infrastructure
the Consolidated Entity has elected not to separate non-lease components and account for the lease and non-lease components as a
single lease component.
As a lessee, the Consolidated Entity recognises a ROU asset representing its right to use the underlying asset and a lease liability
representing its obligation to make lease payments. Short term and low value leases are expensed in the consolidated statement of
comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease.
The Group recognises a ROU asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The ROU asset is initially measured at cost
(present value of the lease liability, deemed cost of acquiring the asset and restoration or make good cost), and subsequently at cost
less any accumulated depreciation, impairment losses and adjustments for remeasurement of the lease liability. The ROU assets are
depreciated over the life of the lease. The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments expected to be
paid over the lease term, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the entity’s
incremental borrowing rate. The lease liability is subsequently increased by the interest cost on the lease liability and decreased by lease
payments made. The lease liability is further remeasured if the estimated future lease payments change as a result of index or rate
changes, residual value guarantees or the likelihood of exercising purchase, extension or termination options.
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EXTENSION AND RENEWAL OF LEASE
The Consolidated Entity has applied judgement to determine the lease term for lease contracts that include renewal options.
The assessment of whether the Group is reasonably certain to exercise such options impacts the lease term, which affects the
measurement of lease liabilities and ROU assets recognised.
Where practicable, the Group seeks to include extension options in new leases to provide operational flexibility. The extension options
held are exercisable only by the Group and not by the lessors. The Group assesses at lease commencement date whether it is reasonably
certain to exercise the extension options. The Group also reassesses whether it is reasonably certain to exercise the options if there is a
significant event or significant changes in circumstances within its control.
The Group has estimated that the potential future lease payments, should it exercise the available extension options, would result in
an increase in the lease liability amount of $69.0 million.
Amounts recognised in the Entity’s Consolidated financial statement for the year ended 31 December 2021
Amount recognised in profit and loss
Depreciation and amortisation
Lease interest (included in finance expense)
Expense relating to short term leases
Expense relating to leases of low-value assets, excluding short term
Amount recognised in statement of cash flows
Lease liability payments (included in cashflows from net financing activities)
Lease interest paid (included in cashflows from operating activities)
Balance sheet
Right-of-use assets at carrying value
Addition to right-of-use assets
Lease liabilities (included in Loans and borrowings)
Current
Non-current liabilities
Short term lease commitments
At 31 December 2021, the Group has short term lease commitments of $1.6 million.
10. Provisions
2021
$m
80.6
25.9
4.3
0.2
76.0
25.9
733.6
128.9
(80.5)
(663.4)
2020
$m
51.8
12.2
0.9
0.2
55.7
12.2
750.1
627.1
(71.5)
(684.3)
MINE REHABILITATION, RESTORATION & DISMANTLING OBLIGATIONS
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 environmental legislation
changes and many other factors, including future changes in technology, adverse impacts relating to climate change which could
impact both the cost, extent and timing of rehabilitation, price increases and changes in interest rates. The calculation of these provision
estimates requires assumptions to be made as to the application of environmental legislation, the potential physical impacts of climate
change, 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.
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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 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 a financing expense.
Provisions are made for the estimated cost of rehabilitation, decommissioning and restoration of areas disturbed during mining and
exploration operations up to the reporting date for areas not yet rehabilitated. Provisions for mine rehabilitation are based on the current
estimated cost 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 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 12 months) and
non-current components based on the expected timing of these cash flows.
Provision
Other provisions
Mine rehabilitation
Total provisions
Reconciliation of Mine rehabilitation provision
Opening carrying amount
Unwind of discount
Provisions increase
Closing carrying amount
2021
$m
8.7
130.8
139.5
111.2
1.3
18.3
130.8
2020
$m
10.5
111.2
121.7
87.8
2.2
21.2
111.2
The increase in mine rehabilitation provision reflects a change in the expected timing of rehabilitation activities resulting principally
from extensions to the Carrapateena and Prominent Hill mine lives and discount rates during the year.
11. Commitments
The Consolidated Entity has entered into various contracts with suppliers for the ongoing sustaining and growth development
activities at existing mines. The total capital expenditure commitment in relation to these contracts as at 31 December 2021 was
$284 million (2020: $203 million), of which $250 million is expected to be incurred in 2022.
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Contributed Equity
12. Issued Capital
31 December
333,654,973 shares (2020: 331,293,359 shares)
Share capital movement
31 December 2021
Opening balance at 1 January
Shares issued under employee share plans(a)
Shares issued under DRP
Closing balance at 31 December
31 December 2020
Opening balance at 1 January
Shares issued under employee share plans(a)
Shares issued for asset acquisition 5 October
Shares issued under DRP 5 October
Closing balance at 31 December
2021
$m
2020
$m
2,400.3
2,371.4
Number of shares
Share capital
$m
331,293,359
2,371.4
1,051,995
1,309,619
–
28.9
333,654,973
2,400.3
323,874,831
2,280.4
872,969
6,446,511
99,048
–
89.6
1.4
331,293,359
2,371.4
(a) The increase in equity associated with employee share plans is accounted for as set out in Note 13. Shares granted are valued on grant date and accounted under the share-based
payment expense.
Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on the 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.
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 within
equity as a deduction.
Shares bought and held by the 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 from total equity, until the shares are cancelled or reissued.
The Company may also issue securities as consideration for asset acquisitions in lieu of cash. The fair value of assets acquired is measured
with reference to market observable prices adjusted for any matters specific to the arrangement. The value recognised as an increase in
issued capital reflects the fair value of assets acquired.
The increase in equity associated with shares issued under the DRP is measured as the amount equal to the cash payment the security
holder was otherwise entitled to, had the holder not participated in the DRP.
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13. Share-based payments
A description of OZ Minerals’ performance rights plans (PRP) and long term incentive plans (LTIP) is provided below.
Element
Performance rights granted under PRP(a)
Performance rights granted under LTIP
Performance
period
Service period
Vesting
conditions
2021: 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2022
2020: 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020
2019: 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019
2021: 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2023
2020: 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2022
2019: 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2021
2021: 1 July 2021 to 1 July 2023
2020: 1 July 2020 to 1 July 2021
2019: 1 July 2019 to 1 July 2020
Percentage vesting based on
individual performance against
Key Performance Indicators
2021: 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2023
2020: 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2022
2019: 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2021
1. Total shareholder return (TSR)
TSR performance measured Comparator Group Percentage of vesting
Less than 50th percentile
50th percentile
Nil
50%
Between the 50th and 75th percentile
Straight-line vesting between 50% and 100%
75th percentile or greater
100%
2. All-In Sustaining Costs (AISC)(b)
OZ Minerals AISC over the performance period Percentage of vesting
Above 50th percentile
50th percentile
Nil
50%
Between 50th percentile and 25th percentile
(Lowest cost)
Straight-line vesting between 50% and 100%
25th percentile or below
100%
Exercise price
Nil
Nil
(a)
(b)
The PRP Plan performance and service periods are set to two years starting from 2021.
The LTI Plan (applicable to 2019 and subsequent years) was set on TSR and AISC, weighted at 70 per cent and 30 per cent respectively.
During the year the Board approved a Retention Award to Mark Irwin for which the performance and service periods are from
1 September 2021 to 31 December 2024.
The total employee benefits expense for 2021 was $133.5 million of which $13.4 million comprised share-based payments
(2020: $121.0 million, share-based payment $10.6 million).
Performance rights granted under the PRPs or LTIPs do not include dividends or voting rights. All performance rights under current
performance rights plans are automatically exercised upon vesting which is dependent upon meeting both the service condition and the
performance conditions. When issued, the shares on vesting of performance rights rank equally in all respects with previously issued,
fully paid ordinary shares.
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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 LTIPs respectively. The models use the following inputs:
Grant date
Performance rights granted under the LTIP
1 January 2021
Managing Director and CEO Tranche One (70%)
Managing Director and CEO Tranche Two (30%)
Other KMP Tranche One (70%)
Other KMP Tranche Two (30%)
1 January 2020
Managing Director and CEO Tranche One (70%)
Managing Director and CEO Tranche Two (30%)
Other KMP Tranche One (70%)
Other KMP Tranche Two (30%)
1 January 2019
Managing Director and CEO Tranche One (70%)
Managing Director and CEO Tranche Two (30%)
Other KMP Tranche One (70%)
Other KMP Tranche Two (30%)
Performance rights granted under the PRP
1 July 2021
1 July 2020
1 July 2019
Performance rights granted under the retention award
1 November 2021
PERFORMANCE RIGHTS
The movement in the number of performance rights during the year
Opening balance
Rights granted
Rights vested
Rights forfeited
Closing balance
Fair value
at grant date
Share price
at grant date
$
$
Expected
volatility
%
Expected
dividends
Risk-free
interest rate
%
%
16.1
22.1
14.1
21.3
6.0
8.4
5.7
9.0
6.2
8.6
6.2
8.6
21.4
11.1
9.9
23.3
23.2
23.2
22.4
22.4
9.0
9.0
9.6
9.6
9.2
9.2
9.2
9.2
22.1
11.3
10.3
24.6
33.0
33.0
33.0
33.0
31.0
31.0
29.0
29.0
31.0
31.0
31.0
31.0
37.0
33.0
28.0
35.0
1.7
1.7
1.8
1.8
2.7
2.7
2.9
2.9
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
1.8
2.0
2.2
1.7
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
0.1
0.3
1.0
1.0
2021
Number
2,553,714
934,954
(1,069,990)
(176,499)
2020
Number
2,185,383
1,399,355
(996,820)
(34,204)
2,242,179
2,553,714
RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
The fair value 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 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, any cumulative previously recognised
expense is reversed.
The fair value of the share-based payment transactions granted is 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 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.
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Risk Management
14. Financial risk management
OZ Minerals’ Group Treasury Function (Group Treasury) evaluates and manages financial risks for the Group 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 commodity markets, financial markets, counterparty credit risk and liquidity risk.
This note presents information about the Consolidated Entity’s financial assets and liabilities, its exposure to financial risks, and its
objectives, policies and processes for measuring and managing risks.
The Consolidated Entity’s activities expose it primarily to the following financial risks:
commodity prices
foreign currency exchange rates
counterparty
credit risk
liquidity risk
interest rate risk.
The Consolidated Entity holds the following financial instruments
Carried at fair value using level one valuation
technique (based on share prices quoted on
the relevant stock exchanges)
Carried at fair value using level two valuation technique
(quoted market prices of copper, gold and silver adjusted
for specific settlement terms)
Carried at amortised cost
Investments in equity securities
Trade receivables
Derivative financial instruments
Cash and cash equivalents(a)
Other receivables(a)
Trade payables(a)
Other payables(a)
(a) The carrying value of each of these items approximates fair value.
Recognition and measurement
Financial assets and liabilities are recognised when the Consolidated Entity becomes party to the contractual provisions of an instrument.
NON-DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL ASSETS
The Consolidated Entity classifies its financial assets as:
financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
financial assets at fair value through profit and loss
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.
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 90 days.
Other receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
The Consolidated Entity de-recognises a financial asset or a part of it when, and only when, the contractual rights to the cash flows
from the financial asset or part of it expires 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
is recognised for any expected credit loss for the lifetime of the financial asset, accounted for at amortised cost or fair value through
other comprehensive income. Credit losses are measured on the present value of all cash shortfalls between the cash flows due to the
entity in accordance with the contract and the expected cash flows.
In the event that an impairment loss is reversed, the asset’s carrying amount cannot exceed what the carrying amount would have been
had the impairment not been recognised. The amount of 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. Lease liabilities are recognised at
net present value and reduced by the actual payment made (refer Note 9).
The Consolidated Entity de-recognises financial liabilities when its obligations are discharged, cancelled or expire. The difference between
the carrying amount of the liability de-recognised and the consideration paid and payable is recognised in the income statement.
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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 unless the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument in a hedge relationship.
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 a derivative financial instrument, which has been designated in a cashflow hedge relationship, will be
recognised in other comprehensive income to the extent the hedging relationship remains effective and the underlying hedge item
has not been recognised in the income statement, or will be 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 will be recognised immediately in the income statement. The amount recognised in other
comprehensive income is reclassified to the income statement in the same period as the underlying item is recognised in the income
statement.
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, gold and silver
which are priced on, or benchmarked to, open market exchanges. OZ Minerals aims to realise average copper prices which are materially
consistent with the prevailing average market prices for the same period. The Consolidated Entity manages uneven exposure to price by
managing shipment schedules
Gold derivative contracts
OZ Minerals settled all residual gold forward contracts which were designated as cash flow hedges under AASB 9 during the year.
In 2021, a fair value adjustment of $1.6 million was recognised in other comprehensive income and $23.8 million (net of tax) was
transferred out of the cash flow hedge reserve to profit and loss. The Group paid $34.0 million towards settlement of the derivative
liabilities during the year.
Commodity price sensitivity analysis
The analysis below reflects the impact of movements in copper and gold prices. 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 copper prices
-10% movement
in copper prices
+10% movement
in gold prices
-10% movement
in gold prices
Impact on
income statement
net of tax
Impact on
income statement
net of tax
Impact on
income statement
net of tax
Impact on other
comprehensive
income net of tax
Impact on
income statement
net of tax
Impact on other
comprehensive
income net of tax
2021
Trade receivables
Total
2020
Trade receivables
Gold hedges (FECs)
Total
12.0
12.0
6.7
–
6.7
(12.0)
(12.0)
(6.7)
–
(6.7)
4.3
4.3
4.4
–
4.4
–
–
–
(13.3)
(13.3)
(4.3)
(4.3)
(4.4)
–
(4.4)
–
–
–
13.3
13.3
Provisionally priced sales are those for which price finalisation, referenced to the relevant index, is outstanding at balance date.
The Provisional pricing mechanisms within the Consolidated Entity’s sales arrangements have the character of a commodity derivative.
Trade receivables under these contracts are carried at fair value through the profit and loss using a Level 2 valuation based on quoted
market prices for copper, gold and silver adjusted for specific settlement terms. The Consolidated Entity’s exposure at 31 December 2021
to the impact of movements in commodity prices on provisionally invoiced sales was on both copper and gold. The Consolidated entity
had 37,000 tonnes of copper exposure and 30,000 ounces of gold exposure as at 31 December 2021 (2020: 19,300 tonnes and 44,850
ounces respectively) that was provisionally priced. The final price of these sales and purchases volumes will be determined during the
first half of 2022.
A 10 per cent movement in copper and gold prices, which is based on reasonably possible changes over a financial year and reflects the
variability management applies in forecasting sensitivity, results in a $12.0 million and $4.3 million after tax impact respectively in the
income statement on the trade receivables balance of $236.5 million (2020: $6.7 million and $4.4 million after tax respectively on the
trade receivable balance of $160.3 million). In accordance with 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.
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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 (primarily USD and Brazilian Real).
The Group’s principal 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 and considers a number of factors, including the currency that mainly influences revenue, costs of production, and
competitive forces and regulations which impact on revenue. In addition, consideration must be given to the currency in which financing
and operating activities are undertaken.
All exchange differences that arise on translating results and the financial position of all entities within the Consolidated Entity that have
a functional currency different from the presentation currency are recognised as a separate component of equity in the Foreign Currency
Translation Reserve. When a foreign operation is sold a proportionate share of such exchange differences is recognised in the Income
Statement as part of the gain or loss on sale where applicable.
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. The carrying amount of
the Consolidated Entity’s financial assets and financial liabilities by their currency risk exposure at the reporting date are disclosed below.
2021
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade receivables
Trade payables
Total
2020
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade receivables
Trade payables
Total
Exchange rates during the year
AUD:USD
AUD:BRL
Denominated in US$
Other currencies
presented in A$m
presented in A$m
100.3
233.6
(4.3)
329.6
97.5
160.3
(1.6)
256.2
3.9
–
(24.7)
(20.8)
7.8
–
(6.9)
0.9
Total
A$m
104.2
233.6
(29.0)
308.8
105.3
160.3
(8.5)
257.1
Average rate
31 December spot rate
2021
0.7516
4.0584
2020
0.6910
3.5573
2021
0.7256
4.0400
2020
0.7694
3.9922
At reporting date, if the foreign currency exchange rates strengthened/(weakened) against the functional currency by 5 per cent and all
other variables were held constant, the Consolidated Entity’s after tax profit would have changed by $10.9 million and there would have
been no impact to the other comprehensive income (2020: $9.0 million after tax profit; Nil other comprehensive income). 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.
INTEREST RATE RISK MANAGEMENT AND SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS
The Consolidated Entity had indebtedness of $135 million of the available credit facility, at any one time during the year and repaid
the full amount with no outstanding balance at 31 December 2021. The Consolidated Entity is subsequently not exposed to changes in
the Australian bank bill interest rate as at 31 December 2021. Loans and borrowings also include lease liabilities recognised under AASB
16 which are subject to discounting.
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 and investment
of cash.
The credit risk on cash and cash equivalents is managed by restricting financial transactions to relationship banks which have
Board-approved exposure limits and a minimum credit rating assigned by an internationally recognised credit rating agency.
Credit risk in trade receivables is managed by restricting trade credit to Board-approved exposure limits with customers that have
a minimum credit rating or trade credit that is secured by a letter of credit from a bank with an acceptable credit rating.
As there are a relatively small number of transactions, they are closely monitored to ensure risk of default is kept to an acceptable level.
Sales contracts generally require a provisional payment of at least 90 per cent of the estimated value of each sale either promptly after
vessel loading or upon the vessel arriving at the discharge port.
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MAXIMUM EXPOSURE TO CREDIT RISK FOR TRADE RECEIVABLES
AT THE REPORTING DATE BY CUSTOMER GEOGRAPHIC REGION
Europe
Asia
Australia
Total
2021
$m
–
197.0
39.5
236.5
2020
$m
63.7
89.7
6.9
160.3
Three major customers (2020: three customers) who individually accounted for more than 10 per cent of total revenue contributed
approximately 93 per cent of total revenue (2020: 78 per cent). These customers also represent 99.5 per cent of the trade receivables
balance as at 31 December 2021 (2020: 95 per cent). There were no instances of customer default during 2021 and there are no
significant receivables which are past due at the reporting date.
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, the maturity profiles of term deposits and maintaining
committed available bank credit 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.
Contractual cashflows
2021
Non-derivative financial instruments
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade receivables
Other receivables
Trade payables
Lease liabilities
Total
2020
Non-derivative financial instruments
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade receivables
Other receivables
Trade payables
Other borrowings
Lease liabilities
Derivative financial instruments
Derivative financial liabilities
Total
Carrying amount
<1 year
1-2 years
2-5 years
>5 years
Total
215.4
236.5
20.7
(232.1)
(743.9)
(503.4)
131.7
160.3
13.5
(190.1)
(100.0)
(755.8)
(36.3)
(776.7)
215.4
236.5
20.7
(232.1)
(104.5)
136.0
131.7
160.3
13.5
(190.1)
(100.0)
(96.8)
(37.0)
(118.4)
–
–
–
–
(98.7)
(98.7)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(234.9)
(234.9)
(489.5)
(489.5)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(94.5)
(238.5)
(528.0)
–
(94.5)
–
(238.5)
–
(528.0)
215.4
236.5
20.7
(232.1)
(927.6)
(687.1)
131.7
160.3
13.5
(190.1)
(100.0)
(957.8)
(37.0)
(979.4)
LOANS AND BORROWINGS
The Consolidated Entity recognised the draw-down of its revolving credit facility within Other borrowings for the year. Lease
liabilities are recognised for any new ROU lease contracts as they are entered. When lease contracts are terminated or altered, the
unpaid lease liability and net carrying value of ROU assets is derecognised.
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Opening balance 1 January
Debt facility drawdown
Lease recognised during the year
Accretion of interest
Lease terminations during the year
Repayment during the year
Closing balance at 31 December
2021
2020
Other borrowings
Lease liabilities
Total Other borrowings
Lease liabilities
$m
100.0
200.0
–
–
–
(300.0)
–
$m
755.8
–
128.9
25.9
(64.8)
(101.9)
743.9
$m
855.8
200.0
128.9
25.9
(64.8)
(401.9)
743.9
$m
–
225.0
–
–
–
(125.0)
100.0
$m
183.9
–
627.1
12.2
–
(67.4)
755.8
Total
$m
183.9
225.0
627.1
12.2
–
(192.4)
855.8
Other borrowings (if any) represent the drawn down balance of the revolving facility as at the reporting date. The Lease liabilities
recognised during the period include arrangements identified within certain mining services supply contracts of $113.7 million, the
powerline infrastructure agreement of $14.9 million, and other agreements of $0.3 million. The addition to lease liabilities corresponds
to the increase in ROU assets (refer Note 9).
Current
Other borrowings
Lease liabilities
Balance at 31 December
Non-current
Lease liabilities
Balance at 31 December
2021
$m
–
80.5
80.5
663.4
663.4
2020
$m
100.0
71.5
171.5
684.3
684.3
The revolving credit facility of $483 million (31 December 2020: $483 million) expires on 14 April 2023 and is subject to maintaining
certain financial covenants. The Company was not in breach of its financial covenants as at 31 December 2021.
During the year the Consolidated Entity had bank guarantee facilities decrease by $75.0 million to a total available amount of $525.0
million. At 31 December 2021 bank guarantees totalling $436.2 million had been issued to support the Consolidated Entity’s obligations
which primarily relate to power infrastructure lease agreements and mine rehabilitation obligations. Both are recognised as a liability as
set out in the respective notes.
15. 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 and the financial results of OZ Minerals in future periods may be impacted unfavourably in the event of an unfavourable
outcome of a number of matters outlined in this note.
BANK GUARANTEES
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd has provided certain financial bank guarantees to third parties, associated with the terms of
mining leases, power infrastructure contracts, 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 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 requirements of the recipient.
These guarantees amounted to $436.2 million as at 31 December 2021 (2020: $438.5 million) and are issued under bilateral bank
facilities that are rolled forward every twelve months.
DEEDS OF INDEMNITY
The Consolidated Entity has granted indemnities under deeds of indemnity with current and former executive and Non-executive
Directors, current and former officers, the former General Counsel–Special Projects, former Group Treasurers 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 entities, 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).
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WARRANTIES AND INDEMNITIES
The Consolidated Entity 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, certain taxes and information. Indemnities
have also been given by the Consolidated Entity in relation to matters including compliance with laws, environmental claims, a failure
to transfer or deliver all assets, and payment of taxes.
FORMER CAMBODIAN OPERATIONS
The investigation into the Company’s former Cambodian operations and the events of 2009 is still to be concluded.
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 Consolidated Entity’s financial position.
Group structure and other information
16. Parent entity disclosures
As at, and throughout the financial year ended 31 December 2021, the parent entity of the Consolidated Entity was OZ Minerals Limited.
Net provision (increase) reversal for non-recovery of loan to subsidiary
Net other expense
Net (loss)/profit for the year
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Total comprehensive (loss)/income
Financial position of the parent entity
Assets
Current assets
Non-current assets
Total assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Issued capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated losses
Total equity
2021
$m
(12.4)
(28.7)
(41.1)
7.4
(33.7)
16.1
2,395.4
2,411.5
47.2
6.4
53.6
2020
$m
(5.6)
(22.4)
(28.0)
3.9
(24.1)
11.5
2,494.8
2,506.3
40.0
7.1
47.1
2,357.9
2,459.2
2,400.3
174.8
(217.2)
2,357.9
2,371.4
318.2
(230.4)
2,459.2
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 December 2021 was nil (2020: nil).
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Franking account details
Franking account balance at beginning of year
Franking credits from income tax paid during the year
Franking debits from income tax refund received
Franking debits from franked dividends paid during the year
Franking account balance at end of year
17. Basis of consolidation
INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES
141
2021
$m
194.5
143.6
–
(47.0)
291.1
2020
$m
184.1
51.0
(8.7)
(31.9)
194.5
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 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 any contractual
arrangements with other vote holders, rights arising from other contractual arrangements, as well as the Consolidated Entity’s voting
and potential voting rights.
The Consolidated Entity reassesses whether it controls an entity if 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 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.
SUBSIDIARIES
The wholly-owned controlled entities of OZ Minerals Limited are listed below:
Entity
Country of incorporation
Entity
OZ Minerals Brazil (Holdings) Pty Ltd
Avanco Resources Pty Ltd
Avanco Holdings Pty Ltd
Estrela Metals Pty Ltd
AVB Copper Pty Ltd
AVB Brazil Pty Ltd
AVB Carajás Holdings Pty Ltd
AVB Minerals Pty Ltd
Mineração Águas Boas Ltda
AVB Mineração Ltda
Avanco Resources Mineração Ltda
SLM – Santa Lúcia Mineração Eireli
MCT Mineração Ltda
ACG Mineração Ltda
Australia
Avanco Lux I S.C.S
Australia
Carrapateena Pty Ltd
Australia
CTP Assets Pty Ltd
Australia
CTP Operations Pty Ltd
Australia Minotaur Resources Holdings Pty Ltd
Australia
OZ Exploration Pty Ltd
Australia
OZ Minerals Equity Pty Ltd
Australia
OZ Minerals Group Treasury Pty Ltd
Brazil
OZ Minerals Holdings Pty Ltd
Brazil
OZ Minerals Insurance Pte Ltd
Brazil
OZ Minerals International (Holdings) Pty Ltd
Brazil
OZ Minerals Investments Pty Ltd
Brazil
OZ Minerals Jamaica Limited
Brazil
OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Operations Pty Ltd
ARL South America Exploration Ltd
Bermuda
OZ Minerals Prominent Hill Pty Ltd
ARL Holdings Ltd
Avanco Lux S.a.r.l.
Bermuda
OZ Minerals Services Pty Ltd
Luxembourg
OZ Minerals Zinifex Holdings Pty Ltd
OZ Minerals Carrapateena Pty Ltd
Australia
Crossbow Resources Pty Ltd
OZM Carrapateena Pty Ltd
Australia Wirraway Metals & Mining Pty Ltd
OZ Minerals Musgrave Holdings Pty Ltd
Australia
OZ Minerals Peru S.A.C
OZ Minerals Musgrave Operations Pty Ltd
Australia
OZ Exploration (USA) LLC
Cassini Resources Pty Ltd
Australia
ZRUS Holdings Pty Ltd
Country of incorporation
Luxembourg
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Singapore
Australia
Australia
Jamaica
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Peru
USA
Australia
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The Company and all its Australian domiciled subsidiaries listed in Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, except for,
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 the 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.
Revenue
Other income
Mining
Processing
Freight
Site administration
Royalties
Inventory movement
Corporate administration
Exploration and corporate development
Other expenses
Foreign exchange gain/(loss)
Profit before interest and income tax
Finance income
Finance expense
Profit before income tax
Income tax
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive gain/(loss)
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to future Income Statements
Change in fair value of investments in equity securities, net of tax
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to future Income Statements
Cash flow hedges reserve change in fair value
Cash flow hedges reclassified to profit and loss
Other comprehensive gain/(loss) for the year, net of tax
Total comprehensive income for the year
2021
$m
2,006.3
0.7
(484.4)
(247.7)
(74.6)
(109.5)
(84.7)
(114.3)
(57.2)
(50.6)
–
10.4
794.4
–
(38.9)
755.5
(230.3)
525.2
2020
$m
1,262.7
0.2
(394.5)
(203.0)
(43.3)
(103.0)
(62.1)
(22.1)
(54.0)
(45.0)
(4.0)
(18.4)
313.5
0.3
(26.5)
287.3
(79.5)
207.8
7.4
3.9
1.6
23.8
32.8
558.0
(40.8)
64.9
28.0
235.8
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Consolidated balance sheet of the entities within the Deed of Cross Guarantee
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade receivables
Inventories
Prepayments
Other receivables
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Inventories
Exploration assets
Property, plant and equipment
Right-of-use assets
Investment in subsidiaries which are not party to the Deed
Other assets
Total non-current assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Trade payables and accruals
Other payables
Current tax provision
Employee benefits
Derivative financial instruments
Loans and borrowings
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Employee benefits
Provisions
Loans and borrowing
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Issued capital
Cash flow hedge reserve
Retained earnings
Total equity
143
2021
$m
196.5
236.0
259.3
13.7
247.3
952.8
129.4
216.5
2020
$m
98.2
157.3
236.4
8.5
193.6
694.0
266.6
144.0
2,735.3
2,392.4
733.6
346.0
15.5
4,176.3
5,129.1
213.6
6.1
51.2
25.0
–
80.5
376.4
190.1
4.4
118.5
663.4
976.4
750.1
346.0
32.2
3,931.3
4,625.3
172.2
4.1
19.6
21.1
36.3
171.5
424.8
124.2
3.2
102.3
684.3
914.0
1,352.8
3,776.3
1,338.8
3,286.5
2,400.3
2,371.4
–
1,376.0
3,776.3
(25.4)
940.5
3,286.5
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KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REMUNERATION
KMP are accountable for planning, directing and controlling the affairs of the Company and its controlled entities.
KMP REMUNERATION FOR THE CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
Short-term employee benefits
Other long term benefits
Post-employment benefits
Share-based payments
Total
2021
$
2020
$
5,024,438
4,591,323
88,469
141,697
2,471,840
7,726,444
66,080
125,602
1,970,172
6,753,177
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
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits and annual leave expected to be settled within 12 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 12 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 high
availability corporate bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.
20. Related party transactions
A number of KMP, or their related parties, may 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.
During the year the Group did not enter into any related party transactions (2020: None).
21. Remuneration of auditors
Audit and review services
Audit and review of financial statements – Group
Total fee for audit and review services
Assurance services
Sustainability and NGERS assurance
Other assurance services
Total fee for audit, review and assurance services
Other services
Taxation advice and tax compliance services
Other services
Total fee for other services
Total fees
2021
$
557,000
557,000
87,700
–
644,700
76,000
5,000
81,000
2020
$
525,000
525,000
82,900
2,500
610,400
20,500
5,000
25,500
725,700
635,900
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22. New accounting standards
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 Entity in its Annual & Sustainability Report for the year ended 31 December 2020. A number of new
standards were effective from 1 January 2021 and they did not have a material effect on the Group’s financial statements for the year.
ISSUED STANDARDS AND PRONOUNCEMENTS NOT EARLY ADOPTED
A number of new standards and amendments to standards are effective for annual periods beginning after 1 January 2021 and
earlier application is permitted; however, the Group has not early adopted any of the forthcoming new or amended standards in
preparing these Consolidated Financial Statements for the year.
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Directors’
declaration
1. In the opinion of the directors of OZ Minerals Limited (the Company):
a) the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes set out on pages 114 to 145
and the remuneration disclosures that are contained in the Remuneration Report
on pages 52 to 67, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, and:
i) give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Consolidated Entity as
at 31 December 2021 and of its performance for the year ended on that date;
and
ii) comply with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations
Regulations 2001;
b) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay
its debts as and when they fall due and payable.
2. The directors draw attention to page 118 of the Consolidated Financial Statements,
which includes a statement of compliance with international financial reporting
standards.
3. At the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the
Company, and the consolidated entities identified in Note 17, will be able to meet
any liabilities to which they are, or may become subject because of the Deed of Cross
Guarantee between the Company and those consolidated entities pursuant to ASIC
Instrument 2016/785.
4. 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 2021.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors.
Rebecca McGrath
Chairman
21 February 2022
Andrew Cole
Managing Director and CEO
21 February 2022
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Independent
Auditor’s Report
To the shareholders of OZ Minerals Limited
Report on the audit of the Financial Report
OPINION
We have audited the Financial Report
of OZ Minerals Limited (the Company).
In our opinion, the accompanying
Financial Report of the Company is in
accordance with the Corporations Act
2001, including:
giving a true and fair view of the
Group’s financial position as at
31 December 2021 and of its financial
performance for the year ended on
that date; and
complying with Australian
Accounting Standards and the
Corporations Regulations 2001.
The Financial Report comprises:
Consolidated balance sheet
as at 31 December 2021
Consolidated statement of
comprehensive income, Consolidated
statement of changes in equity,
and Consolidated statement of
cash flows for the year then ended
Notes including a summary of
significant accounting policies
Directors’ Declaration.
The Group consists of OZ Minerals
Limited (the Company) and the entities
it controlled at the year-end or from time
to time during the financial year.
BASIS FOR OPINION
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate
to provide a basis for our opinion.
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 Group in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and
the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s
APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence
Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the Financial Report in Australia.
We have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.
KEY AUDIT MATTERS
The Key Audit Matters we identified are:
Valuation of Low-Grade Gold
Ore Stockpiles; and
Recognition and measurement
of revenue.
Key Audit Matters are those matters
that, in our professional judgement, 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.
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VALUATION OF LOW-GRADE GOLD ORE STOCKPILES
Refer to Note 5 to the Financial Report.
The key audit matter
Significant judgment was exercised by the Group in their
determination of the value of low grade gold ore stockpiles,
noting that during the current year the Group concluded that
the valuation of the low grade gold ore stockpiles had increased
to an amount above the original cost and therefore the remaining
net realisable value provision was released. The low grade gold
ore will be combined with copper ore to produce concentrate.
The valuation of low grade gold ore stockpiles is a key audit
matter due to:
The significant judgment required by us to assess the
key assumptions used in the Group’s valuation model.
The size of low grade gold ore stockpiles as a proportion
of total assets.
The Group’s valuation model estimates future proceeds
expected to be derived from low grade gold ore contained in
existing ore stockpiles, less selling costs and further processing
costs to convert ore into concentrate.
We focused on the significant forward looking assumptions
the Group applied in their valuation model, including:
Future metal production levels (ore blend rates), which are
dependent on the volume and grade of existing low grade
gold ore stockpiles.
Future processing costs of low grade gold ore, and related
selling costs.
Future commodity prices and foreign exchange rates
expected to prevail when the concentrate containing gold
from existing low grade gold ore stockpiles is planned to
be processed and sold.
The timing of production, which depends on the available
capacity of the processing mill.
Assumptions are forward looking and / or not based on
observable data and are therefore inherently judgmental to audit.
How the matter was addressed in our audit
Our procedures included:
We tested the Group’s key controls relevant to:
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The valuation of low grade gold ore stockpiles,
including Board review and approval of key
assumptions used in the Group’s model such as
commodity prices and foreign exchange rates; and
The process for recording and monitoring volumes
and grades of stockpiled low grade gold ore, such
as management review and approval of grades.
We assessed the methodology applied by the Group in
determining the value of low grade gold ore stockpiles
against the requirements of the accounting standards.
We attended the Group’s internal stockpile survey and
compared the results of the quantity surveyors to the volume
of low grade gold ore stockpiles recorded in the Group’s
model at 31 December 2021.
We compared grades of stockpiled low grade gold ore recorded
in the model to the grades recorded in previous periods and
to the Group’s internal surveyor’s measurement of grades.
We assessed the scope, competence and objectivity of the
Group’s internal surveyors.
We challenged the Group’s key assumptions used in the model
to determine the value of low grade gold ore stockpiles by:
› Comparing future processing costs of low grade gold ore
to historical actual processing costs.
› Assessing future selling costs against current costs, by
comparing to a sample of existing customer sales contracts.
› Assessing future commodity prices and foreign exchange
rates applied by the Group against published analyst and
broker data.
› Comparing forecast production of low grade gold ore to
be processed to publicly disclosed mill capacity.
RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF REVENUE
Refer to Note 1 to the Financial Report.
The key audit matter
As disclosed in Notes 1 and 14 to the Financial Report, the
Group’s agreements for the sale of concentrate may provide for
provisional invoicing based on commodity prices at the date of
shipment and an initial metallurgical assay, with a subsequent
adjustment at the end of the quotational period to reflect the
final commodity price and final metallurgical assay.
This was a key audit matter as the provisional pricing adjustments
may represent a significant component of revenue within the
consolidated income statement. Also, for sales where the
final settlement price is yet to be determined, the value of the
provisionally recognised revenue (and the associated outstanding
receivable) is adjusted based on the appropriate forward price.
How the matter was addressed in our audit
Our procedures included:
We tested controls relating to the authorisation of
new contracts and the approval of amendments to
existing contracts.
On a sample basis, we inspected the Group’s sales contracts
and assessed key terms of sale, including the basis for issuing
provisional invoices and the duration of any quotational period.
On a sample basis, we compared the provisional and final
invoices raised during the year to supporting documentation,
including the results of metallurgical assays, prevailing
commodity prices and shipping terms.
We assessed the methodologies, inputs and assumptions used
by the Group in determining the fair value of trade receivables
subject to quotational pricing.
We recalculated the fair value measurement of trade
receivables still subject to quotational pricing adjustments
as at 31 December 2021 using market forward prices.
We evaluated the adequacy of the disclosures within
the Financial Report with reference to the requirements
of accounting standards.
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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. The Directors are responsible for the Other Information.
Our opinion on the Financial Report does not cover the Other Information and, accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion or
any form of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the Remuneration Report, defined sustainability information within
the Sustainability Report and our related assurance opinions.
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 THE 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 Group and Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and whether the use of the going concern basis of
accounting is appropriate. 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 Group and Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative
but to do so.
AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT
Our objective is:
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.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Australian
Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists.
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 the 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: https://www.auasb.gov.au/admin/file/content102/c3/ar1_2020.pdf. This description forms part of our Auditor’s Report.
REPORT ON THE REMUNERATION REPORT
Opinion
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of OZ Minerals Limited for the year ended 31 December 2021 complies with Section 300A
of the Corporations Act 2001.
Directors’ responsibilities
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 2021.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with
Australian Auditing Standards.
KPMG
Chris Sargent
Partner
21 February 2022
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CAPITAL
Share capital comprised 334,405,510 fully paid ordinary shares on 8 February 2022.
SHAREHOLDER DETAILS
At 8 February 2022, OZ Minerals had 45,809 shareholders. There were 417 shareholdings with less than a marketable parcel
of $500 worth of ordinary shares.
Top 20 investors at 8 February 2021
Name
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited
J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited
National Nominees Limited
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd
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