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Ms Wood has worked in legal practice and business. Other key positions Ms Wood has held include being a member of the Takeovers Panel (Australia) from 2000 to 2012, and roles with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Business Consultative Panel) and the Australian Government's Business Regulatory Advisory Group.

Mr Cooper brings exceptional financial acumen and accounting expertise, a strong understanding of legal and regulatory compliance and substantial experience in risk management oversight to Board, all of which also make him a highly capable Risk and Audit Committee Chair. His listed company experience and expertise in capital management and corporate development are highly valued by Board as it oversees the implementation of strategy, as is his strong focus on organisational philosophy, values and standards.

Mr Rumble brings deep knowledge and experience in mining and smelting operations. His expertise in geological and geoscience matters and strong understanding of the key environmental impacts,
risks and opportunities relevant to our business, enhance the COmpany's Board's capability to oversee our sustainability commitments, risks and impacts. These skills, together with his health and safety management expertise and proficiency in risk management, make him a highly capable Sustainability Committee Chair.

Mr Osborn held several senior management positions over the course of his career, including having accountability for Asia-Pacific manufacturing operations in China, Japan, Korea and Australia. In 2001 he was appointed Managing Director, leading an integrated business comprised of bauxite mining, alumina refining, coal mining, power generation and aluminium smelting until his retirement in 2008.

Ms Warburton has been a Non-Executive Director with both Worley Limited and Wesfarmers Limited since 2019. She has chaired the Wesfarmers Audit and Risk Committee during that time and assumed the Chair of the Worley Audit and Risk Committee in 2023. She has also been a Non-Executive Director of Northern Star Resources Limited since 2021. Ms Warburton is an Independent Director of Mirvac Funds Management Australia Limited, Thiess Group Holdings Pty Limited and Karlka Nyiyaparli RNTBC Aboriginal Corporation. She is serving her last part-time term as a member of the Takeovers Panel. She is a member of Chief Executive Women and an Adjunct Professor in Leadership and Strategy at the Curtin University School of Business. Ms Warburton was previously a Director with Blackmores Limited, Perth Childrens Hospital Foundation, Gold Road Resources Limited, Fortescue Metals Group Limited, NEXTDC Limited, Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility, Western Power and Barminco.

Mr Kerr held a widerange of operational and commercial roles across the business, including Chief Financial Officer Stainless Steel Materials, Vice President Finance Diamonds and Finance Director. Mr Kerr's strong track record in resources development, and global experience as a commercial and operational leader within the resources industry, means that he brings deep mining and metals expertise and exceptional financial acumen. His health and safety expertise, and passion for promoting diversity and inclusion, are valued contributions to Board as it oversees commitment to elevate safety performance and instill a culture where everyone feels safe and respected at work.

Dr Mtoba's tenure as partner and a leader at one of Africa's predominant financial professional services firms, and the numerous roles she has held in local, regional and international organisations and forums, means that she provides the Board with considerable financial, economic and public policy expertise and leadership. Dr Mtoba brings a strong focus on culture and her expertise in social performance and community and stakeholder engagement are an asset to our Board as it supports our aspiration to contribute social and economic value where the Company operates.

Dr Liu's accomplished career as a global executive in the resources industry, Dr Liu brings to Board expertise in mining and processing operations, the execution of major capital projects and commodity value chain management.
Her high financial acumen, expertise in health and safety and strong understanding of the key environmental impacts, risks and opportunities relevant to operations, make her a valued contributor to the Committees on which she serves. Her knowledge and experience in technology and innovation, together with her technical background, is an asset to Board as it oversees advancement towards a low-carbon future.

Mr Mesquita has extensive experience in the global mining and metals industry with a particular focus on base metals and aluminium in the Americas and Africa. His previous roles and first-hand experience of working at a projects in an operational capacity means he brings a unique and diverse perspective to board. This, together with his experience in leading complex operations with responsibility for safety, volume and costs, support strategy of optimising business by working safely, minimising impact, consistently delivering stable and predictable performance, and continually improving competitiveness.

Ms Nelson's career comprises a portfolio of roles across academia as well as international policy, business leadership groups and not-for-profit organisations. She has expertise in sustainable development including in human rights, cultural heritage and Indigenous issues and a significant
understanding of climate change and biodiversity issues. Ms Nelson's strong focus on sustainable development, together with her passion for building partnerships between business, government and civil society, is an asset to our Board given this is at the heart of the Company's purpose and underpins the delivery of the Company's strategy.

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