Malachite Resources Limited Landholder Relations – How To Keep The Gate Open Russell Meares

You only get one chance to make a first impression We are always the farmers guests Work alongside the farm business 2

3 Research the landowner and his/her property history Stay up-to-date on farming issues Find out about local issues

First phone call Farms are commonly partnerships Explain any connection you have with farming Listen to the farmers views and concerns Arrange to meet at time to suit him/her 4

5 First impressions continue Put yourself in his/her position Listen, listen, listen Seek a common interest with farmer Use of fact sheets Use of Farmers photo album Frequency of contact and keep a record Access and compensation agreement

Trust and respect Handshake agreements are strongest, but not legally binding Importance of the same familiar face Farmers may monitor your ASX announcements Build a reputation in the district Farmers as referees 6

Always do what you say you are going to do Keep the farmer informed Do not pass on local gossip Pay compensation on time Start rehabilitation programs early In kind assistance Christmas thank you and community BBQs Exceed expectations 7

Want to share their land Know the limit of their rights Interest in what is under the surface Family connection with mining industry See potential financial gains 8

Do not understand companys rights Believe that they own the minerals Have had bad experiences in past Confuse exploration with mining Philosophically opposed to any mining 9

You only get one chance to make a first impression Build a relationship based on trust and mutual respect Exceed expectations 10