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CODE OF CONDUCT OBJECTIVE OF CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT Sipa Resources Limited "Sipa" is committed to building and maintaining a reputation for its integrity, honesty and fair dealing. This reputation depends on its directors and employees acting, and being seen as acting, in a way which is consistent with best practice for corporate governance in the jurisdictions in which we operate. We take our responsibility to our employees, shareholders and other stakeholders very seriously. 1. Obligation to Comply with Code This Policy mandates the conduct expected of all directors, officers, employees, consultants and other agents (collectively "representatives"). Ethics and behavior are individual responsibilities, and high standards of behavior are expected of all employees, regardless of position. Sipa representatives will adhere to the Code both in the letter of the law and the spirit of all laws and regulations which govern Sipa. Adherence to the Code is a term of employment with Sipa. Violation of the Code by any representative, or unethical behavior which may affect the reputation of Sipa may be subject to disciplinary action including termination of employment. Managers are accountable for the actions of the employees who report to them. Each manager is responsible for informing his or her employees about this Policy. Managers also are responsible for maintaining a work environment where frank and open discussion is encouraged and expected, without fear of retribution. Every employee is responsible for prompt reporting of any violation or suspected violation of this Policy. Employees who make such reports need have no fear of reprisal for reporting a violation. Sipa will ensure that any allegations of Policy violation will be treated thoroughly, objectively and in the strictest possible confidence. Failure to comply with the Policy will result in disciplinary action, including (if warranted) summary discharge. 2. Use of Confidential or Inside Information
3. Maintaining Confidentiality The maintenance of confidentiality is essential, both from a legal and practical viewpoint. It impacts on the Corporation's ability to comply with all regulations, the TSX Listing Rules and to conduct its business. Accordingly, all material non-public information will be disseminated within the Corporation on a need to know basis. Information is generally considered material if it would be relevant to an investor making a decision on buying or selling the Corporation's stock. All employees must make an effort to maintain the confidentiality of the Corporation's information. These efforts should include secure handling and storage of confidential documents and avoiding casual conversations regarding confidential matters. Employees shall not make use of confidential information for personal gain or "in a manner which would be detrimental to Sipa". The Chief Executive Officer is the designated Corporation executive spokesperson. No other employees of the Corporation are authorised to represent the Corporation to the media or securities analysts unless expressly authorised to make such disclosure by the Chief Executive Officer. 4. Integrity of Record Keeping and Accounts Sipa will maintain all books and records with integrity to reflect an accurate account of all transactions. The integrity of the Corporations records is essential for maintaining stakeholder confidence and the reputation of the Corporation. It is Sipas policy that all books and records be kept so that they fully and fairly reflect all receipts and expenditures by Sipa. In furtherance of this policy, the following shall apply:
5. Conflicts of Interest Directors, Senior Management and all other employees must ensure that their personal business, investment and other activities (including those of family members and other close associates) do not place them in a position where their own interests may influence judgements or actions they take on the Corporations behalf. Where such conflicts of interest occur, the employee should declare them promptly to Senior Management. In the case of Directors such conflict should be reported to the Chairman and Company Secretary. 6. Use of Corporation Assets
7. Permissible and Prohibited Payments
8. Reporting Violations of the Code of Conduct or Other Unethical Conduct Employees are required to report any possible violation of the Code to an appropriate manager, Managing Director or Company Secretary. The policy underlying the procedures is to ensure employees are not disadvantaged in any way for reporting violations of the Code or other unethical conduct and that the matter is dealt with in a timely manner. |
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