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KEY RISKS - GENERAL
Fluctuations in gold, silver and copper prices
Evolution's revenues are exposed to fluctuations in gold, silver and copper prices. Volatility in these prices creates revenue uncertainty and requires careful management of business performance to ensure that operating cash margins are maintained despite a fall in the prices
payable for those metals. The risks associated with such fluctuations and volatility may be minimised by any hedging Evolution may undertake.
Declining gold, silver and copper prices can also impact operations by requiring a reassessment of the feasibility of mine plans and certain projects and initiatives. The development of new ore bodies, commencement and timing of open pit cutbacks, commencement of development
projects and the ongoing commitment to exploration projects can all potentially be impacted by a decline in the prevailing prices payable for those metals. Even if a project is ultimately determined to be economically viable, the need to conduct such a reassessment could potentially
cause substantial delays and/or may interrupt operations, which may have a material adverse effect on Evolution's results of operations and financial condition
Financial risks
Evolution's activities and capital structure expose it to a variety of financial risks such as market risk (including interest rate risk and price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. Evolution's overall risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to
minimise potential adverse effects on the financial performance of Evolution. If such financial risks eventuate or are unable to be managed effectively, they may have an adverse impact on Evolution's financial performance.
Hedging risk
Evolution has hedging agreements in place for the forward sale of fixed quantities of gold production from its operations. There is a risk that Evolution may not be able to deliver the amount of gold required under its hedging arrangements if, for example, there is a production
shortage. In this event, Evolution's financial performance may be adversely affected.
Under the hedging agreements, rising gold prices could result in part of Evolution's gold production being sold at less than the prevailing spot price at the time of sale.
Foreign exchange rate risk
Evolution is an Australian business that reports in Australian dollars. Evolution's revenue is derived from the sale of gold, silver and copper in a mix of US, Canadian and Australian dollars, whereas costs are mainly incurred by the businesses in Australian and Canadian dollars.
Therefore, movements in the AUD/USD; USD/CAD and AUD/CAD exchange rates may adversely or beneficially affect Evolution's financial performance. The risks associated with such fluctuations and volatility may be minimised by any currency hedging Evolution may undertake
though there is no assurance as to the efficacy of such currency hedging. Evolution's current policy is that it does not hedge foreign exchange risk on unhedged gold, copper and silver sales.
Taxation risk
Change to tax legislation, the interpretation of tax legislation by the courts, the administration of tax legislation by the relevant tax authorities and the applicability of such legislation to Evolution or entities within the group may increase Evolution's tax liabilities.
Environmental risks
Mining and exploration can be potentially environmentally hazardous, giving rise to potentially substantial costs for environmental rehabilitation, damage control and losses. Evolution is subject to environmental laws and regulations in connection with its operations and could be
subject to liability due to risks inherent in its activities, including unforeseen circumstances.
Climate change risk
Evolution has exposure to a range of climate change risks. The impacts of climate change may affect political, policy and legal developments, technology, Evolution's assets, the costs of inputs and raw materials, its productivity (due to potentially increased costs of capital), the
markets for its products, the communities in which Evolution operates and Evolution's reputation.
Non-physical risks arise from a variety of policy, regulatory, legal, technology, financial and market responses to the challenges posed by climate change and the transition to a lower-carbon economy. Any changes to government regulation or policy relating to climate change,
including net zero initiatives or other regulation or policy relating to greenhouse gas emissions or energy intensive assets, may directly or indirectly impact the Evolution's costs and operational efficiency.
Acute physical risks include increased severity of extreme weather events and chronic risks may also result from longer-term changes in climate patterns.
Gold, silver and copper mining operations are energy intensive and in the short term, Evolution expects to continue to rely on fossil fuels. The use of renewable power generation and low emission technologies may adversely impact Evolution's operating and financial condition.
Regulatory risks
Evolution's operations are subject to various Federal, State, Provincial and local laws and plans including those relating to mining, prospecting, development, permit and licence requirements, industrial relations, environment, land use, royalties, water, native title and cultural heritage,
land access, mine safety and occupational health.
Approvals, licences, permits and other regulatory approvals required to comply with such rules may, in some instances, be subject to the discretion of the applicable government or government officials, and, in some cases, the local community. No assurance can be given that
Evolution will be successful in obtaining any, or all, of the various approvals, licences and permits or maintaining such authorisations in full force and effect without modification or revocation. To the extent such approvals are required and not retained or obtained in a timely manner or
at all, Evolution may be curtailed or prohibited from continuing or proceeding with production and exploration.
For example, native title claims or issues on any existing or future tenements held by Evolution may potentially impact Evolution's operations and future plans. For tenements that may still be subject to native title claims to be validly granted (or renewed), there are established
statutory regimes that will need to be followed in connection with those tenements.
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