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Appendix: Key Risks d) Tenure of the Tenements Interests in tenements in Western Australia are governed by legislation and are evidenced by the granting of leases and licences by the State. The Company is subject to the Mining Act 1978 (WA) and the Company has an obligation to meet conditions that apply to the Tenements, including the payment of rent and prescribed annual expenditure commitments. The Tenements held by the Company are subject to annual review and periodic renewal. There are no guarantees that the Tenements that are subject to renewal will be renewed or that any applications for exemption from minimum expenditure conditions will be granted, each of which would adversely affect the standing of a Tenement. A number of the Tenements may be subject to additional conditions, penalties, objections or forfeiture applications in the future. Alternatively, applications, transfers, conversions or renewals may be refused or may not be approved with favourable terms. Any of these events could have a materially adverse effect on the Company's prospects and the value of its assets. Grant of future authorisations to explore and mine The Company currently holds all material authorisations required to undertake its exploration programs. However, many of the mineral rights and interests held by the Company are subject to the need for ongoing or new Government approvals, licences and permits as the scope of the Company's operations change. The granting and renewal of such approvals, licences and permits are, as a practical matter, subject to the discretion of applicable Government agencies or officials. If the Company pursues development of an economically viable mineral deposit, it will, among other things, require various approvals, permit and licences before it will be able to mine the deposit, and need to satisfy certain environmental approval processes. There is no guarantee that that Company will be able to obtain, or obtain in a timely fashion, all required approvals, licences or permits or satisfy all environmental approval processes. To the extent that required authorisations are not obtained or are delayed, the Company's operations may be significantly impacted. f) Exploration and development The Company intends to continue with an intensive exploration program on the Tenements that comprise the Mount Morgans Gold Project. In the event that the planned drilling programs produce poorer than expected results, the value of the Company's assets and the viability of the Company's future operations may be significantly diminished. The Tenements are at various stages of exploration, and potential investors should understand that mineral exploration and development are high risk enterprises that only occasionally provide high rewards. Even a combination of experience, knowledge and careful evaluation may not be able to overcome the inherent risk associated with exploring prospective tenements. There can be no assurance that exploration of the Tenements (or any other tenements that may be acquired in the future), will result in the development of an economically viable deposit of gold or other minerals. In addition to the high average costs of discovery of an economic deposit, factors such as demand for commodities, fluctuating gold prices and exchange rates, limitations on activities due to weather, difficulties encountered with geological structures and technical issues, labour disruptions, problems obtaining project finance, share price movements that affect access to new capital, counterparty risks on contacts, proximity to infrastructure (given the size of the area covered by the Tenements), changing government regulation (including with regard to taxes, royalties, the export of minerals, employment and environmental protection), native title issues and equipment shortages can all affect the ability of a company to profit from any development opportunity. If a viable mineral deposit(s) is to be developed, the Company will need to apply for a range of environmental and development authorisations which may or may not be granted on satisfactory terms. Even if an apparently viable mineral deposit is identified, there is no guarantee that it can be profitably mined. The discovery of mineral deposits is dependent on a number of factors, including the technical skill of the exploration personnel involved and the success of the adopted exploration plan. In addition, there can be a time lag between the commencement of drilling and, if a viable mineral deposit(s) is discovered, the commencement of commercial operations. Reasons for this include the need to build and finance significant infrastructure. The exploration and development costs of the Company described in the "Use of Funds" are based on certain assumptions with respect to the method and timing of exploration and development. By their nature, these estimates and assumptions are subject to significant uncertainties and, accordingly, the actual costs may materially differ from these estimates and assumptions. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that the cost estimates and the underlying assumptions will be realised in practice, which may materially and adversely affect the Company's viability. Although the "Use of Proceeds" detailed in the Offer Document sets out the Company's current intentions, the actual expenditure and exploration work undertaken will depend on the results generated. As such, actual expenditure may differ from the budgeted expenditure presented. g) Native Title and cultural heritage The effect of the present laws in respect of Native Title that apply in Australia is that the Tenements may be affected by Native Title claims or procedures. This may preclude or delay granting of exploration and mining tenements or the ability of the Company to explore, develop and/or commercialise the resources on the Tenements. Considerable expenses may be incurred negotiating and resolving issues, including any compensation arrangements reached in settling Native title claims lodged over any of the Tenements held or acquired by the Company. The presence of Aboriginal sacred sites and cultural heritage artefacts on the Tenements is protected by State and Commonwealth laws. Any destruction or harming of such sites and artefacts may result in the Company incurring significant fines and Court injunctions, which may adversely impact on exploration and mining activities. The Company will conduct surveys before conducting exploration work which could disturb the surface of the land. The Tenements currently contain, and may contain additional, sites of cultural significance which will need to be avoided during field programs and any resulting mining operations. The existence of such sites may limit or preclude exploration or mining activities on those sites and delays and expenses may be experienced in obtaining clearances. DACIAN GOLD LIMITED/daciangold.com.au 27
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