United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC 20549
FORM N-PX
Annual
Report of Proxy Voting Record of Registered Management
Investment Company
Investment Company Act File Number: 811-21650
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ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
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400 S. El Camino Real #710 |
San Mateo, California 94402-1708 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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JPMorgan Chase Bank |
3 Chase MetroTech Center, 6th Floor |
Brooklyn, New York 11245 |
(name and address of agent for service) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 376-3135
Date of fiscal year end: November 30
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
PROXY VOTING RECORD
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LIMITED | |||
Security | 008474108 | Meeting Type | Annual and Special Meeting |
Ticker Symbol | AEM | Meeting Date | 27-Apr-2018 |
ISIN | CA0084741085 | Agenda | 934765047 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | Dr. Leanne M. Baker | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | Sean Boyd | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | Martine A. Celej | For | For | ||||||||||
4 | Robert J. Gemmell | For | For | ||||||||||
5 | Mel Leiderman | For | For | ||||||||||
6 | Deborah McCombe | For | For | ||||||||||
7 | James D. Nasso | For | For | ||||||||||
8 | Dr. Sean Riley | For | For | ||||||||||
9 | J. Merfyn Roberts | For | For | ||||||||||
10 | Jamie C. Sokalsky | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and authorizing the Directors to fix their remuneration. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
3 | Consideration of and, if deemed advisable, the passing of an ordinary resolution approving an amendment to the Company’s Stock Option Plan. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
4 | Consideration of and, if deemed advisable, the passing of an ordinary resolution confirming the adoption of the amended and restated by-laws of the Company. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
5 | Consideration of and, if deemed advisable, the passing of a non-binding, advisory resolution accepting the Company’s approach to executive compensation. | Management | For | For |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
ALACER GOLD CORP. | |||
Security | 010679108 | Meeting Type | Annual and Special Meeting |
Ticker Symbol | ALIAF | Meeting Date | 07-Jun-2018 |
ISIN | CA0106791084 | Agenda | 934807198 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | Rodney P. Antal | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | Thomas R. Bates, Jr. | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | Edward C. Dowling, Jr. | For | For | ||||||||||
4 | Richard P. Graff | For | For | ||||||||||
5 | Anna Kolonchina | For | For | ||||||||||
6 | Alan P. Krusi | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
3 | Advisory Resolution on the Corporation’s Approach to Executive Compensation. | Management | For | For |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
ALAMOS GOLD INC. | |||
Security | 011532108 | Meeting Type | Special |
Ticker Symbol | AGI | Meeting Date | 16-Nov-2017 |
ISIN | CA0115321089 | Agenda | 934694476 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | To consider and, if deemed advisable, to pass an ordinary resolution, the full text of which is attached as Appendix B to the joint management information circular of Alamos Gold Inc. (“Alamos”) and Richmont Mines Inc. (“Richmont”) dated October 18, 2017 (the “Circular”), approving the issuance of the share consideration to be issued by Alamos to shareholders of Richmont pursuant to an arrangement of Richmont under Charter XVI -Division II of the Business Corporations Act (Québec), all as more particularly described in the Circular. | Management | For | For |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
ALAMOS GOLD INC. | |||
Security | 011532108 | Meeting Type | Annual |
Ticker Symbol | AGI | Meeting Date | 07-May-2018 |
ISIN | CA0115321089 | Agenda | 934772814 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | Mark J. Daniel | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | Elaine Ellingham | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | David Fleck | For | For | ||||||||||
4 | David Gower | For | For | ||||||||||
5 | Claire M. Kennedy | For | For | ||||||||||
6 | John A. McCluskey | For | For | ||||||||||
7 | Paul J. Murphy | For | For | ||||||||||
8 | Ronald E. Smith | For | For | ||||||||||
9 | Kenneth Stowe | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | Appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors of the company for the ensuing year and authorizing the directors to fix their remuneration. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
3 | To consider, and if deemed advisable, pass a resolution to approve an advisory resolution on the company’s approach to executive compensation. | Management | For | For |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LIMITED | |||
Security | S04255196 | Meeting Type | Annual General Meeting |
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 16-May-2018 | |
ISIN | ZAE000043485 | Agenda | 709163466 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1.O11 | RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR AH GARNER | Management | For | For | ||||||||
1.O12 | RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MRS NP JANUARY-BARDILL | Management | For | For | ||||||||
1.O13 | RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR R GASANT | Management | For | For | ||||||||
1.O14 | RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MRS KC RAMON | Management | For | For | ||||||||
2.O21 | APPOINTMENT OF AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE MEMBER: MR R GASANT | Management | For | For | ||||||||
2.O22 | APPOINTMENT OF AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE MEMBER: MR MJ KIRKWOOD | Management | For | For | ||||||||
2.O23 | APPOINTMENT OF AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE MEMBER: MR RJ RUSTON | Management | For | For | ||||||||
2.O24 | APPOINTMENT OF AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE MEMBER: MS MDC RICHTER | Management | For | For | ||||||||
2.O25 | APPOINTMENT OF AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE MEMBER: MRS SV ZILWA | Management | For | For | ||||||||
3.O.3 | RE-APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG INC. AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For | ||||||||
4.O.4 | GENERAL AUTHORITY TO DIRECTORS TO ALLOT AND ISSUE ORDINARY SHARES | Management | For | For | ||||||||
5.O51 | THE COMPANY’S REMUNERATION POLICY (EXCLUDING THE REMUNERATION OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS FOR THEIR SERVICES AS DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OR STATUTORY COMMITTEES) AS SET OUT IN THE REMUNERATION REPORT CONTAINED IN THE INTEGRATED REPORT 2017 | Management | For | For | ||||||||
5.O52 | THE IMPLEMENTATION REPORT IN RELATION TO THE REMUNERATION POLICY, AS SET OUT IN THE REMUNERATION REPORT CONTAINED IN THE INTEGRATED REPORT 2017 | Management | For | For | ||||||||
6.S.1 | REMUNERATION OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS | Management | For | For | ||||||||
7.S.2 | GENERAL AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE THE COMPANY’S OWN SHARES | Management | For | For | ||||||||
8.S.3 | GENERAL AUTHORITY TO DIRECTORS TO ISSUE FOR CASH, THOSE ORDINARY SHARES WHICH THE DIRECTORS ARE AUTHORISED TO ALLOT AND ISSUE IN TERMS OF ORDINARY RESOLUTION 4 | Management | For | For | ||||||||
9.S.4 | GENERAL AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN TERMS OF SECTIONS 44 AND 45 OF THE COMPANIES ACT | Management | For | For | ||||||||
10O.6 | DIRECTORS’ AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT SPECIAL AND ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS | Management | For | For |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
ATLANTIC GOLD CORPORATION | |||
Security | 04854Q101 | Meeting Type | Annual |
Ticker Symbol | SPVEF | Meeting Date | 30-Nov-2017 |
ISIN | CA04854Q1019 | Agenda | 934699983 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | To set the number of Directors at eight. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
2 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | Steven G. Dean | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | Robert G. Atkinson | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | W. David Black | For | For | ||||||||||
4 | Donald Siemens | For | For | ||||||||||
5 | William P. Armstrong | For | For | ||||||||||
6 | Walter Bucknell | For | For | ||||||||||
7 | Maryse Belanger | For | For | ||||||||||
8 | Ryan Beedie | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors of the Corporation for the ensuing year and authorizing the Directors to fix their remuneration. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
4 | To ratify, confirm and re-approve the Rolling Stock Option Plan. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
5 | To transact such other business as may properly come before the Meeting. | Management | For | For |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
B2GOLD CORP. | |||
Security | 11777Q209 | Meeting Type | Annual and Special Meeting |
Ticker Symbol | BTG | Meeting Date | 08-Jun-2018 |
ISIN | CA11777Q2099 | Agenda | 934830224 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | To set the number of Directors at eight. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
2 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | Mr. Clive Johnson | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | Mr. Robert Cross | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | Mr. Robert Gayton | For | For | ||||||||||
4 | Mr. Jerry Korpan | For | For | ||||||||||
5 | Mr. Bongani Mtshisi | For | For | ||||||||||
6 | Mr. Kevin Bullock | For | For | ||||||||||
7 | Mr. George Johnson | For | For | ||||||||||
8 | Ms. Robin Weisman | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors of the Corporation for the ensuing year and authorizing the Directors to fix their remuneration. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
4 | To approve the 2015 Stock Option Plan Resolution relating to the adoption of the Corporation’s Incentive Stock Option Plan, including the Grant of Stock Options, the Amendment to the 2015 Stock Option Plan and the Clerical and Administrative Changes to the 2015 Stock Option Plan, as described in the accompanying Management Information Circular of B2Gold Corp. for the Annual General and Special Meeting of the shareholders to be held on June 8, 2018. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
5 | To approve the RSU Plan Resolution relating to the amendment of the Corporation’s Restricted Share Unit Plan, including the Amendment to the 2015 RSU Plan and the Clerical and Administrative Changes to the 2015 RSU Plan, as described in the accompanying Management Information Circular of B2Gold Corp. for the Annual General and Special Meeting of the shareholders to be held on June 8, 2018. | Management | For | For |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION | |||
Security | 067901108 | Meeting Type | Annual |
Ticker Symbol | ABX | Meeting Date | 24-Apr-2018 |
ISIN | CA0679011084 | Agenda | 934753321 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | M. I. Benítez | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | G. A. Cisneros | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | G. G. Clow | For | For | ||||||||||
4 | K. P. M. Dushnisky | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
5 | J. M. Evans | For | For | ||||||||||
6 | B. L. Greenspun | For | For | ||||||||||
7 | J. B. Harvey | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
8 | P. A. Hatter | For | For | ||||||||||
9 | N. H. O. Lockhart | For | For | ||||||||||
10 | P. Marcet | For | For | ||||||||||
11 | A. Munk | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
12 | J. R. S. Prichard | For | For | ||||||||||
13 | S. J. Shapiro | For | For | ||||||||||
14 | J. L. Thornton | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
15 | E. L. Thrasher | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP as the auditor of Barrick and authorizing the directors to fix its remuneration. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
3 | ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON APPROACH TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | Against | Against |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
BELO SUN MINING CORP. | |||
Security | 080558109 | Meeting Type | Annual |
Ticker Symbol | VNNHF | Meeting Date | 01-May-2018 |
ISIN | CA0805581091 | Agenda | 934781015 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | Peter Tagliamonte | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
2 | Stan Bharti | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
3 | Mark Eaton | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
4 | Denis Arsenault | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
5 | Carol Fries | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
6 | William Clarke | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
7 | Bruce Humphrey | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
2 | Appointment of RSM Canada LLP as Auditors of the Corporation for the ensuing year and authorizing the Directors to fix their remuneration. | Management | For | For |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
COMPANIA DE MINAS BUENAVENTURA S.A.A | |||
Security | 204448104 | Meeting Type | Annual |
Ticker Symbol | BVN | Meeting Date | 27-Mar-2018 |
ISIN | US2044481040 | Agenda | 934744966 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1. | To approve the 2017 Annual Report. A preliminary Spanish version of the Annual Report is available in the Company’s web site: http://www.buenaventura.com/assets/uploads/pdf/aprobacion_1.pdf | Management | For | |||||||||
2. | To approve the Financial Statements as of December 31, 2017, which were publicly reported. A full report in English version is available in our web site: http://www.buenaventura.com/en/inversionistas/estados-financieros/2018 | Management | For | |||||||||
3. | To approve the Annual Remuneration for the Board of Directors according to the Company’s Bylaws (title five, article thirty). http://www.buenaventura.com/en/inversionistas/estatutos-sociales | Management | For | |||||||||
4. | To appoint Ernst and Young (Paredes, Burga y Asociados) as External Auditors for fiscal year 2018. | Management | For | |||||||||
5. | To approve the payment of a cash dividend of 0.030 (US$) per share or ADS according to the Company’s Dividend Policy. | Management | For |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
DETOUR GOLD CORPORATION | |||
Security | 250669108 | Meeting Type | Annual |
Ticker Symbol | DRGDF | Meeting Date | 03-May-2018 |
ISIN | CA2506691088 | Agenda | 934777484 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | Lisa Colnett | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
2 | Edward C. Dowling Jr. | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
3 | Robert E. Doyle | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
4 | Andre Falzon | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
5 | Ingrid J. Hibbard | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
6 | J. Michael Kenyon | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
7 | Paul Martin | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
8 | Alex G. Morrison | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
9 | Jonathan Rubenstein | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
2 | Appointment of KPMG LLP, Chartered Accountants as Auditors of the Corporation for the ensuing year and authorizing the Directors to fix their remuneration. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
3 | To approve the non-binding advisory resolution on the Corporation’s approach to executive compensation. | Management | For | For |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
ENDEAVOUR MINING CORPORATION | |||
Security | G3040R158 | Meeting Type | Annual |
Ticker Symbol | EDVMF | Meeting Date | 26-Jun-2018 |
ISIN | KYG3040R1589 | Agenda | 934838876 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | MICHAEL BECKETT | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | JAMES ASKEW | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | IAN COCKERILL | For | For | ||||||||||
4 | OLIVIER COLOM | For | For | ||||||||||
5 | LIVIA MAHLER | For | For | ||||||||||
6 | WAYNE McMANUS | For | For | ||||||||||
7 | SÉBASTIEN DE MONTESSUS | For | For | ||||||||||
8 | NAGUIB SAWIRIS | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS: Appointment of Deloitte LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, as Auditors of the Corporation for the ensuing year and authorizing the Directors to fix their remuneration. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
3 | SAY ON PAY ADVISORY VOTE: To consider, and if deemed advisable, pass, with or without variation, a non-binding advisory resolution accepting the Corporation’s approach to executive compensation, as more particularly described in the accompanying management information circular of the Corporation. | Management | Against | Against |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
FRANCO-NEVADA CORPORATION | |||
Security | 351858105 | Meeting Type | Annual and Special Meeting |
Ticker Symbol | FNV | Meeting Date | 09-May-2018 |
ISIN | CA3518581051 | Agenda | 934769677 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | PIERRE LASSONDE | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | DAVID HARQUAIL | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | TOM ALBANESE | For | For | ||||||||||
4 | DEREK W. EVANS | For | For | ||||||||||
5 | CATHARINE FARROW | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
6 | LOUIS GIGNAC | For | For | ||||||||||
7 | RANDALL OLIPHANT | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
8 | DAVID R. PETERSON | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
3 | ACCEPTANCE OF THE CORPORATION’S APPROACH TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
4 | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CORPORATION’S SHARE COMPENSATION PLAN AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING INFORMATION CIRCULAR. | Management | For | For |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
GOLD FIELDS LIMITED | |||
Security | S31755101 | Meeting Type | Annual General Meeting |
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 22-May-2018 | |
ISIN | ZAE000018123 | Agenda | 709178695 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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CMMT | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 906556 DUE TO ADDITION OF RESOLUTION 11OT1. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU | Non-Voting | ||||||||||
1.O.1 | RE-APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS: KPMG INC | Management | For | For | ||||||||
2O2.1 | RE-ELECTION OF A DIRECTOR: CA CAROLUS | Management | For | For | ||||||||
3O2.2 | RE-ELECTION OF A DIRECTOR: RP MENELL | Management | For | For | ||||||||
4O2.3 | RE-ELECTION OF A DIRECTOR: SP REID | Management | For | For | ||||||||
5O3.1 | RE-ELECTION OF A MEMBER AND CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE: YGH SULEMAN | Management | For | For | ||||||||
6O3.2 | RE-ELECTION OF A MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE: A ANDANI | Management | For | For | ||||||||
7O3.3 | RE-ELECTION OF A MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE: PJ BACCHUS | Management | For | For | ||||||||
8O3.4 | RE-ELECTION OF A MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE: RP MENELL | Management | For | For | ||||||||
9.O.4 | APPROVAL FOR THE ISSUE OF AUTHORISED BUT UNISSUED ORDINARY SHARES | Management | For | For | ||||||||
10S.1 | APPROVAL FOR THE ISSUING OF EQUITY SECURITIES FOR CASH | Management | For | For | ||||||||
11OT1 | ADVISORY ENDORSEMENT OF THE REMUNERATION POLICY | Management | For | For | ||||||||
12S.2 | APPROVAL OF THE REMUNERATION OF NON- EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS | Management | For | For | ||||||||
13S.3 | APPROVAL FOR THE COMPANY TO GRANT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN TERMS OF SECTION 44 AND 45 OF THE ACT | Management | For | For | ||||||||
14S.4 | ACQUISITION OF THE COMPANY’S OWN SHARES | Management | For | For | ||||||||
15S.5 | APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS OF THE GOLD FIELDS 2012 LIMITED SHARE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||||||
CMMT | 09 APR 2018: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO MODIFICATION IN TEXT OF RESOLUTION 1. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES FOR MID: 910221, PLEASE DO NOT VOTE AGAIN UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU | Non-Voting |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
GOLDCORP INC. | |||
Security | 380956409 | Meeting Type | Annual and Special Meeting |
Ticker Symbol | GG | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2018 |
ISIN | CA3809564097 | Agenda | 934750921 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | BEVERLEY A. BRISCOE | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | MATTHEW COON COME | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | MARGOT A. FRANSSEN | For | For | ||||||||||
4 | DAVID A. GAROFALO | For | For | ||||||||||
5 | CLEMENT A. PELLETIER | For | For | ||||||||||
6 | P. RANDY REIFEL | For | For | ||||||||||
7 | CHARLES R. SARTAIN | For | For | ||||||||||
8 | IAN W. TELFER | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
9 | KENNETH F. WILLIAMSON | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | IN RESPECT OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE LLP, INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION; | Management | For | For | |||||||||
3 | A NON-BINDING ADVISORY RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE COMPANY’S APPROACH TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
GUYANA GOLDFIELDS INC. | |||
Security | 403530108 | Meeting Type | Annual and Special Meeting |
Ticker Symbol | GUYFF | Meeting Date | 01-May-2018 |
ISIN | CA4035301080 | Agenda | 934783172 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | J. Patrick Sheridan | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
2 | Scott Caldwell | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
3 | Alan Ferry | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
4 | Jean-Pierre Chauvin | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
5 | René Marion | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
6 | Michael Richings | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
7 | David Beatty | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
8 | Wendy Kei | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
2 | Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors of the Corporation for the ensuing year and authorizing the Directors to fix their remuneration. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
3 | An ordinary resolution confirming the existing Stock Option Plan of the Corporation, in substantially the form of the resolution appended as Schedule “B” to the management information circular of the Corporation dated as of March 27, 2018 (the “Circular”). | Management | For | For | |||||||||
4 | An ordinary resolution approving and confirming the Corporation’s shareholder rights plan as amended, in substantially the form of resolutions appended as Schedule “C” to the Circular. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
5 | A non-binding advisory resolution on the acceptance of the Corporation’s approach to executive compensation, the full text which is set out under the section “Say-on- Pay Policy” of the Circular. | Management | For | For |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
IAMGOLD CORPORATION | |||
Security | 450913108 | Meeting Type | Annual and Special Meeting |
Ticker Symbol | IAG | Meeting Date | 08-May-2018 |
ISIN | CA4509131088 | Agenda | 934783122 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | JOHN E. CALDWELL | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | DONALD K. CHARTER | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | RICHARD J. HALL | For | For | ||||||||||
4 | STEPHEN J. J. LETWIN | For | For | ||||||||||
5 | MAHENDRA NAIK | For | For | ||||||||||
6 | TIMOTHY R. SNIDER | For | For | ||||||||||
7 | SYBIL E. VEENMAN | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITOR OF THE CORPORATION FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
3 | RESOLVED, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, AND NOT TO DIMINISH THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION, THAT THE SHAREHOLDERS ACCEPT THE APPROACH TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DISCLOSED IN THE CORPORATION’S INFORMATION CIRCULAR DELIVERED IN ADVANCE OF THE 2018 ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
4 | RESOLVED THAT THE AMENDMENT TO THE SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN OF THE CORPORATION DESCRIBED UNDER THE HEADING “BUSINESS OF THE MEETING - AMENDMENT TO THE SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN OF THE CORPORATION” AND, MORE FULLY, THE PLAN RESOLUTION AS SET OUT IN APPENDIX “A” TO THE CORPORATION’S INFORMATION CIRCULAR, DELIVERED IN ADVANCE OF THE 2018 ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS, BE APPROVED. | Management | For | For |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
INTEGRA GOLD CORP. | |||
Security | 45824L102 | Meeting Type | Special |
Ticker Symbol | ICGQF | Meeting Date | 04-Jul-2017 |
ISIN | CA45824L1022 | Agenda | 934649142 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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01 | TO CONSIDER, AND IF THOUGHT ADVISABLE, TO PASS, WITH OR WITHOUT AMENDMENT, A SPECIAL RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAN OF ARRANGEMENT UNDER SECTION 288 OF THE BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT (BRITISH COLUMBIA) INVOLVING INTEGRA GOLD CORP. AND ELDORADO GOLD CORPORATION, ALL AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR ACCOMPANYING THIS VOTING INSTRUCTION FORM. | Management | For | For |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION | |||
Security | 496902404 | Meeting Type | Annual and Special Meeting |
Ticker Symbol | KGC | Meeting Date | 09-May-2018 |
ISIN | CA4969024047 | Agenda | 934763257 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | Ian Atkinson | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | John A. Brough | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | Kerry D. Dyte | For | For | ||||||||||
4 | Ave G. Lethbridge | For | For | ||||||||||
5 | C. McLeod-Seltzer | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
6 | John E. Oliver | For | For | ||||||||||
7 | Kelly J. Osborne | For | For | ||||||||||
8 | Una M. Power | For | For | ||||||||||
9 | J. Paul Rollinson | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | To approve the appointment of KPMG LLP, Chartered Accountants, as auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and to authorize the directors to fix their remuneration. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
3 | To consider and, if thought fit, to pass, an ordinary resolution ratifying the adoption of a Shareholder Rights Plan Agreement between the company and Computershare Investor Services Inc., the company’s transfer agent, more fully described in the Management Information Circular. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
4 | To consider, and, if deemed appropriate, to pass an advisory resolution on Kinross’ approach to executive compensation. | Management | For | For |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
LYDIAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | |||
Security | G5724R107 | Meeting Type | Annual |
Ticker Symbol | LYDIF | Meeting Date | 28-Jun-2018 |
ISIN | JE00B29LFF73 | Agenda | 934839739 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | Gordon Wylie | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
2 | João Carrêlo | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
3 | Willan J. Abel | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
4 | Timothy Read | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
5 | Stephen J. Altmann | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
6 | Josh Parrill | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
7 | John Stubbs | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
8 | Gillian Davidson | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
2 | To re-appoint Grant Thornton LLP as the auditors of the Corporation from the close of the Meeting until the close of the next annual general meeting of the Shareholders and to authorize the directors to fix the remuneration to be paid to the auditors. | Management | For | For |
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MAG SILVER CORP. | |||
Security | 55903Q104 | Meeting Type | Annual and Special Meeting |
Ticker Symbol | MAG | Meeting Date | 14-Jun-2018 |
ISIN | CA55903Q1046 | Agenda | 934833852 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | Peter D. Barnes | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | Richard P. Clark | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | Richard M. Colterjohn | For | For | ||||||||||
4 | Jill D. Leversage | For | For | ||||||||||
5 | Daniel T. MacInnis | For | For | ||||||||||
6 | George N. Paspalas | For | For | ||||||||||
7 | Jonathan A. Rubenstein | For | For | ||||||||||
8 | Derek C. White | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | To appoint Deloitte LLP, an Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, as the Auditor of the Company for the ensuing year and to authorize the Directors to fix their remuneration. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
3 | To approve the amendments to the Advance Notice Policy. | Management | For | For |
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NEW GOLD INC. | |||
Security | 644535106 | Meeting Type | Annual |
Ticker Symbol | NGD | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2018 |
ISIN | CA6445351068 | Agenda | 934755781 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | To set the number of Directors at seven | Management | For | For | |||||||||
2 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | Gillian Davidson | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | James Estey | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | Margaret Mulligan | For | For | ||||||||||
4 | Ian Pearce | For | For | ||||||||||
5 | Hannes Portmann | For | For | ||||||||||
6 | Marilyn Schonberner | For | For | ||||||||||
7 | Raymond Threlkeld | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
3 | Appointment of Deloitte LLP as Auditors of the Corporation for the ensuing year and authorizing the Directors to fix their remuneration. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
4 | Considering and, if deemed appropriate, passing, with or without variation, a non-binding advisory resolution on executive compensation. | Management | For | For |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
NEWCREST MINING LIMITED | |||
Security | Q6651B114 | Meeting Type | Annual General Meeting |
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 14-Nov-2017 | |
ISIN | AU000000NCM7 | Agenda | 708603142 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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CMMT | VOTING EXCLUSIONS APPLY TO THIS MEETING FOR PROPOSALS 3.A, 3.B, 4 AND VOTES CAST BY ANY INDIVIDUAL OR RELATED PARTY WHO BENEFIT FROM THE PASSING OF THE PROPOSAL/S WILL BE DISREGARDED BY THE COMPANY. HENCE, IF YOU HAVE OBTAINED BENEFIT OR EXPECT TO OBTAIN FUTURE BENEFIT (AS REFERRED IN THE COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT) VOTE ABSTAIN ON THE RELEVANT PROPOSAL ITEMS. BY DOING SO, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE OBTAINED BENEFIT OR EXPECT TO OBTAIN BENEFIT BY THE PASSING OF THE RELEVANT PROPOSAL/S. BY VOTING (FOR OR AGAINST) ON THE ABOVE MENTIONED PROPOSAL/S, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE NOT OBTAINED BENEFIT-NEITHER EXPECT TO OBTAIN BENEFIT BY THE PASSING OF THE RELEVANT PROPOSAL/S-AND YOU COMPLY WITH THE VOTING EXCLUSION | Non-Voting | ||||||||||
2.A | RE-ELECTION OF XIAOLING LIU AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For | ||||||||
2.B | RE-ELECTION OF ROGER HIGGINS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For | ||||||||
2.C | RE-ELECTION OF GERARD BOND AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For | ||||||||
3.A | GRANT OF PERFORMANCE RIGHTS TO MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SANDEEP BISWAS | Management | For | For | ||||||||
3.B | GRANT OF PERFORMANCE RIGHTS TO FINANCE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER GERARD BOND | Management | For | For | ||||||||
4 | ADOPTION OF THE REMUNERATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 (ADVISORY ONLY) | Management | For | For | ||||||||
CMMT | IF A PROPORTIONAL TAKEOVER BID IS MADE FOR THE COMPANY, A SHARE TRANSFER TO THE OFFEROR CANNOT BE REGISTERED UNTIL THE BID IS APPROVED BY MEMBERS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE BIDDER. THE RESOLUTION MUST BE CONSIDERED AT A MEETING-HELD MORE THAN 14 DAYS BEFORE THE BID CLOSES. EACH MEMBER HAS ONE VOTE FOR EACH FULLY PAID SHARE HELD. THE VOTE IS DECIDED ON A SIMPLE MAJORITY. THE BIDDER AND ITS ASSOCIATES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE | Non-Voting | ||||||||||
5 | RENEWAL OF PROPORTIONAL TAKEOVER BID PROVISIONS IN THE CONSTITUTION | Management | For | For |
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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION | |||
Security | 651639106 | Meeting Type | Annual |
Ticker Symbol | NEM | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2018 |
ISIN | US6516391066 | Agenda | 934740033 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1A. | Election of Director: G.H. Boyce | Management | For | For | ||||||||
1B. | Election of Director: B.R. Brook | Management | For | For | ||||||||
1C. | Election of Director: J.K. Bucknor | Management | For | For | ||||||||
1D. | Election of Director: J.A. Carrabba | Management | For | For | ||||||||
1E. | Election of Director: N. Doyle | Management | For | For | ||||||||
1F. | Election of Director: G.J. Goldberg | Management | For | For | ||||||||
1G. | Election of Director: V.M. Hagen | Management | For | For | ||||||||
1H. | Election of Director: S.E. Hickok | Management | For | For | ||||||||
1I. | Election of Director: R. Medori | Management | For | For | ||||||||
1J. | Election of Director: J. Nelson | Management | For | For | ||||||||
1K. | Election of Director: J.M. Quintana | Management | For | For | ||||||||
1L. | Election of Director: M.P. Zhang | Management | For | For | ||||||||
2. | Approve, on an Advisory Basis, Named Executive Officer Compensation. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
3. | Ratify Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2018. | Management | For | For |
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OCEANAGOLD CORPORATION | |||
Security | 675222103 | Meeting Type | Annual and Special Meeting |
Ticker Symbol | OCANF | Meeting Date | 01-Jun-2018 |
ISIN | CA6752221037 | Agenda | 934819989 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | James E. Askew | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | Geoff W. Raby | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | Michael F. Wilkes | For | For | ||||||||||
4 | Paul B. Sweeney | For | For | ||||||||||
5 | Nora Scheinkestel | For | For | ||||||||||
6 | Ian M. Reid | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as Auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and authorizing the Directors to fix their remuneration. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
3 | Re-approval of the Performance Rights Plan for Designated Participants of the Company and its Affiliates approved by shareholders on June 12, 2015. Refer to the resolution as described in Section C of the Management Information Circular. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
4 | Approval of a non-binding advisory resolution accepting the approach to executive compensation disclosed in the Company’s accompanying Management Information Circular. | Management | For | For |
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PERSEUS MINING LTD, SUBIACO | |||
Security | Q74174105 | Meeting Type | Annual General Meeting |
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 24-Nov-2017 | |
ISIN | AU000000PRU3 | Agenda | 708630202 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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CMMT | VOTING EXCLUSIONS APPLY TO THIS MEETING FOR PROPOSALS 1, 5, 6, 7 AND VOTES-CAST BY ANY INDIVIDUAL OR RELATED PARTY WHO BENEFIT FROM THE PASSING OF THE PROPOSAL/S WILL BE DISREGARDED BY THE COMPANY. HENCE, IF YOU HAVE OBTAINED-BENEFIT OR EXPECT TO OBTAIN FUTURE BENEFIT (AS REFERRED IN THE COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT) VOTE ABSTAIN ON THE RELEVANT PROPOSAL ITEMS. BY DOING SO, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE OBTAINED BENEFIT OR EXPECT TO OBTAIN BENEFIT BY THE PASSING OF THE RELEVANT PROPOSAL/S. BY VOTING (FOR OR AGAINST) ON THE ABOVE MENTIONED PROPOSAL/S, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE NOT OBTAINED BENEFIT-NEITHER EXPECT TO OBTAIN BENEFIT BY THE PASSING OF THE RELEVANT PROPOSAL/S AND YOU COMPLY WITH THE VOTING EXCLUSION | Non-Voting | ||||||||||
1 | ADOPTION OF REMUNERATION REPORT | Management | For | For | ||||||||
2 | RE-ELECTION OF MR SEAN HARVEY AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For | ||||||||
3 | RE-ELECTION OF MR MICHAEL BOHM AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For | ||||||||
4 | RE-ELECTION OF MS SALLY-ANNE LAYMAN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For | ||||||||
5 | RENEWAL OF PERFORMANCE RIGHTS PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||||||
6 | APPROVAL OF ISSUE OF PERFORMANCE RIGHTS TO MR QUARTERMAINE | Management | For | For | ||||||||
7 | APPROVAL OF ISSUE OF PERFORMANCE RIGHTS TO MR CARSON | Management | For | For | ||||||||
8 | CHANGE OF AUDITOR: THAT, FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 327B OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT AND FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES, PWC, HAVING BEEN NOMINATED TO ACT AS THE COMPANY’S AUDITOR AND HAVING CONSENTED TO ACT, BE AND ARE HEREBY APPOINTED AS THE COMPANY’S AUDITOR, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY | Management | For | For |
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PETRA DIAMONDS LIMITED | |||
Security | G70278109 | Meeting Type | Annual General Meeting |
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 24-Nov-2017 | |
ISIN | BMG702781094 | Agenda | 708626621 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | ACCEPT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND STATUTORY REPORTS | Management | For | For | ||||||||
2 | APPROVE REMUNERATION REPORT | Management | For | For | ||||||||
3 | APPROVE REMUNERATION POLICY | Management | For | For | ||||||||
4 | REAPPOINT BDO LLP AS AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||||||||
5 | AUTHORISE BOARD TO FIX REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||||||||
6 | RE-ELECT ADONIS POUROULIS AS DIRECTOR | Management | For | For | ||||||||
7 | RE-ELECT CHRISTOFFEL DIPPENAAR AS DIRECTOR | Management | For | For | ||||||||
8 | RE-ELECT JAMES DAVIDSON AS DIRECTOR | Management | For | For | ||||||||
9 | RE-ELECT ANTHONY LOWRIE AS DIRECTOR | Management | For | For | ||||||||
10 | RE-ELECT DR PATRICK BARTLETT AS DIRECTOR | Management | For | For | ||||||||
11 | RE-ELECT ALEXANDER HAMILTON AS DIRECTOR | Management | For | For | ||||||||
12 | RE-ELECT OCTAVIA MATLOA AS DIRECTOR | Management | For | For | ||||||||
13 | AUTHORISE ISSUE OF EQUITY WITH PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS | Management | For | For | ||||||||
14 | AUTHORISE ISSUE OF EQUITY WITHOUT PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS | Management | For | For |
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PETRA DIAMONDS LIMITED | |||
Security | G70278109 | Meeting Type | Special General Meeting |
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 13-Jun-2018 | |
ISIN | BMG702781094 | Agenda | 709548311 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | TO INCREASE THE AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY FROM GBP 75,000,000 TO GBP 100,000,000 BY THE CREATION OF AN ADDITIONAL 250,000,000 ORDINARY SHARES OF GBP 0.10 EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For | ||||||||
2 | CONDITIONAL UPON THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION 1 ABOVE, TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES WITHIN THE MEANING OF BYE-LAW 2.4 OF THE COMPANY’S BYE-LAWS | Management | For | For | ||||||||
3 | CONDITIONAL UPON THE PASSING OF RESOLUTIONS 1 AND 2 ABOVE, TO DISAPPLY THE PRE-EMPTION PROVISIONS OF BYE-LAW 2.5(A) PURSUANT TO BYE-LAW 2.6(A)(I) OF THE COMPANY’S BYE-LAWS | Management | For | For | ||||||||
CMMT | 28 MAY 2018: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN RECORD DATE-FROM 12 JUN 2018 TO 8 JUN 2018. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT VOTE AGAIN UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINALINSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU | Non-Voting |
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PRETIUM RESOURCES INC. | |||
Security | 74139C102 | Meeting Type | Annual |
Ticker Symbol | PVG | Meeting Date | 10-May-2018 |
ISIN | CA74139C1023 | Agenda | 934787598 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | To set the number of Directors at seven (7). | Management | For | For | |||||||||
2 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | ROBERT A. QUARTERMAIN | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | JOSEPH J. OVSENEK | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | GEORGE PASPALAS | For | For | ||||||||||
4 | PETER BIRKEY | For | For | ||||||||||
5 | NICOLE ADSHEAD-BELL | For | For | ||||||||||
6 | DAVID SMITH | For | For | ||||||||||
7 | FAHEEM TEJANI | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | To appoint PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP as Auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and to authorize the Directors to fix the Auditor’s remuneration. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
4 | To authorize and approve a non-binding advisory resolution accepting the Company’s approach to executive compensation as more particularly described in the Company’s Information Circular. | Management | For | For |
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RANDGOLD RESOURCES LIMITED | |||
Security | 752344309 | Meeting Type | Annual |
Ticker Symbol | GOLD | Meeting Date | 08-May-2018 |
ISIN | US7523443098 | Agenda | 934773626 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1. | To receive and consider the audited financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 December 2017 together with the directors’ reports and the auditor’s report on the financial statements (the ’2017 annual report’). | Management | For | For | ||||||||
2. | To declare a final dividend of $2.00 per ordinary share recommended by the directors in respect of the financial year ended 31 December 2017 to be paid to holders of ordinary shares on the register of members at the close of business on 23 March 2018 in respect of ordinary shares then registered in their names. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
3. | To approve the directors’ remuneration report (other than the directors’ remuneration policy) as set out in the 2017 annual report for the financial year ended 31 December 2017. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
4. | To approve the directors’ remuneration policy contained in the directors’ remuneration report of the 2017 annual report. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
5. | To re-elect Safiatou Ba-N’Daw as a director of the company. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
6. | To re-elect Mark Bristow as a director of the company. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
7. | To re-elect Christopher Coleman as a director of the company. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
8. | To re-elect Jemal-ud-din Kassum (Jamil Kassum) as a director of the company. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
9. | To re-elect Olivia Kirtley as a director of the company. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
10. | To re-elect Jeanine Mabunda Lioko as a director of the company. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
11. | To re-elect Andrew Quinn as a director of the company. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
12. | To re-elect Graham Shuttleworth as a director of the company. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
13. | To re-appoint BDO LLP as the auditor of the company to hold office until the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the company. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
14. | To authorise the audit committee of the company to determine the remuneration of the auditors. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
15. | Authority to allot shares. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
16. | To resolve that as part of their fees as directors of the company each non-executive director (other than the senior independent director and the chairman) re-elected at this meeting be awarded 1 500 ordinary shares and such ordinary shares are to vest on the date of grant. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
17. | To resolve that as part of his fee as senior independent director of the company, the senior independent director in office at this meeting will be awarded 2 000 ordinary shares and such ordinary shares are to vest on the date of grant. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
18. | To resolve that as part of his fee as chairman of the company, the chairman in office at this meeting will be awarded 2 500 ordinary shares and such ordinary shares are to vest on the date of grant. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
19. | Approval of the Randgold Resources Limited Long Term Incentive Plan. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
20. | Authority to disapply pre-emption rights. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
21. | Authority for the Company to purchase its own ordinary shares and ADSs. | Management | For | For |
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ROXGOLD INC. | |||
Security | 779899202 | Meeting Type | Annual and Special Meeting |
Ticker Symbol | ROGFF | Meeting Date | 26-Jun-2018 |
ISIN | CA7798992029 | Agenda | 934832634 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | To set the number of directors at eight. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
2 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | Oliver Lennox-King | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | Richard Colterjohn | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | Jonathan A. Rubenstein | For | For | ||||||||||
4 | John L. Knowles | For | For | ||||||||||
5 | John Dorward | For | For | ||||||||||
6 | Kate Harcourt | For | For | ||||||||||
7 | Norm Pitcher | For | For | ||||||||||
8 | Paul Criddle | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | To appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor of the Company for the ensuing year and authorizing the directors to fix their remuneration. | Management | For | For |
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ROYAL GOLD, INC. | |||
Security | 780287108 | Meeting Type | Annual |
Ticker Symbol | RGLD | Meeting Date | 16-Nov-2017 |
ISIN | US7802871084 | Agenda | 934684362 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. KEVIN MCARTHUR | Management | Against | Against | ||||||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER M.T. THOMPSON | Management | For | For | ||||||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SYBIL E. VEENMAN | Management | For | For | ||||||||
2. | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
3. | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADVISORY RESOLUTION RELATING TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
4. | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE PREFERRED FREQUENCY OF FUTURE VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | 3 Years | Against |
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SEMAFO INC. | |||
Security | 816922108 | Meeting Type | Annual |
Ticker Symbol | SEMFF | Meeting Date | 10-May-2018 |
ISIN | CA8169221089 | Agenda | 934777802 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | Terence F. Bowles | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | Benoit Desormeaux | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | Flore Konan | For | For | ||||||||||
4 | John LeBoutillier | For | For | ||||||||||
5 | Gilles Masson | For | For | ||||||||||
6 | Lawrence McBrearty | For | For | ||||||||||
7 | Tertius Zongo | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors of the Corporation for the ensuing year and authorizing the Directors to determine their compensation. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
3 | Advisory resolution on the Corporation’s approach to executive compensation. | Management | For | For |
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SIBANYE GOLD LIMITED | |||
Security | S7627H100 | Meeting Type | Ordinary General Meeting |
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 04-Dec-2017 | |
ISIN | ZAE000173951 | Agenda | 708711848 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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O.1 | GRANTING OF AUTHORITY FOR THE SPECIFIC ISSUE | Management | For | For |
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SIBANYE GOLD LIMITED | |||
Security | S7627H100 | Meeting Type | Annual General Meeting |
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 30-May-2018 | |
ISIN | ZAE000173951 | Agenda | 709149543 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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O.1 | RE-APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS: KPMG INC | Management | For | For | ||||||||
O.2 | ELECTION OF A DIRECTOR: SN DANSON | Management | For | For | ||||||||
O.3 | RE-ELECTION OF A DIRECTOR: RP MENELL | Management | For | For | ||||||||
O.4 | RE-ELECTION OF A DIRECTOR: KA RAYNER | Management | For | For | ||||||||
O.5 | RE-ELECTION OF A DIRECTOR: JS VILAKAZI | Management | For | For | ||||||||
O.6 | RE-ELECTION OF A MEMBER AND CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE: KA RAYNER | Management | For | For | ||||||||
O.7 | ELECTION OF A MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE: SN DANSON | Management | For | For | ||||||||
O.8 | RE-ELECTION OF A MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE: RP MENELL | Management | For | For | ||||||||
O.9 | RE-ELECTION OF A MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE: NG NIKA | Management | For | For | ||||||||
O.10 | RE-ELECTION OF A MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE: SC VAN DER MERWE | Management | For | For | ||||||||
O.11 | APPROVAL FOR THE ISSUE OF AUTHORISED BUT UNISSUED ORDINARY SHARES | Management | For | For | ||||||||
CMMT | PLEASE NOTE THAT RESOLUTION 12 IS SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF ORDINARY-RESOLUTION NUMBER 11.THANK YOU | Non-Voting | ||||||||||
O.12 | ISSUING EQUITY SECURITIES FOR CASH | Management | For | For | ||||||||
O.13 | INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF SHARES APPROVED FOR ISSUE UNDER THE 2017 SIBANYE SHARE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||||||
O.14 | NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON REMUNERATION POLICY | Management | For | For | ||||||||
O.15 | NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON REMUNERATION IMPLEMENTATION REPORT | Management | For | For | ||||||||
S.1 | APPROVAL FOR THE REMUNERATION OF NON- EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS | Management | For | For | ||||||||
S.2 | APPROVAL FOR THE COMPANY TO GRANT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN TERMS OF SECTIONS 44 AND 45 OF THE ACT | Management | For | For | ||||||||
S.3 | APPROVAL FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE COMPANY’S OWN SHARES | Management | For | For |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
STORNOWAY DIAMOND CORPORATION | |||
Security | 86222Q806 | Meeting Type | Annual |
Ticker Symbol | SWYDF | Meeting Date | 15-May-2018 |
ISIN | CA86222Q8065 | Agenda | 934788033 - Management |
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1 | Patrick GODIN | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | Hume KYLE | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | John LEBOUTILLIER | For | For | ||||||||||
4 | Matthew MANSON | For | For | ||||||||||
5 | Gaston MORIN | For | For | ||||||||||
6 | Peter B. NIXON | For | For | ||||||||||
7 | Ebe SCHERKUS | For | For | ||||||||||
8 | Marie-Anne TAWIL | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Accountants, as Auditors of the Corporation for the ensuing year and authorizing the Directors to fix their remuneration. | Management | For | For |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
TAHOE RESOURCES INC. | |||
Security | 873868103 | Meeting Type | Annual |
Ticker Symbol | TAHO | Meeting Date | 03-May-2018 |
ISIN | CA8738681037 | Agenda | 934761102 - Management |
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1 | C. Kevin McArthur | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
2 | Ronald W. Clayton | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | Tanya M. Jakusconek | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
4 | Charles A. Jeannes | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
5 | Drago G. Kisic | For | For | ||||||||||
6 | Alan C. Moon | For | For | ||||||||||
7 | A. Dan Rovig | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
8 | Paul B. Sweeney | For | For | ||||||||||
9 | James S. Voorhees | For | For | ||||||||||
10 | Kenneth F. Williamson | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | Appointment of Deloitte LLP as Auditors of the Company for the ensuing year. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
3 | On an advisory basis and not to diminish the role and responsibilities of the Board of Directors, to accept the approach to executive compensation disclosed in the Company’s Information Circular for the Meeting. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
4 | Pass an ordinary resolution approving an amended and restated share option and incentive share plan for the Company, which includes, among other things, an increase to the maximum number of shares issuable thereunder, as further described in the Company’s Information Circular for the Meeting. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
5 | Pass an ordinary resolution approving a performance share award plan for the Company, as further described in the Company’s Information Circular for the Meeting. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
6 | Pass an ordinary resolution to amend the Company’s Articles to increase the quorum at a meeting of Shareholders to two persons present or represented by proxy representing not less than 25% of the issued shares of the Company, as further described in the Company’s Information Circular for the Meeting. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
7 | Pass an ordinary resolution to amend the Company’s Articles to delete provisions of the Company’s Articles relating to “Alternate Directors” and amending notice provisions to reference use of Notice and Access, as further described in the Company’s Information Circular for the Meeting. | Management | For | For |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
TMAC RESOURCES INC. | |||
Security | 872577101 | Meeting Type | Annual |
Ticker Symbol | TMMFF | Meeting Date | 20-Jun-2018 |
ISIN | CA8725771015 | Agenda | 934827099 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | Andrew B. Adams | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | Leona Aglukkaq | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | João P. S. Carrêlo | For | For | ||||||||||
4 | Franklin L. Davis | For | For | ||||||||||
5 | E. Randall Engel | For | For | ||||||||||
6 | John W. Lydall | For | For | ||||||||||
7 | A. Terrance MacGibbon | For | For | ||||||||||
8 | David W. McLaren | For | For | ||||||||||
9 | Jason R. Neal | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | Appointment of KPMG LLP as Auditors of the Corporation for the ensuing year and authorizing the Directors to fix their remuneration. | Management | For | For |
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
TOREX GOLD RESOURCES INC. | |||
Security | 891054603 | Meeting Type | Annual and Special Meeting |
Ticker Symbol | TORXF | Meeting Date | 21-Jun-2018 |
ISIN | CA8910546032 | Agenda | 934831670 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management |
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1 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||||||||
1 | A. T. MacGibbon | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | Andrew Adams | For | For | ||||||||||
3 | James Crombie | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
4 | Frank Davis | For | For | ||||||||||
5 | David Fennell | Withheld | Against | ||||||||||
6 | Michael Murphy | For | For | ||||||||||
7 | William M. Shaver | For | For | ||||||||||
8 | Elizabeth A. Wademan | For | For | ||||||||||
9 | Fred Stanford | For | For | ||||||||||
2 | Appointment of KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, as auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and authorizing the directors to fix their remuneration. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
3 | To consider and, if deemed appropriate, to pass, with or without variation, a non-binding advisory resolution on executive compensation. | Management | For | For |
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited |
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/s/ David J. Christensen |
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David J. Christensen |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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Date: August 28, 2018 |