Corporate governance - Vatic Ventures Corp.

Vatic Ventures Corp. is a publicly listed company focused on acquiring and developing strategic mineral exploration projects. Vatic is listed on the Toronto Venture Exchange (TSXV: VCV) and on the Frankfurt Exchange (FRA: V8V). Vatic is a mineral exploration and development company focused on developing high-value properties. In addition to its option to acquire an interest in the Zoya and Galore properties, Vatic has an option to acquire a 100% interest in the Solonópole South and North Lithium Properties in Brazil.

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Corporate governance

General

The Board believes that good corporate governance improves corporate performance and benefits all shareholders. The Canadian Securities Administrators (the “CSA”) have adopted National Policy 58-201 Corporate Governance Guidelines, which provides non-prescriptive guidelines on corporate governance practices for reporting issuers such as the Company. In addition, the CSA have implemented National Instrument 58-101 Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices, which prescribes certain disclosure by the Company of its corporate governance practices. This section sets out the Company’s approach to corporate governance and addresses the Company’s compliance with NI 58-101.

Constitution and Independence of the Board

The Board of Directors is currently comprised of four persons, of whom two are independent directors. Directors are considered to be independent if they have no direct or indirect material relationship with the Company. A “material relationship” is a relationship which could, in the view of the Company’s Board of Directors, be reasonably expected to interfere with the exercise of a director’s independent judgment. 2 of the 4 members of the Board are non-independent: Loren Currie and Tom Wilson. The independent directors are Anthony Clements and Christoph Bruening.

Management has been delegated the responsibility for meeting defined corporate objectives, implementing approved strategic and operating plans, carrying on the Company’s business in the ordinary course, managing cash flow, evaluating new business opportunities, recruiting staff and complying with applicable regulatory requirements. The board facilitates its independent supervision over management by reviewing and approving long-term strategic, business and capital plans, material contracts and business transactions, and all debt and equity financing transactions. Through its audit committee, the Board examines the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control processes and management information systems.

Orientation and education of new members of the Board is conducted informally by management and members of the Board. The orientation provides background information on the Company’s history, performance and strategic plans.

Other Board Committees

The Board has no other committees other than the Audit Committee.

Assessments

The Board monitors on an ongoing basis the adequacy of information given to directors, communication between the Board and management and the strategic direction and processes of the Board and committees.

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