Announcement PDF 605 Page 1 16-Dec-2024 Form 605 Corporations Act 2001 Section 671B Notice of ceasing to be a substantial holder To Company Name/Scheme WESTGOLD RESOURCES LIMITED ACN/ARSN 009 260 306 1. Details of substantial holder (1) State Street Corporation and subsidiaries named in paragraph 4 to this form Name ACN/ARSN (if applicable) The holder ceased to be a substantial holder on 12/12/2024 The previous notice was given to the company on 12/12/2024 The previous notice was dated 10/12/2024 2. Changes in relevant interests Particulars of each change in, or change in the nature of, a relevant interest (2) of the substantial holder or an associate (3) in voting securities of the company or scheme, since the substantial holder was last required to give a substantial holding notice to the company or scheme are as follows: Date of change Person whose relevant interest changed Nature of change (4) Consideration given in relation to change (5) Class (6) and number of securities affected Person's votes affected Annexure A, B & C 3. Changes in association The persons who have become associates (3) of, ceased to be associates of, or have changed the nature of their association (7) with, the substantial holder in relation to voting interests in the company or scheme are as follows: Name and ACN/ARSN (if applicable) Nature of association STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Subsidiary of State Street Corporation STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS ASIA LIMITED Subsidiary of State Street Corporation STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED Subsidiary of State Street Corporation SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. Subsidiary of State Street Corporation STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY Subsidiary of State Street Corporation STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS LIMITED Subsidiary of State Street Corporation STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, AUSTRALIA, LIMITED Subsidiary of State Street Corporation 4. Addresses The addresses of persons named in this form are as follows: Name Address STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY ONE CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 1, STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS ASIA LIMITED 68TH FLOOR, TWO INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CENTRE, 8 FINANCE STREET, CENTRAL, HONG KONG, CHINA STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED 78 SIR JOHN ROGERSON’S QUAY, DUBLIN 2, IRELAND SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. CHANNEL STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY 1 IRON STREET, BOSTON MA 02210, UNITED STATES STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS LIMITED 20 STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, AUSTRALIA, LIMITED LEVEL 15, 420 GEORGE STREET, SYDNEY NSW 2000, AUSTRALIA BOSTON MA 02114, UNITED STATES CENTER, 1 IRON STREET, BOSTON MA 02210, UNITED STATES CHURCHILL PLACE, LONDON, ENGLAND, E14 5HJ, UNITED KINGDOM Signature print name sign here Elizabeth Schaefer capacity Authorised signatory date 16/12/2024 605 Page 2 16-Dec-2024 (1) DIRECTIONS If there are a number of substantial holders with similar or related relevant interests (eg. a corporation and its related corporations, or the manager and trustee of an equity trust), the names could be included in an annexure to the form. If the relevant interests of a group of persons are essentially similar, they may be referred to throughout the form as a specifically named group if the membership of each group, with the names and addresses of members is clearly set out in paragraph 4 of the form. (2) See the definition of "relevant interest" in sections 608 and 671B(7) of the Corporations Act 2001. (3) See the definition of "associate" in section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001. (4) Include details of: (a) any relevant agreement or other circumstances because of which the change in relevant interest occurred. If subsection 671B(4) applies, a copy of any document setting out the terms of any relevant agreement, and a statement by the person giving full and accurate details of any contract, scheme or arrangement, must accompany this form, together with a written statement certifying this contract, scheme or arrangement; and (b) any qualification of the power of a person to exercise, control the exercise of, or influence the exercise of, the voting powers or disposal of the securities to which the relevant interest relates (indicating clearly the particular securities to which the qualification applies). See the definition of "relevant agreement" in section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001. (5) Details of the consideration must include any and all benefits, money and other, that any person from whom a relevant interest was acquired has, or may, become entitled to receive in relation to that acquisition. Details must be included even if the benefit is conditional on the happening or not of a contingency. Details must be included of any benefit paid on behalf of the substantial holder or its associate in relation to the acquisitions, even if they are not paid directly to the person from whom the relevant interest was acquired. (6) The voting shares of a company constitute one class unless divided into separate classes. (7) Give details, if appropriate, of the present association and any change in that association since the last substantial holding notice. 605 Page 3 16-Dec-2024 Annexure A This is Annexure A referred to in Form 605, Notice of ceasing to be substantial holder Elizabeth Schaefer Date of change 11/12/2024 11/12/2024 11/12/2024 11/12/2024 11/12/2024 11/12/2024 11/12/2024 11/12/2024 11/12/2024 11/12/2024 11/12/2024 Authorised signatory Person whose relevant interest STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Dated the 16/12/2024 Nature of change Consideration given in relation to change Collateral received n/a -1,600 Ordinary -1,600 Collateral received n/a -5,078 Ordinary -5,078 Collateral received n/a -35,856 Ordinary -35,856 Collateral received n/a -517,630 Ordinary -517,630 Collateral received n/a -14,198 Ordinary -14,198 Collateral received n/a -6,382 Ordinary -6,382 Collateral received n/a -970 Ordinary -970 Collateral received n/a 465 Ordinary 465 Collateral received n/a -365,693 Ordinary -365,693 Collateral received n/a -12,197 Ordinary -12,197 Collateral received n/a -15,570 Ordinary -15,570 Class and number of securities affected Person's votes affected 11/12/2024 SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. Transfer in 2.81 58 Ordinary 58 11/12/2024 SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. Transfer in 3.06 134 Ordinary 134 Collateral received n/a -39,342 Ordinary -39,342 Transfer out 3.06 -4,452 Ordinary -4,452 Collateral received n/a -885 Ordinary -885 Collateral received n/a -939 Ordinary -939 Collateral received n/a -318,102 Ordinary -318,102 Collateral received n/a -35,021 Ordinary -35,021 11/12/2024 12/12/2024 12/12/2024 12/12/2024 12/12/2024 12/12/2024 STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, AUSTRALIA, LIMITED STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY 605 Page 4 16-Dec-2024 Dated the 16/12/2024 Annexure B This is Annexure B referred to in Form 605, Notice of ceasing to be substantial holder Elizabeth Schaefer Authorised signatory State Street Bank and Trust Company will, if requested by the company or responsible entity to whom this form must be given under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) or if requested by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), provide a copy of the master securities lending agreement/s and security agreement/s referred to below to the company, responsible entity or ASIC. Part A: For relevant interests arising out of lending securities - State Street Bank and Trust Company acquires relevant interest as lender of the securities under securities lending authorisation agreement, subject to obligation to return under the agreement. (State Street Bank and Trust Company has lent the securities and retains relevant interest as per Part B of this Annexure.) Type of agreement: Parties to agreement: Holder of voting rights Are there any restrictions on voting rights? If yes, in what detail? Securities Lending Authorisation Agreement/ Global Master Securities Lending Agreement/ Securities Loan Agreement. A pro forma copy of the agreement will be given if requested by the ASIC or the company or responsible entity to whom the prescribed report is given. (1) State Street Bank and Trust Company (2) Counterparty / entities details to be shared, as and when requested. BORROWER (1) No (2) Yes. (Borrower has the right to vote, but may on-lend securities) (1) Only if instructed to by the borrower (2) As determined by the owner of the securities Date on which the securities were (or are) expected to be delivered to the borrower or its nominee (ie borrow date): The dates on which the securities were delivered by State Street Bank and Trust Company as borrower are set out in Annexure A to this notice Scheduled date (if any) when the securities are expected to be returned to the lender or its nominee (ie return date) No scheduled return date Does the borrower have the right to return the securities early? [Yes/No] If yes, in which circumstances? Does the lender have the right to recall the securities early (ie before the scheduled return date)? [Yes/No] If yes, in which circumstances? No scheduled return date. Borrower can return securities or equivalent securities at any time subject to giving notice Borrower can return securities or equivalent securities at any time subject to giving notice No scheduled return date. Lender can require return of securities or equivalent securities at any time subject to giving notice Lender can require return of securities or equivalent securities at any time subject to giving notice Are there circumstances in which the borrower will not be required to return the securities on settlement? [Yes/No] No If yes, in which circumstances? n/a Part B: For relevant interests arising out of lending securities - State Street Bank and Trust Company acquires a relevant interest in securities through taking a security interest (“title transfer”) over the securities as collateral to secure a securities loan. (See Part A of this Annexure for securities loan details.) Type of agreement: Parties to agreement: Holder of voting rights Are there any restrictions on voting rights? If yes, in what detail? Date on which the securities were (or are) expected to be delivered to the borrower or its nominee (ie borrow date): Scheduled date (if any) when the securities are expected to be returned to the lender or its nominee (ie return date) Does the borrower have the right to return the securities early? [Yes/No] If yes, in which circumstances? Global Master Securities Lending Agreement Securities Lending Authorisation Agreement If requested, a pro forma copy of the agreement will be given to the ASIC or the company or responsible entity to whom the prescribed report was given. (1) State Street Bank and Trust Company (2) Counterparty / entities details to be shared, as and when requested. LENDER (1) Yes, but only if the borrower defaults and ownership is enforce; (2) Yes (1) Only if the borrower defaults and ownership is enforced; The dates on which the securities were transferred, as indicated in Annexure A to this notice No scheduled return date. Securities collateral is returned on termination of related securities loan At any time subject to returning the borrowed securities or equivalent securities or providing alternative collateral At any time subject to returning the borrowed securities or equivalent securities or providing alternative collateral Does the lender have the right to recall the securities early (ie before the scheduled return date)? [Yes/No] No, assuming the borrower returns the borrowed securities or equivalent securities If yes, in which circumstances? n/a (lender must return securities collateral if the borrower returns the borrowed securities or equivalent securities) 605 Page 5 16-Dec-2024 Annexure C This is Annexure C referred to in Form 605, Notice of ceasing to be substantial holder Elizabeth Schaefer Dated the Authorised signatory 16/12/2024 State Street Bank and Trust Company will, if requested by the company or responsible entity to whom this form must be given under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) or if requested by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), provide a copy of the master securities lending agreement/s and security agreement/s referred to below to the company, responsible entity or ASIC. Part A: For relevant interests arising out of lending securities - State Street Bank and Trust Company acquires relevant interest as borrower of the securities under securities lending agreement, subject to obligation to return under the agreement. (State Street Bank and Trust Company has on-lent the securities and retains relevant interest as per Part A of this Annexure.) Type of agreement: Parties to agreement: Holder of voting rights Are there any restrictions on voting rights? If yes, in what detail? Global Master Securities Lending Agreement/Master Securities Loan Agreement/Securities Loan Agreement. If requested, a pro forma copy of the agreement will be given to the ASIC or the company or responsible entity to whom the prescribed report was given. (1) State Street Bank and Trust Company (2) Counterparty / entities details to be shared, as and when requested. BORROWER (1) Yes (if the borrower is the registered holder. However the securities are on-lent by the borrower as per Part B of this Annexure) (2) No, not during term of securities loan (1) Only if the borrower is the registered holder. However the securities are on-lent by the borrower as per Part B of this Annexure (2) n/a Date on which the securities were (or are) expected to be delivered to the borrower or its nominee (ie borrow date): The dates on which the securities were delivered to State Street Bank and Trust Company as borrower are set out in Annexure A to this notice Scheduled date (if any) when the securities are expected to be returned to the lender or its nominee (ie return date) No scheduled return date Does the borrower have the right to return the securities early? [Yes/No] If yes, in which circumstances? Does the lender have the right to recall the securities early (ie before the scheduled return date)? [Yes/No] If yes, in which circumstances? Are there circumstances in which the borrower will not be required to return the securities on settlement? [Yes/No] If yes, in which circumstances? No scheduled return date. Borrower can return securities or equivalent securities at any time subject to giving notice Borrower can return securities or equivalent securities at any time subject to giving notice No scheduled return date. Lender can require return of securities or equivalent securities at any time subject to giving notice Lender can require return of securities or equivalent securities at any time subject to giving notice No n/a Part B: For relevant interests arising out of lending securities - State Street Bank and Trust Company lends the securities under securities lending agreement, and retains relevant interest through the right to recall the securities or equivalent securities. Type of agreement: Global Master Securities Lending Agreement/Master Securities Loan Agreement. If requested, a pro forma copy of the agreement will be given to the ASIC or the company or responsible entity to whom the prescribed report was given. Parties to agreement: (1) State Street Bank and Trust Company (2) Counterparty / entities details to be shared, as and when requested. Holder of voting rights Are there any restrictions on voting rights? LENDER (1) Yes, but only if the lender recalls the loan and exercises its right to become the registered holder (2) Yes (while registered holder) If yes, in what detail? (1) Only if the lender recalls the loan and exercises its right to become the registered holder (2) Borrower may exercise voting rights (while registered holder) Date on which the securities were (or are) expected to be delivered to the borrower or its nominee (ie borrow date): The dates on which the securities were delivered to the borrower are set out in Annexure A to this notice Scheduled date (if any) when the securities are expected to be returned to the lender or its nominee (ie return date) No scheduled return date Does the borrower have the right to return the securities early? [Yes/No] If yes, in which circumstances? Does the lender have the right to recall the securities early (ie before the scheduled return date)? [Yes/No] If yes, in which circumstances? No scheduled return date. Borrower can return securities or equivalent securities at any time subject to giving notice Borrower can return securities or equivalent securities at any time subject to giving notice No scheduled return date. Lender can require return of securities or equivalent securities at any time subject to giving notice Lender can require return of securities or equivalent securities at any time subject to giving notice Are there circumstances in which the borrower will not be required to return the securities on settlement? [Yes/No] No If yes, in which circumstances? n/a 605 Page 6 16-Dec-2024 Part C: For relevant interests arising out of lending securities - State Street Bank and Trust Company acquires a relevant interest in securities through taking a security interest (“pledge”) over the securities as collateral to secure a securities loan. (See Part B of this Annexure for securities loan details.) Type of agreement: Parties to agreement: Holder of voting rights Are there any restrictions on voting rights? If yes, in what detail? Global Master Securities Lending Agreement Security Agreement: If requested, a pro forma copy of the agreement will be given to the ASIC or the company or responsible entity to whom the prescribed report was given. (1) State Street Bank and Trust Company (2) Counterparty / entities details to be shared, as and when requested. LENDER (1) Yes, but only if the borrower defaults and pledge is enforced (1) Only if the borrower defaults and pledge is enforced (2) In accordance with ordinary rights as registered holder, either directly or through nominee holder Date on which the securities were (or are) expected to be delivered to the borrower or its nominee (ie borrow date): The dates on which the securities were pledged, as indicated in Annexure A to this notice Scheduled date (if any) when the securities are expected to be returned to the lender or its nominee (ie return date) No scheduled release date. Securities are released from pledge on termination of related securities loan No scheduled release date. Securities are released from pledge on termination of related securities loan or the provision of alternative collateral At any time subject to returning the borrowed securities or equivalent securities or providing alternative collateral Does the borrower have the right to return the securities early? [Yes/No] If yes, in which circumstances? Does the lender have the right to recall the securities early (ie before the scheduled return date)? [Yes/No] No, assuming the borrower returns the borrowed securities or equivalent securities If yes, in which circumstances? n/a (lender must release pledged securities if the borrower returns the borrowed securities or equivalent securities)