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September 3, 2012

Senior Management Appointments

Gemfields plc (AIM: “GEM”) is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr Devidas (“Dev”) Shetty from the position of Group Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) to Group Chief Operating Officer (“COO”). In his new position, Dev will be responsible for providing operational direction and support to the respective business heads of each of the Group’s operating divisions as they continue to focus on profitability, operating efficiency, resource allocation and delivery.