Month

September 2022

MRM Commercial-Quality Auction Results

Gemfields is pleased to announce the results of an auction of predominantly commercial-quality sapphire, corundum and low-quality ruby held from 19 September 2022 to 23 September 2022. The gemstones were extracted by Montepuez Ruby Mining Limitada in Mozambique (“MRM”, which is 75% owned by Gemfields and 25% by Mwiriti Limitada). The proceeds of this auction will be fully repatriated to MRM in Mozambique, with all royalties due to the Government of the Republic of Mozambique being paid on the full sales prices achieved at the auction.

Trading Statement

In accordance with paragraph 3.4(b) of the JSE Listings Requirements, Gemfields is reasonably certain that its net profit after tax1 will be USD 56.7 million for the six months ending 30 June 2022 (comparative six-month period: USD 23.8 million). In ZAR terms, the net profit after tax is expected to be ZAR 864 million (comparative period: ZAR 346 million).

Emerald Auction Results

Gemfields is pleased to announce the results of an auction of predominantly commercial quality rough emeralds held from 31 August to 19 September 2022. The emeralds were extracted by Kagem Mining Ltd in Zambia (“Kagem”, which is 75% owned by Gemfields and 25% by the Industrial Development Corporation of Zambia). The proceeds of this auction will be fully repatriated to Kagem in Zambia, with all royalties due to the Government of the Republic of Zambia being paid on the full sales prices achieved at the auction.

Issue of Equity and Total Voting Rights update

In accordance with AIM Rule 17, shareholders are advised that Gemfields has issued and allotted 377,790 new ordinary shares of USD0.00001 each in the Company (“Ordinary Shares”) following the exercise of share options by group employees.