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Transaction in Own Shares and Total Voting Rights

Gemfields announces that on 22 September 2023, the Company purchased 2,937,124 of its own ordinary shares of USD0.00001 each in the Company (“Ordinary Shares”) at an aggregate price of ZAR3.2466. These Ordinary Shares will be held as treasury shares before being periodically cancelled. Any cancellations will be announced separately.

Reviewed Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2023

Gemfields is pleased to announce the Company’s financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2023 (“2023 Interim Results”). Highlights: Total revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2023 of USD 154 million. EBITDA for the six months ended 30 June 2023 of USD 73 million. Maintained a healthy EBITDA margin of 47.5%. Free cash flow before working capital movements for the six months ended 30 June 2023 of USD 25.2 million. Strong balance sheet with net cash balance at 30 June 2023 of USD 62 million, and USD 63.8 million of auction receivables now 97% collected

MRM Signs Second Processing Plant Contract

Gemfields announces that Montepuez Ruby Mining Limitada (“MRM”), in which the Company holds a 75% interest, has entered into a legally binding contract with Consulmet (Africa) Limited (“Consulmet”) to construct an additional processing plant at MRM’s ruby mine in Mozambique.

Notification of major holdings

In compliance with paragraph 3.83(b) of the JSE Listings Requirements and AIM Rule 17, shareholders are advised that Gemfields received formal notification on 3 August 2023 from Rozendal Associate Holdings (“Rational Expectations”) that it, combined with related parties, now holds a total of 142,809,520 ordinary shares in the Company, equivalent to 11.68 per cent of the total issued shares in the Company. Shareholders are advised that Rational Expectations’ shareholding represents 11.69 per cent of the total issued shares in the Company that carry voting rights as at today’s date, as the Company currently holds 2,729,550 treasury shares.

Notification of major holdings

In compliance with paragraph 3.83(b) of the JSE Listings Requirements and AIM Rule 17, shareholders are advised that Gemfields received formal notification on 31 July 2023 from Ninety One UK Limited (“Ninety One”) that it now holds a total of 60,870,685 ordinary shares in the Company, equivalent to 4.97 per cent of the total issued shares in the Company. Shareholders are advised that Ninety One’s shareholding represents 4.98 per cent of the total issued shares in the Company that carry voting rights, as the Company currently holds 2,729,550 treasury shares.

Transaction in Own Shares and Total Voting Rights

Gemfields announces that on 28 July 2023, the Company purchased 1,000,000 of its own ordinary shares of USD0.00001 each in the Company (“Ordinary Shares”) at a price of ZAR3.45. These Ordinary Shares will be held as treasury shares before being periodically cancelled. Any cancellations will be announced separately.

Operational Market Update – 30 June 2023

Gemfields shareholders are advised that the Company has released information about its operational results and financial position for the six months ended 30 June 2023. These unaudited figures have been produced on a monthly basis for Gemfields’ 75%-owned Kagem emerald mine, its 75%-owned Montepuez ruby mine and Fabergé, the iconic luxury brand.

Issue of Equity and Total Voting Rights

In accordance with AIM Rule 17, shareholders are advised that Gemfields has issued and allotted 108,000 new ordinary shares of USD0.00001 each in the Company (“Ordinary Shares”) following the exercise of share options by a group of employees.

Results of Annual General Meeting

Shareholders are advised that the Company’s Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) was held today, Tuesday 27 June 2023. The Company is pleased to announce that all resolutions set out in the Notice of AGM were passed by the requisite majority of shareholders.

PDMR Dealing, Issue of Equity and Total Voting Rights

In accordance with AIM Rule 17, shareholders are advised that Gemfields has issued and allotted 5,593,042 new ordinary shares of USD0.00001 each in the Company (“Ordinary Shares”) following the exercise of share options by a group employee and Sean Gilbertson (a person discharging managerial responsibilities, or “PDMR”).