News and Announcements

Directorate Change

Gemfields announces that Sean Gilbertson will, by mutual agreement with the Board, step down as Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company with effect from 15 July 2026. The Board would like to thank Sean for his contribution to the Company and wishes him well in his future endeavours. David Lovett, who has held the role of Chief Financial Officer for 8 years, has been appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer alongside his existing role as Chief Financial Officer. The Board, advised by the Nominations Committee, will in due course commence a formal process to identify a permanent successor.

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

This Statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the “Act”) and covers the financial year ending 31st December 2025. It provides an explanation of the steps that Gemfields Group Limited and its subsidiaries (“Gemfields” or “we”) take to combat the potential for modern slavery and human trafficking to take place in its business and supply chains.

Results of Annual General Meeting 2026

Shareholders are advised that the Company’s Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) was held today, Tuesday 23 June 2026. All ordinary resolutions and special resolution 2 were passed by the requisite majority of shareholders. Both non-binding advisory votes were also passed, with the support of over 75% of shareholders. The Company acknowledges that special resolution 1 was not passed by the requisite 75% of shareholders required.

Auction Results – Higher-Quality Emeralds

Gemfields announces the results of an auction comprised of higher-quality rough emeralds held during the period 4 May – 21 May 2026. Highlights: May 2026 Higher-Quality Emerald Auction Total auction revenues of USD 26.8 million 36 of the 37 lots offered for sale were sold (97%) 185,135 carats were offered for sale with 183,385 carats sold (99%) Average realised price of USD 146.08 per carat

Gemfields releases updated ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’ figures to 31 December 2025

Gemfields is pleased to confirm its ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’ figures for the Kagem emerald mine in Zambia and Montepuez Ruby Mining in Mozambique, which now stand at 17% and 26% respectively for the 10-year period from 2016 through 2025. The ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’ reveals the percentage of natural resource revenue paid to the government of the host country in the form of mineral royalties, corporation tax and, where the relevant government is a shareholder, dividends.