News and Announcements

Auction Update

On 10 June 2013, Gemfields plc (AIM: GEM) advised that the auction of higher grade rough emeralds originally scheduled to take place in Singapore from 10-14 June 2013 had been put on hold pending further discussions with the Zambian Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water Development (the “Ministry”).

Singapore Emerald Auction

In its quarterly market update of 14 May 2013, Gemfields plc (AIM: GEM) advised that the next auction of higher quality rough emerald and beryl from the Kagem emerald mine was scheduled to take place in Singapore from 10-14 June 2013.

Market Update – Quarter to 31 March 2013

Gemfields plc (AIM: GEM) presents an operational update for the three month period ending 31 March 2013. All figures are approximate, unaudited and, unless otherwise stated, the phrase “carats” includes both emerald and beryl.