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Lusaka Emerald Auction Results

Gemfields is pleased to announce the result of an auction of predominantly commercial quality rough emerald held in Lusaka, Zambia from 18–20 February 2019. 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.

Zambian Revenue Authority Clears Kagem

Gemfields advises that the Zambian Revenue Authority (“ZRA”) has now cleared Kagem Mining Limited (“Kagem”) following its recent tax investigation. The investigation commenced on 16 August 2018 when the ZRA served two search warrants during an unannounced visit to Kagem. The search warrants authorised the ZRA to take wide‐ranging documents and files including those allegedly “used by Kagem Mining Ltd / Limpopo Polygraphs CC to evade the payment of value added tax, income tax, withholding tax and other taxes”.

Singapore Emerald Auction Results

Gemfields is pleased to announce the results of an auction of higher quality rough emeralds held in Singapore from 14 – 17 November 2018. 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.

Zambian Revenue Authority Search Warrants

Gemfields advises that the Zambian Revenue Authority (“ZRA”) served two search warrants during an unannounced visit to Kagem Mining Limited (“Kagem”) on 16 August 2018. The two search warrants were issued in respect of Kagem Mining Limited and Limpopo Polygraphs CC (“LPCC”), a South African company conducting periodic polygraph testing at Kagem, and whose representative is presently on site at Kagem.

Lusaka Emerald Auction Results

Gemfields is pleased to announce the results of an auction of predominantly commercial quality rough emerald held in Lusaka, Zambia from 30 July – 2 August 2018. 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.

Lusaka Emerald Auction Results

Pallinghurst, which owns 100% of Gemfields Ltd (“Gemfields”), announces the results of an auction of higher quality rough emeralds held in Lusaka, Zambia from 15 – 18 May 2018. 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).

Jaipur Emerald Auction Results

Pallinghurst is pleased to announce the results of an auction of predominantly commercial quality rough emerald held by Gemfields Ltd (“Gemfields”, which is 100% owned by Pallinghurst) in Jaipur, India from 19 – 22 February 2018. The emeralds were extracted by Kagem Mining Ltd in Zambia (“Kagem”, which is 75% owned by Gemfields and 25% by the Government of the Republic of Zambia).

Kagem Emerald Mine JORC Resource & Reserves Update

Gemfields plc (AIM: GEM), the world’s single largest coloured gemstones mining and marketing company, is pleased to announce the publication of a Competent Persons Report (“CPR”) produced by SRK Consulting (UK) Limited (“SRK”) on the Kagem Emerald Mine (“Kagem” or the “Mine”) in Zambia, which is 75% owned by Gemfields and 25% by the Government of Zambia. The CPR includes Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates and accompanying statements prepared in accordance with JORC Code (2012) based on an extended life of mine (“LoM”) plan prepared by Gemfields and SRK.