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1 Gemfields Plc VICENZAORO January 2016 / Presentation Title 1 Sustainability And Outcome NOT simply an Objective

2 Gemfields Plc Gemfields: At a glance Full Year results to 30 June 2015 Gemfields vision To be the worlds leading coloured gemstone mining and marketing company Committed to the continuous improvement, growth and development of our sector Soft assets An experienced team – constantly building on our core competencies of  Exploration;  Mining;  Distribution;  Marketing; and  Sustainability. Hard assets Montepuez (75%), Mozambique – rubies Kagem (75%), Zambia – emeralds Kariba (50%), Zambia – amethysts Fabergé (100%) – luxury retail Various other growth and expansion opportunities: Mozambique Colombia, Ethiopia, Zambia, Sri Lanka, and Madagascar. Key assets 2 Supported by a six year track record of direction, delivery and success

3 Gemfields Plc Sustainability – and outcome, NOT and objective The fundamentals: A commitment to, and passion for, our sector An inherent love for the environments in which we operate A willingness to lead Gemfields’ approach: Identify the key needs and challenges in each of the core areas Economic Operational Social Environmental Appreciate the facts you can’t do it all (at least not right away) it will take time (but often less time than one would think) you can’t please everyone Find strength in the knowledge that all of the core areas are significantly better off for you having been there Doing the very best you can while constantly striving to do better!

4 Gemfields Plc Economically Sustainable – making a meaningful difference over the long term By definition : “…. how things interact……. and what is required to support the achievement of goals…” Gemfields approach: To be the worlds leading coloured gemstone mining and marketing company. Committed to the continuous improvement, growth and development of our sector Our people Employment/safety/skills training/continuous learning/etc Our governments Forex/taxes/interaction/facilitation/et Our stakeholders Suppliers/exploration and mining/beneficiation/manufacture/distribution/retail/consumer Globally diverse/co-dependent/equally important Our products Exceptionally rare/inherently beautiful Make a meaning full difference in each of the above areas

5 Gemfields Plc Operationally Sustainable – transparent, open, honest and continuous communication By definition: Corporate transparency - implies openness, communication, and accountability. Removing all barriers to, and the facilitation of, free and easy public access to corporate, political and personal information and the laws, rules, social connivance and processes that facilitate and protect those individuals and corporations who freely associate with the corporation and its products Gemfields’ approach: As a publicly listed company, responsible and accountable to our shareholders, fellow stakeholders and the market at large, Gemfields believes, and sees significant benefit, in being fully transparent in all of our dealings and at all times Looking to build trust and confidence at all levels of interaction Treat everyone respect – as we would want for ourselves We publish all key information Who our shareholders are and their relevant holdings Our financial and operating results Our corporate strategies are made known We understand and recognise the various interplays within our sector Local communities/Governments/Beneficiation/Distribution/Sales/Consumer We are not opposed to treatments, but insist on full disclosure and encourage certification We are ready to take action We encourage and support interaction

6 Gemfields Plc Socially Sustainable – giving back and more By definition: “… how companies manage the business processes to produce an overall positive impact on society; most notably those societies more directly associated to the company…” The ‘compliance’ approach – reacting to pressure from governments, investors, consumers, etc. focusing on corporate governance and risk management The ‘in-good-spirit’ approach – goes beyond compliance and aims to be a leader within its sector, creating a tangible business case for CSR, acting as a responsible ‘citizen’ in society Gemfields’ approach: Gemfields believes that the true beauty of our gems lies in the manner in which they are managed and handled at every stage of the process. We aim to ensure that our local communities continue to improve and develop over time Initially focussing on immediate needs such as – water/health/education/agriculture Moving on to other areas such as – technical skills, local services, supplies In partnership with all key stakeholder – local/national/international

7 Gemfields Plc Environmentally Sustainable – making right and more By definition: Environmental impact management – managing the possible impacts that any given project may have on the environment. Promoting the positive impacts while limiting and setting right any potential negative impacts throughout the life of the project Biodiversity - encompasses variety and variability. It refers to the differences within and between all living organisms and their interdependence. It offers us a choice from an evolutionary perspective and in terms of human (and business) development and survival Gemfields’ approach: Respect for the environment is central to our approach to sustainable development. We aim to minimise our impact on the natural surroundings, to conserve the environment, AND, as far as possible, to leave the environment in a better state than they were when we found them. Making right and more Base line studies initiated No harmful chemicals used throughout the mining process Planting trees, filing old pits with water, seeded with fish In partnership with numerous sector leaders

8 Gemfields Plc End Gemfields Plc 23 Kings Street London SW1Y 6QY United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)20 7518 3400 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7197 8193


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