Trading Statement
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Date25 Mar 2021
In accordance with paragraph 3.4(b) of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements, Gemfields is reasonably certain that its net loss after tax will be USD 93.2 million for the year ended 31 December 2020 compared to a net profit after tax of USD 39.1 million for the comparative period. In ZAR terms, the net loss after tax is expected to be ZAR 1,535 million (ZAR 565 million net profit after tax for the comparative period).
Mining operations and auction update
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Date01 Mar 2021
Gemfields Group Limited (“Gemfields”) hereby provides an update regarding its mining operations and planned auction programme for the first half of 2021.
Monthly Operational Market Update – 31 December 2020
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Date01 Feb 2021
Gemfields shareholders are advised that the Company has released information about its operational results and financial position up to and including 31 December 2020. The 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.
Disclosure of beneficial interests in securities
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Date14 Jan 2021
In compliance with paragraph 3.83(b) of the JSE Listings Requirements, shareholders are advised that Gemfields has received formal notification from Rational Expectations (Pty) Ltd (“Rational”) on 14 January 2021, that Rational and related parties acquired a beneficial interest in the ordinary shares of the Company, such that the total beneficial interest in ordinary shares of the Company held by Rational is now 8.41% of the total issued shares of the Company. Following the acquisition, Rational held a total of 97,276,350 ordinary shares in the Company.
Articles of Association and 2021 AGM
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Date04 Jan 2021
On 9 October 2020, Gemfields announced that it had completed an external review of its Articles of Incorporation (the “Articles”). The assessment included a general review of AIM and JSE practices, Guernsey law (where Gemfields is registered) and the governance benchmarks set by a peer group of other, including large diversified, mining companies. The intention was to better align Gemfields with appropriate market practice and further improve the corporate governance framework.
Sales, costs and cash update
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Date18 Dec 2020
Gemfields shareholders are advised that the Company has released information about its business related and operational results and financial position up to and including 30 June 2020. The 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.
Emerald Mini-Auction Results
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Date11 Dec 2020
Gemfields is pleased to announce the results of its series of five small and sequential emerald auctions held during the period 2 November 2020 – 11 December 2020. The mini-auctions comprised of a selection of grades that are typically offered at Kagem’s auctions of higher quality emeralds. Selected lots were made available for in-person and private viewings by customers in Tel Aviv, Singapore and Jaipur. Following the viewings, the auctions took place via an online auction platform specifically adapted for Gemfields and permitting customers from multiple jurisdictions to participate in a sealed-bid process.
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
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Date04 Dec 2020
Gemfields is pleased to announce that Mary Reilly will join the Board as an independent non-executive director with immediate effect. Mary also joins Gemfields’ Audit Committee in place of its Non-Executive Chairman, Martin Tolcher.
Invitation to shareholders: the Company’s Remuneration Policy
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Date02 Dec 2020
At the Company’s AGM on 24 June 2020, more than 25% of votes were cast against non-binding advisory vote number 1 (to endorse the Company’s Remuneration Policy) and more than 25% of votes were cast against non-binding advisory vote number 2 (to endorse the Company’s Remuneration Implementation Report).
Proposed Sale of Stake in Sedibelo Platinum
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Date13 Nov 2020
Gemfields Group Limited (“Gemfields”) announces that it has commenced a sale process for its 23.65% equity holding in Pallinghurst Ivy Lane Capital S.à r.l, a company incorporated in Luxembourg (“Ivy Lane”). Ivy Lane in turn owns 27.64% of Sedibelo Platinum Mines Limited (“SPM”) giving Gemfields an effective and indirect interest in SPM of approximately 6.54%. As previously announced, SPM is not considered a core part of Gemfields’ strategy.