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Gemfields Resources PLC 
12 February 2009 
 

Gemfields Resources Plc 
 
 
("Gemfields" or the "Company") 
 
 
Board Appointments 
 
 
12 February 2009 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gemfields is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Ian Timothy Harebottle 
(46) as CEO. Mr Harebottle assumes his responsibilities with immediate effect. 
 
 
Mr Harebottle, a veteran of the coloured gemstone industry, joined what became 
Tanzanite One Limited ("T1") as Operations Director in September 2001. He was 
appointed CEO of T1 in April 2005 and served in that capacity until February 
2008. 
 
 
Sean Gilbertson, who was appointed as Interim CEO of Gemfields on a part-time 
basis on 6th June 2008, will remain on the board of Gemfields as an Executive 
Director and will continue to be actively involved in Gemfields' future 
development. 
 
 
Sean Gilbertson said "It is a distinct pleasure to welcome someone of Ian's 
calibre as CEO of Gemfields. He has a wealth of experience, is well respected in 
the coloured gemstone industry and was instrumental in pioneering many of the 
industry's most innovative strategies. I look forward immensely to working with 
him". 
 
 
Ian Harebottle said: "Despite the prevailing market conditions, Gemfields is 
poised to deliver on one of the most exciting strategies in the coloured 
gemstone industry. It is a great privilege for me to be joining this exceptional 
team." 
 
 
There is no information in relation to Mr. Harebottle's appointment required 
pursuant to Schedule 2 paragraph (g) of the AIM rules for Companies other than 
as set out in the Appendix to this announcement. 
 
 
 
 
For more information: 
 
 
 
 
Richard James, CFO       richard.james@gemfields.co.uk 
Gemfields Resources Plc    Tel: +44 (0)20 7016 9416 
Mike Jones/Tarica MpingaTel: +44 (0)20 7050 6500 
Canaccord Adams Limited 
 
 
Charlie Geller/Ed PortmanTel: +44 (0)20 7429 6666/ +44 (0) 7528 233 383 
Conduit PR 
 
 
 
 
Appendix 
 
 
Disclosures for the purposes of Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM rules for 
Companies Declaration of 
 Directorships 
2(g) (ii) Previous Directorships: 
 
TanzaniteOne Limited and principal subsidiaries (from 2001 to 2008) as 
Executive Director and CEO 
2(g) (ii) Current Directorships: 
Forty Five Holdings (T) Limited (2008 to present) as Managing Director 
 
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