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Information on Emirates and Emperesse
Paloma is the largest shareholder in Rockfire, with an interest of 21.7% in the Company's issued share capital, and owns two operating subsidiaries, Emirates (100%) and Emperesse (99%).
Emirates' principal activities are operating a gold and silver refinery and trading of non-manufactured precious metals and jewellery in Dubai's DMCC multi commodities centre free-trade zone. During 2022, Emirates processed approx. 119.6 million grams (approx. 3.85m ounces) of gold and sold approx. 82.7 million grams (approx. 2.66m ounces) of gold. Emirates also processed approx. 39.1 million grams (approx. 1.26m ounces) of silver and sold approx. 100.2 million grams (approx. 3.22m ounces) of silver. In the year ended 31 December 2022, Emirates made a profit before interest and depreciation (EBITDA) of approx. 11.1 million UAE Dirham ("AED") (approx. £2.4 million) on revenue of AED17.8 billion (approx. £3.9 billion) and at the same date had audited net assets of approx. AED £192.3 million (approx. £41.8 million).