Appointment of Director

Monday 20 June 2016

Starvest Plc ("Starvest" or "the Company")

Appointment of Director

Starvest PLC (LON:SVE) the London Stock Exchange AIM quoted investment company is pleased to announce the appointment of Gemma Cryan as a Non-Executive Director with effect from today's date.

Gemma Marie Cryan, aged 39, holds formal qualifications in geology including BSc Hons in Earth Sciences and has over 15 years industry experience. Having worked initially in the oil and gas industry, she moved to mineral exploration where she has worked with private and public companies throughout North America, Europe, Australasia and Africa. Her time has been spent both in the field, and in management roles assisting with corporate matters. Gemma is well versed in pre-IPO activities and early stage mineral ventures. She brings focussed relevant experience to Starvest's operations and the board looks forward to welcoming her as an integral part of the team.

There is no further information that is required to be disclosed pursuant to Rule 17 and Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.

Callum N Baxter

Chairman & Chief Executive

20 June 2016

Enquiries to:

Callum Baxter, Chairman cbaxter@starvest.co.uk or John Watkins, Finance Director 07768 512 404; jwatkins@starvest.co.uk

Colin Aaronson or Harrison Clarke - Grant Thornton UK LLP 02073 835 100

Nick Emerson or Andy Thacker - SI Capital Limited 01483 413 500