Mine Manager Appointment

BlueRock Diamonds plc

("BlueRock" or "the Company")

22 June 2016

Appointment of new Mine Manager

BlueRock Diamonds plc are pleased to announce the appointment of Johan Milho as the new Mine Manager at the Kareevlei Mine. The appointment of Johan follows the announcement of the strategic review earlier on 31st March 2016.

Johan has operated in the diamond industry for over 35 years and joins BlueRock from Petra Diamonds. He has previously worked for BHP Billiton and De Beers and has extensive experience very relevant to BlueRock's operation in the Northern Cape.

Willie van Wyk, the Company's BEE partner and previous Mine Manager, has become the Director of Mining Operations for Kareevlei Mining (Pty) Ltd, BlueRock's sole operating subsidiary where he will continue to provide support to the operating team.

Adam Waugh, CEO commented: "I am delighted that Johan has agreed to join our management team. His experience will be invaluable as BlueRock's operations move into the next stage of development.

"Willie's efforts and hard work taking our mine from trial mining to full production has been invaluable and we thank him for his dedication and we look forward to working with him in his new role."

About BlueRock Diamonds plc (AIM:BRD)

BlueRock is a diamond mining company with activities in the Kimberley region of South Africa. BlueRock own a diamond processing plant and the mining right over the Kareevlei Tenements in South Africa.