Trading Update

BlueRock Diamonds plc

("BlueRock" or "the Company")

6 February 2017

Trading update

Following its announcement on 18 January 2017 BlueRock is pleased to give the following update on operations at Kareevlei, its licence area in the Northern Cape of South Africa containing five known kimberlite pipes. 

The significant recent rainfall has caused some delays to the recommencement of operations but, nevertheless, drilling has now commenced in the pit in preparation for blasting soon after, following which we expect to have a continuous supply of run of mine material for processing. The continued rainfall has significantly improved the water reserves which is welcome for the short and medium term requirements for the plant.

In advance of the blast we will continue to test the plant by processing stockpiled kimberlite which although limited in quantity and not necessarily a good indication of future grades, will enable us to make final adjustments to the set-up of the plant and new crushing circuit prior to starting operations in earnest.

Adam Waugh, CEO commented:

"Whilst this minor delay is frustrating, it remains a minor delay and we are using the time to fine tune our new configuration. I look forward to updating the market on our progress in the near future."

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About BlueRock Diamonds plc (AIM: BRD)

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