Vedanta Resources plc

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Company Statement to Media Reports on KCM Mining Activities Mumbai/London, 3 Aug 2015: Vedanta notes the recent media reports that proceedings have been issued in the London High Court by the law firm Leigh Day relating to KCM's mining activities. The company has not been served with the proceedings and is therefore unable to comment on the content of those proceedings.

Vedanta confirms that it has received a letter from Leigh Day making certain allegations about KCM's mining activities in Zambia. We are committed to fully investigating the matters alleged and we have sought further essential information from Leigh Day and their clients that will enable us to do so. Once we have completed that investigation, we will provide Leigh Day with a full response to their letter. Until we have done that, any court proceedings are premature and unnecessary and we continue to reserve all our rights.

All Vedanta's operating subsidiaries take the health and safety of their employees, the wellbeing of surrounding communities and the environment very seriously . Our subsidiaries are committed to ensuring that they operate in a safe and sustainable way for the benefit of all of our stakeholders.

For further information, please contact:Roma Balwani

President - Group Sustainability, CSR and Communications

Tel: +91 22 6646 1000

gc@vedanta.co.in

About Vedanta Resources

Vedanta Resources Plc ("Vedanta") is a London-listed diversified global natural resources company. The group produces aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, silver, iron ore, oil & gas and commercial energy. Vedanta has operations in India, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa, Ireland, Liberia, Australia and Sri Lanka. With an empowered talent pool globally, Vedanta places strong emphasis on partnering with all its stakeholders based on the core values of entrepreneurship, excellence, trust, inclusiveness and growth. For more information, please visit www.vedantaresources.com.

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