BlueRock Diamonds Plc announced an update on operational activity. Kareevlei Mine - suspension of operations: Operations at the Kareevlei Mine were suspended by the South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy ('DMRE') on 20 January 2023 after an unscheduled visit to KVL by Officials of the Department. The Officials issued an instruction in terms of Section 54 and Section 55 of the Mines Health and Safety Act that activities at the mine be suspended until contraventions identified by them are rectified.

KVL is challenging the procedures followed by the Officials as well as the instruction to suspend operations which the Company believes are not consistent with the protocols or requirements of the Act.