Appointment of Interim CEO

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30 August 2017

Appointment of Interim CEO

The Board of Vedanta Resources Plc ("Vedanta") today announced the appointment of Mr Kuldip Kaura as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Group, effective 1st September 2017. As previously announced, Tom Albanese will step down as CEO and from the Board on 31st August 2017. Mr Albanese will continue in his role as Chairman of KCM. Mr Kaura will not serve as a Director on Vedanta's Board.

Vedanta's search for a new CEO is ongoing and the Board believes that Mr Kaura will ensure a smooth transition. Mr Kaura has extensive knowledge of Vedanta's operations, having held various senior management and leadership roles at Vedanta Resources and Group companies over the past 15 years.

Anil Agarwal, Executive Chairman, said: "On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Tom for his significant contribution to the business and wish him all the best for the future.

"Kuldip has the full support of the Board and the management team and I am certain that he will provide strong leadership as we search for a permanent CEO."

Kuldip Kaura, commented: "I look forward to working with the Chairman, the Board and the excellent management team at Vedanta. I have every confidence that we will maintain the business' current momentum and continue to deliver on our strategy focused on production growth, cash generation and deleveraging."

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Notes to Editors:

Mr Kuldip Kaura has a widespread knowledge of Vedanta's operations through working at a senior level across many of the Group's companies over the past 15 years. These include senior management and advisory roles at Hindustan Zinc, Tuticorin, and Sterlite Industries.

Mr Kaura has prior experience serving on the leadership team at Vedanta Resources, where he served as CEO between 2005 and 2008 and as COO from 2003 to 2005. He has served as President of Vedanta Resource's Chairman's Office since 2016.

Before joining Vedanta Mr Kaura spent nearly 20 years in operations and management roles at ABB India. Most recently, Mr Kaura served as CEO and Managing Director of ACC Limited (between 2010 and 2014).

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 and Australia. With an empowered talent pool globally, Vedanta places strong emphasis on partnering with all its stakeholders based on the core values of trust, sustainability, growth, entrepreneurship, integrity, respect and care. To access the Vedanta Sustainable Development Report 2017, please visit http://www.vedantaresources.com/media/214366/vedanta_sd_report_2016-17.pdf. For more information on Vedanta Resources, please visit www.vedantaresources.com 

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