Investment by Majority Shareholder of Vedanta Plc

Vedanta Resources plc

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20 September 2017

Investment by Majority Shareholder of Vedanta Resources Plc

Volcan Investments Ltd ("Volcan"), the majority shareholder of Vedanta Resources Plc (the "Company"), has today announced that it intends to make an additional investment in Anglo American Plc shares of £1.25 billion to £1.5 billion.

The Company confirms that the proposed investment is being made by Volcan alone, and that the Company is not participating in this investment.

Volcan had made an investment of £2.0 billion in Anglo American Plc in March 2017.

Vedanta has made significant progress on its strategic priorities over the last year, including completion of the Vedanta Ltd - Cairn India merger, ramping up production from its portfolio of low cost assets, increasing free cash flow, and optimising its balance sheet through two successful liability management exercises in January and August 2017, respectively. Vedanta remains committed to its strategic priorities.

The independent directors of the Company (who for these purposes did not include the Executive Chairman or Executive Vice Chairman) have consented to the proposed investment pursuant to the Relationship Agreement between, among others, Volcan and the Company. The independent directors of Vedanta Resources Plc were advised by Moelis & Company UK LLP and Ashurst LLP in relation to the giving of this consent.

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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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