Mailing of Circular and Notice of General Meeting

Vedanta Resources plc

Publication of Circular

15 October 2013

A circular (the "Circular") in connection with the proposed acquisition of minority interests in Hindustan Zinc Limited and Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd by Vedanta Resources plc ("Vedanta" or the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") (the "Transaction") has been mailed to Vedanta's shareholders.

The Circular contains a notice convening a General Meeting of Vedanta shareholders. The General Meeting will be held at 11:00a.m. on 30 October 2013 at Ashurst LLP, Broadwalk House, 5 Appold Street, London, EC2A 2HA. At the General Meeting, approval of Vedanta's shareholders will be sought in connection with the Transaction. Shareholders may appoint a proxy by completing the form of proxy enclosed with the Circular. Alternatively, shareholders may register their proxy appointment electronically. The procedures and timings for the appointment of a proxy are set out in the notes to the notice of the General Meeting at the back of the Circular.

The Circular is available for viewing on the investor relations section of Vedanta's website at www.vedantaresources.com. A copy of the Circular has also been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will shortly be available for inspection at www.hemscott.com/nsm.

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About Vedanta Resources plc

Vedanta Resources plc ("Vedanta") is a London listed FTSE 100 diversified global natural resources major. 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.

Disclaimer

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