Notice of Interim Results

17 October 2012

Notice of Interim Results for the half year ended 30 September 2012

Vedanta Resources plc will announce its results for the half year ended 30 September 2012, on Wednesday, 7 November 2012 at 7:00 a.m. UK time (12:30 p.m. India time).

Following the release, a conference call will be held on the same day at 9:00 a.m. UK time (2:30 p.m. India time), where senior management will discuss the results.

Dial in:

International & UK: +44 (0)20 7162 0125

India Toll Free: 000 8001 0036 74

Conference ID: 924003

Please allow time to register your name and company.

For 7 day replay:

International & UK: +44 (0)20 7031 4064

UK Toll Free: 08003581860

India Toll Free: 000 8001 0035 97

Conference ID: 924003

The results will be available in the Investor Relations section of our website www.vedantaresources.com.

For further information, please contact:

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.