Fura Gems Inc. Completes Acquisition of Australian Mining Company

In consideration for the Acquisition, Fura paid A$2,459,219 (approximately C$2,335,000) to the vendor, Mosley Mining Pty Ltd, A$239,060 (approximately C$227,000) to an Australian bank to release a security interest on certain of the Target’s assets, and A$262,067 (approximately C$249,000) to Queensland Treasury as a cash surety in connection with rehabilitation obligations related to the Tenements. In addition, the A$293,093 (approximately C$278,000) that was previously paid to the vendor as a deposit was released.

The Acquisition was an arm’s length transaction for the purposes of the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) and the Company understands that the Acquisition qualifies as an “Exempt Transaction” under TSXV Policy 5.3. Fura did not pay any finder’s fees in connection with the Acquisition. The Foreign Investment Review Board of the Australian Government has indicated that it has no objection to the Acquisition.

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About Fura Gems Inc.

Fura Gems Inc. is a gemstone mining and marketing company which is engaged in the mining, exploration and acquisition of gemstone licences. Fura owns ruby, emerald and sapphire resource properties in Mozambique, Colombia and Australia, respectively. Fura’s headquarters are located in Toronto, Canada and its administrative headquarters are located in the Burjuman Business Tower, Dubai. Fura is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol “Fura”.

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