Confirmation of Capital Reduction

Kenmare Resources plc (“Kenmare” or “the Company”)

5 February 2019

Confirmation of Capital Reduction

Kenmare Resources plc (LSE:KMR, ISE:KMR), one of the leading global producers of titanium minerals and zircon, announces that, further to its regulatory news releases on 6 November 2018 and 5 December 2018, the High Court of Ireland has made an order confirming a capital reduction of the Company's share premium account (the "Capital Reduction").

The Capital Reduction, as described in the circular that was sent to shareholders on 6 November 2018 and which is available at the Company's website (www.kenmareresources.com), was approved by shareholders at the extraordinary general meeting held on 5 December 2018. The order of the High Court has been registered with the Registrar of Companies in Ireland and, accordingly, the Capital Reduction has now become effective.

The purpose of the Capital Reduction is to eliminate the deficit on the Company's profit and loss account as at 30 June 2018 by the partial cancellation of the share premium account.

Capitalised terms used herein but not defined have the same meanings as set out in the Circular.

For further information, please contact:

Kenmare Resources plc
Michael Carvill, Managing Director                                    
Tel: +353 1 671 0411                                                             

Tony McCluskey, Financial Director
Tel: +353 1 671 0411                                                             

Jeremy Dibb, Corporate Development and Investor Relations Manager
Tel: +353 1 671 0411
Mob: + 353 87 943 0367

Murray                                                                                     
Joe Heron                                                                                 
Tel: +353 1 498 0300                                                             
Mob: +353 87 690 9735                                                       

Buchanan
Bobby Morse / Chris Judd
Tel: +44 207 466 5000