Polyus Gold International Limited (the “Company”) notes recent speculation in the press concerning a possible merger transaction between the Company and Polymetal International Plc (“Polymetal”). The Company is not engaged in any discussions with Polymetal with respect to any combination involving the two companies.   

  Enquiries:

Polyus Gold International Limited

Alexey V. Chernushkin, Director, Capital Markets and IR 

+44 (0) 208 528 1450  

Evguenia V. Buydina, IR manager 

 +7 (495) 641 3377  

Anton A. Arens, PR Director 

 +44 (0) 208 528 1450   

 +44 (0) 208 528 1020