Polymetal announces that Riccardo Orcel and Giacomo Baizini are stepping down from the Board of Directors effective immediately. 'I am very grateful to Giacomo and Riccardo for their valuable contribution to the company's development and corporate governance. We plan to start searching for new candidates to replace the outgoing directors as soon as practicable', said Vitaly Nesis, Group CEO of Polymetal. About Polymetal Polymetal International plc (together with its subsidiaries - 'Polymetal', the 'Company', or the 'Group') is a top-10 global gold producer and top-5 global silver producer with assets in Russia and Kazakhstan. The Company combines strong growth with a robust dividend yield. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THIS RELEASE MAY INCLUDE STATEMENTS THAT ARE, OR MAY BE DEEMED TO BE, 'FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS'. THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS SPEAK ONLY AS AT THE DATE OF THIS RELEASE.