The Company also announces that Mr. Tai Chen has resigned as a director of the Company and the board

Gem International Resources Inc.

3467 Commercial Street, Vancouver, B.C. V5N 4E8 Tel: (604) 871-9916 Fax: (604) 871-9926

TSX-V: GI March 31, 2016 News Release

Gem International Resources Inc. (the “Company”) (TSXV: GI) announces that the appointment of Rupert Baring to the board on January 12, 2016 has not completed. The Company will not proceed with his appointment as a member of the board.

The Company also announces that Mr. Tai Chen has resigned as a director of the Company and the board would like to thank Mr. Chen for his contribution and wishes him well in his future interests.

Gem International Resources Inc.

“Simon Tam”

Simon Tam President, CEO and Director

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