LONMIN PLC - DIRECTOR"S SHAREHOLDINGS

LONMIN PLC - DIRECTOR"S SHAREHOLDINGS                                           
LONMIN PLC                                                                      
ISIN Code:  GB0031192486                                                        
SHARE Code:  LON                                                                
6 January 2005                                                                  
On 5 January 2005 Ian Farmer, a Director of the Company, was granted an option  
over 2,343 ordinary shares of $1 each at an exercise price of 705p under the    
Company"s Savings Related Share Option Scheme 1994 (the "Scheme").              
In addition, on 5 January 2005 Mr Farmer terminated an earlier savings contract 
entered into pursuant to the Scheme and accordingly his option to acquire 2,018 
ordinary shares of $1 each at 836p granted on 15 June 2001 has lapsed.          
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