LON - Lonmin Plc - Statement re Pre-Conditional Offer

LON - Lonmin Plc - Statement re Pre-Conditional Offer                           
Lonmin Plc                                                                      
(Incorporated in England and Wales)                                             
(Registered in the Republic of South Africa under registration number           
1969/000015/10)                                                                 
JSE code: LON                                                                   
Issuer Code: LOLMI & ISIN: GB0031192486                                         
("Lonmin")                                                                      
6 August 2008                                                                   
STATEMENT RE PRE-CONDITIONAL OFFER                                              
The Board of Lonmin ("Lonmin") notes the unsolicited, pre-conditional offer     
announced this morning by Xstrata for the entire issued share capital of Lonmin 
at 3300p per share in cash. This is an opportunistic and entirely unwelcome     
attempt to acquire Lonmin at a price which undervalues its unique assets.       
A further announcement will be made by the Board of Lonmin shortly. In the      
meantime, shareholders are strongly advised to take no action in respect of the 
pre-conditional offer.                                                          
Enquiries:                                                                      
Alex Shorland-Ball                                     +44 (0)207 201 6060      
Vice President,                                                                 
Investor Relations & Communications                                             
Cardew Group                                           +44 (0) 207 930 0777     
Anthony Cardew                                                                  
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