ROYAL BAFOKENG PLATINUM LIMITED - Industrial action at Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine

Industrial action at Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine

ROYAL BAFOKENG PLATINUM LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number 2008/015696/06)
JSE share code: RBP ISIN: ZAE000149936
(“RBPlat” or the “company”)

INDUSTRIAL ACTION AT BAFOKENG RASIMONE PLATINUM MINE

RBPlat confirms that operations at the company’s North shaft have been interrupted as a
result of unprotected industrial action by around 500 employees today, 22 August 2012.
North shaft accounts for around 50% of BRPM’s production.

Operations at South shaft are currently unaffected.

RBPlat management is making every effort to understand the reasons for and to resolve this
action. The Company’s priority is to ensure the safety of all employees. RBPlat has also
appealed to all parties to act within the bounds of the law. RBPlat continues to observe the
industry week of mourning.

Shareholders will be updated in due course.

Johannesburg
22 August 2012



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