LONMIN PLC - Lonmin Plc Directorate Change

Lonmin Plc – Directorate Change

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")




REGULATORY RELEASE

28 December 2012

Lonmin Plc – Directorate Change

Lonmin Plc announces that Ian Farmer, who is being treated for a serious illness, has informed the Board of
his request to step down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and as a Director of Lonmin with immediate
effect. With great regret the Board has agreed.

Roger Phillimore, Chairman of Lonmin, said "We will greatly miss Ian's ability, commitment and drive which
he has devoted to the Company over a career spanning more than 26 years. He has been CEO for the last
four years and the consistent improvement in Lonmin's operating performance over that period owes much
to his leadership. We wish him well with his ongoing treatment and will stay in close touch with him as a
valued colleague and friend."

The Board has appointed an executive search agent to pursue the selection and engagement of Ian's
successor as CEO. In the meantime, Simon Scott will continue in his role as Acting CEO with the full support
of the Lonmin Board. Simon has requested that he should not be considered as a candidate for the role of
CEO. Following the appointment of a new CEO, Simon will dedicate his time fully to his role as Chief
Financial Officer.

- ENDS -

ENQUIRIES

Investors / Analysts:
Lonmin
Tanya Chikanza (Head of Investor Relations)                    +44 20 7201 6007
                                                               +44 7825 877394

Media:
Cardew Group
Anthony Cardew                                                 +44 20 7930 0777
                                                               +44 1189 732200
James Clark                                                    +44 7885 776664
Sue Vey                                                         +27 72 644 9777

Notes to editors

Lonmin, which is listed on both the London Stock Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, is one of the
world's largest primary producers of PGMs. These metals are essential for many industrial applications, especially
catalytic converters for internal combustion engine emissions, as well as their widespread use in jewellery.

Lonmin's operations are situated in the Bushveld Complex in South Africa, where nearly 80% of known global PGM
resources are found.
The Company creates value for shareholders through mining, refining and marketing PGMs and has a vertically
integrated operational structure - from mine to market. Lonmin's mining operations extract ore from which the
Process Division produces refined PGMs for delivery to customers. Underpinning the operations is the Shared Services
function which provides high quality levels of support and infrastructure across the operations.

For further information please visit our website: http://www.lonmin.com


Sponsor: J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa Proprietary Limited

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