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ROYAL BAFOKENG PLATINUM LIMITED - Replacement of primary mill discharge end at BRPM Concentrator

Release Date: 23/07/2013 10:00
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Replacement of primary mill discharge end at BRPM Concentrator

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")


Replacement of primary mill discharge end at BRPM Concentrator

Shareholders are advised that results from a routine inspection of the primary mill at the
Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine (“BRPM”) Concentrator on 11 June 2013, revealed
significant wear to the journal liner of the mill discharge end. Subsequent investigation revealed
erosion of the trunnion by more than 50%.

Temporary repairs have since been carried out, and regular monitoring to track any further
deterioration has been implemented. To date, no further deterioration has been observed,
however, the extent of the damage necessitates replacement of the mill discharge end.

The commencement date of the mill end replacement shutdown has not yet been confirmed but
is anticipated to occur in August 2013 and will take approximately 2 to 3 weeks. The cost of the
repairs will be approximately R4.5 million.

Depending on the duration of the concentrator shutdown, between 96 000 and 145 000 tonnes
of Merensky ore will be stockpiled ahead of the concentrator during this period, which stocks are
expected to be depleted by the end of December 2013.

Johannesburg
23 July 2013

JSE Sponsor
Macquarie First South Capital (Pty) Limited

For further enquiries, please contact:
Lindiwe Montshiwagae
Investor Relations Manager
Tel: +27 (0)10 590 4517
Mobile: +27 (0)82 920 7803

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