LONMIN PLC - Appointment to the board

Appointment to the board

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


25 June 2015

Appointment to the Board

 The Board of Lonmin Plc (“Lonmin” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Moolman,
 the current Chief Operating Officer, to the Board as an Executive Director with immediate effect.

 Commenting on Ben Moolman’s appointment, Ben Magara, the Chief Executive Officer said:

 “I am very pleased with Ben Moolman’s appointment to the Board. It emphasises the importance the Board
 places on operational performance and safety, particularly as we face significant challenges in these areas as
 highlighted in our Q2 production report. Ben plays a key role on the team, overseeing the operational
 restructuring and improving safety, operational productivity and efficiencies.”

 Brian Beamish, the Chairman of the Board, said:

 “Ben’s appointment as an Executive Director is further confirmation of the Lonmin Board’s determination to
 secure and maintain operational excellence. Together with Ben Magara, Simon Scott and the rest of the executive
 team, he will make a vital contribution to delivering value for our shareholders.”

 Before re-joining Lonmin in August 2014 to head the newly created Business Support Office, Ben worked at
 Glencore Xstrata where he headed up their Platinum Division with responsibility for the value chain across all
 mining and processing operations. Prior to this, in his previous service to Lonmin, he served in a variety of
 operational management positions, including Vice President Mining. He is a mining engineer by profession, holds
 a BSc in Engineering (Mining) from the University of the Witwatersrand and has more than 30 years’ experience in
 the Platinum mining industry.

 In accordance with the Listing Rules, Lonmin confirms that there are no additional matters that would require
 disclosure under LR 9.6.13 R (1) to (6). Mr Moolman has a beneficial interest in 18,272 Lonmin ordinary shares of
 $1 each.

 -ENDS-


ENQUIRIES

Investors / Analysts:
Lonmin
Tanya Chikanza (Head of Investor Relations)         +27 83 391 2859

Media:
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Cardew Group
Anthony Cardew / James Clark                        +44 (0)20 7930 0777
Sue Vey                                             +27 60 523 7953

Sponsor: J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa (Pty) Ltd

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 Igneous 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. 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




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