Northam approves Kukama Project at Eland mine NORTHAM PLATINUM LIMITED Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa (Registration number 1977/003282/06) JSE share code: NHM ISIN code: ZAE000030912 Debt issuer code: NHMI Bond code: NHM002 Bond ISIN: ZAG000129024 Bond code: NHM006 Bond ISIN: ZAG000158577 Bond code: NHM007 Bond ISIN: ZAG000158593 Bond code: NHM008 Bond ISIN: ZAG000158858 Bond code: NHM009 Bond ISIN: ZAG000158866 Bond code: NHM010 Bond ISIN: ZAG000159229 Bond code: NHM011 Bond ISIN: ZAG000159237 Bond code: NHM012 Bond ISIN: ZAG000160136 (“Northam” or the “company” or the “group”) NORTHAM APPROVES KUKAMA PROJECT AT ELAND MINE Northam is pleased to advise its shareholders that mining operations at the Kukama shaft situated at its Eland mine complex will recommence in the new financial year (F2020). This significant development comes after the successful conclusion of a feasibility study for the Kukama project. Background Northam purchased a 100% interest in the Eland mine from Glencore Operations South Africa Proprietary Limited in February 2017 for a cash consideration of R175 million. Eland mine was placed on care and maintenance in 2015 and Northam continued to manage it as such whilst undertaking the feasibility study for the Kukama shaft. In terms of the transaction, Northam acquired all of Eland mine’s assets which included: • Eland’s two mining rights with a resource currently estimated at 19.3 Moz 4E at an average in situ grade of 3.95 g/t; • surface and underground infrastructure including a concentrator with a nameplate capacity of 250 ktpm; a chrome spiral recovery plant; a tailings storage facility; two decline systems; and surface support infrastructure; • immovable property; and • a mining fleet in excess of 100 vehicles, which includes low profile mechanised mining equipment. Key conclusions from the Kukama shaft feasibility study • Steady state production of 150 Koz pa 4E, at unit costs in the lower half of the industry cost curve. • Forecast investment returns comfortably in excess of Northam’s current weighted average cost of capital. • Forecast positive free cash flow generated from year 4 onwards. • Creation of 2 800 permanent jobs. • Life of mine in excess of 30 years. Current status of Eland mine To date, Northam has continued to manage the Eland mine on care and maintenance whilst undertaking the feasibility study for the Kukama shaft. Whilst completing the feasibility study for Kukama shaft and following positive feedback from the study, Northam commenced early work in preparation for its recommissioning. This includes refurbishing underground fixed and mobile equipment, as well as certain sections of the concentrator. Processing of the tailings storage facility at Eland mine has also commenced, which facilitated recommissioning of the surface plant and associated infrastructure. The next steps Conversion of the Kukama decline shaft into a footwall array will start in F2020, along with limited early stoping. Strike development and stoping build-up is scheduled to commence in F2021. Production is forecast to reach 100 Koz pa 4E by 2025 and steady state production of 150 Koz pa 4E is forecast from 2029. Capital expenditure Total developmental capital expenditure is estimated at R2.2 billion over a five year period, in nominal terms (F2019 terms: R1.9 billion), which includes a provision for working capital requirements during the development phase. The project will be fully funded from Northam’s own resources. Conclusion Northam chief executive Paul Dunne points to the positive investment return demonstrated by the Kukama project, which comfortably exceeds the company’s weighted average cost of capital. “In addition,” says Dunne, “the project further diversifies the group’s operations and production capacity and does so efficiently by utilising an extensive existing capital footprint. Kukama is a project that lends itself to scaling up or down and will form the production base for the broader Eland complex. The mining method to be implemented at Kukama is well-known and well proven. Our focus will be on safe, quality, long-life production, whilst creating sustainable long-term employment in the platinum industry.” Disclaimer The information contained in this announcement does not constitute an earnings forecast. The financial information provided is the responsibility of the directors of Northam, and such information has not been reviewed or reported on by the company’s auditors. Presentation Paul Dunne and the Northam team will be presenting to members of the investment community today, Wednesday 26 June in Johannesburg on latest growth developments in the group. The presentation will be webcast at 11:00 and will be accessible on the Northam website at www.northam.co.za Johannesburg 26 June 2019 Corporate Advisor, Sponsor and Debt Sponsor One Capital Date: 26/06/2019 07:45:00 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. The SENS service is an information dissemination service administered by the JSE Limited ('JSE'). The JSE does not, whether expressly, tacitly or implicitly, represent, warrant or in any way guarantee the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information published on SENS. 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