REGULATORY RELEASE

14 May 2013

OPERATIONAL UPDATE

Lonmin Plc (the "Company") announces that none of its mining workforce went underground this morning and no mining is currently taking place at Marikana. While this is an uncertain and evolving situation, management is in discussions with our recognised trade unions to ascertain the reasons for the stoppage and to encourage workers to return to work.

Further announcements will be made once definitive facts have been established.

Statement issued by Lonmin PLC through the JSE SENS Service, May 14 2013

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