Directorate Change

Lonmin Plc

Directorate Change

Lonmin Plc ("the Company") confirms that, as previously planned and announced, Alan Ferguson will hand over his responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer to Simon Scott with effect from the close of business today. This is one of the last steps in the transition of Lonmin's operational management from London to South Africa, which has progressed smoothly and in line with our expectations.

Simon joined the board on 27 September 2010 as an executive director. He brings considerable local knowledge and relevant experience of financial management gained at senior levels of the South African platinum mining industry. Alan will remain as an executive director of the Company until his employment ends on 31 December 2010.

Roger Phillimore, Chairman of Lonmin commented:

"The Board of Lonmin would like to acknowledge the significant role which Alan Ferguson has played and will continue to play until his departure on 31 December 2010. This is a very different Company from the one he joined three and a half years ago and a large part of the credit for this transformation should go to him. He will leave with our gratitude and best wishes for the future."

This announcement is pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.11 R (3).

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