Shareholders of Implats are advised that the Company has entered into discussions with Mvelaphanda Resources Limited and Northam Platinum Limited to create a South African controlled platinum champion.
A transaction, if successfully concluded, may have a material impact on the price of Implats securities. Shareholders are therefore advised to exercise caution in their dealings in securities until a further announcement is made.
12 September 2008
Johannesburg
Sponsor to Implats:
Deutsche Securities (SA)(Proprietary) Limited
Bob Gilmour
Investor Relations Executive
Tel: +27 11 731-9013
Bob.Gilmour@implats.co.za
Alice Lourens
Tel: +27 11 731-9033
Alice.Lourens@implats.co.za