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Sibanye-Stillwater notes statements about threatened class action lawsuits in the United States

Johannesburg, 28 June 2018: Sibanye-Stillwater (JSE: SGL & NYSE: SBGL - http://www.commodity-tv.net/c/search_adv/?v=298294) notes the announcement by various law firms in the United States threatening possible class action lawsuits against the Company. The Company notes the publicity and, if any claims are ultimately filed against the Company intends to vigorously defend itself.  We will continue to monitor developments closely.

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