Communicators

Sibanye-Stillwater: Posting of circular to shareholders and Notice of General meeting

1. Introduction

Sibanye-Stillwater shareholders (“Shareholders”) are referred to the announcements released on the stock exchange news service (“SENS”) on 19 September 2017, in which it announced the details and pricing of its US$450 million 1.875 per cent, senior unsecured guaranteed convertible bonds, due 2023 (the “Convertible Bonds”), which were subsequently issued on 26 September 2017.

2. Use of the proceeds of the Convertible Bonds

The acquisition of Stillwater Mining Company (“Stillwater”), which was successfully concluded on 4 May 2017, was initially financed using a US$2.65 billion bridge loan facility obtained by Sibanye-Stillwater from a consortium of banks (the “Stillwater Bridge Facility”). Partial refinancing of this Stillwater Bridge Facility was done through a US$1 billion equity raise, and the issue of two tranches of corporate bonds totalling US$1.05 billion. The proceeds of the Convertible Bonds have also been applied to refinance the Stillwater Bridge Facility.  The Convertible Bonds were issued to various investors through a book build and not to non-public shareholders and will be convertible into ordinary shares of the Company (“Shares”) if Shareholders authorise the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) by ordinary resolution (“Ordinary Resolution”) passed at a general meeting to issue the required Shares from the authorised but unissued Shares of the Company.

3. General meeting of Shareholders

The Board will accordingly be convening a general meeting of the Shareholders of the Company for the purpose of proposing the adoption of the Ordinary Resolution.

3. Rationale for the Ordinary Resolution

The Convertible Bonds will, subject to passing of the Ordinary Resolution, be convertible into Shares (the “Specific Issue”) or, subject to Sibanye-Stillwater’s election to make a cash settlement instead of issuing Shares (in accordance with the Terms and Conditions (as define below)). The Convertible Bonds are currently cash-settled only instruments and should Shareholders not approve the Specific Issue, then the Convertible Bonds will remain subject to cash settlement only.

Cash settlement of the Convertible Bonds will require significant cash reserves, which could constrain Sibanye-Stillwater’s ability to retire or service outstanding debt and pay dividends, fund ongoing business activities, invest in existing and new projects, pursue new business opportunities, all of which could adversely affect its results of operations and financial condition. The Board therefore requests, through the Ordinary Resolution, the ability to settle the Convertible Bonds in Shares.

Subject to the passing of the Ordinary Resolution and to the terms and conditions of the Convertible Bonds set out in Schedule 2, Part 2 of the Trust Deed in respect of the Convertible Bonds (the “Terms and Conditions”), each Convertible Bond would be convertible into Shares at the relevant conversion price. The conversion price is subject to customary adjustments pursuant to the Terms and Conditions. If any such adjustment becomes applicable, it may result in the reduction of the conversion price and the increase in the number of Shares to be issued.

Based on adjustment events that have already occurred and regard being had to expected further future adjustment events, Shareholders are requested to approve the Ordinary Resolution to authorise the Board to allot and issue a maximum of 385,000,000 (three hundred and eighty five million) Shares, issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Bonds, representing 17.75% of the number of existing Shares in issue.

The percentage of voting rights that is required for Shareholders to pass this Ordinary Resolution is a 75% (seventy five per cent) majority of the votes cast in favour of the resolution by all the disinterested Shareholders present in person or represented by proxy at the general meeting of the Shareholders at which the Ordinary Resolution will be proposed. At the record date, as per the salient dates and times shown below, Shareholders whom are also holders of Convertible Bonds are interested parties and shall not be permitted to vote.

4. Pro Forma Financial Effects

The pro forma financial effects, which illustrate the impact of the settlement of the Stillwater Bridge Facility, the issue of the Convertible Bonds and the Specific Issue on the earnings per share (“EPS), diluted EPS, headline earnings per share (“HEPS”), diluted HEPS, net asset value (“NAV”) per share and tangible NAV (“TNAV”) per share for the six months ended 30 June 2017, are presented in accordance with the provisions of the Listings Requirements published by the JSE and the Guide on Pro Forma Financial Information issued by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.

The pro forma financial effects have been prepared by the management of Sibanye-Stillwater and are the responsibility of the Board.

The pro forma financial effects are presented in a manner which is consistent with the basis on which the historical financial information of Sibanye-Stillwater has been presented and in terms of Sibanye-Stillwater’s accounting policies for the financial year ended 31 December 2016. The pro forma financial effects have been presented for illustrative purposes only and, because of their nature, may not give a fair reflection of Sibanye-Stillwater’s financial position, changes in equity or results of operations post implementation of the pro forma adjustments (the “Pro Forma Adjustments”).

The pro forma financial effects have been prepared to illustrate the impact of the Pro Forma Adjustments on the interim financial information of Sibanye-Stillwater on the assumption that the Pro Forma Adjustments occurred on 1 January 2017, for the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income and on 30 June 2017 for the statement of financial position. It should be noted that adjustments relating to actual and pro forma interest have been prepared based on the date of initial draw down of the Stillwater Bridge Facility and the date from which actual interest on the Stillwater Bridge Facility was incurred, being 4 May 2017.

5. Posting of circular and notice of General meeting

Shareholders are hereby advised that a circular (“Circular”) containing, inter alia, details of the Convertible Bonds, the Specific Issue, the Ordinary Resolution, a notice convening the general meeting (“General Meeting”) and a form of proxy, will be posted to Shareholders on Thursday, 2 November 2017.

Notice is hereby given to Shareholders that the General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Sibanye-Stillwater Academy, Rietkloof 349, Glenharvie, 1786, South Africa, on Monday, 4 December 2017 at 09:00 (South African time) to consider and, if deemed fit, pass, with or without amendment, the Ordinary Resolution set out in the Circular.

Shareholders are further advised that the Circular will be available from the date of posting, on the Company’s website:  www.sibanyestillwater.com

The salient dates and times relating to the General Meeting are set out below. Holders of  American Depository Receipts will receive correspondence from  the Depository bank (BNY Mellon)containing relevant dates which may differ from dates below:

30 October 2017

Westonaria

Investor relations contact:

James Wellsted

Tel: +27 (0) 83 453 4014

Email: ir@sibanyestillwater.com

Swiss Resource Capital AG – Jochen Staiger

info@resource-capital.ch - www.resource-capital.ch

Corporate Advisor: Qinisele Resources Proprietary Limited

Reporting Accountants: KPMG Inc.

South African Legal Advisor: Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs Inc.

US Legal Counsel: Linklaters LLP

Sponsor: J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa Proprietary Limited

Sibanye Gold Limited

Trading as Sibanye-Stillwater

Reg. 2002/031431/06

Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa

Share code: SGL

ISIN – ZAE000173951

Issuer code: SGL

(“Sibanye-Stillwater”,”the Company” and/or “the Group”)

Registered Address:

Constantia Office Park

Bridgeview House  • Building 11 • Ground Floor

Cnr 14th Avenue & Hendrik Potgieter Road

Weltevreden Park • 1709

Postal Address:

Private Bag X5 • Westonaria • 1780

Tel +27 11 278 9600 • Fax +27 11 278 9863

DISCLAIMER

The securities mentioned in this announcement (the “Securities”) have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, US persons, absent registration or an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. There will be no public offer of the Securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this document constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbour” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

These forward-looking statements, including, among others, those relating to Sibanye-Stillwater’s future business prospects, revenues and income, wherever they may occur in this document and the exhibits to this document, are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgment of the senior management and directors of Sibanye-Stillwater, and involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Group to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. As a consequence, these forward-looking statements should be considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth in this document. Important factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation, economic, business, political and social conditions in South Africa, Zimbabwe and elsewhere; changes in assumptions underlying Sibanye-Stillwater’s estimation of its current Mineral Reserves and Resources; the ability to achieve anticipated efficiencies and other cost savings in connection with past and future acquisitions, as well as existing operations; the success of Sibanye-Stillwater’s business strategy, exploration and development activities; the ability of Sibanye-Stillwater to comply with requirements that it operate in a sustainable manner; changes in the market price of gold, platinum group metals (“PGMs”) and/or uranium; the occurrence of hazards associated with underground and surface gold, PGMs and uranium mining; the occurrence of labour disruptions and industrial action; the availability, terms and deployment of capital or credit; changes in government regulations, particularly environmental regulations and new legislation affecting water, mining, mineral rights and business ownership, including any interpretations thereof which may be subject to dispute; the outcome and consequence of any potential or pending litigation or regulatory proceedings or other environmental, health and safety issues; power disruptions, constraints and cost increases; supply chain shortages and increases in the price of production inputs; fluctuations in exchange rates, currency devaluations, inflation and other macro-economic monetary policies; the occurrence of temporary stoppages of mines for safety incidents and unplanned maintenance; Sibanye-Stillwater’s ability to hire and retain senior management or sufficient technically skilled employees, as well as its ability to achieve sufficient representation of historically disadvantaged South Africans in its management positions; failure of Sibanye-Stillwater’s information technology and communications systems; the adequacy of Sibanye-Stillwater’s insurance coverage; any social unrest, sickness or natural or man-made disaster at informal settlements in the vicinity of some of Sibanye-Stillwater’s operations; and the impact of HIV, tuberculosis and other contagious diseases. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document.

The Group undertakes no obligation to update publicly or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.