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AQUARIUS PLATINUM LIMITED 
 
First Quarter 2016: Production and Financial Results 
 
             Production and Financial Results to 30 September 2015 
 
Highlights 
 
  * Attributable production from operating mines up 5% quarter-on-quarter, up 
    8% compared to previous corresponding period, quarter ended September 2014 
    (pcp) 
  * Average US$ PGM basket price decreased 14% for the quarter - down 29% 
    compared to pcp 
  * Kroondal PGM basket price decreased 15% on average to R10,897 per PGM ounce 
    quarter-on-quarter -  down 31% compared to the pcp 
  * Mimosa PGM basket price decreased 12% on average to $890 per PGM ounce 
    quarter-on-quarter - down 26% compared to the pcp 
  * The Rand weakened against the US Dollar 6% on average quarter-on-quarter - 
    down 19% compared to the pcp 
  * Cash costs at Kroondal down 1% to R9,123 per PGM ounce quarter-on-quarter - 
    up 1% compared to the pcp 
  * Cash costs at Mimosa unchanged at $795 per PGM ounce quarter-on-quarter - 
    down 3% compared to the pcp 
  * Group cash balance at quarter end of $175 million (June 2015: $196 million) 
    with a further $3 million attributable to Aquarius held in JV entities, 
    with the reduced cash balance primarily the result of $12 million 
    unrealised fx adjustments on ZAR cash balances in line with movement 
    following the weaker R:US$ exchange rate and a $4 million CGT payment on 
    the sale of Kruidfontein 
  * Conclusion of Everest Part B sale post quarter end which is expected to 
    result in a R50 million receipt in November 2015 
 
                     Q1 2016 Operating Results 
                              Summary 
 
                    Kroondal     Mimosa  PlatMile 
 
4E PGM production 
 
      Total (100%    116,836     62,410     3,890 
           basis) 
 
     Attributable     58,418     31,205     3,890 
 
4E basket price 
 
             R/oz     10,904          -    11,154 
 
             $/oz        852        890       860 
 
Cash costs (4E 
basis) 
 
             R/oz      9,123          -     6,914 
 
             $/oz          -        795       533 
 
Cash margin (%)         (13)          4        23 
 
Stay-in-business 
capex 
 
             R/oz        613          -       284 
 
             $/oz         48        117        22 
 
Commenting on the results, Jean Nel, CEO Aquarius Platinum said: 
 
The quarter was characterised by an excellent operating performance, with 
Kroondal delivering its 11th consecutive production quarter above 105,000 4E 
oz's and Mimosa delivered an all-time production record, while both operations 
delivered reduced costs. Quarterly production from Mimosa and Kroondal 
attributable to AQP is an all-time company record. As always all the credit for 
this performance goes to the operational teams. 
 
Despite this disciplined performance profit and cash margins were lower in the 
quarter following the dramatically lower metal prices with the Dollar PGM 
basket price 14% lower in the quarter and 29% lower year on year to levels last 
recorded in 2006. Given that we see no fundamental reason to be optimistic 
about PGM prices in the short term management will continue to implement all 
possible cost savings measures to preserve cash levels. 
 
Lastly, further to the announcement made on 6 October 2015 in which Aquarius 
and Sibanye jointly announced the conclusion of an implementation agreement in 
terms of which Sibanye proposed to, subject to fulfilling a number of 
conditions precedent, acquire all the issued shares of Aquarius, the work 
streams required to facilitate the special general meeting of Aquarius 
shareholders to vote on the offer is progressing in line with our expectations 
and meeting materials will be despatched in due course. 
 
Production by mine attributable to Aquarius (Operating mines) 
 
PGMs (4E)                             Quarter ended 
 
              Sept 2015      June 2015     % Change    Sept 2014     % Change 
 
Kroondal   58,418              56,012         4          56,124         4 
 
Mimosa     31,205              30,018         4          28,900         8 
 
PlatMile   3,890               2,773          40         1,831         112 
 
Total      93,513              88,803         5          86,855         8 
 
Average PGM basket prices achieved at Aquarius operations 
 
US$ per PGM                             Quarter ended 
ounce (4E) 
                 Sept-15      June-15      % Change      Sep-14      % Change 
 
Kroondal           852         1,005         (15)        1,239         (31) 
 
Mimosa             890         1,010         (12)        1,200         (26) 
 
Platinum Mile      860          978          (12)        1,202         (28) 
 
Weighted Avg.      865         1,006         (14)        1,225         (29) 
 
Aquarius Group quarterly attributable production (PGM ounces) to 30 September 
2015 
 
See www.aquariusplatinum.com for hart 
 
PGM markets update 
 
The price of Platinum fell 16% over the quarter, confirming the weakest 
quarterly performance for platinum since 2008, finishing at $903 per ounce with 
an average price of $991 per ounce. Palladium moved down 6% to $697 per ounce 
with an average price of $617 over the quarter. Gold was the strongest 
performer of the three metals however also reported negative gains over the 
quarter moving 5% lower, and despite positive performance across August and 
September finished around the $1,169 per ounce level with an average price of 
$1,125. 
 
Macro concerns continued to impact the prices of precious metals with the main 
factors impacting demand across the month including: Chinese macro growth 
concerns, the quantum of above ground precious metal stocks, and, post quarter 
end, the VW news. Platinum fell to an eight-year low and palladium reached the 
lowest level since 2012 on speculation off over supply amid slowing demand from 
China. 
 
The VW "dieselgate" scandal was incrementally negative to diesel demand and 
thus platinum demand. The USD continued to strengthen during the quarter, with 
the Rand falling 6% against the dollar over the quarter, as US interest rate 
speculation remained a key driver for the continued strength and volatility 
particularly across September. 
 
The outflows from the various ETF's have also highlighted investor preference 
for palladium over platinum. Since the price correction in August platinum ETFs 
have seen steady outflows, whilst Palladium ETF's have seen some renewed 
inflows. 
 
12-month individual PGM prices to 30 September 2015(US$/oz) 
 
12-month PGM basket prices to 30 September 2015 (US$ and ZAR per PGM basket 
ounce) 
 
12-month ZAR price to 30 September 2015  (ZAR/US$ 
 
See www.aquariusplatinum.com for graph/chart 
 
Financials 
 
Aquarius recorded an on-mine EBITDA profit of $2.5 million for the quarter 
ended 30 September 2015, down $12.3 million compared to the pcp. 
 
Aquarius' share of profit from joint venture entities (Mimosa) was a loss of $2 
million, a $9 million reduction compared to the pcp.  The consolidated result 
of the Group (IFRS) was a net loss after tax of $12.3 million, down from a 
profit of $5 million in the pcp. 
 
The lower result compared to the pcp was due entirely to significantly lower 
PGM prices which were down 29% in Dollar terms negative pipeline sales 
adjustment of $6 million at Kroondal.  This impacted directly on revenue which 
was down 35% to $40 million, compared to $62 million in the pcp.  In Rand 
terms, aggregate revenue increased 22% compared to the pcp due to the impact of 
a 19% depreciation in the Rand. JV entity Mimosa's revenue was similarly 
impacted by lower PGM prices as well as a negative pipeline sales adjustment of 
$5 million. 
 
Profit & Production Summary 
 
Sept 2015 Quarter       Aquarius      JV       Total   Consolidation  Aquarius 
                       operations  entities             adjustment     Group 
 
Mine EBITDA               $2.5M      $1.4M     $3.9M      ($1.4M)      $2.5M 
 
Revenue                  $40.3M     $26.5M    $66.8M     ($26.5M)      $40.3M 
 
Cost of sales           ($48.0M)   ($28.7M)  ($76.7M)     $28.7M      ($48.0M) 
 
Net profit/(loss)       ($10.2M)    ($2.1M)  ($12.3M)      $1.0M      ($12.3M) 
after tax 
 
PGM ozs production       62,308     31,205    93,513         -         93,513 
 
. 
 
Production for the quarter was 93,513 PGM ounces, an 8% increase compared to 
the pcp and 5% higher quarter-on-quarter.  Kroondal continued to excel with 
production up 4% compared to both the pcp and also quarter-on- quarter. 
Production at PlatMile was also higher be it of a low base. Production at joint 
venture entity Mimosa remained consistently good up 8% compared to the pcp and 
up 4% quarter-on-quarter 
 
Total cost of sales of $48 million was 15% lower compared to the pcp, despite 
an 8% increase in production due to a 19% weakening in the Rand/Dollar exchange 
rate.  In Rand terms, total cost of sales were 2% higher compared to the pcp, a 
credible performance given the 8% increase in production. 
 
On a cash cost basis, Kroondal's cash costs per ounce in Rand terms increased 
1% compared to the pcp and decreased by 15% in Dollar terms due to the weaker 
Rand.  Compared to the previous quarter June 2015, Kroondal's cash costs per 
PGM ounce decreased 1% in Rand terms and 7% in Dollar terms. Mimosa's cash 
costs per PGM ounce decreased 3% compared to the pcp and remained unchanged 
compared quarter-on-quarter. 
 
Depreciation and amortisation for the quarter was $4.5 million. 
 
Administrative costs of $1 million remain controlled and in line with 
expectation. Finance costs include interest paid on borrowings of $1.5 million, 
non-cash interest accretion on convertible bonds of $1.2 million and the 
unwinding of the rehabilitation provision of $1.1 million. 
 
Net operating cash outflow for the quarter of $9 million comprised $52 million 
inflow from sales, $62 million paid to suppliers and $1 million interest 
received. Development and capital expenditure for the quarter was $3 million. 
Net financing cash inflows of $2.8 million included dividends of $4 million 

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from Mimosa, $0.5 million repayment of AQPSA finance leases and $0.5 million 
loans to joint venture entities. 
 
The Group's cash balance was $175 million at the end of the quarter, held as 
follows: 
 
AQP                        $111 million 
 
AQPSA                      $61 million 
 
ASACS                         $1 million 
 
Platmile                     $1 million 
 
Ridge Mining            $1 million 
 
Total                       $175 million* 
 
* Mimosa and Blue Ridge (in which Aquarius has a 50% equity interest) are 
accounted for using the equity method. Cash held in these two entities at 30 
September 2015 was $7 million and does not form part of the above cash 
balances.  Under the previous method of proportionately consolidating its 
investment in Mimosa and Blue Ridge, 50% of this cash ($3.5 million) would have 
been included in Aquarius' Group cash balance. 
 
(The segment note provided below details the income statement for each 
operating division of the Aquarius Group.) 
 
                   Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 
                     Quarter ended 30 September 2015 
                                  $'000 
 
                                      Quarter      Quarter     Financial 
                                       Ended        Ended     Year Ended 
 
                             Note    30/09/15*     30/09/14*     30/06/15 
 
Net operating cash (outflow)  (i)  (9,071)       6,353         17,852 
/inflow 
 
Net investing cash (outflow) (ii)  (3,084)       (5,640)       38,534 
/inflow 
 
Net financing cash inflow    (iii) 2,845         3,607         12,540 
 
Net (decrease)/increase in         (9,310)       4,320         68,926 
cash held 
 
Opening cash balance               195,773       136,819       136,820 
 
Exchange rate movement on          (11,608)      (3,595)       (9,973) 
cash 
 
Closing cash balance         (iv)  174,855       137,544       195,773 
 
 
* Unaudited 
 
Notes on the September 2015 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 
 
 i. Net operating cash flow for the quarter includes $52 million inflow from 
    sales impacted by lower prices and $3 million negative pipeline sales 
    adjustment, $58 million paid to suppliers, $4 million VAT paid on the 
    Everest disposal and $1 million interest received. 
ii. Comprises $3 million of development and plant & equipment expenditure at 
    AQPSA. 
iii. Includes $4 million dividends from Mimosa, $0.5 million repayment of AQPSA 
    finance leases, $0.5 million loans to joint venture entities and $0.2 
    million interest paid. 
iv. Mimosa and Blue Ridge (in which Aquarius has a 50% equity interest) are 
    accounted for using the equity method Cash held in these two entities at 30 
    September 2015 was $7 million and does not form part of the above cash 
    balances.  Under the previous method of proportionately consolidating its 
    investment in Mimosa and Blue Ridge, 50% of this cash would have been 
    included in the Aquarius' Group cash balance. 
 
Segment Note 
 
Quarter ended 30 September 2015 
 
$'000 
 
                          Kroondal   Marikana   Everest   Mimosa    Platinum 
                                                                      Mile 
 
Revenue                  36,484     44         -         26,511    2,390 
                         (1))                            (2) 
 
Cost of sales 
 
 - mining, processing    (41,195)   (320)      99        (25,110)  (2,108) 
and administration 
 
 - depreciation and      (3,838)    (10)       -         (3,602)   (605) 
amortisation 
 
Gross profit/(loss)      (8,549)    (286)      99        (2,201)   (323) 
 
Other income             -          -          -         39        - 
 
Administrative costs     -          -          -         -         - 
 
Foreign exchange gain/   7,158      -          -         40        342 
(loss) (3) 
 
Finance costs            -          -          -         -         - 
 
Impairment losses        -          -          -         -         - 
 
Profit on sale of assets 4          -          -         -         - 
 
Share of loss from joint -          -          -         -         - 
venture entities 
 
Profit/(loss) before     (1,387)    (286)      99        (2,122)   19 
income tax 
 
Income tax (expense)/    -          -          -         -         - 
benefit 
 
Net profit/(loss) from   (1,387)    (286)      99        (2,122)   19 
ordinary activities 
 
On-mine EBITDA           2,080      (304)      99        1,456     602 
 
Note 
 
(1 & 2) includes         (6,137)                         (4,980) 
negative pipeline sales 
adjustment 
 
(3) comprises $7.7m fx 
gains on sales offset by 
$0.5m fx loss on cash 
movements 
 
Segment Note 
 
Quarter ended 30 September 2015 
 
$'000 
 
                           CTRP    Corporate/   Segment  Reconciliation Consolidated 
                                   Unallocated  Result         to 
                                                          Consolidated 
                                                          Information 
 
Revenue                  15        1,369       66,813    (26,511)       40,302 
 
Cost of sales 
 
 - mining, processing    (3)       -           (68,637)  25,110         (43,527) 
and administration 
 
 - depreciation and      (42)      (1)         (8,098)   3,602          (4,496) 
amortisation 
 
Gross profit/(loss)      (30)      1,368       (9,922)   2,201          (7,721) 
 
Other income             -         15          54        (39)           15 
 
Administrative costs     -         (1,058)     (1,058)   -              (1,058) 
 
Foreign exchange gain/   -         (6,577)     963       (40)           923 
(loss) (3) 
 
Finance costs            -         (3,910)     (3,910)   88             (3,822) 
 
Impairment losses        -         (282)       (282)     -              (282) 
 
Profit on sale of assets -         -           4         -              4 
 
Share of loss from joint -         -                     (2,391)        (2,391) 
venture entities 
 
Profit/(loss) before     (30)      (10,444)    (14,151)  (181)          (14,332) 
income tax 
 
Income tax (expense)/    -         1,772       1,772     181            1,953 
benefit 
 
Net profit/(loss) from   (30)      (8,672)     (12,379)  -              (12,379) 
ordinary activities 
 
                         (3) 
 
On-mine EBITDA                     -           3,930     (1,456)        2,474 
 
 
Operating Review Summary (all numbers on 100% basis) 
 
AQUARIUS PLATINUM (SOUTH AFRICA) (PTY) LTD (Aquarius Platinum - 100%) 
 
P&SA1 at Kroondal (Aquarius Platinum - 50%) 
 
  * 12-month rolling average DIIR per 200,000 man hours decreased 2%  to 0.64, 
    quarter on quarter 
  * Production increased to 1,934,000 tonnes from 1,755,000 tonnes, 
    quarter-on-quarter 
  * Head grade increased marginally to 2.50 g/t from 2.48 g/t 
  * Recoveries increased by 1% to 80% 
  * Volumes processed higher at 1,819,000 tonnes 
  * Stockpiles at the end of the quarter totalled approximately 142,000 tonnes 
  * PGM production increased by 4% to 116,836 PGM ounces, quarter-on-quarter 
  * Revenue in Rand terms decreased by 14% to R943 million, quarter-on-quarter, 
    due to the decrease in the basket price 
  * Mining cash costs increased by 1% to R586 per tonne, due to winter 
    electricity tariffs 
  * Unit cost per PGM ounce decreased 1% to R9,123 per PGM ounce in line with 
    increased production 
  * Kroondal's cash margin for the period (13)% 
 
Kroondal: Production, Cash Cost and Price Analysis 
 
Capital Expenditure 
 
See www.aquariusplatinum.com for graph/chart 
 
Commentary 
 
Kroondal: 
 
There were no fatalities during the quarter. The 3 month DIIR rate reduced to 
0.38 from 0.47 which was reflected in the 12 month DIIR which similarly 
improved to 0.64 from 0.65. Two Section 54 instructions were issued during the 
quarter. 
 
Production at Kroondal for the quarter was up 10% to 1,934,000 tons 
quarter-on-quarter but 4% down compared to the previous corresponding quarter, 
September 2014 (pcp). 
 
Kroondal achieved its eleventh consecutive +105,000 PGM production quarter. 
Unit costs in Rand terms continued to respond positively down 1% quarter on 
quarter and up 1% compared to the PCP in spite of South Africa's inflation rate 
of approximately 6%. 
 
Production capacity at both K6 and Simunye was further enhanced during the 
quarter with K6 infrastructure coming on line and future requirements being 
finalised and scheduled to support steady state.  Kopaneng ventilation 
constraints have been mitigated and will suffice until such time that the vent 
raise has been completed during Q3. 
 
Bambanani shaft is presently managing excessive potholing. The re-establishment 
of affected face length is expected to be completed mid Q2. 
 
Both plants improved production efficiencies resulting in increased PGM 
production for the quarter and increased ore positive stockpiles. 
 
The Kroondal work force maintained a positive outlook with open communication 
channels on all levels. 
 
Operating cash costs per ounce 
 
Unit cash cost per PGM ounce in Dollar terms (before by-product credits) was 5% 
lower quarter-on-quarter mainly due to the weaker Rand which depreciated 6% 
quarter-on-quarter and higher production. Unit cash costs compared to the pcp 
were 15% lower due to the a 19% weakness in the Rand. 
 
In Rand terms, Kroondal's unit costs for the three months to 30 September 2015 
were 1% lower and only increased 1% compared to the pcp. A credible performance 
with operating costs contained below inflationary levels of approximately 6%. 
 
Kroondal mine: reconciliation of cash costs per 4E ounce 
 
                                      Cost per 4E ounce 
                                            (Rand) 
 
                                      Q4 2015    Q1 2016 
 
Total operating expenditure              10,536    10,249 
 
Less: 
 
Ongoing capital expenditure & mobile    (1,390)     (619) 
equipment 
 
Project capex                              (18)      (46) 
 
Transferred from/(to) stockpile              73     (461) 
 

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On mine cash costs                        9,201     9,123 
 
MIMOSA INVESTMENTS (Aquarius Platinum - 50%) 
 
  * 12-month rolling average DIIR was 0.32 per 200,000 man hours worked 
  * Production decreased by 2% to 654,127 tonnes, quarter-on-quarter 
  * Head grade static at 3.67g/t, quarter-on-quarter 
  * Recoveries static at  78.7% 
  * Volumes processed increased  by 1 % to 671,507 tonnes 
  * Stockpiles at the end of the quarter  decreased  to 136,246 tonnes 
  * PGM production increased by 4% to 62,410 PGM ounces quarter-on-quarter 
  * Revenue decreased by 15% to $53 million from $62million in the previous 
    quarter 
  * Mining cash costs per PGM ounce unchanged quarter-on-quarter $795 
  * Stay-in-business capital expenditure was $117 per PGM ounce for the quarter 
  * Gross cash profit margin for the period decreased from 23% to 4% 
 
Mimosa: Production, Cash Cost and Price Analysis 
 
See www.aquariusplatinum.com for graph/chart 
 
Safety, Health and Environment 
 
  * One fatality was recorded during the quarter. 
  * Two LTIs were recorded during the quarter. 
  * No restricted work case was recorded during the quarter. 
  * One minor injury occurred during the quarter. 
 
On the 24 August 2015 at 1520 hours, Erick Mukazi, a Face Preparation 
Supervisor, was barring down in 24 Level North Bottom Gulley where LHD lashing 
was in progress. A wedge dislodged from the hanging wall and struck him on the 
head and upper back. The incident occurred about 3 metres from the face. Mukazi 
sustained fatal head injuries. 
 
The fatal accident, which occurred after a long period of relatively good 
safety performance, affected the morale of both employees and management. 
Investigations, which involved shareholder representatives, Ministry of Mines 
in Zimbabwe and other third party reviews, were conducted and action strategies 
are being implemented to ensure that this and other similar accidents do not 
recur. 
 
The YTD LTIFR was 1.58 whilst the rolling LTIFR was 0.52.  Following the 
fatality, Mimosa is now on 48,542 fatality free shifts as at the end of 
September 2015. 
 
Operations 
 
Operating cash costs per ounce 
 
Unit cash cost per PGM ounce (before by-product credits) were unchanged 
quarter-on-quarter. Compared to the pcp unit cash costs were 3% lower. 
 
Capital expenditure 
 
The total capital expenditure for the quarter was $7.2 million. Expenditure was 
incurred mainly on mobile equipment, drill rigs and LHDs, the conveyor belt 
extension and down dip development. 
 
Mining operations 
 
With the exception of the tragic fatal accident reported on earlier, the Mimosa 
mine operated very well during the quarter, enjoying cordial industrial 
relations and meeting most of its production targets. A total of 634,396 tonnes 
of ore were blasted for the quarter under review with blasted grades of 1.917g/ 
t Pt. and 0.157% Ni. The blasted tonnage represents a 4.6% decrease compared to 
the previous quarter's 664,821 tonnes. Most teams mined through poor ground 
conditions during the quarter resulting in preparation constraining the ore 
generation cycle. 
 
Following the fatal accident, mining production was slowed down to allow teams 
to re-focus after such a tragic event. 
 
Hoisted tonnage for the quarter was at 654,127 tonnes compared to 684,030 
tonnes achieved in the previous quarter representing 7.3% decrease in 
performance.  Hoisting performance is expected to improve in line with the 
anticipated improvement in the amount of blasted ore. 
 
Processing plant 
 
The milled tonnage for the first quarter at 671,507Mt was 1% above the 
662,787Mt which was achieved in the previous quarter. 
 
At 79.2% platinum recovery was slightly less than the 79.4% achieved in the 
previous quarter with 4Es recovery remaining stable at 78.7%. The Process Team 
continues to focus on initiatives to improve the recoveries further. 
 
PGMs production at 62,410 oz was 1% above the 61,561 oz which was achieved in 
the previous quarter and 5% above the budget of 59,096 oz. 
 
15% Export Levy on un-beneficiated PGMs/ Deductibility of Royalties 
 
The Statutory Instrument to give legal effect on the deferment of the 15% 
export levy as announced by the Minister of Mines during the quarter as well as 
regularize the deductibility of royalties is yet to be gazetted. Engagements 
with the Ministries of Mines and Finance are continuing to have the Statutory 
Instrument gazetted. The 
 
TAILINGS OPERATION 
 
Platinum Mile (Aquarius Platinum - 91.7%) 
 
  * Material processed increased  11% to 1,174 million tonnes 
  * Head grade  increased slightly to 0.58 g/t from 0.57 g/t - quarter on 
    quarter 
  * Recoveries increased  to 19%, up from 15% quarter on quarter 
  * Production increased  to 3,890 PGM ounces as explained below 
  * Cash costs  decreased 10% to R6,914 per PGM ounce 
  * Revenue increased to R35 million for the quarter 
  * Cash margin for the quarter was 23%, up  from 14% in the previous quarter 
 
Since the commissioning of the coarse grinding milling circuit a lot of effort 
has been placed on optimising downstream plant flow and configuration options. 
These  enhancements  are starting to impact positively with an  increase in 
production yields to 19% from 15%. 
 
Operating cash costs per ounce 
 
                      4E                   6E           4E net of by-products 
                 (Pt+Pd+Rh+Au)     (Pt+Pd+Rh+Ir+Ru+Au)      (Ni, Cu& Co) 
 
Platinum Mile        6,914                5,960                 5,529 
 
MINES UNDER CARE AND MAINTENANCE 
 
P&SA2 at Marikana (Aquarius Platinum - 50%) 
 
Given the continuing low Rand PGM basket prices, Marikana 4 shaft, the 
remaining operating shaft, and the processing plant at Marikana continue on 
care and maintenance until further notice. 
 
Chromite Tailings Retreatment Plant (CTRP) (Aquarius Platinum - 50%) 
 
This operation remains on care and maintenance. 
 
CORPORATE MATTERS 
 
2 October - Everest mine 
 
Aquarius Platinum Limited (Aquarius) announced on 10 February 2015 that its 
subsidiary, Aquarius Platinum (South Africa ) (Pty) Ltd (AQPSA), had entered 
into an agreement to sell its entire interest in the  Everest Mine and 
ancillary mining and processing infrastructure and immovable properties to 
Northam Platinum Limited (Northam), for an aggregate cash consideration of R450 
million, to be completed in two parts, being R400 million for the concentrator 
and other mining assets of Everest Mine (Part A) plus R50 million for the 
Everest Mining Right (Part B). Part A of the disposal process was completed on 
26 June 2015 following the receipt of R400 million. 
 
Subsequent to the end of the September quarter the parties obtained consent in 
terms of section 11 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, No. 
28 of 2002 to transfer the Everest Mining Right to Northam. The Part B Sale has 
become unconditional and following registration in the Mining Titles Office of 
the DMR, it is expected that the Part B funds will be received. 
 
6 October - Takeover Offer 
 
The boards of directors of Aquarius Platinum Limited and Sibanye Gold Limited 
announced they  entered into an implementation agreement, under which a wholly 
owned subsidiary of Sibanye will, subject to the satisfaction of certain 
conditions (including Aquarius shareholder approval), acquire  all of the 
shares in Aquarius for a cash consideration of USD0.195 for each Aquarius share 
(the Transaction). 
 
In the absence of a superior proposal and subject to an independent expert 
concluding that the Transaction is fair and reasonable and in the best 
interests of Aquarius shareholders, the Aquarius Board has resolved unanimously 
to recommend that Aquarius shareholders vote in favour of the Transaction. 
Subject to these same qualifications, each director of Aquarius intends to vote 
all Aquarius shares held or controlled by them in favour of the Transaction at 
the Aquarius shareholder meeting. 
 
Meeting materials are currently being prepared and will be despatched to 
shareholders. It is expected that the materials will be mailed to shareholders 
before the end of 2015 and that a meeting of Aquarius shareholders will be held 
before the end of January 2016. 
 
Full details are available in the announcement released to the market on 6 
October 2015. 
 
Statistical information: Kroondal P&SA1 
 
See www.aquariusplatinum.com for statistical table 
 
Statistical information: Mimosa 
 
See www.aquariusplatinum.com for statistical table 
 
Statistical information: Platinum Mile 
 
See www.aquariusplatinum.com for statistical table 
 
Issued capital 
 
At 30 September 2015, the Company had on issue: 1,507,106,778 fully paid common 
shares. 
 
Substantial shareholders 30 September    Number of Shares     Percentage 
2015 
 
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia)              109,246,397             7.25 
Limited 
 
HSBC Global Custody Nominee (UK) Limited        59,989,992             3.98 
(897467) 
 
 
 
Primary       Australian Securities       Trading Information 
Listing:      Exchange (AQP.AX) 
 
Premium       London Stock Exchange       ISIN number BMG0440M1284 
Listing:      (AQP.L) 
 
Secondary     JSE Limited (AQP.ZA)        ADR ISIN number US03840M2089 
Listing: 
 
                                          Convertible bond ISIN number 
                                          XS0470482067 
 
 
 
Broker (LSE)             Broker (ASX)            Sponsor (JSE) 
 
Barclays                 Euroz Securities        Rand Merchant Bank 
5 The North Colonnade    Level 18 Alluvion       (A division of FirstRand 
Canary Wharf             58 Mounts Bay Road,     Bank Limited) 
London E14 4BB           Perth WA 6000           1 Merchant Place 
Telephone: +44 (0) 20    Telephone: +61 (0) 8    Cnr of Rivonia Rd and 
7623 2323                9488 1400               Fredman Drive, Sandton 
                                                 2196 
                                                 Johannesburg South 
                                                 Africa 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aquarius Platinum (South Africa) (Proprietary) Ltd 
 
100% owned 

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