Sibanye Stillwater Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number 2014/243852/06
Share codes: SSW (JSE) and SBSW (NYSE)
ISIN – ZAE000259701
Issuer code: SSW
(“Sibanye-Stillwater”)
Website: www.sibanyestillwater.com



Sibanye-Stillwater enters Section 189 consultations regarding four shafts and associated
support services at its SA PGM operations

Johannesburg, 25 October 2023: Sibanye-Stillwater (JSE: SSW and NYSE: SBSW) advises that it
will enter into consultations in terms of Section 189A of the Labour Relations Act, 66 of
1995 (S189) with organised labour and other affected non-unionised employees through their
representatives regarding the possible restructuring of four shafts at its Southern Africa
platinum group metal operations (SA PGM operations). Two of the shafts are mature, with one
ceasing production in 2022 and the other at the end of its operating life, due to the
depletion of available economic ore reserves, with the remaining two shafts requiring
restructuring to achieve sustainable production.

Above inflation increases in key cost components such as electricity and water tariffs,
wages, fuel and other consumables costs over several years, combined with the recent decline
in platinum group metals (PGM) prices during 2023 year to date (YTD) has significantly
impacted the profitability of the global PGM industry, including Sibanye-Stillwater's SA
PGM operations. Certain operating shafts are now loss-making and pose a risk to the
sustainability of the remaining operations.

Mining operations at the Simunye shaft, Kroondal operation, ceased during Q4 2022 as planned.
Employees who have not yet been deployed to other shafts and are impacted by the final
closure will be consulted in terms of the S189 process.

Operations at the 4 Belt (4B) shaft, Marikana operation, which already faced closure during
the restructuring of the Marikana operation in H2 2019, continued operating for the last
four years, but has now depleted its economically extractable reserves and reached the end
of its life. The closure of the 4B shaft will be subject to consultations with organised
labour representatives and affected non-unionised employees.

The Rowland shaft, Marikana operation, has not delivered as planned for an extended period
due to various operational constraints and has achieved only 64% of planned production YTD.
Remedial actions have failed to address this underperformance. As an alternative to closure,
management proposes a rightsizing of operations that will require a reduction in the employee
complement to secure the longer-term viability of the shaft.

The Siphumelele shaft, Rustenburg operation, experienced significant seismic activity
during 2022 which, for safety reasons, restricted access to certain planned production
areas. As an alternative to closure, rightsizing of the workforce to support the current
reduced average annual production forecast is proposed. Employees who have not yet been
deployed to other shafts and are impacted by the final restructuring will be consulted in
terms of the S189 process.

The proposed restructuring and shaft closures could potentially affect 4,095 employees and
contractors (3,500 employees and 595 contractors), including support services employees.


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Management therefore considers it prudent to commence with the S189 consultations process
on the potential restructuring of the identified shafts together with associated support
services and has invited affected employees and/or their representatives to engage in
consultations as required by Section 189A of the Labour Relations Act. The objective of the
consultation process is to, amongst other things, consider alternative measures to minimise
job losses and ensure the long-term viability of the Rowland and Siphumelele shafts. Various
alternatives have already been considered by management and organised labour representatives
in Future Forum meetings. All reasonable options that may be suggested by affected employees
through their representatives to address the losses during the Section 189A consultation
process will be welcomed and duly considered.

“We do not underestimate the potential impact of any form of restructuring and commit to
constructively engaging with affected employees through their representatives in an effort
to minimise job losses. Unfortunately, it is imperative that we engage in this process to
ensure the sustainability of our SA PGM operations and the benefits and value they bring to
multiple stakeholders”, said Richard Stewart, Chief Regional Officer, Africa.

Please refer to https://soundcloud.com/user-155552468/restructuring-sa-pgm-operations-
oct2023 for a media sound clip by the spokesperson, James Wellsted.




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About Sibanye-Stillwater
Sibanye-Stillwater is a multinational mining and metals processing group with a diverse portfolio
of operations, projects and investments across five continents. The Group is also one of the
foremost global recyclers of PGM autocatalysts and has interests in leading mine tailings
retreatment operations.

Sibanye-Stillwater has established itself as one of the world’s largest primary producers of
platinum, palladium, and rhodium and is a top tier gold producer. It also produces and refines
iridium and ruthenium, nickel, chrome, copper and cobalt. The Group has recently begun to build
and diversify its asset portfolio into battery metals mining and processing and is increasing
its presence in the circular economy by growing and diversifying its recycling and tailings
reprocessing operations globally. For more information refer to www.sibanyestillwater.com.




Investor relations contact:
Email: ir@sibanyestillwater.com
James Wellsted
Executive Vice President: Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs
Tel: +27 (0) 83 453 4014
Website: www.sibanyestillwater.com

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

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