IMPALA PLATINUM HOLDINGS LTD - Independent non-executive director appointed

London, November 29

(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)

(Registration number 1957/001979/06)

JSE code: IMP

LSE code: IPLA

ADR code: IMPUY

ISIN: ZAE 000083648

("Implats" or the "Company")

Implats appoints a new independent non-executive director

In compliance with paragraph 3.59 of the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited, the Board of Directors of Implats is pleased to announce the appointment of Alastair Macfarlane as an independent non- executive director of the Company with effect from 1 December 2012. Alastair brings with him extensive mining experience having worked in the mining industry since the early 1970's and has also been appointed as the Chairman of the Company's Health, Safety & Environmental Committee ("HSE Committee"). Implats wishes him well in his new role.

29 November 2012

Johannesburg

Sponsor

Deutsche Securities (SA) Proprietary Limited