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NHM - Northam Platinum Limited -  Fatal accident at Zondereinde mine            
NORTHAM PLATINUM LIMITED                                                        
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
(Registration number 1977/003282/06)                                            
Share code: NHM    ISIN: ZAE000030912                                           
("Northam")                                                                     
Fatal accident at Zondereinde mine                                              
The management of Northam Platinum Limited (Northam) regrets to advise the death
of two employees following an accident at the company`s Zondereinde division    
this morning, Tuesday 20 July 2010.                                             
Initial investigations this morning, conducted by management, members of the    
safety inspectorate of the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) and union      
representatives, indicate that the accident was the result of a localised fall  
of ground in a cross-cut some 1 350 metres underground.  The area had been      
supported with grouted roofbolts.                                               
Drillling and blasting activities have been suspended while management          
implements an audit of support compliance and ground conditions throughout the  
underground workings.                                                           
No one else sustained any injuries as a result of the accident.                 
The names of the deceased are being withheld until their next of kin have been  
advised.                                                                        
Distributed by:                                                                 
Russell & Associates, Johannesburg                                              
Tel: +27 (0)11 880 3924                                                         
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Johannesburg                                                                    
20 July 2010                                                                    
Sponsors                                                                        
Barnard Jacobs Mellet Corporate Finance (Pty) Limited                           
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