RUSTENBURG PLATINUM MINES LTD: MOTOTOLO PLATINUM MINE: NOTICE OF THE APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PARKING AREA AT BORWA SHAFT

Rustenburg Platinum Mines Ltd: Mototolo Mine (hereafter referred to as “Mototolo Mine”) is an existing operation situated in the Limpopo Province, near Steelpoort. The mine proposes to construct an additional parking area at the Borwa Shaft to accommodate more vehicles at the shaft and avoid near-hits associated with the limited parking space on site. The study area associated with the proposed project is situated on Portion 7 of the farm Thorncliffe 374 KT and the area that will be cleared for the additional parking area will extend approximately 19 000 m². The new parking area will accommodate approximately 120 parked vehicles. Due to the extent and nature of the activities associated with the proposed project, the Environmental Assessment Practitioner (“EAP”) has identified that a Basic Assessment (”BA”) process is required in terms of the NEMA EIA Regulations, GN R.982 dated 2014, as amended.