RNS Number:1872L
Lonmin PLC
16 May 2003





16 May 2003


                                   Lonmin Plc



            Lonmin Notes the Announcement of a Potential Transaction
                          Between Ashanti and Anglogold


Lonmin Plc ("Lonmin") notes the announcement made today by Ashanti Goldfields
Company Limited ("Ashanti") concerning the proposed merger of Ashanti and
AngloGold Limited ("AngloGold").


Lonmin can confirm that, as a major shareholder in Ashanti, it is in discussion
with AngloGold concerning the Company's shareholding in Ashanti.


Further information:


Anthony Cardew/Jackie Range   CardewChancery   Tel: +44 (0) 20 7930 0777







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