Ivanhoe Mines Issues Statement Condemning Claims by Mining Watch Canada Concerning Platreef Project

The following is a statement from Ivanhoe Mines in response to a news release published by Mining Watch Canada May 18th.


JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA--(Marketwired - May 19, 2016) - A statement issued today by Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN) strongly condemns the recycling by Mining Watch Canada of false allegations about the Platreef mine development project near the town of Mokopane in South Africa's Limpopo province.

The full text of the Ivanhoe Mines statement is available on the Ivanhoe Mines website and may be accessed through the following link: https://www.ivanhoemines.com/news/news-releases/ivanhoe-mines-condemns-promotion-of-false-and-dishonest-claims-by-mining-watch-canada

Contact Information:

IVN Investors
Bill Trenaman
+1.604.688.6630

IVN Media
North America:
Bob Williamson
+1.604.512.4856

South Africa:
Jeremy Michaels
+27.82.939.4812
Website www.ivanhoemines.com