Sibanye keeps option to increase Lonmin offer against rival bid

Sibanye Gold reiterated that its increased offer for Lonmin Plc is final, but kept its option open to sweeten the deal for the platinum producer should a rival bid emerge. While its current offer “is final and will not be increased", the company “reserves the right to set aside the no increase statement if a competitive situation arises,” Sibanye said in a statement Monday. James Wellsted, a spokesman for the Westonaria-based miner, declined to comment further.