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

IVN Media
North America:
Bob Williamson
+1.604.512.4856

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