Policy for Stockholder Nomination of Directors

The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of Stillwater Mining Company (the "Company") will consider director candidates recommended by stockholders. In considering candidates submitted by stockholders, the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee will take into consideration the needs of the Board and the qualifications of the candidate and the requirements under the Stockholders Agreement among the Company, MMC Norilsk Nickel and Norimet Limited. The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee may also take into consideration the number of shares held by the recommending stockholder and the length of time that such shares have been held. To have a candidate considered by the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, a stockholder must submit the recommendation in writing and must include the following information:

• The name of the stockholder and evidence of the person's ownership of Company stock, including the number of shares owned and the length of time of ownership; and
• The name of the candidate, the candidate's resume or a listing of his or her qualifications to be a director of the Company and the person's consent to be named as a director if selected by the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and nominated by the Board.

The stockholder recommendation and information described above must be sent to the Corporate Secretary, Stillwater Mining Company, P.O. Box 1330, 536 East Pike Avenue, Columbus, Montana 59019, and must be received by the Corporate Secretary not less than 120 days prior to the anniversary date of the Company's most recent annual meeting of stockholders.

The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee believes that the minimum qualifications for serving as a director of the Company are that a nominee demonstrate, by significant accomplishment in his or her field, an ability to make a meaningful contribution to the Board's oversight of the business and affairs of the Company and have an impeccable record and reputation for honest and ethical conduct in both his or her professional and personal activities. In addition, the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee examines a candidate's specific experiences and skills, time availability in light of other commitments, potential conflicts of interest and independence from management and the Company. The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee also seeks to have the Board represent a diversity of backgrounds and experiences.