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Press Release • 14 Apr 2025
Exxaro and Eskom sign agreement to explore reducing carbon emissions, improving air quality and ensuring a just transition to a low-carbon economy
Exxaro Resources and Eskom today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that focuses on collaboration on strategic initiatives, research, and projects in the areas of Carbon Emissions Reduction, Air Quality and Just Transition. This is consistent with South Africa’s commitment to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement, international environmental standards, and national regulatory frameworks.The agreement focuses on jointly measuring, managing, and reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and potentially investing in innovative technologies to drive decarbonisation. It also emphasises
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Press Release • 13 Mar 2025
Exxaro delivers on guidance, achieving exceptional export performance, improves safety performance, and maintains superior shareholder returns
Exxaro’s performance for the 2024 financial year demonstrated resilience and continued operational excellence. Our net cash position increased to R16.3bn (excluding Energy’s net debt) by the end of 2024, compared to R14.8bn at the end of 2023. As such the Board resolved to embark on a share repurchase programme of R1.2 billion subject to the prevailing market conditions and JSE Listings Requirements. The Board approved a gross final cash dividend of R8.66 per share, for the year ended 31 December 2024. Additionally, the Board approved a R1.2 billion share repurchase programme, subject to prevailing market conditions and JSE Listings Requirements.
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Press Release • 13 Mar 2025
Appointment of Ben Magara as new chief executive officer of Exxaro
Following an expedited and targeted selection process, the board of directors of Exxaro (“Board”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Bennetor (“Ben”) Magara as the incoming CEO, effective 1 April 2025. Ben will succeed Acting CEO, Mr Riaan Koppeschaar, who will continue in his role as Finance Director.Ben is a qualified Mining Engineer and highly regarded mining veteran with over 35 years’ industry experience in both soft and hard rock mining at underground and open pit operations. He is renowned for driving operational excellence and providing strategic leadership at multiple large mining operations from his early days at Anglo American Coal and most recently, and notably, the stabilisation, restructuring, and turnaround of Lonmin Plc and its subsequent disposal
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Press Release • 12 Mar 2025
Exxaro’s 2024 Financial Results prove that sustainable impact is truly at the core of the business
Exxaro Resources, South Africa’s black empowered diversified minerals and energy solutions business released its full-year financial results for the year ended 31 December 2024. Despite the challenging operational landscape and market conditions, the performance demonstrates resilience in a dynamic industry, reinforcing commitment to the group’s strategic objectives as well as value creation for stakeholders. Some of the highlights include 28 consecutive months without work related fatalities and improving lost time injury frequency rate. This demonstrates Exxaro’s effective safety strategy and dedication of all employees to towards reaching our goal of Zero-Harm. Exxaro Resources, South Africa’s black empowered diversified minerals and energy solutions business
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Press Release • 19 Feb 2025
Exxaro’s energy solutions business, Cennergi in partnership with G7 Renewable Energies concludes a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply 140MW wind power to Northam Platinum
Cennergi Holdings Ltd (Cennergi), a wholly owned subsidiary of Exxaro Resources Limited, in partnership with G7 Renewable Energies (G7) has successfully achieved financial close on the 140MW Karreebosch Wind Farm (RF) (Pty) Ltd (Karreebosch), marking a significant milestone in South Africa’s renewable energy landscape.Karreebosch, owned 80% by Cennergi and 20% by G7, is located between the towns of Sutherland in the Northern Cape and Matjiesfontein in the Western Cape. The wind farm will supply clean electricity to Northam Platinum’s
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Blog • 09 Feb 2025
Driving Sustainable Growth: A Closer Look at Exxaro’s Diversification Strategy
In a world marked by economic volatility, geopolitical shifts and growing environmental concerns, it is critical for businesses to adapt and innovate to build resilience today for a better tomorrow. The complex operating landscape within which the mining industry exists, demands agility and an aptitude to evolve to remain competitive and relevant.
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Press Release • 17 Jan 2025
Exxaro kicks of 2025 with investment in quality education with new classrooms and school hall at Nelsonskop Primary School in Lephalale, Limpopo
Exxaro Resources handed over a school hall and four (4) classrooms to Nelsonskop Primary School near its flagship site, Grootegeluk Mine in Lephalale, Limpopo. This project forms part of the organisation’s Social and Labour Plan (SLP) commitment, as well as its ongoing efforts to uplift and empower host communities by addressing critical gaps in line with its social impact pillars. The Nelsonskop Project, which valued at over R7 million represents a significant investment in the future of our youth and is expected to create new opportunities for quality education and community development in our Lephalale sphere of influence. Additionally this structural development, aimed towards
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Press Release • 15 Aug 2024
Exxaro Remains Resilient, With A Strong Balance Sheet Despite Volatile Markets
Exxaro, South Africa’s black empowered diversified minerals and energy solutions business released its half year results ended 30 June 2024, with the highlights including coal export sales of 3.2 million tonnes and a price realisation of 95% in line with our target. The group’s performance shows a continued resilience and flexibility to respond with agility to a volatile market. The company announced that it is still within its 2024 market guidance and maintains its R12 – R15 billion cash book and the board has approved an interim dividend of R7.96 per share. Exxaro’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Nombasa Tsengwa said, “Our half year results demonstrate that our business performance continues to be resilient despite volatile markets locally and globally. Our Market-to-Resource optimisation strategy continues
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Press Release • 15 Jul 2024
Exxaro, the Agricultural Research Commission (ARC), and the EKIM Wildlife Centre of Excellence Collaborate to Combat Climate Change
Exxaro Resources the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and the EKIM Wildlife Centre of Excellence this morning announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that strengthens a shared commitment to combating climate change and promoting sustainable development. This collaboration marks a significant step in leveraging research, innovation, and strategic initiatives to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change. At the heart of this collaboration is a mutual dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance [(ESG)][1] principles. The MoU outlines the organisations’ joint efforts to align their company initiatives with the UN Sustainable
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Press Release • 08 Mar 2024
Exxaro’s Annual Results for the Twelve Months Ended 31 December 2023 Press Release
14 March 2024, Exxaro Resources Limited (Exxaro), the black empowered diversified resources and renewable energy group, reported its second highest EBITDA performance of R13.4 billion (FY22: R19 billion) and HEPS of 46.81 (FY22: R60.16) for the financial year ended 31 December 2023, a robust performance despite lower export prices and lower domestic and export sales volumes, demonstrating the exceptional performance of its coal business, driven by high-quality product mix.Speaking on the results, Exxaro’s Chief Executive, Nombasa Tsengwa said, “We remain confident in our ability to foster value creation as shown by our FY23 financial performance. Yet again, we have maintained our stakeholder returns, robust balance sheet and strong cash flows despite
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