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Press Release • 20 Aug 2026

Exxaro strengthens long-term value through resilient interim performance underpinned by safety excellence, strong operational delivery and disciplined strategy execution.

Exxaro Resources today announced strong interim financial results, especially for the coal and energy business for the six-month period ended 30 June 2026. This was driven by disciplined strategy execution, operational...

Press Release • 17 Aug 2026

Exxaro opens new sheep shearing and hydroponics facility, bringing together traditional farming and modern agricultural technology to drive sustainable livelihoods in three Eastern Cape villages.

Saturday saw Exxaro Resources officially open a R36 million Sheep Shearing and Hydroponics Facility in EliXeni Village, Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape, marking another important step in the....

Press Release • 12 Aug 2026

Exxaro partners with South Africa's leading business schools to build the next generation of leaders

Exxaro Resources yesterday announced a strategic leadership development partnership with three of Africa's leading business schools to strengthen leadership capability across its Mining and Renewable Energy businesses as the company continues to execute on its Sustainable Growth and Impact (SG&I) strategy. Following a rigorous and competitive selection process....

Press Release • 15 Jul 2026

Exxaro advances its decarbonisation and energy security ambitions through the official opening of the Lephalale Solar Project.

Today, Exxaro Resources, through its wholly owned renewable energy business Cennergi, celebrated the Commercial Operations Date (COD) milestone of the Lephalale Solar Project (LSP), marking a significant achievement for Exxaro's decarbonisation journey and demonstrating the successful execution...

Press Release • 08 Jun 2026

A New Generation Begins: Final Female Rhinos Arrive in Zinave National Park

Last week between 2 – 4 June 2026, Mozambique completed the final phase of a landmark rhino restoration effort, with nine female white rhinos successfully translocated to Zinave National Park in a complex cross-border operation. The last of three major translocations strengthens Zinave’s breeding population and advances a long-term mission to restore rhinos to one of Africa’s most remarkable conservation recovery stories.

Press Release • 15 May 2026

Exxaro opens New Mine 1 at Matla colliery - advancing energy security and extending the life of mine

This morning Exxaro Resources officially opened its New Mine 1 operation at its Matla Coal Mine in Mpumalanga, marking another milestone in the organisation’s growth strategy to sustain production, enhance operational efficiency, and support South Africa’s energy security pipeline. In 2016, the decision was taken to stop production at the old Mine 1 due to deteriorating safety....

Press Release • 02 Apr 2026

Exxaro and Eskom sign a long-term Supply Agreement for Matla Power Station, securing sustainable energy for the future

Exxaro Resources and Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd today signed a new long-term Coal Supply Agreement (CSA) between Exxaro’s Matla Mine and Eskom, securing the continued supply of coal from Exxaro’s Matla Mine to the Matla Power Station and reinforcing a strategic partnership that has supported South Africa’s electricity generation for more than four decades.

Press Release • 25 Mar 2026

Exxaro Resources, Mining Qualifications Authority and Lephalale TVET College sign strategic MoU to advance skills development and future-ready workforce.

Exxaro Resources today formalised a strategic partnership with the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) and Lephalale TVET College through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening skills development, advancing education, and building a future-ready workforce for the mining sector.

Press Release • 19 Mar 2026

Exxaro Resources celebrates 20-year anniversary with solid operational performance, a robust balance sheet and the realisation of its diversification strategy.

Exxaro announces its full-year financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025. The results are buttressed by strong operational and financial momentum, underpinned by the execution of key strategic initiatives, a robust balance sheet and efficient marketing capabilities as the organisation celebrates 20 years of powering possibility in Africa and beyond.

Press Release • 02 Mar 2026

Exxaro cements position as manganese player through conclusion of acquisition of select manganese assets from Ntsimbintle Holdings and OMH

Exxaro is pleased to announce that it has successfully concluded the acquisition of select manganese assets from Ntsimbintle Holdings and OMH, making it a globally meaningful manganese player. Following the fulfilment of all suspensive conditions, with the exception of Mokala, the transaction was implemented today, and R10.6 billion total consideration was transferred to the sellers in cash funded through our available cash reserves.

Press Release • 20 Feb 2026

Exxaro’s Landmark Manganese Assets Transaction Named BEE Deal of the Year at 2025 Deal Makers Awards

Exxaro Resources is honoured to announce that it has been awarded the BEE Deal of the Year at the 2025 DealMakers Annual Awards, in recognition of its landmark manganese transaction. The award follows a rigorous adjudication process, where shortlisted transactions are evaluated by an independent panel against criteria including transformational impact, execution complexity, innovation in structuring, regulatory considerations...

Press Release • 16 Jan 2026

EXXARO RECOGNISED AGAIN AS A TOP EMPLOYER FOR 2026

Exxaro Resources has been announced as a Top Employer for 2026 by the Top Employer Institute for the fifth time, securing an impressive 89.49% overall score and marking an improvement from the 83.39% score achieved in 2025. This recognition reflects our commitment to excellence in our people practices and organisational development areas, reaffirming the strides taken in delivering a compelling employee value proposition, and enabling a supportive and empowering work environment where employees...

Press Release • 18 Dec 2025

Cennergi Holdings achieves another significant milestone with the announcement as preferred bidder under Bid-Window 7 of the REIPPPP

Exxaro is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary Cennergi, in collaboration with ENGIE, have been announced preferred bidder under the seventh Bid Window of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) for the 240MW Corona Solar Project located in the Free State.

Press Release • 27 Nov 2025

Exxaro scales its renewable energy solutions business with acquisition of majority stakes in 138 MW Gouda Wind Farm and 75 MW Sishen Solar Facility, as well as company responsible for the operations and maintenance of both assets.

Exxaro Resources Limited, through its wholly owned, subsidiary Cennergi, has entered into binding agreements with Acciona Energía to acquire majority interests in two fully operational renewable energy assets - the 138MW Gouda Wind Farm in the Western Cape and the 75MW Sishen Solar Facility in the Northern Cape, as well as the company responsible for the operations...

Press Release • 04 Nov 2025

Exxaro Divests FerroAlloys to EverSeed led Consortium, Unlocking Growth and Empowerment

Exxaro Resources has announced the successful completion of the sale of its entire shareholding in Exxaro FerroAlloys Proprietary Limited to a consortium made up of FerroAlloys employees, FerroAlloys Management, and EverSeed Energy Proprietary Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiary EverSeed Metal Powders Proprietary Limited, for R250 million. EverSeed is a 100% black-owned investor and operator in the resources and energy sectors with a track record...

Press Release • 09 Sep 2025

Exxaro scoops top honours at the EY’s Excellence in Integrated Reporting 2025 awards

Exxaro Resources is proud to be ranked among the Top 10 companies in this year’s Ernst & Young (EY) Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards. The awards aim to benchmark and celebrate standards of excellence in the quality of integrated reporting as published by the top 100 JSE-listed companies based on market capitalisation as of 31 December 2024.

Press Release • 25 Aug 2025

Exxaro and Transnet Freight Rail sign service agreement

Exxaro Resources Limited (Exxaro) and Transnet SOC Ltd (Transnet), acting through its Operating Division, Transnet Freight Rail (TFR), are pleased to announce that they have entered into a formal service agreement regarding performance in terms of the existing Long-Term Agreement between the parties. The agreement reached between Exxaro and Transnet is in the best interest of Transnet, Exxaro and South Africa. In terms of this agreement, Transnet and Exxaro will collaborate to improve the performance of its logistics channels, including to contribute to Exxaro’s Leeuwpan mine turnaround plan announced recently.

Press Release • 21 Aug 2025

Exxaro delivers a resilient 2025 half year performance driven by a focus on safety, Market-to-Resource optimisation strategy, proactive marketing and logistics, and decisive strategy execution.

Exxaro Resources Limited (Exxaro) delivers a robust interim performance, underpinned by operational efficiency and marketing excellence, despite persistent global and domestic headwinds. The group reported an increase in revenue of 8% to R20.6 billion for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025 compared to R19 billion for the six-month period ended 30 June 2024 (1H24).

Press Release • 20 Aug 2025

Exxaro group management structure changes

Exxaro Resources Limited (Exxaro) is pleased to announce changes to its Group Management Structure, in order to reposition an organisation that is fit for the future and a structure that incorporates its growing diversified portfolio, to stabilise the business, enhance agility and collaboration, and enable more responsive decision making as it accelerates the execution of Exxaro’s Sustainable Growth and Impact Strategy. These changes ensure that Exxaro’s leadership team is aligned to exploit opportunities across coal, energy, and transitional metals, while driving capital discipline and operational efficiency.

Press Release • 13 May 2025

Exxaro strengthens diversification, acquires portfolio of assets in Manganese

Exxaro strengthens diversification, acquires portfolio of assets in Manganese Exxaro Resources Limited (“Exxaro”) is pleased to announce its acquisition in a portfolio of manganese assets strategically located within the globally significant Kalahari Manganese Field (KMF) in South Africa’s Northern Cape province. This investment marks a significant milestone in our strategic journey – anchored in our strong coal resources, we are transitioning into a diversified minerals and energy-solutions business.

Press Release • 13 May 2025

Exxaro’s Strategic Investment in Manganese Unlocks Growth and Local Opportunities

Exxaro’s Strategic Investment in Manganese Unlocks Growth and Local Opportunities Exxaro Resources Limited (“Exxaro”) is pleased to announce its acquisition in a portfolio of manganese assets strategically located within the globally significant Kalahari Manganese Field (KMF) in South Africa’s Northern Cape province. This investment marks a significant milestone in our strategic journey – anchored in our strong coal resources, we are transitioning into a diversified minerals and energy-solutions business.

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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Exxaro strengthens long-term value through resilient interim performance underpinned by safety excellence, strong operational delivery and disciplined strategy execution.

Exxaro opens new sheep shearing and hydroponics facility, bringing together traditional farming and modern agricultural technology to drive sustainable livelihoods in three Eastern Cape villages.

Exxaro partners with South Africa's leading business schools to build the next generation of leaders

Exxaro advances its decarbonisation and energy security ambitions through the official opening of the Lephalale Solar Project.

A New Generation Begins: Final Female Rhinos Arrive in Zinave National Park

Exxaro opens New Mine 1 at Matla colliery - advancing energy security and extending the life of mine

Exxaro and Eskom sign a long-term Supply Agreement for Matla Power Station, securing sustainable energy for the future

Exxaro Resources, Mining Qualifications Authority and Lephalale TVET College sign strategic MoU to advance skills development and future-ready workforce.

Exxaro Resources celebrates 20-year anniversary with solid operational performance, a robust balance sheet and the realisation of its diversification strategy.

Exxaro cements position as manganese player through conclusion of acquisition of select manganese assets from Ntsimbintle Holdings and OMH

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Exxaro’s Landmark Manganese Assets Transaction Named BEE Deal of the Year at 2025 Deal Makers Awards

EXXARO RECOGNISED AGAIN AS A TOP EMPLOYER FOR 2026

Cennergi Holdings achieves another significant milestone with the announcement as preferred bidder under Bid-Window 7 of the REIPPPP

Exxaro scales its renewable energy solutions business with acquisition of majority stakes in 138 MW Gouda Wind Farm and 75 MW Sishen Solar Facility, as well as company responsible for the operations and maintenance of both assets.

Exxaro Divests FerroAlloys to EverSeed led Consortium, Unlocking Growth and Empowerment

Exxaro scoops top honours at the EY’s Excellence in Integrated Reporting 2025 awards

Exxaro and Transnet Freight Rail sign service agreement

Exxaro delivers a resilient 2025 half year performance driven by a focus on safety, Market-to-Resource optimisation strategy, proactive marketing and logistics, and decisive strategy execution.

Exxaro group management structure changes

Exxaro strengthens diversification, acquires portfolio of assets in Manganese

Exxaro’s Strategic Investment in Manganese Unlocks Growth and Local Opportunities

Exxaro and Eskom sign agreement to explore reducing carbon emissions, improving air quality and ensuring a just transition to a low-carbon economy

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Latest Press Releases

Exxaro strengthens long-term value through resilient interim performance underpinned by safety excellence, strong operational delivery and disciplined strategy execution.

Exxaro opens new sheep shearing and hydroponics facility, bringing together traditional farming and modern agricultural technology to drive sustainable livelihoods in three Eastern Cape villages.

Exxaro partners with South Africa's leading business schools to build the next generation of leaders

Exxaro advances its decarbonisation and energy security ambitions through the official opening of the Lephalale Solar Project.

A New Generation Begins: Final Female Rhinos Arrive in Zinave National Park

Exxaro opens New Mine 1 at Matla colliery - advancing energy security and extending the life of mine

Exxaro and Eskom sign a long-term Supply Agreement for Matla Power Station, securing sustainable energy for the future

Exxaro Resources, Mining Qualifications Authority and Lephalale TVET College sign strategic MoU to advance skills development and future-ready workforce.

Exxaro Resources celebrates 20-year anniversary with solid operational performance, a robust balance sheet and the realisation of its diversification strategy.

Exxaro cements position as manganese player through conclusion of acquisition of select manganese assets from Ntsimbintle Holdings and OMH

Press Release Archive

Exxaro’s Landmark Manganese Assets Transaction Named BEE Deal of the Year at 2025 Deal Makers Awards

EXXARO RECOGNISED AGAIN AS A TOP EMPLOYER FOR 2026

Cennergi Holdings achieves another significant milestone with the announcement as preferred bidder under Bid-Window 7 of the REIPPPP

Exxaro scales its renewable energy solutions business with acquisition of majority stakes in 138 MW Gouda Wind Farm and 75 MW Sishen Solar Facility, as well as company responsible for the operations and maintenance of both assets.

Exxaro Divests FerroAlloys to EverSeed led Consortium, Unlocking Growth and Empowerment

Exxaro scoops top honours at the EY’s Excellence in Integrated Reporting 2025 awards

Exxaro and Transnet Freight Rail sign service agreement

Exxaro delivers a resilient 2025 half year performance driven by a focus on safety, Market-to-Resource optimisation strategy, proactive marketing and logistics, and decisive strategy execution.

Exxaro group management structure changes

Exxaro strengthens diversification, acquires portfolio of assets in Manganese

Exxaro’s Strategic Investment in Manganese Unlocks Growth and Local Opportunities

Exxaro and Eskom sign agreement to explore reducing carbon emissions, improving air quality and ensuring a just transition to a low-carbon economy

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