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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

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.

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

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

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

Press Release • 22 Feb 2022

Exxaro’s commitment to education powers the possibility for better lives

Everyone has a fundamental right to education. Education is able to arrest and reverse cycles of generational poverty and has proven to be a successful tool to uproot poverty. One of South Africa’s leading black empowered and diversified mining and energy solutions company, Exxaro Resources, has always recognised the importance of education and ensuring tangible change happens in improvised communities. Exxaro has undertaken a comprehensive assistance programme over the past 12 months to support our education system. From renovating school buildings; and supplying equipment, to hosting academic camps and sponsoring school shoes to children in need. The right to quality education is fundamental if we are to reduce poverty

Press Release • 16 Feb 2022

Exxaro supports a cause that encourages a positive future

Exxaro is continuing in its efforts to socio-economic impact of Covid-19, through a partnership with international charity organisation World Vision South Africa, to bring healthy food and hygiene packs to vulnerable children and their families. Exxaro is supporting a cause that encourages a positive future for vulnerable children, and through this partnership, it is giving them access to a basic human need – hygiene and food. The mining will donate R1.5 million to create sustainable food sources for two schools and a children’s home in Mpumalanga, in the form of food gardens, which will provide the source for healthy meals for the children and their families. which will be used to cook healthy meals for the children. World Vision identified Bonani Primary School in Bethal Bonginhlanhla Primary School

Press Release • 15 Feb 2022

Exxaro’s belfast coal mine celebrates its safety record - 500 days without a lost time injury

Building on its commitment to workplace safety, January marks a proud milestone for Exxaro Resources’ modern digital and connected mine - Belfast Coal in Mpumalanga, which has recorded 500 days free of workplace injuries.  The newly constructed Belfast Coal Mine started producing high grade thermal coal six months earlier than expected on 12 September 2019. “We completed 2021 without a lost time injury (LTI), which is a remarkable achievement. We are grateful that our employees and contractors could return to their loved one’s injury free,” said Belfast mine Business Unit Manager, Londolani Rampfumedzi. The Belfast team has maintained an overall Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) of 0.00, above its target of 0.08.

Press Release • 26 Jan 2022

Exxaro achieves status as top employer in south africa for 2022

Exxaro Resources, one of South Africa’s leading diversified mining and energy solutions company, has firmly established itself as a leading company to work for after being recognised as a Top Employer in South Africa for 2022.  This is the third time Exxaro has received the honour from the international Top Employers Institute for its human resources policies and people practices - having first achieved the recognition in 2014 and again in 2021 for its human resources policies and people practices. The Top Employers Institute certifies organisations based on the participation and results of its HR Best Practices Survey. This survey covers six human resources domains consisting of 20 topics, including people strategy; work environment; talent acquisition; learning; well-being; as well as diversity and inclusion.

Press Release • 21 Dec 2021

Exxaro successfully vaccinates over 70 % of its employees voluntarily

A partnership drive towards supporting the mining industry’s herd immunity goals” As the country officially enters the Covid-19 4th wave and grappling with the pros and cons of compulsory vaccine mandates, Exxaro Resources today is pleased to announce that it has successfully vaccinated more than 73% of its employees (including contractors). This success is a result of Exxaro’s on-going partnership with retail pharmacy group Dis-Chem as well as its collaboration with the Department of Health in Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces to vaccinate employees, contractors, and their next of kin for the past year. Dr Joseph Matjila, Exxaro Group Manager: Health and Safety said,

Press Release • 25 Nov 2021

EXXARO GROOTEGELUK DONATES WATER TRUCK TO LEPHALALE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Exxaro’s Grootegeluk mine donated a 10000-litre water truck to the Lephalale local municipality to alleviate water supply challenges to the area, demonstrating the company’s strong commitment to its host communities. According to statistics from the Lephalale Integrated Development Plan 2020/21, in Lephalale, one-third of households do not have access to water in the dwelling or yard but have to make use of community standpipes. Statistics from the water service development plan show that approximately 43.1% of the rural population has access to water that falls within the RDP distance. Grootegeluk General Manager, Ronaldt Mafoko notes that access to clean water

Press Release • 25 Nov 2021

PORTABLE SKILLS TRAINING BRINGS HOPE TO LOCAL YOUTH

Black empowered and diversified resources company Exxaro is excited to announce the graduation of more than 100 youth from its Matla community as part of Portable Skills Training programme which was offered at its Matla Coal mine in Mpumalanga. A total of 108 local youth recently graduated from the programme in which they had the option to be trained in basic electricity; plumbing and brick laying; motor mechanics; welding and boiler making and property maintenance. The three-week course offered by Ekurhuleni Artisan and Skills Training Centre in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, provided learners with a solid platform to access job opportunities or even start their own small businesses. According to StatsSA, the unemployment rate is 46% among young

Press Release • 23 Nov 2021

EXXARO - PROUD TO BE RANKED IN THE TOP 5 OF THE 2021 SUNDAY TIMES TOP 100 COMPANIES AWARDS

Black empowered, diversified mining and energy company, Exxaro Resources - today dedicated its impressive performance at the 2021 Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Awards to every single member of its staff. On 14 November, Exxaro was ranked number 5 at the annual awards, an achievement that represents admirable progression over the last 24 months from 13th in 2020 and up 32 places from its 37th position in 2019. The prestigious Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Awards, sponsored by , celebrates the contributions of the private sector in securing investments, creating jobs and keeping our economy robust. The awards acknowledge listed companies which have earned the highest returns for their shareholders over the past five years.

Press Release • 04 Nov 2021

The secret to a successful esd programme: holistic support

There is no doubt that small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) are the backbone of the economy. According to [The Small Business Institute (SBI)][1], these small businesses make up 98.5% of the country’s economy yet face several challenges that prevent them from thriving. With around five out of seven small businesses in South Africa failing in the first year, the start-up costs include attracting customers, maintaining profitability, increasing revenue, securing finance, and managing day-to-day operations. Small businesses have the potential to increase employment and uplift the communities in which they operate, but only if they receive the support they need to thrive. Of course, government has a role to play when it comes to creating a policy and economic environment that will nurture SMEs, but the private sector is critical too. Large enterprises

Press Release • 29 Oct 2021

EXXARO SEND EXPERT DELEGATION TO GLOBAL LEADERS COP26 CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT

Exxaro today announced that it is sending several of its Executives and Sustainability Experts to form part of the South African delegation to participate at the 2021 COP26 Climate Change Summit which takes place from 31 October to 12 November in Glasgow, Scotland. The 26th United Nations’ (UNs) Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) will bring together global leaders to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC). The conference convenes global leaders to galvanise efforts to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and for global emissions to be halved by 2030. Companies like Exxaro – which embrace this opportunity

Press Release • 26 Oct 2021

EXXARO AND SERITI RESOURCES JOIN FORCES WITH ESKOM IN REALISING A JUST ENERGY TRANSITION TO A LOW CARBON FUTURE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Eskom, Exxaro and Seriti Resources have announced the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that spells out their intention to pursue, co-operatively and individually, the development of renewable energy projects to lower their carbon footprint at their operations. In doing so, the parties aim to create employment and re-skilling opportunities for communities living and working at and around their operations, and to take a step towards a just transition to a low carbon future in South Africa. Exxaro and are the largest coal suppliers to Eskom, contributing around 80% of Eskom’s coal supply per year. By implementing renewable

Press Release • 22 Oct 2021

EXXARO ADVANCES SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY WITH UNGC

Exxaro Resources today confirms that it has fulfilled its annual obligations as a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. Exxaro recently delivered its UNGC Communication on Progress (COP) document which is a requirement to maintain its status on the voluntary leadership platform which focuses on the development, implementation and disclosure of responsible business practices. The UNGC is a call to companies worldwide to align their operations and strategies with 10 universal principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption and to act in support of UN goals embodied in the in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Exxaro has been an active signatory to the UNGC since 2007 and every

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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

Exxaro delivers on guidance, achieving exceptional export performance, improves safety performance, and maintains superior shareholder returns

Appointment of Ben Magara as new chief executive officer of Exxaro

Exxaro’s 2024 Financial Results prove that sustainable impact is truly at the core of the business

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

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Exxaro’s commitment to education powers the possibility for better lives

Exxaro supports a cause that encourages a positive future

Exxaro’s belfast coal mine celebrates its safety record - 500 days without a lost time injury

Exxaro achieves status as top employer in south africa for 2022

Exxaro successfully vaccinates over 70 % of its employees voluntarily

EXXARO GROOTEGELUK DONATES WATER TRUCK TO LEPHALALE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

PORTABLE SKILLS TRAINING BRINGS HOPE TO LOCAL YOUTH

EXXARO - PROUD TO BE RANKED IN THE TOP 5 OF THE 2021 SUNDAY TIMES TOP 100 COMPANIES AWARDS

The secret to a successful esd programme: holistic support

EXXARO SEND EXPERT DELEGATION TO GLOBAL LEADERS COP26 CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT

EXXARO AND SERITI RESOURCES JOIN FORCES WITH ESKOM IN REALISING A JUST ENERGY TRANSITION TO A LOW CARBON FUTURE IN SOUTH AFRICA

EXXARO ADVANCES SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY WITH UNGC

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Latest Press Releases

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

Exxaro delivers on guidance, achieving exceptional export performance, improves safety performance, and maintains superior shareholder returns

Appointment of Ben Magara as new chief executive officer of Exxaro

Exxaro’s 2024 Financial Results prove that sustainable impact is truly at the core of the business

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

Press Release Archive

Exxaro’s commitment to education powers the possibility for better lives

Exxaro supports a cause that encourages a positive future

Exxaro’s belfast coal mine celebrates its safety record - 500 days without a lost time injury

Exxaro achieves status as top employer in south africa for 2022

Exxaro successfully vaccinates over 70 % of its employees voluntarily

EXXARO GROOTEGELUK DONATES WATER TRUCK TO LEPHALALE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

PORTABLE SKILLS TRAINING BRINGS HOPE TO LOCAL YOUTH

EXXARO - PROUD TO BE RANKED IN THE TOP 5 OF THE 2021 SUNDAY TIMES TOP 100 COMPANIES AWARDS

The secret to a successful esd programme: holistic support

EXXARO SEND EXPERT DELEGATION TO GLOBAL LEADERS COP26 CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT

EXXARO AND SERITI RESOURCES JOIN FORCES WITH ESKOM IN REALISING A JUST ENERGY TRANSITION TO A LOW CARBON FUTURE IN SOUTH AFRICA

EXXARO ADVANCES SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY WITH UNGC

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