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Press Release • 27 Aug 2026

Exxaro marks 20 years of building resilient communities and sustainable local economies to create impact beyond the surface

Exxaro Resources is marking 20 years of advancing sustainable social impact through long-term investments in communities across South Africa. Since inception in 2006, Exxaro has spent over R70 billion on creating meaningful impact through inclusive socio-economic...

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 • 22 Jul 2020

YOUNG TALENT CONTINUES TO BLOSSOM IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR

As South Africa celebrated Youth Month on 16 June – 44 years since the historical uprising against an oppressive learning regime – we recognise young women making a tangible impact in the mining industry. Women like, Cebisile Majola, a 29-year-old Environmental Practitioner at Exxaro Coal Central. “Straight after completing my BSc degree (Life and Environmental Sciences with specialisation in Environmental Management and Geology), I applied for a geology trainee programme at Total Coal South Africa and soon after entering the room, I realised I was being interviewed for a positionin Environmental Management. Two hours later, I got the job, and the rest is history,” she recalls. Exxaro’s ongoing investment in young women

Press Release • 21 Jul 2020

JOINT ANNOUNCEMENT BY EXXARO AND SBI

Exxaro and the Small Business Institute (“SBI”) today announced a collaboration to promote the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa. The partnership will focus on the functional and economic viability of small towns beyond the life of mines in these towns and importantly will support Phase 2 of SBI’s research into facts about small businesses so that interventions are evidence led. “Through this relationship and our partnership in Impact Catalyst (more information below), Exxaro is demonstrating its support of South Africans with the courage to start and run small businesses and the people they employ. Once the economic devastation of Covid-19 is behind us, we will work together to create an environment in which it is possible

Press Release • 07 Jul 2020

PRIORITISING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ONE INITIATIVE AT A TIME

While the celebration of Youth Day relates to the hardships faced by young, underprivileged South Africans, it’s equally important to focus on efforts in place aimed at bridging the educational gap in our country where some organisations take it upon themselves to offer opportunities for growth and development to ensure a positive future. As a company with empowerment at its core, Exxaro’s purpose, values and investing in the development towards our youth population with the aim of becoming future leaders for. In 2019, the company invested a total of R224 million in job-related, bursaries and scholarships. “We want to make a positive impact on the country through the work we do. We are more than just a coal producer. By allowing people to take part

Press Release • 02 Jul 2020

EXXARO’S MATLA MINE ACHIEVES MILESTONE SAFETY RECORD

This month marks a significant milestone for empowered diversified mining group, Exxaro and its unwavering commitment to the safety of its workforce. Plant and Central Engineering Workshops (CEWS) – work areas within the organisation’s Matla Coal Mine – achieved 730 lost-time injury (LTI) free days. This achievement is equivalent to two years of zero mineworker LTIs. This month marks a significant milestone for empowered diversified mining group, Exxaro and its unwavering commitment to the safety of its workforce. Plant and Central Engineering Workshops (CEWS) – work areas within the organisation’s Matla Coal Mine – achieved 730 lost-time injury (LTI) free days. This achievement is equivalent to two years of zero mineworker LTIs.

Press Release • 02 Jul 2020

DON’T SUPPORT IT. REPORT IT!

Conducting business with honesty and integrity is a non-negotiable commitment we expect from all our employees and business partners. To this end, we recently launched our “Don’t support it. Report it!” campaign. The campaign encourages all Exxaro employees and stakeholders to help us in the fight against dishonest conduct by anonymously reporting any suspected unethical and/or illegal activities. Conflicts of interest arise when an opportunity that benefits you as an employee, also affects the company. The expectation is that the employee is true to the company's code of conduct and will act in the best interests of the employer and not for their own personal gain. These opportunities may pose a dilemma, which can be challenging to deal with because they often seem harmless but can cause serious

Press Release • 30 Jun 2020

Exxaro’s relentless journey to zero harm continues as matla mine achieves 730 lost-time injury-free days

This month marks a significant milestone for empowered diversified mining group, Exxaro and their unwavering commitment to the safety of their workforce. Plant and Central Engineering Workshops (CEWS) – work areas within the organisation’s Matla Coal Mine – achieved 730 lost-time injury (LTI) free days. This achievement is equivalent to two years of zero mineworker LTIs. This accomplishment forms part of Exxaro’s Khetha Ukuphepha safety campaign, which was launched in 2019 across all business units to address the risky nature of mining work. The cornerstone of the company’s zero-harm pledge, the campaign ensures that every employee adheres to strict safety standards

Press Release • 17 Jun 2020

Exxaro’s new Belfast BU manager, Londolani Rampfumedzi, sets out to make a valuable impact on the business, fellow employees and surrounding community

Driving the success of the organisation and its commitment to powering better lives in Africa and beyond, Exxaro’s people are its life force. The mining leader invests significantly in the personal and professional growth of its employees, equipping workers across all levels with the necessary skills and knowledge for the future requirements of the industry. Building an empowered, diverse and innovative workforce of tomorrow, Exxaro seeks out to find the ideal candidate for every role. Most recently, this includes newly appointed Business Unit Manager,

Press Release • 15 Jun 2020

Exxaro unites to power better lives for south african students and teachers

After months of home-schooling and e-learning, South African learners in their final years of primary and high school, have finally been given the go-ahead to return to class as the COVID-19 lockdown is eased. On Monday 8 June, most public and independent schools across the country reopened with grade 7 and 12 students being the first group to be phased in. Another cluster of grades is set to return to school on 6 July with the final pupils filtering in on 3 August. With this in mind, a group of six Exxaro employees came together to donate 200 masks to Emasangweni Primary School in Mamelodi. Handmade with care, these protective masks were given to grade 7 learners and teachers at the school to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Press Release • 05 Jun 2020

Exxaro’s sustainability summit achieves platinum status

The second annual Sustainability Summit was held at one of South Africa’s greenest buildings – the conneXXion –...

Press Release • 27 May 2020

Exxaro is fighting back against fraud

Every year, approximately 40 000 cases of commercial crime are reported in South Africa.Crimes like fraud, corruption,...

Press Release • 14 May 2020

EXXARO EMPOWERS SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WITH TWO PROJECT HANDOVERS IN GA-NALA

As part of Exxaro Resources’ dedication to powering possibilities in Africa, Exxaro’s Matla Coal handed over two...

Press Release • 06 May 2020

Exxaro grootegeluk complex, eskom and lephalale local municipality jointly respond to covid 19 pandemic.

Exxaro, Eskom, Lephalale Local Municipality, Department of Health and Local Security cluster led by SAPS joined forces...

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