December 2023 / January 2024

2023 – THE YEAR OF CHAMPIONS

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2023 was a year marked by fatality free milestones and two in a row World Cup wins, our CEO, Dr Nombasa Tsengwa reflects on a year of new explorations.

EXXARO SETS BENCHMARK FOR INTEGRATED REPORTING IN SA

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Exxaro’s 2022 Integrated Report was the overall winner in Southern Africa at the 2023 CGISA Integrated Reporting Awards – the benchmark for integrated reporting in Southern Africa.

EXXARO CEO HONOURED AT SAWIMA 20th ANNIVERSARY

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It was a double celebration for women in mining on 24 November 2023. Not only did the South African Women in Mining Association (SAWIMA) celebrate its 20th Anniversary, but it also honoured our CEO, Dr Nombasa with a certificate of appreciation for her enormous contribution to the industry in the past two decades.

EXXARO WINS PRESTIGIOUS GENDER ICON AWARD

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Exxaro clinched the prestigious Gender Icon Award at the 20th annual Top Women Awards – South Africa’s leading awards platform for the advancement of women in leadership, gender empowerment and transformation in the workplace.

EXXARO DRIVES CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION AT COP28

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A team of Exxaro delegates recently participated in COP28 at the South Africa Pavilion, demonstrating our commitment to addressing climate change and driving transformative initiatives in the mining and energy sectors.

EXXARO SIGNS LANDMARK AGREEMENT FOR DECARBONISATION

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Exxaro, in collaboration with the Council of Geoscience (CGS), has entered into a groundbreaking memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will take its decarbonisation efforts to the next level.

GROOTEGELUK CELEBRATES 11 YEARS FATALITY-FREE

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On 20 October 2023, Grootegeluk Mine achieved 11-years fatality-free – an incredible achievement that reflects the team’s ongoing commitment to prioritising employee wellbeing every day, in every way.

Groundbreaking innovations shine at PIT Symposium

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Innovation drives Exxaro’s success and sustainability. Each year, top developed talent generates groundbreaking ideas for operational challenges, with the top eight presenting at the Professionals-in-Training (PIT) Symposium

DOCTOR KHUMALO ADDS STAR POWER TO MATLA SPORTS DAY

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Matla Coal recently powered up its workforce by holding a fun and exhilarating Sports Day at the Matla Sports Field.

100 INDIGENOUS TREES TAKE ROOT AT MINE 1

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Planting trees is a revolutionary act. Trees clean the air we breathe, filter the water we drink, and provide habitats for over 80% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity. 

GROOTEGELUK BRINGS CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO WATERBERG

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Our flagship Grootegeluk Mine recently sponsored a childhood cancer awareness campaign hosted by the Ellisras Hospital in the Waterberg district.

MAKING YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING A PRIORITY

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On Tuesday, 10 October, Exxaro hosted a wellness day for everyone at the conneXXion. The day was a fun-filled event, jam-packed with a full range of activities to support employees’ health and well-being. 

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