Welcome to our Youthful Edition of XXplore!

As we step into July, we reflect on a meaningful Youth Month — a celebration of bold ideas, fresh energy, and forward-focused leadership. At Exxaro, we’re proud to support young people who lead, grow, and drive impact across our business.

In this edition, we spotlight rising talent and their reflections on growth, purpose, and contribution. We also take you inside the Deputy Minister’s Career Expo, where our Mines in Closure KZN team encouraged learners to explore careers in mining, energy, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

You’ll find stories of upliftment across communities — launching a new library, donating school shoes, sponsoring netball kits, and rolling out the Kids on Bikes programme at Cennergi.

This edition also looks at five weeks of action through our refreshed One Voice Safety Strategy, CEO Ben Magara’s site visits to Leeuwpan, and our big wins at the 2025 Coal Safe Awards.

Whether you’re building safer teams, developing leaders, or supporting your community, thank you for helping power possibility.

You’ll also find winter recipe favourites to warm up the season, a spotlight on our recent quiz winners, and details on how you can enter the latest competition.

Let’s keep doing the best work of our lives, together – and happy XXploring!