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  • August 2026

Creating opportunities through supplier development

Supplier Readiness Masterclasses are helping local businesses prepare for future opportunities.

Across Exxaro, our Supplier Readiness Masterclasses are equipping local entrepreneurs with practical knowledge to strengthen their businesses and prepare for opportunities within and beyond mining. Sessions at Belfast, Matla, Grootegeluk and Leeuwpan covered areas such as procurement, compliance, financial management and business development, supporting our broader social impact focus on building resilient local economies.

Belfast prepares businesses for procurement

Belfast’s Supplier Readiness Masterclass focused on emerging local businesses that had not previously secured Exxaro procurement opportunities. Entrepreneurs learnt about our procurement processes, compliance requirements, health and safety standards, commercial contracts and business governance, helping them better understand what is required to participate in our supply chain.

Matla builds business readiness beyond mining

More than 50 entrepreneurs and business owners from Ga-Nala attended Matla’s annual Supplier Readiness Masterclass. With support from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), participants covered compliance, cash flow management, supplier onboarding and digital readiness. They were also encouraged to explore opportunities across other industries, supporting businesses that can grow beyond mining.

Grootegeluk connects businesses with experts

At Grootegeluk, entrepreneurs received one-on-one guidance from specialists in tax, labour, accounting and Exxaro’s supply chain processes. The discussions covered tendering, procurement, governance, compliance, financial management and health and safety, giving participants advice relevant to their individual business needs.

Leeuwpan turns learning into action

Leeuwpan combined group learning with individual consultations focused on participants’ business challenges. Following sessions on procurement, compliance, financial management and supplier capability, entrepreneurs received practical guidance on tax, supplier onboarding, business registration and enterprise development that they could apply in their businesses.

Why this matters: Strong local businesses help build stronger communities. Every entrepreneur who gains new skills, confidence and practical support creates opportunities that reach beyond their own business. By investing in local enterprise, we're helping build more resilient communities and stronger local economies.​

Strong local businesses help build stronger communities."

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