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Welcome to our Youthful Edition of XXplore!<\/strong><\/p>\n

As we step into July, we reflect on a meaningful Youth Month \u2014 a celebration of bold ideas, fresh energy, and forward-focused leadership. At Exxaro, we\u2019re proud to support young people who lead, grow, and drive impact across our business.<\/p>\n

In this edition, we spotlight rising talent and their reflections on growth, purpose, and contribution. We also take you inside the Deputy Minister\u2019s Career Expo, where our Mines in Closure KZN team encouraged learners to explore careers in mining, energy, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find stories of upliftment across communities \u2014 launching a new library, donating school shoes, sponsoring netball kits, and rolling out the Kids on Bikes programme at Cennergi.<\/p>\n

This edition also looks at five weeks of action through our refreshed One Voice Safety Strategy<\/strong>, CEO Ben Magara\u2019s site visits to Leeuwpan, and our big wins at the 2025 Coal Safe Awards.<\/p>\n

Whether you're building safer teams, developing leaders, or supporting your community, thank you for helping power possibility.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s keep doing the best work of our lives, together - and happy XXploring!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Welcome to our Youthful Edition of XXplore!<\/strong><\/p>\n

As we step into July, we reflect on a meaningful Youth Month \u2014 a celebration of bold ideas, fresh energy, and forward-focused leadership. At Exxaro, we\u2019re proud to support young people who lead, grow, and drive impact across our business.<\/p>\n

In this edition, we spotlight rising talent and their reflections on growth, purpose, and contribution. We also take you inside the Deputy Minister\u2019s Career Expo, where our Mines in Closure KZN team encouraged learners to explore careers in mining, energy, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find stories of upliftment across communities \u2014 launching a new library, donating school shoes, sponsoring netball kits, and rolling out the Kids on Bikes programme at Cennergi.<\/p>\n

This edition also looks at five weeks of action through our refreshed One Voice Safety Strategy<\/strong>, CEO Ben Magara\u2019s site visits to Leeuwpan, and our big wins at the 2025 Coal Safe Awards.<\/p>\n

Whether you're building safer teams, developing leaders, or supporting your community, thank you for helping power possibility.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s keep doing the best work of our lives, together - and happy XXploring!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Exxaro Quiz Challenge\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\n \tCelebrating the Youth of Exxaro\t\t<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t\n \t‘Mines in closure’ KZN showcases career opportunities\t\t<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t\n \tExxaro’s “kids on bikes\u201d programme\t\t<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t\n \tMatla Mine school shoe drive\t\t<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t\n \tCelebrating safety excellence: 2025 Coal Safe Awards\t\t<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t\n \tCEO Ben Magara’s technical site visits\t\t<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n
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\n\t\tOn 7 May 2025, Exxaro\u2019s Chief Executive Officer, Ben Magara, paid a technical visit to…\t\t\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\n \tRestoring vision, renewing hope\t\t<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t\n \tExxaro empowers GaNala entrepreneurs\t\t<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t\n \tWellness day 2025 at Cennergi Gqeberha\t\t<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t\n \tCongratulations to our Exxaro runners\t\t<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n
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