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Welcome to the first edition of XXplore for 2025!<\/strong><\/p>\n A new year, a fresh format, and more ways to stay connected! XXplore is now fully digital and will land in your inbox every two months – bringing you the latest Exxaro news, achievements, and inspiring stories even sooner.<\/p>\n In this edition, we\u2019re kicking off 2025 with real momentum. From celebrating Exxaro being recognised (again!) as a Top Employer, to shining a light on our future of mining and renewable energy milestones, we’re continuing to show what Powering Possibility looks like in action.<\/p>\n We also reflect on some unforgettable moments that have already shaped the start of our year:<\/p>\n We officially welcomed our new CEO, Ben Magara,<\/strong> at a buzzing inauguration event, followed by his first CEO Roadshows across our Business Units – reconnecting with teams and reaffirming our commitment to doing the best work of our lives together. And, of course, we stood tall at the 2025 CEO Safety Summit,<\/strong> where we launched our refreshed One Voice \u2013 Safety Always,<\/strong> All the Way strategy and celebrated outstanding safety milestones across Exxaro.<\/p>\n Beyond business, we continue to honour and uplift the communities we serve – from supporting young cancer warriors and empowering top learners with laptops, to helping local entrepreneurs access funding and create lasting impact.<\/p>\n And don\u2019t miss our quick quiz to test your XXplore knowledge and stand a chance to win exciting prizes!<\/p>\n We look forward to sharing even more about how our people and projects are Powering Possibility every day,<\/strong> in every way.<\/p>\n Happy XXploring!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|5%|0px|5%|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e5eae6″ custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_right=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||2%||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Exxaro Quiz Challenge Can you get the perfect score? 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