{"id":323,"date":"2025-06-16T09:00:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T09:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/?p=323"},"modified":"2026-05-19T04:02:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T04:02:33","slug":"ceo-ben-magaras-technical-visit-to-leeuwpan-mine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/index.php\/2025\/06\/16\/ceo-ben-magaras-technical-visit-to-leeuwpan-mine\/","title":{"rendered":"CEO Ben Magara&#8217;s technical site visits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"difl_heading_anim_0 difl_heading_anim et_pb_module\"><div class=\"df-anim-heading-container\">\n                <h4 class=\"headline-animation letter type-letter-scale\" data-anmi='{\"transition_type\":\"letter\",\"animation_type\":\"type-letter-scale\",\"delay\":3000,\"duration\":1000,\"easing\":\"easeInBack\",\"mass\":1,\"stiffness\":80,\"damping\":10,\"velocity\":0}' ><span class=\"prefix\">CEO Ben Magara's technical <\/span> <span class=\"infix words-wrapper\"><span class=\"is-visible\"><span class=\"in\">s<\/span><span class=\"in\">i<\/span><span class=\"in\">t<\/span><span class=\"in\">e<\/span> <span class=\"in\">v<\/span><span class=\"in\">i<\/span><span class=\"in\">s<\/span><span class=\"in\">i<\/span><span class=\"in\">t<\/span><span class=\"in\">s<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/h4>\n            <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4>Strengthening leadership through on-the-ground engagement<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Our CEO, Ben Magara, recently conducted a series of technical visits across Exxaro\u2019s operations as part of his commitment to strengthening leadership connection and aligning teams around operational priorities.<\/p>\n<p>During these visits, Ben engaged with the leadership teams - to reinforce the importance of cohesive teamwork, operational excellence, and the role of leadership in building a safe and sustainable mining environment. These sessions provided a platform for open discussions on operational challenges, opportunities for innovation, and strategic alignment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Each visit included a technical walkabout through key operational areas, giving Ben a first-hand view of daily realities and the work being done by teams on the ground. These moments also created meaningful opportunities to connect with employees in their working environments.<\/p>\n<p>His approachable and hands-on leadership style was well received, with teams appreciating his personal engagement and strategic insights. These visits further reinforced Exxaro\u2019s commitment to inclusive leadership, operational excellence, and building a resilient, purpose-driven organisation.<\/p>\n<p>As Ben wrapped up his site visits, his message remained clear: safety, strong relationships, and integrity are the foundation on which we power better lives in Africa and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section section_has_divider et_pb_top_divider et_pb_bottom_divider\"><div class=\"et_pb_top_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"difl_imagegallery_0 difl_imagegallery et_pb_module\"><div class=\"df_ig_container ig_has_lightbox\" data-settings='{\"image_ids\":\"4805, 4806, 4807, 4808, 4822, 4821, 4820, 4830, 4829, 4828, 4827, 4826, 4825, 4824, 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