{"id":7498,"date":"2026-05-22T11:10:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T11:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/?p=7498"},"modified":"2026-05-29T13:08:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T13:08:23","slug":"one-voice-powers-exxaros-safety-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/index.php\/2026\/05\/22\/one-voice-powers-exxaros-safety-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"One Voice powers Exxaro\u2019s safety journey"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_image_sticky et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Safety-Sunmit-Banner.jpg\" title=\"Safety Sunmit Banner\" width=\"1280\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Safety-Sunmit-Banner.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Safety-Sunmit-Banner-980x369.jpg 980w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Safety-Sunmit-Banner-480x181.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1280px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-7973\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen\">\n<ul class=\"et_pb_icon_list_0 et_pb_icon_list et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_0 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_clickable et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">#<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Back to all articles<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>One Voice powers Exxaro\u2019s safety journey<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>In 30 seconds<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Employees and leaders from across Exxaro came together at the 2026 <span>CEO Safety Summit\u00a0<\/span>to strengthen our shared commitment to safety under the theme Powering Safety with One Voice. Over two days, the programme encouraged reflection, leadership accountability, community impact and employee engagement, reinforcing Exxaro\u2019s focus on making safety simpler, clearer and more consistent across the business.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_0 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<ul class=\"et_pb_icon_list_1 et_pb_icon_list et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_1 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue023<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">May 2026<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"et_pb_icon_list_2 et_pb_icon_list et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_16_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_16_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>One Voice powers Exxaro\u2019s safety journey<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The 2026 CEO Safety Summit reinforced a shared commitment to Zero Harm.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Exxaro\u2019s 2026 CEO Safety Summit brought together leaders and employees from across the business to reflect on our safety journey and strengthen a unified approach towards Zero Harm in One Voice. Hosted over two days, the summit created space not only for important safety conversations, but also for community engagement, leadership reflection and alignment around a shared safety culture across Exxaro.<\/p>\n<p>Day 1 of the summit focused on community engagement through a Market Day hosted by Belfast Mine, dedicated to supporting local entrepreneurs from the eMakhazeni community. The event brought together SMMEs from the area, providing local businesses with an opportunity to showcase their products and engage directly with employees and visitors. From handcrafted goods to locally produced products, the market day highlighted the resilience, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit within Exxaro\u2019s host communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_1 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2551.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2551.jpg\" title=\"RIK_2551\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2551.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2551-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2551-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-7975\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2437.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2437.jpg\" title=\"RIK_2437\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2437.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2437-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2437-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-7974\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_2 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2358.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2358.jpg\" title=\"RIK_2358\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2358.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2358-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2358-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-7977\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2383.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2383.jpg\" title=\"RIK_2383\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2383.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2383-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2383-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-7976\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The summit then moved into its main programme on Day 2 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria under the theme Powering Safety with One Voice. The session focused on strengthening alignment across the organisation and reinforcing the importance of speaking, acting and leading with One Voice when it comes to safety. Leaders emphasised that a consistent approach across all operations remains critical in embedding a strong and unified safety culture throughout Exxaro.<\/p>\n<p>The programme opened on a deeply reflective note, honouring colleagues who lost their lives in the line of work and reinforcing the reality of risk within the mining industry. The moment served as a reminder of the responsibility every employee carries to prioritise safe practices every day. Throughout the summit, leaders emphasised that safety extends beyond systems and procedures, requiring leadership accountability, vigilance and consistent behaviours across the organisation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_8_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_3 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_5 et_pb_image et_pb_image_sticky et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SideImage-summit.jpg\" title=\"SideImage summit\" width=\"400\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SideImage-summit.jpg 400w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SideImage-summit-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"wp-image-7980\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Why this matters:<\/strong> A consistent safety culture reduces risk, strengthens accountability and helps ensure every employee returns home safely. At the same time, initiatives like Market Day show how sustainability and community empowerment work hand in hand to create long-term impact. \u200b<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_4 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_6 et_pb_image et_pb_image_sticky et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bluequote.jpg\" title=\"Bluequote\" width=\"359\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bluequote.jpg 359w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bluequote-300x106.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" class=\"wp-image-7405\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Since Exxaro was listed in 2006, we have improved our LTIFR from 0.42 to 0.04 in 2025, marking our safest year on record. This progress reflects the importance of consistent standards, leadership accountability and a shared commitment to Zero Harm across the organisation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>CEO, Ben Magara<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_5 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_7 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_3069.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_3069.jpg\" title=\"RIK_3069\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_3069.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_3069-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_3069-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-8254\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_8 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2963.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2963.jpg\" title=\"RIK_2963\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2963.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2963-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_2963-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-8253\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_9 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SNEG5616.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SNEG5616.jpg\" title=\"SNEG5616\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SNEG5616.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SNEG5616-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SNEG5616-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-8252\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_10 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_3462.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_3462.jpg\" title=\"RIK_3462\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_3462.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_3462-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/RIK_3462-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-8251\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_8_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_11 et_pb_image et_pb_image_sticky et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Exxaro-logo_RGB-full-colour-copy.jpg\" title=\"Exxaro logo_RGB - full colour copy\" width=\"400\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Exxaro-logo_RGB-full-colour-copy.jpg 400w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Exxaro-logo_RGB-full-colour-copy-300x246.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"wp-image-7748\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_16_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_16_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>General Manager of Belfast Mine, Risimati Chauke, reflected on Belfast\u2019s safety journey and the important role leadership continues to play in strengthening safety performance.<\/p>\n<p>Exxaro Board Chairperson Geoffrey Qhena shared personal reflections on vigilance and maintaining safe working practices, while CEO Ben Magara reinforced the importance of consistency, accountability and clear decision making across all operations.<\/p>\n<p>An important leadership transition within the Sustainability function also formed part of the programme, as Mongezi Veti formally handed over responsibilities to Neo Monareng as Executive Head for Sustainability. The transition reflected continuity within Exxaro\u2019s long term sustainability and safety agenda ahead of Mongezi\u2019s retirement in July.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_1_5 et_flex_column_1_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_1_5_widescreen\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_3_5_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_0 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EXXARO CEO SAFETY SUMMIT\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vbxmH-M3pL0?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; 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