{"id":8352,"date":"2026-07-24T08:49:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T08:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/?p=8352"},"modified":"2026-08-24T06:47:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T06:47:41","slug":"20-years-of-impact-beyond-the-surface-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/index.php\/2026\/07\/24\/20-years-of-impact-beyond-the-surface-2\/","title":{"rendered":"20 years of impact beyond the surface"},"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\/08\/Main-category-header-BusinessStrategy-1.jpg\" title=\"Main-category-header-BusinessStrategy\" width=\"1280\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Main-category-header-BusinessStrategy-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Main-category-header-BusinessStrategy-1-980x369.jpg 980w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Main-category-header-BusinessStrategy-1-480x181.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-9658\" \/><\/span><\/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_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<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_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<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\">August 2026<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 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_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The countdown to 20: The story behind our anniversary logo<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\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>For 20 years, Exxaro has unlocked the value of resources beneath the surface to create an impact that reaches far beyond our operations.<\/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>That impact can be seen in the energy we have helped provide to South Africa, the livelihoods we have supported, the opportunities created for our people and host communities, the businesses we have enabled and the contribution we continue to make to the economy. As Exxaro has evolved, so too has the scale and reach of our impact.<\/p>\n<p>On 27 November 2026, we will mark 20 years since Exxaro listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). As we count down to this milestone, we are celebrating our story under a theme that captures what these two decades represent: 20 Years of Impact Beyond the Surface.<\/p>\n<p>You will already have seen our anniversary logo appearing across our communications. But have you looked closely at the story behind it?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_1 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_0 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><video controls><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Exxaro-20-year-celebration-ai-video_-end-part.mp4\" \/><\/video><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\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_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_2 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_1 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\/Brownquote.jpg\" title=\"Brownquote\" width=\"359\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Brownquote.jpg 359w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Brownquote-300x106.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" class=\"wp-image-7399\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\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>Wow, 20 years indeed. It looks like it was yesterday. Thanks God I was there when it started and I\u2019m still here. Congratulations Exxaro. We pray to God grant this giant company another 20 years and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Thank you Exxaro!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Johanes Khoza, Process Coordinator, Leeuwpan Mine<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 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_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Our XX: our identity, our people, our 20 years<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At the heart of the anniversary logo is one of the most recognisable elements of our Exxaro identity: our XX people.<\/p>\n<p>Derived from our Exxaro mother logo, the two Xs take the form of human figures, representing the people at the heart of our business and the impact we create.<\/p>\n<p>For our 20th anniversary, the XX carries another fitting meaning. In Roman numerals, XX means 20.<\/p>\n<p>Our anniversary logo therefore brings together three important elements in one symbol: Exxaro, our people and 20 years.<\/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><strong>Impact Beyond the Surface<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The words Impact Beyond the Surface complete the story.<\/p>\n<p>They capture the value created through our business and the difference that value enables beyond our operations. It is reflected in the livelihoods we support, opportunities we create, communities we invest in, our contribution to South Africa and our continued work to build a sustainable and diversified business.<\/p>\n<p>For us as employees, the message is particularly meaningful. Our people have made this impact possible. Every role, every team and every contribution has played a part in shaping the Exxaro we know today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Counting down to 27 November<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As we move closer to 27 November, we will continue sharing the people, milestones and stories that have shaped Exxaro over the past two decades.<\/p>\n<p>Watch this space as we count down to 27 November and celebrate our people, our stories and our impact. 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Strategy<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Building ethical partnerships for lasting impact<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Grootegeluk\u2019s Supplier Ethics Day reinforced that integrity shapes every successful partnership.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_6_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_6 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_clickable\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_5 et_pb_image 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\/07\/5925_celebrating9_410x231.jpg\" title=\"5925_celebrating9_410x231\" width=\"410\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_celebrating9_410x231.jpg 410w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_celebrating9_410x231-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" class=\"wp-image-8665\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Business &amp; Strategy<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Celebrating the next generation of local entrepreneurs<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Leeuwpan celebrated nine graduates from its two-year Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/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_11 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_6_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_7 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_clickable\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_6 et_pb_image 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\/07\/5925_fraud5_410x231.jpg\" title=\"5925_fraud5_410x231\" width=\"410\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_fraud5_410x231.jpg 410w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_fraud5_410x231-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" class=\"wp-image-8630\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Business &amp; Strategy<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_19 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Respect starts with us speaking out<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_20 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>We all play a role in creating a respectful workplace where everyone feels safe to speak up.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_6_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_8 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_clickable\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_7 et_pb_image 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\/07\/5925_fraud6410x231.jpg\" title=\"5925_fraud6410x231\" width=\"410\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_fraud6410x231.jpg 410w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_fraud6410x231-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" class=\"wp-image-8633\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Business &amp; Strategy<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span>Internal Audit Awareness Month debunks myths around fraud<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_23 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Internal Audit Awareness Month challenged fraud myths and reinforced our shared responsibility to prevent it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_6_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_9 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_clickable\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_8 et_pb_image 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\/07\/5925_UJmetal_410x231.jpg\" title=\"5925_UJmetal_410x231\" width=\"410\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_UJmetal_410x231.jpg 410w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_UJmetal_410x231-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" class=\"wp-image-8636\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_24 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Business &amp; Strategy<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_25 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>UJ metallurgy students get a closer look at mining<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_26 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>UJ Metallurgy students experienced mining first-hand during an educational visit to Leeuwpan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_6_24_widescreen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_10 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_clickable\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_9 et_pb_image 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\/07\/5925_openingminds8_410x231.jpg\" title=\"5925_openingminds8_410x231\" width=\"410\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_openingminds8_410x231.jpg 410w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_openingminds8_410x231-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" class=\"wp-image-8658\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_27 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Business &amp; 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