{"id":8376,"date":"2026-07-24T09:09:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T09:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/?p=8376"},"modified":"2026-08-19T02:38:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T02:38:21","slug":"opening-minds-to-the-future-of-mining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/index.php\/2026\/07\/24\/opening-minds-to-the-future-of-mining\/","title":{"rendered":"Opening minds to the future of mining"},"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\/07\/8Openingminds-banners.jpg\" title=\"8Openingminds-banners\" width=\"1280\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8Openingminds-banners.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8Openingminds-banners-980x369.jpg 980w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8Openingminds-banners-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-8657\" \/><\/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>Opening young minds to the future of mining<\/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>Grootegeluk welcomed university students for an immersive experience that brought mining to life.<\/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>For many engineering and mining students, nothing compares to experiencing a working mine first-hand. That\u2019s exactly what Grootegeluk created when it welcomed students from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the University of the Witwatersrand for two educational mine visits.<\/p>\n<p>The visits gave students the chance to see one of South Africa\u2019s largest mining operations in action and discover how classroom learning translates into the real world. Through presentations, guided site visits and a mine tour, they explored Grootegeluk\u2019s operations, technology, sustainability initiatives and strong safety culture.<\/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\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UJ-students.jpeg\" title=\"UJ students\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UJ-students.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UJ-students-980x551.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UJ-students-480x270.jpeg 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-8660\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/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>Students visited key operational areas and viewpoints, experiencing the scale and complexity of the mining value chain while engaging with technical specialists and operational leaders. Along the way they learnt more about career opportunities, industry trends and the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving mining sector. Safety remained the top priority throughout the visit, with every participant following strict site protocols and personal protective equipment requirements.<\/p>\n<p>The visits form part of Exxaro\u2019s ongoing commitment to developing future talent through education, skills development and experiential learning. By opening its operations to future professionals, we are helping students explore career opportunities while strengthening the future of our industry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/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_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 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\/07\/SideArt8.jpg\" title=\"SideArt8\" width=\"400\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SideArt8.jpg 400w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SideArt8-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"wp-image-8659\" \/><\/span><\/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><strong>Why this matters:<\/strong> The future of mining depends on the people who will lead it next. Giving students the opportunity to experience mining first-hand helps them connect what they learn with the careers they could one day build.\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_3 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_3 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_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>For many engineering and mining students, nothing compares to experiencing a working mine first-hand.\u201d\u00a0<\/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_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_4 et_pb_image et_pb_image_sticky et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UJ-students-2.jpeg\" 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\/07\/UJ-students-2.jpeg\" title=\"UJ students (2)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" 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class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Business &amp; 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>The countdown to 20: The story behind our anniversary logo<\/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>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<\/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_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_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_grootgeluk_supplier_410x231.jpg\" title=\"5925_grootgeluk_supplier_410x231\" width=\"410\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_grootgeluk_supplier_410x231.jpg 410w, https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5925_grootgeluk_supplier_410x231-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" class=\"wp-image-8625\" \/><\/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><strong>Building ethical partnerships for lasting impact<\/strong><\/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>Grootegeluk\u2019s Supplier Ethics Day reinforced that integrity shapes every successful partnership.<\/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_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_10 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_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_11 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_11 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_12 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_12 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_13 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\" 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