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Sustainability is the name of the game
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xxaro Resources is rapidly growing to become a pride of South Africa and Africa in general when it comes to mining. Being one of South Africa's largest diversified resource groups, with invested interests in the coal, titanium dioxide and renewable energy markets, with a presence in South Africa, Botswana, Mongolia and Australia. There is little wonder why the company is the second largest coal producer in South Africa with current production of around 40 million tons per year. It is listed on the JSE where
is a constituent of both the Top 40 and Socially Responsible Investment Indices. Though the company has been in operation for just 7years, its history and abundance of skills and remains undaunted. With know-how that stretches back over decades as a company rooted in South Africa and respected amongst its colleagues for originality, reliability and ethics. Based on a well-executed strategy, solid returns, access to resources and funds, If you are familiar with the term "giving you a run for your money" Exxaro is that company. 2
Exxaro is a unique listed investment opportunity, named as one of the top 10 mining companies globally in terms of total shareholder returns in 2012, investors are bound to strike gold with such a company.
Looking the Exxaro Way Built on a strong vision; everything that they do in the present should help others realize their vision for the future. With a team of seasoned professionals, the future is what they see using the tools of today to build the desired future that will benefit people everywhere in the world. With constant study of effects the impact of their operations and commodities will have on the future of the planet and its people is never far from their minds. They are in constant competition with themselves striving towards being the best in their industry leaving no stone unturned. Exxaro boasts of leaders in different fields combined to make this more than just mining of minerals but of great minds people. When you have the best the result will be nothing short of overwhelming greatness. Exxaro, was formed by the merger of some industry leaders. Exxaro's managers aim to build on the accomplishments of before while creating new opportunities and push the group into new horizons. It is always tough to get it right the first time, but when all the ingredients for success are in place with the right people then you would have created a brand, one that will stand the test of time, policies, environment, people etc. This is what sets Exxaro up to be one of the greatest South African Companies to date. 3
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Built on a strong vision; everything that they do in the present should help others realize their vision for the future. With a team of seasoned professionals, the future is what they see using the tools of today to build the desired future that will benefit people everywhere in the world. The Right people for the Job
Exxaro has a rich tradition of pushing the envelope and setting the bar high for others in their industry to follow. As an organization that appreciates it is only as strong as its people. The desire and imagination of its workforce is the company's most valuable asset and helps them see opportunities in the future. Not everyone can hold a significant title, but the dynamic working environment at Exxaro offers room for growth and to development of greater skills. This way, one of the most highly qualified workforces in the country will become the leaders of their industry.
It is through their people that Exxaro delivers on their promise their brand essence. They are the ones who have been and still are powering possibility. The Exxaro promise captures the nature of the business and its unique benefit. As a resource business the company are the starting point of the value chain and their products affect all industries in one way or another. Exxaro powers industries and businesses creating possibility striving to ensure that they deliver innovative and sustainable products for today and for the benefit of future generations. These improvements include safe, conducive working conditions for employees, renewable energy sources for industries and a clean and green environment for all.
The Client is The Business In the words of the Sustainability Manager Mongezi Veti, the philosophy at Exxaro is to value and cherish their customer's to the utmost degree. “We drive the whole company towards customer relationship management and orientation,� says Veti. With a client like Eskom, with presence in different African Countries getting it right is key to sustaining the business and the relationship built on trust and service delivery.
The Exxaro Client list is a long one, some in Africa and Energy company's in Europe, it is safe to say they keep them digging and working timelessly to meet the growing requirements of such impressive clients. Veti mentioned that all Exxaro employees are trained to prioritize the needs of their customers in terms of quality products, speed and communication, listening closely to the needs of each individual project. If change is needed, the team is quick to react, altering specifications where necessary and doing the best job they can to provide a smooth and easy process for their clients. These improvements include safe, conducive working conditions for employees, renewable energy sources for industries and a clean and green environment for all. 4
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We drive the whole company towards customer relationship management and orientation, downturns, the challenges are endless. Exxaro, is looking at 30years from now trends that tip the balance in favour of all mankind, hence the company's thinkinglong term to realize the Exxaro Vision. The strategy is simply staying true to their objectives, focus on achievable and sustainable goals applying global best
The Client is The Business South Africa's prosperity lies largely in its world-class mining sector, a sector that contributes almost one fifth of the country's GDP. Blessed with abundance of mineral resources, Exxaro is play a major role to see that it ensures a thriving sector as well as cater the hopes of thousands of unemployed citizens that a business such as Exxaro has helped along the way. A major challenge for this sector stems from environmental issues such as climate change and water, stricter regulatory environments, ageing infrastructure and new technological advancements to industrial relations unrest, social development demands and economic 5
practices, with a commitment owes to the communities and their stakeholders. Their business philosophy recognizes that the company exists within the context of a society, which is beneficiary to the activities of the company. Their business development and growth efforts balance a portfolio of social, environment and economic objectives. Mining is a critical and a main stay in stimulating economic activity, Exxaro's investment activities will therefore make a significant impact on the country's socioeconomic development goals. Guided by formal charters that mold their goals and commitment to stakeholders in the industry and the country in general. These charters are guided by South African
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staying true to their objectives, focus on achievable and sustainable goals applying global best practices, with a commitment owed to the communities and their stakeholders
legislation, the JSE Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Index requirements and international benchmarks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the United Nations Global Compact, and the International Council on Mining and Metals. The team at Exxaro recognize that sustainability is an important element in ensuring the future is secured for every one of its stakeholders. So it is safe to say that their focus is sustainability. Sustainability forms a pattern for appraisal of its implementation process guided by the five-capitals model — a well-documented sustainability framework used globally, which is an integral of both their strategy and the way they measure the performance of their work, people and the society.
Digging Into The Future With a clear path, a good team at Exxaro Resources there is nothing but success awaiting them. Their aim is beyond just being a home grown business but a leader in exploration, a go to source for governments, a reliable investment choice and a socially responsible brand that is working round the clock for its society and the world.
This framework is tailored to meet the nature of our business and the needs of its stakeholders. The model is followed to support Exxaro's strategy and ensure its continued sustainability for generations
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Contact Details EXXARO Corporate Centre Pretoria, South Africa P: +27 12 307 5000 F: +27 12 323 3400 Roger Dyason Road Pretoria West 0183 South Africa PO Box 9229 Pretoria 0001 South Africa
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