Company profile

Exxaro is a South Africa-based mining group, listed on the JSE Limited, a constituent of the JSE’s Top 40 index and one of the best-performing constituents of the JSE’s Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) index. At 31 December 2011, Exxaro had assets of R37 billion and a market capitalisation of R60 billion (US$7 billion).

Exxaro has a diverse and world-class commodity portfolio in coal, mineral sands, base metals and ferroalloys, and growing exposure to iron ore through its interest in Sishen Iron Ore Company and acquisition of African Iron.

As the second-largest South African coal producer with capacity of 47 million tonnes per annum and the third-largest global producer of mineral sands, Exxaro provides a unique listed investment opportunity into these commodities.

Group strategy

To achieve our strategic target of becoming a US$20-billion company by 2020, we have set milestones to mark our progress: we need to be a global, diversified company with top-quartile returns; we will embrace the spirit of the mining charter in full by being an employer of choice and an agent for change in South Africa; we are structured for operational excellence, aiming to reduce our carbon footprint, improve on the safety and empowerment of our people, while being sustainable and relevant in the future.

Enhance Exxaro’s sustainability

  • Fully embrace the spirit of the mining charter
  • Compliant and environmentally responsible
  • Industry leader in transformation

Our brand vision

The Exxaro brand is built on a strong vision – Everything we do and deliver today will allow others to realise their vision tomorrow. At Exxaro, we look beyond the current commodities and operations and see the impact we have on people and the planet. This way of thinking is what drives our essence of "defining possibility". We believe in the power of people and their ability to explore and shift boundaries which lead to success.

When inspired leaders in any specific field come together, one expects nothing less than greatness. Exxaro is no different. Formed by the merger of some of the biggest achievers in its industry, Exxaro’s leaders aim to build on the successes of their predecessors and push the group to unrivalled success. In short, Exxaro has no equal. It is a progressive, new generation South African organisation which aims to create possibilities for all involved.