Exxaro is one of South Africa’s largest black-empowered diversified resources companies and a leading coal producer, with significant operations in the Delmas region of Mpumalanga[1]. The company’s Leeuwpan Colliery, located in the Delmas Coalfield, has been a major operation since its establishment in 1992 and currently employs around 500 people[3]. Exxaro obtained ownership of Leeuwpan through mergers and acquisitions, building on its earlier history as Kumba Resources before rebranding as Exxaro in 2006 when it acquired Eyesizwe Coal[3].
Today, Exxaro owns and operates several major coal mines across South Africa, including Leeuwpan (Delmas), Mafube, Grootegeluk, Matla, and Belfast mines[6]. The company is also expanding into minerals essential for the energy transition, such as manganese, and has established renewable energy projects to complement its mining activities[4][5].
Exxaro is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is included in several indices for responsible investment and social empowerment. The company is headquartered in Centurion, Gauteng, but maintains substantial operations and community engagement in Delmas and the surrounding regions[8].
References
- [1] Exxaro: Mining and Renewable Energy Company
- [3] The Exxaro L Delmas, Sout The Exxaro Leeuwpan Mining
- [4] Exxaro to acquire manganese assets in South Africa for $637m
- [5] Integrated report 2024 | About Exxaro
- [6] Exxaro Resources Ltd Company Profile – GlobalData
- [8] Exxaro Resources Ltd Locations – Headquarters & Offices