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ISSUE 15

In November 2006, Kumba Resources Limited unbundled, and Kumba’s coal and other assets merged with Eyesizwe Coal to create Exxaro Resources Limited. Exxaro has since grown to become one of the largest black-empowered and diversified mining companies in South Africa.

Featured Articles

Foreword

December 11, 2025 • Featured • Pioneering Culture • Views: 6

What a year it has been! Being trusted to steer the Belfast ship is a great honour and a vote of trust in me.

Year-End Celebration with Belfast Coal Acting GM Sizwe, Sizzles!

December 10, 2025 • Featured • Pioneering Culture • Views: 18

25 November, Sargent Pepper, Balmoral – there was a colour burst across the venue despite the rain trying to dampen the mood.

Pioneers Stand and Walk in Support of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women, Children, and Femicide

December 10, 2025 • Featured • Views: 12

Exxaro Belfast Coal’s WIM and People Living with Disabilities (PLWD) committees stepped forward to lead the mobilisation of Pioneers.

Rising together: Belfast Mine LSA

December 10, 2025 • Featured • Pioneering Team • Views: 5

October was a celebration-filled month. On 23 October 2025, Belfast Coal Mine hosted the Long Service Awards.

Opening gates of potential, Imemeza partners with Exxaro to inspire and equip future leaders

November 19, 2025 • Empowering Communities • Featured • Views: 6

As part of the initiative, stationery, snack packs, and career guidance booklets were distributed to learners, ensuring they are better equipped for their academic journey and future planning.

Good to Great – Musa Bids Farewell To Belfast & Sizwe Grabs the Baton

November 19, 2025 • Featured • Pioneering Culture • Views: 24

After three years at the helm, Pioneers bid farewell to Musa Mabasa on Tuesday, 7 October, and welcomed Acting General Manager Sizwe Moroku at an entertaining and exciting Double Impact-style coffee session.

Health is Wealth – #KhethaUkuphepha

November 17, 2025 • Featured • Powering Exxaro's Strategy • Views: 8

This unwavering focus on Health and Wellness has helped us to implement initiatives that are aimed at improving the quality of life, morale, and productivity of Pioneers.