ADMINISTRATION WHAT DRIVES EXXARO THE EXXARO GROUP POWERING POSSIBILITY With assets of R23 billion, Exxaro is one of the VISION top 40 companies on the JSE Limited (JSE) by market capitalisation, and a constituent of the Through our innovation and JSE’s Socially Responsible Investment index. Secretary and registered offi ce Corporate law advisers 2008 REPORT EXXARO ANNUAL growth, we will be a powerful MS Viljoen CLS Consulting Services (Pty) Limited Exxaro is a diverse mineral resources group – Exxaro Resources Limited source of endless possibilities. with a portfolio spanning coal, mineral sands, Roger Dyason Road United States ADR Depositary base metals and iron ore – and operates in Pretoria West The Bank of New York South Africa, Australia and Namibia. Refl ecting Pretoria 101 Barclay Street 0183 New York NY 10286 MISSION the benefi ts of this diverse portfolio, Exxaro has PO Box 9229, Pretoria United States of America an unfolding pipeline of growth projects that is 0001 We create unrivalled value arguably among the best in its peer group. South Africa Sponsor Telephone +27 12 307 5000 Deutsche Securities (SA) (Pty) Limited for all stakeholders of our 3 Exchange Square The group’s strong positioning in each of Company registration number: 2000/011076/06 87 Maude Street diversifi ed resources business its chosen commodity markets, locally or Sandton internationally, record of innovation and focus JSE share code: EXX 2196 through our processes, thinking on sustainable development underpin its ISIN code: ZAE000084992 promise to change the face of mining. Registrars and passion. Auditors Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Limited Deloitte & Touche Ground Floor, 70 Marshall Street ABOUT THIS REPORT Private Bag X6 Johannesburg, 2001 Gallo Manor PO Box 61051 VALUES Guided by consultation with stakeholders, 2052 Marshalltown Exxaro produces an integrated annual 2107 EMPOWERED TO Developing and deploying report detailing our economic, social and Commercial bankers our knowledge and GROW AND environmental performance. Following Absa Bank Limited ingenuity to achieve CONTRIBUTE our vision. We focus on feedback on earlier reports, we have people, create freedom to repositioned all content relating to sustainable innovate and collaborate, respect individuality, have development in a dedicated section. So, while SHAREHOLDERS’ DIARY fun and rise to challenges. sustainable development is inextricably woven through our operations and our reporting, FINANCIAL YEAR-END 31 December TEAMWORK We succeed together interested readers will fi nd all the information through a climate of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING April/May respect and equality. required in the governance and sustainability REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS Published section. Announcement of annual results February Annual Report March POWERING POSSIBILITY COMMITTED TO We take ownership, In addition, case studies that illustrate our Interim report for the half-year ending 30 June August EXCELLENCE provide visible approach are available on our website and leadership and DISTRIBUTION encourage collaboration, indicated in this report by for ease of Final dividend declaration February commitment and reference. creativity for the benefi t Payment March EXXARO CORPORATE CENTRE of all. Interim dividend declaration August To facilitate discussion with stakeholders on Pretoria, South Africa Payment September HONEST We speak the truth and Exxaro’s corporate reporting, particularly P: +27 12 307 5000 RESPONSIBILITY accept accountability for this annual report, a blog will be run during F: +27 12 307 4760 our actions. April 2009. The front section of this document is printed on Magno Matt paper. This paper only uses wood from sustainable forests, is manufactured from TCF (totally Roger Dyason Road, Pretoria West 0183, South Africa chlorine free) pulp and is acid free. The back section of this document is printed on Cartridge 120gsm. A minimum of 30% fi bre used in making this paper comes from well-managed forests independently certifi ed according to the rules of the Forest Stewardship Council. PO Box 9229, Pretoria 0001, South Africa You are invited to participate on www.exxaro.com COVER PICTURE: Safety: Plant operator Eric Mashaba is Carbon offset www.exxaro.com part of the team at North Block Complex mine which was The carbon footprint arising from the paper production, printing and distribution of this annual report will be assessed and offset by installing one solar geyser Profi tability: The performance turnaround at a charitable organisation by December 2009. We will disclose this information in our next report. named best-performing coal mine in South Africa by the of KZN Sands was assisted by mineral sands South African Colliery Managers’ Association in recognition of technology expertise acquired with the www.exxaro.com 26 years of fatality-free shifts (page 13). Namakwa Sands transaction. ANNUAL REPORT 2008 BASTION GRAPHICS ADMINISTRATION WHAT DRIVES EXXARO THE EXXARO gROUP POWERINGPOSSIBILITY With assets of R23 billion, Exxaro is one of the VISION top 40 companies on the JSE Limited (JSE) by market capitalisation, and a constituent of the Through our innovation and JSE’s Socially Responsible Investment index. Secretary and registered office Corporate law advisers 2008 REPORT EXXARO ANNUAL growth, we will be a powerful MS Viljoen CLS Consulting Services (Pty) Limited Exxaro is a diverse mineral resources group – Exxaro Resources Limited source of endless possibilities. with a portfolio spanning coal, mineral sands, United States ADR Depositary Roger Dyason Road base metals and iron ore – and operates in Pretoria West The Bank of New York Pretoria 101 Barclay Street South Africa, Australia and Namibia. Reflecting 0183 New York NY 10286 MISSION the benefits of this diverse portfolio, Exxaro has PO Box 9229, Pretoria United States of America an unfolding pipeline of growth projects that is 0001 We create unrivalled value arguably among the best in its peer group. South Africa Sponsor Telephone +27 12 307 5000 Deutsche Securities (SA) (Pty) Limited for all stakeholders of our 3 Exchange Square The group’s strong positioning in each of Company registration number: 2000/011076/06 87 Maude Street diversified resources business its chosen commodity markets, locally or Sandton internationally, record of innovation and focus JSE share code: EXX 2196 through our processes, thinking on sustainable development underpin its ISIN code: ZAE000084992 promise to change the face of mining. Registrars and passion. Auditors Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Limited Deloitte & Touche Ground Floor, 70 Marshall Street ABOUT THIS REPORT Private Bag X6 Johannesburg, 2001 Gallo Manor PO Box 61051 VALUES Guided by consultation with stakeholders, 2052 Marshalltown Exxaro produces an integrated annual 2107 Empowered to Developing and deploying report detailing our economic, social and Commercial bankers our knowledge and grow AND environmental performance. Following Absa Bank Limited ingenuity to achieve contribute our vision. We focus on feedback on earlier reports, we have people, create freedom to repositioned all content relating to sustainable innovate and collaborate, respect individuality, have development in a dedicated section. So, while SHAREHOLDERS’ DIARy fun and rise to challenges. sustainable development is inextricably woven through our operations and our reporting, FINANCIAL YEAR-END 31 December TEAMWORK We succeed together interested readers will find all the information through a climate of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING April/May respect and equality. required in the governance and sustainability REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS Published section. Announcement of annual results February Annual Report March POWERINGPOSSIBILITY Committed to We take ownership, In addition, case studies that illustrate our Interim report for the half-year ending 30 June August excellence provide visible approach are available on our website and leadership and DISTRIBUTION encourage collaboration, indicated in this report by for ease of Final dividend declaration February commitment and reference. creativity for the benefit Payment March EXXARO CORPORATE CENTRE of all. Interim dividend declaration August To facilitate discussion with stakeholders on Pretoria, South Africa Payment September Honest We speak the truth and Exxaro’s corporate reporting, particularly P: +27 12 307 5000 responsibility accept accountability for this annual report, a blog will be run during F: +27 12 307 4760 our actions. April 2009. The front section of this document is printed on Magno Matt paper. This paper only uses wood from sustainable forests, is manufactured from TCF (totally Roger Dyason Road, Pretoria West 0183, South Africa chlorine free) pulp and is acid free. The back section of this document is printed on Cartridge 120gsm. A minimum of 30% fibre used in making this paper comes from well-managed forests independently certified according to the rules of the Forest Stewardship Council. PO Box 9229, Pretoria 0001, South Africa You are invited to participate on www.exxaro.com Cover picture: Safety: Plant operator Eric Mashaba is Carbon offset www.exxaro.com part of the team at North Block Complex mine which was The carbon footprint arising from the paper production, printing and distribution of this annual report will be assessed and offset by installing one solar geyser Profitability: The performance turnaround at a charitable organisation by December 2009. We will disclose this information in our next report. named best-performing coal mine in South Africa by the