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EXX - Changes to the Board
EXXARO RESOURCES LIMITED
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
(Registration Number: 2000/011076/06)
JSE share code: EXX
ISIN: ZAE000084992
Bond issuer code: EXXI
ADR code: EXXAY
("Exxaro" or the "Company" or the "Group")
CHANGES TO THE BOARD
In compliance with paragraph 6.71 of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements and paragraph 6.42 of the Debt and
Specialist Securities Listings Requirements, shareholders are hereby advised that following a thorough recruitment
and nomination process, in accordance with the Company's Nominations Policy, the board of directors of Exxaro
("Board") has approved the appointment of the following non-executive directors:
Ms Shireen Naidoo is appointed as an independent non-executive director and member of the Risk and Business
Resilience Committee and Social, Ethics and Responsibility Committee, with effect from 1 July 2026.
Ms Naidoo is an independent sustainability and ESG advisor and experienced board member with over 30 years of
expertise in the health and safety environment, sustainability, and corporate governance. Ms Naidoo is recognised
as a leader in sustainability reporting and ESG strategy and has extensive international experience advising
organisations on ESG frameworks, sustainability disclosures, environmental rehabilitation provisions, and
responsible banking principles. She currently serves on the boards of FirstRand Limited, RMB Holdings Limited
advisory board, and the National Business Initiative and is a member of leading sustainability and governance
forums, including the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM's) Independent Expert Review Panel.
Shareholders are further advised that Ms Kefilwe Bopape was nominated as a shareholder representative of
Eyesizwe RF (Pty) Ltd to the Board. After appropriate consideration, the Board is pleased to announce the
appointment of Ms Kefilwe Bopape as a non-executive director and member of the Social, Ethics and Responsibility
Committee, with effect from 1 July 2026.
Ms Bopape, currently the Head of Department of the National Movement of Rural Women ("NMRW"), is a strategic
and impact-driven leader with diverse experience across community development, management and research, and
social entrepreneurship. Holding an MBA from the University of Johannesburg and having a background in Industrial
Sociology, she has expertise in strategy, governance, stakeholder engagement, and programme design. Ms
Bopape brings a unique ability to bridge business objectives with meaningful social impact. She advocates for
inclusive development, youth and women empowerment, systems improvement, and building meaningful
partnerships that advance sustainability, social investment, and long-term community resilience.
The Board confirms that fit and proper assessments were undertaken on Ms Naidoo and Ms Bopape, incorporating
an investigation into the background of each of them, including independent verifications of qualifications, and the
Board is satisfied with the outcome of these assessments. There are no positive statements in either of their
directors' declarations regarding integrity information.
The Board takes pleasure in extending a warm welcome to Ms Naidoo and Ms Bopape and looks forward to their
valuable contribution to the Group.
The Board considers succession planning and board refreshment as a key element for a sustainable company.
1 July 2026
M Nana Lead Sponsor to Exxaro Joint Equity Sponsor to Exxaro
Group Company Secretary Resources Limited Resources Limited
Exxaro Resources Limited Absa Corporate and Investment Tamela Holdings Proprietary
Pretoria Bank, a division of Absa Bank Limited
Limited
Date: 01-07-2026 03:00:00
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