Exxaro, South Africa and Magara

South Africa's Exxaro names veteran mining executive Ben Magara new CEO
Exxaro Resources, a South African coal miner, said it has appointed veteran mining executive Ben Magara as its new CEO following the departure of Nombasa Tsengwa. Magara is a former CEO of platinum miner Lonmin and has also worked for Anglo American.
New CEO for R53 billion mining giant in South Africa
Exxaro has appointed seasoned mining executive Ben Magara as its new CEO, replacing Nombasa Tsengwa, who resigned under a cloud in February. Magara will take over as CEO on 1 April 2025 and will be supported by Finance Director Riaan Koppeschaar, who has served as interim CEO.
South Africa: Mining veteran, Ben Magara appointed Exxaro CEO
A qualified mining engineer, he is a mining veteran with over 35 years of industry experience in soft and hard rock mining at underground and open pit operations
South African coal miner Exxaro names new CEO amid profit slump
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -Exxaro Resources, a South African coal miner, said it has appointed veteran mining executive Ben Magara as its new CEO following the departure of Nombasa Tsengwa. Magara, a former CEO of platinum miner Lonmin and a former executive at Anglo American,
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Ben Magara will have a sense of déjà vu as he once again takes the reins of a mining company against the backdrop of simmering union resentment and a challenging economic and market environment.
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