Various media reported in the week commencing 22 April 2015 that Eskom's Medupi Power Station, located in Lephalale in Limpopo Province, will be completed in 2021, compared to a previous date of 2018.

Exxaro has concluded a coal supply agreement (CSA) with Medupi Power Station and in August 2014 concluded an amendment to the CSA through Addendum 9. Exxaro is continuing with the development of the Grootegeluk Medupi Expansion Project as previously communicated to stakeholders at the results presentation on 5 March 2015 and in line with the contractual commitments. Material developments in this regard will be timely communicated through the appropriate channels.

Note to editor:
Exxaro is one of the largest South African-based diversified resources groups, with interests in the coal, titanium dioxide, ferrous and energy commodities and current operations and projects in South Africa, Botswana, Republic of Congo, China and Australia. The group is the second-largest coal producer in South Africa with current production of 39 million tonnes per annum. It is listed on the JSE Limited, and is a constituent of the Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) index.

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Mzila Mthenjane
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Email: Mzila.Mthenjane@exxaro.com
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