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Exxaro Resources Ltd
Annual Report 2006

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PUSHING
THE LIMITS
exploring
boundaries
LEADING
PERFORMANCE

Statutory annual report

In November 2006, Kumba
Resources unbundled its iron
ore business and moulded two
separate focused mining
groups — Exxaro Resources and
Kumba Iron Ore — listed on the
JSE Limited in the general
mining sector. This heralded
the finalisation of South
Africa’s largest and most
significant black economic
empowerment transaction in
the mining industry in
particular and the South
African industry in general.

As part of the transaction,
Kumba Resources’ name was
changed to Exxaro after the
merging of Kumba’s non-iron
ore assets and the assets of
Eyesizwe Coal, thereby forming
a new-era South African group.

This annual report outlines the
performance of Kumba
Resources for the 10 months
to end of October 2006 and its
performance as Exxaro for the

Highlights

remainder of 2006. This is a
statutory annual report in
terms of JSE Listings
Requirements, with certain
supplementary information
included to set out the
principles and practices that
will guide Exxaro, and provide
an overview of the significant
projects under way that will
entrench the group as a
formidable force in the global
mining sector as its robust
project pipeline begins to
unfold.

Our 2007 annual report will be
a full triple bottom-line report
to stakeholders, encompassing
economic, social and
environmental performance.

For a full understanding of the
empowerment transaction,
readers are referred to the
Exxaro revised listing
particulars published on
9 October 2006, and available
on www.exxaro.com.

•  Historic empowerment transaction successfully

concluded

•  Earnings not comparable
•  Good operating results
• Coal production reaches 24 million tonnes
•  Strong project pipeline for transformed group
•  Options to acquire Namakwa Sands and a 26%
interest in Black Mountain/Gamsberg exercised
post December 2006

1

2

3

4

10

14

15

38

40

43

44

45

52

53

56

58

61

196

200

203

CoalCoal

Mineral
Mineral
Sands
Sands

Base
Base
Metals &
Metals &
Industrial
Industrial
Minerals
Minerals

G R A P H I C O R   3 6 1 2 0

Group at a glance

Exxaro’s geographical locations

Group shareholder structure

Summary of business operations

Group review at a glance

Business objectives

Chief executive officer’s review

Exxaro Resources — Directorate 

Exxaro Resources — Executive committee 

Kumba Resources — Directorate

Administration and shareholders’ diary

Corporate governance

Group cash value added statement

Supplementary information

Selected group financial data

Group annual financial statements

Notice of annual general meeting

Short biographies for Exxaro directors
up for re-election

Shareholders’ analysis

Definitions

s
t
n
e
t
n
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Form of proxyC

Statutory annual report

In November 2006, Kumba
Resources unbundled its iron
ore business and moulded two
separate focused mining
groups — Exxaro Resources and
Kumba Iron Ore — listed on the
JSE Limited in the general
mining sector. This heralded
the finalisation of South
Africa’s largest and most
significant black economic
empowerment transaction in
the mining industry in
particular and the South
African industry in general.

As part of the transaction,
Kumba Resources’ name was
changed to Exxaro after the
merging of Kumba’s non-iron
ore assets and the assets of
Eyesizwe Coal, thereby forming
a new-era South African group.

This annual report outlines the
performance of Kumba
Resources for the 10 months
to end of October 2006 and its
performance as Exxaro for the

Highlights

remainder of 2006. This is a
statutory annual report in
terms of JSE Listings
Requirements, with certain
supplementary information
included to set out the
principles and practices that
will guide Exxaro, and provide
an overview of the significant
projects under way that will
entrench the group as a
formidable force in the global
mining sector as its robust
project pipeline begins to
unfold.

Our 2007 annual report will be
a full triple bottom-line report
to stakeholders, encompassing
economic, social and
environmental performance.

For a full understanding of the
empowerment transaction,
readers are referred to the
Exxaro revised listing
particulars published on
9 October 2006, and available
on www.exxaro.com.

•  Historic empowerment transaction successfully

concluded

•  Earnings not comparable
•  Good operating results
• Coal production reaches 24 million tonnes
•  Strong project pipeline for transformed group
•  Options to acquire Namakwa Sands and a 26%
interest in Black Mountain/Gamsberg exercised
post December 2006

1

2

3

4

10

14

15

38

40

43

44

45

52

53

56

58

61

196

200

203

CoalCoal

Mineral
Mineral
Sands
Sands

Base
Base
Metals &
Metals &
Industrial
Industrial
Minerals
Minerals

G R A P H I C O R   3 6 1 2 0

Group at a glance

Exxaro’s geographical locations

Group shareholder structure

Summary of business operations

Group review at a glance

Business objectives

Chief executive officer’s review

Exxaro Resources — Directorate 

Exxaro Resources — Executive committee 

Kumba Resources — Directorate

Administration and shareholders’ diary

Corporate governance

Group cash value added statement

Supplementary information

Selected group financial data

Group annual financial statements

Notice of annual general meeting

Short biographies for Exxaro directors
up for re-election

Shareholders’ analysis

Definitions

s
t
n
e
t
n
o
Form of proxyC

www.exxaro.com

PUSHING
THE LIMITS
exploring
boundaries
LEADING
PERFORMANCE

Group at a glance

Exxaro is the largest South African-based diversified resources group, with interests
in the coal, mineral sands, base metals, industrial minerals and iron ore commodities.

OPEN-PIT

• Grootegeluk

• Leeuwpan

UNDERGROUND
• Arnot
• Matla
• North Block 

Complex (NBC)
• New Clydesdale
• Tshikondeni

• KZN Sands

• Tiwest Joint Venture

50%

• Zincor

• Rosh Pinah (Namibia)

89,5%

• Glen Douglas

• FerroAlloys

• Chifeng (China)

31,9%

* Exxaro holds 100% unless otherwise indicated

Collectively, seven coal mines produce 42,7Mtpa of
thermal, metallurgical and coking coal, most of which
is thermal coal for consumption by the national power
utility, Eskom. Grootegeluk is one of the lowest-cost
and most efficient mining operations in the world,
and operates the world’s largest coal beneficiation
complex.

The South African mineral sands operations are housed
in KZN Sands, while those abroad reside in Australia
Sands where the principal asset is a 50% share in the
Tiwest joint venture with Tronox Inc. The KZN Sands
operation is based near Empangeni in KwaZulu-Natal
and uses innovative techniques. Once the acquisition of
the Namakwa Sands operation on the Western Cape
west coast is finalised, Exxaro will be one of the world’s
largest suppliers of titanium dioxide feedstock and zircon.

The Rosh Pinah zinc/lead mine in southern Namibia
and the Zincor refinery in Gauteng make up one of
the few integrated zinc mining and refinery operations
in the world. The Zincor electrolytic refinery is also
one of the lowest-cost producers of zinc metal in the
global market place. Exxaro also has an interest in
the Chifeng zinc smelter in China. A dedicated plant
in Pretoria manufactures high-quality atomised
ferrosilicon while Glen Douglas dolomite quarry
provides a range of products to steelworks and other
consumers.

Iron ore
Exxaro holds 20% of Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Limited. The company operates Sishen and Thabazimbi
mines, producing some 31Mtpa of lumpy and fine iron ore, two-thirds of which is exported. Sishen is one of the
largest single open-pit mines in the world, known for its high grade and consistent product quality.

exxaro annual report page 1

 
Exxaro’s geographical locations

COAL
1 Grootegeluk
2 Leeuwpan
3 Arnot
4 Matla
5 North Block Complex (NBC)
6 New Clydesdale
7 Tshikondeni
8 Belfast
9 Mmamabula Central
10 Eerstelingsfontein
11
12 Moranbah South
13 Mafube
14 RBCT Phase V

Inyanda

MINERAL SANDS
15 KZN Sands
16  Toliara Sands
17 Namakwa Sands
18 Australia Sands

BASE METALS AND
INDUSTRIAL MINERALS
19 Chifeng NFC Hongye Zinc 

Refinery
20 Rosh Pinah
21 Zincor
22 Glen Douglas
23 FerroAlloys
24 Black Mountain

9

1
1

7

Namibia

20

24
South Africa

14

15

17

23

14

21
22
GAUTENG
2

3

6
4

MPUMALANGA

Middelburg

Witbank

11

5

8

10

13

Operations
Growth projects
Representative offices

page 2 exxaro annual report

Group shareholder structure

IDC*

Eyesizwe
SPV*

Eyabantu
SPV*

Tiso
SPV*

BEE
Women’s
SPV*

15%

55%

9,5%

9,5%

11%

Anglo
American plc*

BEE
 Holdco*

Exxaro
EEPS*

Minorities

53,1%

3%

23,7%

20,2%

100%

100%

100%

20%

SISHEN
IRON
ORE

COAL

SANDS

BASE METALS & INDUSTRIAL MINERALS

*  Refer to definition of shareholders as published in the Exxaro revised listing particulars on

9October2006, and available on www.exxaro.com

exxaro annual report page 3

Summary of business operations

’000 tonnes

IRON ORE
Production
Sishen1
Thabazimbi1

Total

Sales
Export1

COKING COAL
Production
Grootegeluk
Tshikondeni

Total

THERMAL COAL
(Eskom)
Production2
Sales to Eskom2

THERMAL/
METALLURGICAL
COAL
Production
Grootegeluk
Leeuwpan
New Clydesdale2
North block complex2

12 months ended
31 December
2004
2005

2006

12 months ended
30 June

2003

2003

2002

28 692
2 418

28 458
2 529

27 609
2 503

27 110
2 484

26 168
2 389

25 903
2 421

31 110

30 987

30 112

29 594

28 557

28 324

21 495

22 113

20 923

20 446

20 946

19 916

2 133
363

1 859
414

1 972
437

1 781
381

1 830
377

1 670
404

2 496

2 273

2 409

2 162

2 207

2 074

34 599
34 665

14 573
14 703

14 383
14 356

13 869
14 097

13 036
13 051

13 351
13 198

1 551
1 442

1 403
1 249

1 323
1 610

1 313
1 456

1 194
1 631

1 585
1 504
1 107
469

Total

4 665

2 993

2 652

2 933

2 769

2 825

1 
2

Included in the 2006 figures is 12 months information for comparative purposes.
Physical information includes Eyesizwe Coal mines for 12 months even though only acquired effective
1 November 2006.

page 4 exxaro annual report

’000 tonnes

2006

12 months ended
31 December
2005

2004

12 months ended
30 June

2003

2003

2002

MINERAL SANDS – RSA
Production
– Ilmenite
– Zircon
– Rutile
– Pig iron
– Scrap pig iron
– Chloride slag
– Sulphate slag

MINERAL SANDS –  
AUSTRALIA3
Production
– Ilmenite
– Zircon
– Rutile
– Synthetic rutile
– Leucoxene
– Pigment

ZINC
Production
Rosh Pinah (zinc concentrate)
Zincor (zinc metal)
Chifeng (zinc metal)4
Rosh Pinah (lead concentrate)

GLEN DOUGLAS
Production
Dolomite
Aggregate
Lime

FERROALLOYS
Production
Atomised ferrosilicon

319
50
25
75
10
134
36

227
36
18
14
98
54

104
90
16
21

661
672
59

356
47
23
89
8
134
30

220
35
16
12
111
53

126
102
15
25

689
666
26

262
49
20
63
5
96
40

236
38
18
11
112
53

124
104
12
27

653
705
73

176
50
17
25
6
27
20

217
40
17
16
97
48

108
111
3
31

668
579
76

91
53
20
3

44
45
19

214
40
18
13
90
47

91
115

223
39
15
9
89
46

75
105

22

28

642
586
99

543
650
95

6

6

6

5

5

4

3 

4

Physical information reflects Exxaro Australia Sands’ 50% interest in the Tiwest joint venture with  Tronox
Incorporated, Western Australia.
Physical information represents the effective interest in Chifeng (Hongye) refinery.

exxaro annual report page 5

Summary of business operations
continued

BUSINESSES
Coal

Operations

Grootegeluk mine

Regional
location

Limpopo

Leeuwpan mine

Mpumalanga

Tshikondeni mine

Limpopo

Arnot mine1

Matla mine1

Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga

New Clydesdale mine1

Mpumalanga

North Block Complex1

Mpumalanga

Mineral sands

Minerals Sands – RSA

KwaZulu-Natal

Minerals Sands –
Australia2

Australia

1
2

12 months sales tonnes disclosed for comparative purposes.
Sales tonnes disclosed reflect Exxaro Australia Sands’ 50% interest in the Tiwest joint venture.

page 6 exxaro annual report

Ownership

Products

Sales for 12 months
to December 2006
’000 tonnes

% 
exports

Division of Exxaro Coal
(Pty) Limited

Division of Exxaro Coal
(Pty) Limited

Division of Exxaro Coal
(Pty) Limited

Division of Eyesizwe Coal
(Pty) Limited

Division of Eyesizwe Coal
(Pty) Limited

Thermal coal (Eskom)
Semi-soft coking coal
Metallurgical coal

Thermal coal (Eskom)
Metallurgical coal (other)

Coking coal

Thermal coal (Eskom)

14 417
2 173
1 716

915
1 509

381

3 985

Thermal coal (Eskom)

13 613

Division of Eyesizwe Coal
(Pty) Limited

Thermal coal (Eskom)
Thermal coal (other)

Division of Eyesizwe Coal
(Pty) Limited

Thermal coal (Eskom)
Thermal coal (other)

Subsidiaries of Exxaro 
Resources Limited
(100%)

Interest in Tiwest
joint venture
(50%)

Zircon
Rutile
Ilmenite
Chloride slag
Sulphate slag
Low manganese pig iron (LMPI)

Zircon
Rutile
Ilmenite
Synthetic rutile
Leucoxene

255 
1 115

1 481
432

48
31
50
104
30
60

32
18
30
27
10

30
23

23

92

96
98
100
100
100
69

100
100
100
100
100

exxaro annual report page 7

Summary of business operations
continued

BUSINESSES
Base metals

Operations

Zincor refinery

Rosh Pinah mine

Regional
location

Gauteng

Namibia

Chifeng refinery1

China

Industrial minerals

Glen Douglas mine

Gauteng

FerroAlloys

Gauteng

INVESTMENTS
Iron ore

Sishen mine2

Northern Cape

Thabazimbi mine2

Limpopo

1

2

Sales tonnes disclosed represent the effective interest in the physical information of the Chifeng 
(Hongye) refinery.
12 months sales tonnes disclosed for comparative purposes.

page 8 exxaro annual report

Ownership

Products

Subsidiary of Exxaro Base
Metals (Pty) Limited

Zinc metal
Sulphuric acid

Subsidiary of Exxaro 
Base Metals (Namibia) (Pty) 
Limited (89,5%)

Zinc concentrate
Lead concentrate

Associate (31,91%)

Subsidiary of Exxaro
Resources Limited

Subsidiary of Exxaro
Resources Limited

Zinc metal
Sulphuric acid

Metallurgical dolomite
Aggregate
Lime

Atomised ferrosilicon

Division of Sishen Iron Ore
Company (Pty) Limited in 
which Exxaro owns 20%

Division of Sishen Iron Ore
Company (Pty) Limited in 
which Exxaro owns 20%

Lump ore

Fine ore

Lump ore

Fine ore

Sales for 12 months
to December 2006
’000 tonnes

% 
exports

8
4

100
100

100
100

72

88

99
117

108
32

16
9

669
669
65

6

16 724

10 686

1 060

1 342

exxaro annual report page 9

Group review at a glance

The group review at a glance discloses condensed unaudited, restated income
statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements and an analysis thereof, compiled
on the assumption that the empowerment transaction had been implemented with
effect from 1 January 2005, but excluding the acquisition of Namakwa Sands and a
26% interest in Black Mountain/Gamsberg. The investment in Sishen Iron Ore Company
(Pty) Limited (SIOC) has therefore been equity accounted from 1 January 2005 and
Eyesizwe Coal (Pty) Limited consolidated from same date. All non-recurring entries
associated with the empowerment transaction, the impairment of the local mineral
sands assets in 2006 and the proceeds for the interest in the Hope Downs project
received in 2005, have been excluded.

12 months ended
31 December
2006
Unaudited
Rm

12 months ended
31 December
2005
Unaudited
Rm

INCOME STATEMENTS
Revenue

Net operating profit 
Net financing costs1
Equity accounted income
Taxation2
Minority interest
Reconciling items to headline earnings

Headline earnings

Headline earnings per share (cents) 

Average realised exchange rate (R/US$)

CASH FLOW STATEMENTS
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Acquisition of subsidiary

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

8 814

1 261
(315)
638
(595)
(27)
(69)

893

285

6,76

(1 173)
(559)
2 260

528
889
(50)

1 367

7 248

994
(173)
417
(321)
(61)
(76)

780

256

6,36

214
(3 432)
3 521

303
586

889

1  Split of net financing costs based on the assumption that Exxaro incurred the majority of external

borrowings as SIOC was cash positive.

2  Split of taxation charge based on the assumption that STC incurred on dividend declarations was

borne by Exxaro.

page 10 exxaro annual report

GROUP BALANCE SHEETS
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Biological assets
Intangible assets
Investments in associates and joint ventures
Deferred taxation
Financial assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Inventories, trade- and other receivables
Non-current assets classified as held for sale

At
31 December
2006
Unaudited
Rm

At
31 December
2005
Unaudited
Rm

8 367
26
69
384
521
693

1 367
3 054
2

7 714
28
61
513
339
307

889
2 441
11

Total assets

14 483

12 303

Equity and liabilities
Capital and reserves
Equity attributable to equity holders 
of the parent
Minority interest

Total equity

Non-current liabilities
Interest-bearing borrowings
Non-current provisions
Deferred taxation
Current liabilities
Interest-bearing borrowings
Trade and other payables and provisions

Total equity and liabilities

Net debt

9 160
27

9 187

1 214
931
1 116

613
1 422

14 483

460

4 178
9

4 187

5 139
643
502

549
1 283

12 303

4 799

exxaro annual report page 11

Group review at a glance continued

ANALYSIS PER SHARE
Number of shares in issue (million)
Weighted average number of shares 
in issue (million)
Earnings per ordinary share
– Attributable earnings (cents) 
– Headline earnings (cents) 
Dividend declared per ordinary share (cents)
Dividend cover (times)
Net asset value per ordinary share (cents)
Attributable cash flow per ordinary share (cents)

RATIOS
Profitability and asset management
Return on net assets (%)
Return on ordinary shareholders’ equity
– Attributable earnings (%)
– Headline earnings (%)
Return on invested capital (%)
Return on capital employed (%)
Operating margin (%)

Solvency and liquidity
Net financing cost cover (times) – EBIT
Net financing cost cover (times) – EBITDA
Current ratio (times)
Net debt to equity (%)
Net debt to earnings before interest, tax, 
depreciation and amortisation (times)
Number of years to repay interest-bearing debt

At
31 December
2006
Unaudited
Rm

At
31 December
2005
Unaudited
Rm

351

313

307
285
525
0,54
2 610
(375)

306

304

282
256
470
0,55
1 365
69

12 months
ended
31 December
2006

12 months
ended
31 December
2005

28

14
13
18
22
14

4
6
2
5

0,3
4

34

21
19
14
16
14

6
8
2
115

3,3
3

page 12 exxaro annual report

Revenue and total assets

14 483

12 303

8 814

7 248

2005

2006

Revenue

Total assets

Return on equity, invested capital and
capital employment

21

16

14

22

18

14

2005

2006

Return on equity (%)
Return on invested capital (%)
Return on capital employed (%)

Net financing cost cover (times) — EBITA

8

6

2005

2006

Net financing cost cover (times) — EBITDA

exxaro annual report page 13

Business objectives

Financial targets1
Non-financial targets
Safety
– number of fatalities
– lost-time injury frequency rate 
(per 200 000 hours)
Safety, health and environmental 
certification (number)
Employment equity
– management (2008) (%)
– women (2008) (%)
HIV/Aids voluntary counselling 
at all sites (2008) (%)
Human resources development 
(% spend of payroll)
Procurement from HDSA 
companies (%)
HDSA ownership (%)
2008
2014

Exxaro

Target

Actual
2006

Kumba Resources
Actual  Actual  Actual 
2003
2004
2005

0

6

4

2

4

0,30

0,42

0,52

0,512

0,42 2

10

32
13

54

6,3

24

8

28
12

40

5,7

16

2

20
10

5,7

14

40
10

95

10

35
11

41

6,0

5,1

25

15
26

37

56
56

1  Financial targets are to be re-set with reference to a peer group of companies based on Exxaro’s
commodity portfolio subsequent to the empowerment transaction and the further acquisition of
Namakwa Sands and an interest in Black Mountain/Gamsberg.

2  Recalculated per 200 000 hours worked.

page 14 exxaro annual report

Chief executive officer’s review

Chief executive officer’s review

“This is the first report to shareholders
under our new brand as Exxaro — a new-era
South African company in the truest sense
because it represents this country through
diversity, empowerment and development at
every level, from supporting
entrepreneurship in the communities around
our operations to equality and fulfilment in
the workplace to national socio-economic
development initiatives.”

— Dr Con Fauconnier, chief executive officer 

The year 2006 signalled a turning point in
the transformation of the South African
mining industry with the culmination of
the R50 billion flagship empowerment
transaction that unbundled Kumba
Resources’ iron ore assets and listed them
on the JSE Limited as Kumba Iron Ore,
and merged Kumba’s non-iron ore assets
with those of Eyesizwe Coal and relisted
these as Exxaro Resources.

This is the first report to shareholders
under our new brand as Exxaro — a new-
era South African company in the truest
sense because it represents this country
through diversity, empowerment and
development at every level, from
supporting entrepreneurship in the
communities around our operations to
equality and fulfilment in the workplace
to national socio-economic development
initiatives.

Exxaro, although based in South Africa,
enjoys a global presence. We are
expanding our world-class portfolio of
assets, with experienced teams in every

mining discipline. We have exceeded all
key South African legislative
requirements for transformation. Best-
practice corporate governance structures
are in place and we will continue to set
the standard in developing and training
people — within and beyond the company
— to address the critical skills shortage in
South Africa.

Many of our current shareholders were
also shareholders when we began a
similar journey in 2001 with a fledgling
Kumba Resources — the intervening years
vindicated your trust through strong
growth, expansion and international
recognition for our corporate governance
in rapidly changing markets. We are
confident that your trust in supporting
the empowerment transaction that
created Exxaro will be similarly rewarded.

Two years of consultation, negotiation
and preparation among many parties
ended in November 2006 when first
Kumba Iron Ore and then Exxaro
Resources listed on the JSE Limited —

exxaro annual report page 15

Chief executive officer’s review continued

as independent mining groups clearly
focused on their core sectors. For Kumba
Iron Ore — as the name suggests — it was
the opportunity to become one of the
first pure iron ore investments in the
world and we wish our former colleagues
every success.

Business environment
The economic landscape during 2006
was characterised by continued strength
in global commodity demand,
particularly from China, supporting
higher metal and mineral prices and by
a weakening domestic producer currency
that favoured exporters. The average
spot exchange rate for the review period
was R6,76 compared with R6,36 for
2005, in contrast to global trends where
most currencies strengthened against
the US dollar.

The South African Reserve Bank
incrementally raised interest rates during
2006, with the prime rate ending the
year two percent higher at 12,50%, and
maintained inflation in its target range.
Unprecedented growth in consumer
spending is expected to slow down in
the early months of 2007 as consumers
react to higher interest rates.

Powering possibility
Following the listing on 27 November
2006, Exxaro is positioned as the largest
South African-based diversified resources
company, with an excellent portfolio in the
coal, mineral sands, base metals and
industrial minerals commodities, and with

a 20% interest in iron ore through Sishen
Iron Ore Company, a subsidiary of Kumba
Iron Ore.

The Kumba empowerment transaction
received the BusinessMap Business
Report 2006 BEE Deal of the Year award
in acknowledgement of its widespread
and meaningful empowerment.

Exxaro has built up critical mass and
leading market positions in the core
operations of coal, mineral sands and
base metals by:
• Merging Kumba Coal and Eyesizwe Coal
to position Exxaro as the fourth-largest
coal producer in South Africa and the
largest supplier to Eskom. The process
of integrating the Eyesizwe and Kumba
operations and people under the
Exxaro banner has been smooth and
expected synergies and combined
strengths are already emerging.
Importantly, the combined
management teams have merged
seamlessly, and market response has
been positive as reflected in a share
price that has risen 32% from its
revised closing listing price per share
of R57,58 to a peak of R76,00 on
1 February 2007 before retracting to its
current level of R55,00 per share in
line with lower global  equity markets.
Full details of our empowerment
partners appears on www.exxaro.com.

• Acquiring 100% of Namakwa Sands,

subject to certain suspensive
conditions, to become a market leader
in mineral sands. 

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• Strengthening our position in the zinc

market, again subject to certain
suspensive conditions, by acquiring a
26% stake in Black Mountain lead/zinc
mine and the Gamsberg zinc project.
The acquisitions were made by way of
options granted to Exxaro as part of its
empowerment transaction.

The issues facing Exxaro at present — in
common with the broader South African
mining sector — are largely legislative
uncertainties. We are greatly encouraged
by the improved spirit of co-operation
between government, particularly the
Department of Minerals and Energy, and
industry. We trust this will facilitate the
process of converting mining and
prospecting rights to new order rights,
as required by the Mineral and
Petroleum Resources Development Act
of 2004, to bring more certainty to the
industry and unlock the capital
investments required to maintain South
Africa’s role as a prominent participant
in the international resources sector.

Applications for conversion of the
group’s mineral rights into new order
mining rights have been submitted to
the appropriate regional offices of the
Department of Minerals and Energy for
consideration. Exxaro will co-operate
fully with the department as it
strengthens its resources to manage
volumes ahead of the 2009 deadline
for conversion.

In October 2006, South Africa’s treasury
department released a revised royalty bill

and invited industry comment. The revised
bill contains a number of improvements,
reflecting the constructive interaction
between business and government, and
Exxaro has submitted a comprehensive
response on issues that may impede the
development of a suite of policies and
legislation working together to encourage
investment in the domestic mining industry
which we believe will be in the best socio-
economic interests of the country.

Acquisition of Namakwa Sands
and interest in Black Mountain
and Gamsberg
In January 2007, Exxaro announced its
intention to acquire from an Anglo
American plc subsidiary 100% of the
assets and business of Namakwa Sands
and a 26% interest in Black Mountain
Mining (Pty) Limited, which owns the
Black Mountain lead/zinc mine as well as
the Gamsberg zinc project.

This will position Exxaro strategically as
one of the world’s largest suppliers of
titanium dioxide feedstock and zircon,
and strengthen its role in the South
African zinc market. Exxaro already
enjoys a prominent position in the
mineral sands industry, with operations
in KwaZulu-Natal and 50% of the Tiwest
integrated minerals sands and pigment
producer in Western Australia. Exxaro
also owns the only zinc metal refinery
in South Africa and a controlling interest
in the Rosh Pinah zinc mine in Namibia.

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The purchase considerations of
R2 015 million and R180 million
respectively, before certain adjustments,
for Namakwa Sands and Black Mountain
were approved by Exxaro shareholders
on 6 March 2007 and are now subject
to certain suspensive conditions, most
notably the conversion of mining and
prospecting rights to new order rights.
It is expected that all suspensive
conditions will be satisfied in the second
half of 2007.

Strategy
As a fully empowered and diversified
South African mining company, listed on
the JSE Limited, Exxaro’s strategy is to
capitalise on growth opportunities both
domestically and internationally.
• In the short term, we will consolidate

and integrate existing assets,
operations and projects under Exxaro,
including Namakwa Sands, for
maximum benefit and exploit potential
synergies from our empowerment
transaction.

• Our longer-term strategy will focus on
leveraging off the advantage Exxaro
enjoys in the Waterberg coal field, with
the only existing operating mine and
high-quality reserves, and satisfying
growing domestic demand for power
station coal, reductants and
metallurgical coals. The mineral sands
business is unique in being the only
globally integrated producer from mine
to pigment. The ability to produce a
full range of mineral sands products,
global operations and a high level of
intellectual knowledge lends itself to
developing strategic opportunities.

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The importance Exxaro places on
technology and the success achieved
to date in developing the
AlloyStream™ technology, indicates
potential for a strategic focus on
ferroalloys.

• Growth opportunities from our existing
pipeline of projects will be pursued
prudently and within sustainable debt
levels.

• Good governance, underpinned by a

multi-stakeholder approach, is
an important feature of Exxaro.

Financial review
Introduction
The group’s audited financial results
and unaudited physical information for
the financial year ended 31 December
2006 are not comparable to the
corresponding results and physical
information for the previous financial
year due to the successful conclusion
of the empowerment transaction.

The audited financial results for the
12-month period ended 31 December
2006 include Sishen Iron Ore Company
(Pty) Limited (SIOC) consolidated for
10 months to 31 October 2006 and
equity accounted for the remaining
two months to 31 December 2006 at an
effective 20% holding. Eyesizwe Coal
(Pty) Limited (Eyesizwe Coal) has been
consolidated only for the two months
ended 31 December 2006.

Moreover, due to the unbundling of
the iron ore business as part of the
empowerment transaction, the income
statement differentiates in its disclosure

between continuing operations (non-iron
ore assets of Kumba Resources plus the
merged Eyesizwe Coal assets), and
discontinued operations being the iron
ore assets of Kumba Resources.

The segmental results and adjusted
earnings numbers comprehensively
disclose the non-recurring accounting
entries necessitated by the
implementation of the empowerment
transaction. These non-recurring
accounting entries were also disclosed
in the circular to shareholders dated
9 October 2006.

Unaudited comparative supplementary
information of the financial results of
Exxaro had the empowerment
transaction been implemented with
effect from 1 January 2005, but
excluding the acquisition of Namakwa
Sands and a 26% interest in the Black
Mountain lead-zinc mine and Gamsberg
zinc project has been provided on pages
53 to 55, for information purposes only.
The comparative illustrative financial
results are, therefore, compiled on the
assumption that Eyesizwe Coal had been
acquired and fully consolidated from

1 January 2005, Exxaro had equity
accounted its 20% interest in SIOC from
the same date, and all non-recurring
accounting entries associated with the
empowerment transaction are excluded.
The option and settlement proceeds for
the interest in the Hope Downs project
received in 2005, and the impairment of
the carrying value of the mineral sands’
assets in 2006, have also been excluded.

Overview of group operating results
The financial results under review
benefited from a substantial recovery in
the zinc metal price and higher iron ore,
coal and zircon prices, partially offset by
above inflation increases in labour,
petroleum and energy-related
consumables.

Revenue increased by 16% to R13,7 billion
while adjusted net operating profit,
excluding the impact of the impairment of
the carrying value of the local mineral
sands’ assets and the accounting entries
relating to the empowerment transaction
in 2006 as well as the Hope Downs
settlement in 2005, increased by
R598 million to R4 339 million.

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TABLE 1

Rm

Revenue

Continuing operations1
Discontinued operations1

Net operating profit (Ebit)

Continuing operations1
Discontinued operations1

Adjusted for:
– Fair value adjustment on unbundling2
– Impairment3
– Share based payment: BEE 

credential expense4

– Hope Downs settlement5
– Empowerment and unbundling costs6

Adjusted net operating profit

Depreciation and amortisation

Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, 
depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda)

Adjusted operating margin (%)
– Continuing operations
– Discontinued operations
Adjusted Ebitda margin (%)
– Continuing operations
– Discontinued operations

12 months ended

12 months ended
31 December 2006 31 December 2005

13 746

7 263
6 483

20 697

17 599
3 098

(17 963)
784

580

241

4 339

831

5 152

32
17
48
37
25
51

11 881

5 308
6 573

4 920

989
3 931

(1 179)

3 741

826

4 567

31
18
42
38
28
47

1  Continuing operations include the Eyesizwe Coal assets consolidated for two months from

1November to 31  December 2006 plus the non-iron ore assets of Kumba Resources Limited.
Discontinued operations consist of the iron ore assets of Kumba Resources Limited for 10 months to
31October 2006.

2  The fair value of the investment in Kumba Iron Ore Limited that was unbundled to shareholders as

adividend in specie.

3  Pre-tax impairment of the carrying value of the local mineral sands assets.
4  The discount at which shares were issued as part of the empowerment transaction.
5  A$236,5 million option and settlement payment realised on the disposal of Kumba Resources’

6 

interest in the Hope Downs project.
Includes the cost of the empowerment transaction as disclosed in the Circular to shareholders dated
9 October 2006, branding, information management infrastructure and integration expenditure, and
share-based expenses on the collapse of the previous management incentive schemes.

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Segmental results
Segmental results are shown in Tables 2 and 3.

Table 2

Rm

Revenue
Iron ore1
Coal

– Kumba Coal (up to 31 October 2006)
– Exxaro Coal2

Mineral sands

– Exxaro KZN Sands
– Exxaro Australia Sands

Base metals
Industrial minerals
Other

Total

R/US$ exchange rate realised

12 months ended

12 months ended
31 December 2006 31 December 2005

6 483
2 882

2 074
808

1 859

817
1 042

2 379
122
21

13 746

6,76

6 573
2 187

2 187

1 927

839
1 088

1 070
107
17

11 881

6,36

100% of SIOC consolidated for 10 months to 31 October 2006 and for 12 months to 31 December 2005.

1 
2  Exxaro Coal represents the former Kumba Coal and Eyesizwe Coal from 1 November 2006.

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Table 3

12 months ended
31 December 2006
%

Rm

12 months ended
31 December 2005
%

Rm

Net operating profit (Rm)/margin (%)
Iron ore1
Coal

– Kumba Coal (up to 31 October 2006)
– Exxaro Coal2

Mineral sands3

– Exxaro KZN Sands3
– Exxaro Australia Sands

Base metals
Industrial minerals
Other

– Fair value adjustment on unbundling 
– Share based payment:
— BEE credential expense 
– Hope Downs
– Empowerment and unbundling costs 
– Other

3 098
599

535
64

(698)

(842)
144

609
26
17 063

17 963

(580)

(241)
(79)

42
25

25

13

(6)
28

6
24

48
21

26
8

5

(7)
14

26
21

2 767
554

554

259

(47)
306

69
26
1 245

1 179

66

Total4

20 697

32

4 920

31

100% of SIOC consolidated for 10 months to 31 October 2006 and for 12 months to 31 December 2005.

1 
2  Exxaro Coal represents the former Kumba Coal and Eyesizwe Coal from 1 November 2006.
3  Operating margin in 2006 excludes the impact of the impairment.
4  Operating margins exclude the impact of all non-recurring entries associated with the empowerment

transaction, the Hope Downs settlement amount received, and the impairment.

Income from equity accounted investments
Our share of the attributable profits from equity accounted investments, after tax,
increased as a consequence of the equity accounting of SIOC from 1 November 2006
and the higher contribution from the investment in the Chifeng refinery in line with
production and sales growth and the stronger zinc metal price.

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Table 4

Rm

SIOC
Chifeng zinc refinery
AST Group Limited

Total

12 months
ended
31 December 
2006

12 months
ended
31 December 
2005

119
40

159

12
(5)

7

Earnings
Attributable earnings, inclusive of Exxaro’s 20% interest of the post-tax profits of
SIOC for November and December 2006 but excluding the mineral sands’ asset
impairment and non-recurring accounting entries, are R2 831 million or 904 cents
per share (Table 5).

Headline earnings which exclude the unbundled interest of Kumba Iron Ore at fair value
but include the empowerment transaction related expenses of R821 million which
are not allowed to be excluded, are R1 698 million or 542 cents per share. Headline
earnings per share, adjusted for comparison with 2005 by also excluding these
expenses, are 805 cents per share.

Table 5

Rm

Adjusted net operating profit per Table 1
Net financing costs
Equity accounted income
Taxation

– As reported
– On Hope Downs proceeds 
– On impairment
– On share repurchase1

Adjusted attributable earnings

12 months
ended
31 December 
2006

12 months
ended
31 December 
2005

4 339
(336)
159
(1 331)

(1 324)

(227)
220

2 831

3 741
(282)
7
(981)

(1 407)
426

2 485

1

Secondary tax on companies (STC) on the repurchase of 38 331 012 shares as part of the
empowerment transaction.

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Table 6

Rm

Net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders
Impairment charges
Share of associates net profit on disposal 
of property, plant and equipment
Excess of minority interest over cost 
of acquisition
Net deficit on disposal of property, 
plant and equipment
Fair value adjustment prior to unbundling
Net profit on disposal of investments
Minority interest on adjustments
Taxation effect of adjustments

Headline earnings as reported
Empowerment transaction related expenses
– BEE credential expense
– Empowerment and unbundling costs

Adjusted headline earnings 

Headline earnings per share

Adjusted headline earnings per share

12 months
ended
31 December 
2006

19 169
784

12 months
ended
31 December 
2005

3 177
28

(1)

(36)

3
(17 963)
(39)

(219)

1 698

580
241

2 519

542

805

(95)

2

(1 179)
(1)
428

2 360

2 360

776

776

Taxation
The statutory tax rate of 29% increased to 31% due to STC of R424 million on
dividends paid during the year and on the repurchase of 38 331 012 shares as part of
the empowerment transaction. The subsequent reduction to an effective rate of 6% is
as a result of the non-recurring accounting entries relating to the pre-unbundling fair
value adjustment of Kumba Iron Ore, which is not taxable, and the BEE credential
expense and empowerment and unbundling costs which are not tax deductible.

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Dividends
The Exxaro board will consider the declaration in each financial year of an interim and
final dividend with the intention to progress to the distribution of 50% of attributable
earnings after making provision for future commitments, working capital requirements
and available cash. The following dividends were approved by the board during the
financial year under review:

Period ended

31 December 2005
30 June 2006
31 October 20061
Share repurchase2

Cents
per 
share

160
180
185

Rm

490
557
580
1 763

Rm
including 
STC

Declared

Paid

February 2006 March 2006
August 2006

551
627
September 2006
653 November 2006 November 2006
1 983 November 2006 November 2006

1 Unbundling dividend.
2 Repurchase of shares in terms of the empowerment transaction.

Cash flow
Cash retained from operations of R4 761 million was mainly utilised to fund taxation
of R1 927 million, dividends of R3 396 million, capital expenditure of R2 010 million of
which R1 321 million was invested in new capacity, and the acquisition of Eyesizwe Coal
at a net cash outflow of R1 545 million.

Cash outflows in respect of dividends and taxation were increased by the repurchase of
shares as part of the empowerment transaction together with STC on the repurchase,
collectively amounting to R1 983 million.

After also accounting for the inflow of R2 199 million from the issue of 65 334 843
shares to Exxaro’s black-controlled holding company, net debt of R1 638 million at
31 December 2005 reduced to R921 million at a net debt to equity ratio of 11,3%. Net
debt will increase by the anticipated cash outflow in 2007 of R2 353 million subject to
price adjustments, as a result of the exercise of the options to acquire Namakwa Sands
and a 26% interest in Black Mountain/Gamsberg for which term facilities are in place.

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Table 7

Rm

Net cash retained from operations
Net financing cost, taxation and dividends
Cash used in investing activities
•  New capacity
•  Other capital expenditure
• 

Acquisition of/increase in investment 
in subsidiaries1

Increase in net debt on acquisition of a subsidiary
Asset and investment disposals2
Share issue3
Prior year adjustment, increase in net debt due 
to application of IFRIC 44
Net debt of unbundled subsidiaries
Other movements

Decrease in net debt

12 months
ended
31 December 
2006

12 months
ended
31 December 
2005

4 761
(5 601)

(1 321)
(689)

(1 545)
(120)
196
2 199

2 762
75

717

3 864
(2 457)

(655)
(389)

(1 174)

1 202
128

(247)

(40)

232

1  Acquisition of minority interest in Ticor Limited (now Exxaro Australia Sands) in 2005, and

acquisition of Eyesizwe Coal in 2006.
Includes the R1 179 million proceeds from the Hope Downs Project in 2005.
Issue of shares to Exxaro’s black-controlled holding company as part of the empowerment transaction.

2 
3 
4 Finance lease liabilities raised for arrangements that contain a lease.

Financial structure
Pursuant to the implementation of the empowerment transaction, Kumba repaid its
existing long and short-term borrowings of approximately R2 billion with the exception
of Exxaro Australia Sands term facilities of US$75 million, which were retained. In
addition to normal working capital facilities, Exxaro raised seven year term facilities
amounting to R2,6 billion of which R2 195 million will be available for the Namakwa
Sands and Black Mountain acquisitions.

The group’s net debt was R921 million as at 31 December 2006 at a net debt to
equity ratio of 11%. Net debt will increase to approximately R3 300 million after the
acquisition of Namakwa Sands and Black Mountain, increasing the net debt to equity
ratio to approximately 42%. This, together with the opportunity to raise dedicated
finance facilities on the back of longer term offtake agreements, allows for flexibility
to fund Exxaro’s strong project pipeline.

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Capital expenditure
Table 8 contains a comparison of capital expenditure for the 12-month period ended
31 December 2006 and 2005 together with an estimate for the 2007 financial year.

Table 8

Capital expenditure1
Rm

Iron ore
Coal2

Sustaining and environmental
Expansion
• 
• 
•  Mineral sands
•  Base metals
• 
•  Other

Industrial minerals

Total

Financial
year 
estimate
2007

645

1 393
354
36
15
10

2 453

12 months
ended

12 months
ended
31 December  31 December 
2005

2006

689

1 038
235
29
8
1
10

2 010

389

274
311
66
2

2

1 044

1
Excludes the acquisition of Namakwa Sands and a 26% interest in Black Mountain/Gamsberg.
2 Includes R821 million in 2007 for the development of the Mafube expansion project in which Exxaro

is a 50:50 joint venture partner with Anglo Coal.

Changes to international financial reporting standards (IFRS)
The financial statements have been prepared using the same accounting policies as
those used for the year ended 31 December 2005 except for the adoption of IFRIC 4,
Determining whether an arrangement contains a lease. The effect of this is disclosed
in note 2 to the audited financial statements.

Due to the successful conclusion of the empowerment transaction, compliance was
also ensured with all standards and circulars governing the accounting treatment and
disclosures of BEE transactions, most notably IFRS 2, Share-based payments, having
an impact of R580 million on profit and loss for the current period.

Post-retirement benefit liability
Accredited medical aid funds have been structured to exclude any employer liability
for post-retirement medical benefits in respect of either existing or past employees.

Exxaro is a participating employer in a number of defined contribution funds and two
closed defined benefit funds. These defined benefit funds were adequately funded as
per the latest actuarial valuations on 31 December 2005.

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Review of operational performance
and projects
Exxaro’s operations in coal, mineral sands,
base metals and industrial minerals
continue to perform well. As noted, the
integration of Eyesizwe’s coal operations
and teams is well under way, enhancing
critical mass and management depth in
Exxaro.

In the coal portfolio:
Coal production was substantially higher
due to increased output at the former
Kumba Coal mines and the acquisition
of the former Eyesizwe Coal mines.

Production of coking coal increased by
222kt on the comparative 2005 period.
Higher output from the commissioning
of the new coal beneficiation module
(GG6) at the Grootegeluk mine during
August 2006 was partially offset by
lower production at Tshikondeni mine
caused by unfavourable geological
conditions.

Increased throughput at both the
Grootegeluk and Leeuwpan mines and
an additional 277kt from the former
Eyesizwe Coal mines during November
and December 2006, increased thermal
coal production by 12% or 372kt.
The continued higher demand from
Eskom, the ramp-up of the jig plant at
Leeuwpan mine and the acquisition of
Eyesizwe Coal, contributed to power
station coal production increasing by
24% to 18 061kt for the year under
review.

The higher demand from Eskom and
metallurgical coal at stronger than
anticipated prices, combined with more
favourable export agreements and the
contribution from the former Eyesizwe
mines, resulted in an increase of 32%
in revenue to almost R2,9 billion.

Net operating profit, in turn, increased
by R45 million to R599 million as the
higher turnover was offset by increases
in labour and petroleum costs. The cost-
based arrangement of the former
Eyesizwe mines with Eskom also
impacted on the operating margin of
the overall commodity business.

Growth opportunities in the coal
portfolio:
Commissioning of the R323 million new
GG6 plant at Grootegeluk mine started
in August 2006 with full production
expected by mid-2007. The plant is
treating and beneficiating coal previously
sent untreated to the adjacent Matimba
power station and will at full production
supply 730ktpa of semi-soft coking coal
to the refurbished coking plants of Mittal
Steel at its Newcastle facility.

Construction, at an estimated cost of
R245 million, of the 1Mtpa export-
focused Inyanda mine near Witbank to
produce high quality thermal coal has
now commenced after new order mining
rights were awarded in November 2006
and the approval of the Richards Bay
Coal Terminal (RBCT) expansion earlier
in the year. Letters of intent for offtake

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for the period April 2008 to June 2009,
prior to the commissioning of RBCT
Phase V, have also been received.

The RBCT Phase V expansion, in which
Exxaro is a 12,5% shareholder, will
provide Exxaro Coal with a 2Mtpa export
allocation in addition to the 1,1Mtpa
available from Eyesizwe Coal’s RBCT
shareholding. This allocation will be
utilised by production from the new
Inyanda mine as well as from expanded
output at Exxaro’s Mpumalanga
operations and its Grootegeluk mine.

Construction of a Sintel Char facility to
produce char for the ferroalloy industry
from the Grootegeluk mine commenced in
August 2006. Production from this plant
will start at 80ktpa and is expected to
ramp-up to 160ktpa by 2008. The capital
estimate for the project is R234 million.

A feasibility study to investigate the
viability of a market coke plant is expected
to be completed in the first half of 2007.
If viable, the plant will produce high-quality
market coke from semi-soft coking coal
produced at Grootegeluk mine.

A technical feasibility study to
potentially supply 7,3Mtpa of power
station coal to Eskom for a new 2 100MW
power station consisting of three
generating units, adjacent to the
Matimba power station, was completed
in June 2006. Commercial agreements
are being negotiated and if approved by
Exxaro and Eskom, construction could

commence in 2008 with production from
2010. A feasibility study for coal supply
to an additional three generating units is
in progress and will be completed by
April 2007.

Exxaro and Anglo Coal Australia
concluded a joint venture agreement to
undertake exploration and evaluate the
coking coal resource on the adjacent
properties of Moranbah South and
Grosvenor South in Queensland, Australia.
Exploration is progressing according to
plan and a pre-feasibility study for an
initial phase underground mine is
expected to be completed by year-end.

The results of the recent drilling
programme at Mmamabula Central in
Botswana, which is a joint venture
between Exxaro Coal and Magaleng,
have indicated positive results. Further
geological drilling and modelling will
continue during 2007 with a feasibility
study commencing in 2008.

Construction of the Mafube expansion
project in which Exxaro is a 50:50 joint
venture partner with Anglo Coal is
progressing well, with first product from
this 3Mtpa export mine expected in
October 2007.

A feasibility study for the development
of the Belfast underground and open-pit
mine to supply between 2,5Mtpa and
4,5Mtpa of coal to both Eskom and the
export market has commenced and will
be completed during 2007.

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Converted mining rights for the
Eerstelingsfontein reserves near
Belfast have been obtained and an
implementation plan to commence
mining in this area has been developed
to supply Eskom with 1Mtpa of power
station coal.

In the minerals sands portfolio:
Exxaro KZN Sands
The Furnace 1 shut to effect
modifications and improvements was
successfully completed in the second
half of 2006. This, however, negatively
impacted on slag and low manganese pig
iron production and sales. Successful
improvement initiatives resulted in
marginally higher production of zircon,
rutile and slag.

Despite the weaker currency, higher rutile
sales and stronger zircon prices, revenue
and net operating profit, excluding the
impairment, were R22 million and
R11 million lower respectively than for the
corresponding period in 2005. This was
due to the Furnace 1 shut resulting in
lower slag and pig iron sales.

As reported in the announcement of the
2006 interim results of the group, the
combined impact of a stronger currency
outlook over the life of the assets and
projected surplus of high-grade titanium
feedstock on world markets, led to a pre-
tax reduction of R784 million in the
carrying value of the assets.

Exxaro Australia Sands
Business improvement initiatives led
to increased mineral production.

The unplanned shut of the synthetic
rutile (SR) kiln at the Chandala plant in
July 2006 to enable inspection and
repairs to refractories resulted in 13kt
lower SR production and a net operating
opportunity loss of R28 million. The
shut was, however, also utilised to carry
out maintenance that was planned for
2007 with the result that sales impacted
by the 2006 shut will effectively realise
in 2007.

Although revenue was marginally lower,
net operating profit decreased by
R162 million to R144 million due to the
SR kiln shut, maturity in 2005 of the
favourable hedging programme and
substantial increases in the cost of
energy-related consumables and labour.

Growth opportunities in the mineral
sands portfolio:
The Exxaro board has approved the
construction of the Fairbreeze mine,
south of Exxaro KZN Sands’ existing
Hillendale mine in KwaZulu-Natal, subject
to obtaining a new order mining right for
the Fairbreeze C Extension area and the
applicable environmental authorisations.
Production is planned to commence in
2008.

Exploration work has confirmed the
presence of a large low-grade deposit
on the Port Durnford property located to
the immediate south-west of Exxaro KZN
Sands’ Hillendale mine. The deposit has
the potential to supply Exxaro’s current
furnaces for more than 25 years.

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The Port Durnford project is a 51%: 49%
joint venture between Exxaro Sands and
Imbiza Resources.

Exxaro Australia Sands acquired the
Dongara project in March 2003 as part
of its takeover of Magnetic Minerals.
Located in Western Australia, the 20Mt
reserve containing 10% heavy minerals
will provide supplementary feedstock for
Tiwest’s mineral separation plant and
synthetic rutile facility. Tronox acquired
50% of Dongara in 2006 and it became
part of the Tiwest joint venture with
Exxaro Australia Sands. A bankable
feasibility study is being conducted and
if viable, production is expected to start
at the end of 2009.

The group together with its joint venture
partner, Tronox, has announced plans to
increase annual production capacity,
subject to a feasibility study and board
approval, at the Tiwest Joint Venture
(Tiwest) titanium dioxide pigment plant
in Kwinana, Western Australia.

The Kwinana plant, with a current capacity
of 110ktpa, produces chloride process
titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment. The
brownfield expansion will increase capacity
by 40ktpa to 50ktpa. It is estimated
that the expansion will cost between
US$35 million and US$45 million. The
additional capacity is expected to come
on line in 2009.

western Madagascar is indicating
resources capable of supplying long-term
ilmenite feedstock to the Exxaro KZN
Sands furnace complex. It is envisaged
that the feasibility study will be
completed in 2007 after which a
development decision will be made.

In the base metals and industrial
minerals portfolio:
Zinc concentrate production from the
Rosh Pinah mine was significantly lower
as a result of accelerated exploration
development, heavy rainfall in southern
Namibia in the first six months which
negatively affected transport from Rosh
Pinah mine, and industrial action by
employees in November 2006. Zinc
metal production at the Zincor refinery
was 12kt lower due to lower quality zinc
concentrates which caused plant
instability, the planned rebuild of a
roaster and acid plant stoppages. An
additional roaster shut and rebuild,
which forms part of Zincor’s scheduled
maintenance programme, is planned for
the third quarter of 2007.

Revenue, however, increased by 122% to
R2 379 million and net operating profit
by R540 million to R609 million at an
operating margin of 26%. This was
primarily due to an increase of 137% in
the average realised zinc price of US$3 277
per tonne for the period compared with the
previous period in 2005.

Drilling on the Ranobé and Monombo-
Marombe exploration areas comprising
the Toliara Sands project in south-

In line with production and sales growth
and the stronger zinc metal price,
Exxaro’s equity accounted income from

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its investment in the Chifeng refinery in
China increased from R12 million to
R40 million.

Negotiations with Namibian groupings to
acquire a 49,9% interest in Rosh Pinah
mine are proceeding. Exxaro will retain
management and operational control.

Industrial minerals
Physical volumes and the financial
contribution from both the dolomite and
ferrosilicon components of this business
segment were in line with the previous
financial year.

Growth opportunities in the base metals
and industrial minerals portfolio:
The expansion project for the Chifeng
smelter to increase capacity from
50ktpa to 110ktpa is on track to be
commissioned around mid 2007. Exxaro
is participating in the expansion by
converting 22% of its 60% shareholding
in the Phase 2 company to 25% in the
new Phase 3 company which will result
in an effective 22% interest in the
expanded operation.

Exxaro entered into a 50:50 joint
venture agreement with Zincongo, a
Congolese subsidiary of First Quantum
Limited, to develop the Kipushi project
during 2002. Following an invitation in
August 2006 by Gecamines of the
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
for international tenders in connection
with the Kipushi zinc mine near
Lubumbashi in the DRC, Zincongo
initiated emergency proceedings against
Gecamines before the Belgium courts on

the grounds that the tender invitation is
in breach of the existing exclusivity
contractual arrangements between
Gecamines and Zincongo. The Belgium
courts are expected to announce a ruling
during the first quarter of 2007.

In December 2006, Exxaro also informed
Gecamines that it will lodge a request for
ICC arbitration, asking for enforcement
of the agreements concluded between
the companies regarding the rights to
develop the Kamoto copper/cobalt
project at Kolwezi in the DRC.

ALLOYSTREAMTM
The commercialisation of AlloyStream™
technology, which allows for improved
beneficiation of manganese ore into
ferromanganese, is advancing. A joint
venture agreement, signed between
Samancor Manganese and Exxaro in
March 2006, provides for co-operation
which could result in a facility producing
200ktpa of high carbon ferromanganese
utilising the technology, if proved viable
by feasibility studies. A development
decision on the first commercial furnace
of this project is expected towards the
end of 2007, with production start-up
anticipated to commence by the end of
2009.

A study to apply the technology to the
production of ferronickel will be initiated
in 2007.

Iron ore
In the 10-month period to 31 October
2006, production was negatively
impacted by inclement weather in the

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first quarter while exports were adversely
affected by the breakdown of one of the
two ship loaders at Saldanha Bay in
September 2006.

The commodity business benefited from
the average international iron ore price
increase of 19% with effect from 1 April
2006.

Sustainable development
Sustainability underpins the way Exxaro
does business. It is reflected in a formal
charter that defines our goals and
commitment to stakeholders, in the
structures that ensure sustainable
development policies are cascaded
throughout the group, in the integration
of sustainability as a measurable
performance indicator in the economic,
social and environmental aspects of our
business.

Exxaro understands the importance of
long-term business sustainability and
guarding against a short-term focus to
survive in the modern global business
world. As a mining group, the challenge
we face is to demonstrate that the way
we approach our business contributes
to sustainable development: that social,
environmental and economic impacts of
mining — both positive and negative —
are accounted for and managed in a
transparent and accountable way.
A formal policy sets out the Exxaro
standards and guidelines for
sustainability, focused on the following
areas:
• Financial
• Governance, ownership and control

• Resource utilisation
• Workplace
• Environmental
• Community and external stakeholders
• Suppliers
• Customers.

In formulating a group-wide approach
to sustainability, Exxaro is guided by the
considerations of South African
legislation, as well as recommendations
on corporate governance and
international benchmarks such as the
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the
Global Compact. As we integrate the
Eyesizwe operations and the Namakwa
Sands into Exxaro, the focus will be on
standardising data collection and
analysis for meaningful stakeholder
reporting that complies with the
guidelines of King II, GRI and the Global
Compact. Full details of our progress,
targets and challenges will be published
in the 2007 annual report. In the interim,
each operation will produce a report that
highlights its sustainable development
footprint and sets out management’s
commitment to respond to impacts
identified.

A model for delivery
Exxaro’s approach to sustainability
begins at the top — in our country and
in our group. Given our belief that
sustainability is the foundation of our
future, we use a tiered approach to
ensure that our sustainable development
initiatives complement government’s
identified priorities. A sustainability
steering committee comprising senior
management, reporting directly to the

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executive committee and board, provides
overall strategic direction while a task
team monitors initiatives and action
teams are in place at each business unit.
Management information feeds back to
senior level to create a virtual circle of
development that is both sustainable
and meaningful because it responds to
identified needs.

We continually engage with all
stakeholders for their feedback on our
formal stakeholder charter, which helps us
determine targets for specific initiatives.
Our approach synthesises all these
elements into a clear understanding of
what we want to achieve and how we will
do so through a framework that is both
practical for Exxaro and meets the unique
needs of our stakeholders.

Socio-economic assessments have been
conducted at all Exxaro’s business units
and detailed reports are available to
interested parties on www.exxaro.com.

We separate our key elements on the
basis of urgency and relevance to
Exxaro, including the impact on our
business and the inherent risk. Some are
already well developed and performance
needs to be maintained. In others,
significant progress is being made to
bring performance to appropriate levels.

Safety
Regrettably, and despite excellent safety
achievements at several mines, we lost six
colleagues during 2006 and we extend
our deepest condolences to their families
and friends. Five of these fatalities

occurred in two incidents when three
colleagues lost their lives in a vehicle
accident at Glen Douglas, two colleagues
died in a roof fall at Tshikondeni and one
died at the group’s training facility in
Lephalale. A further fatality occurred at
Grootegeluk mine at the end of January
2007 and another at Rosh Pinah mine in
March 2007. Thorough investigations
were conducted in all cases and the
lessons learned from each incident
incorporated into our ongoing safety
programme focused on an injury-free
workplace. The safety of our people is a
cornerstone of our business, and
by making this target a collective
responsibility, we hope to reach and
sustain it sooner. The lost-time injury
frequency rate per 200 000 man-hours
worked (LTIFR) improved from 0,52 for
2005 to 0,42 for the current year.
A target of 0,30 has been set for 2007,
constituting a 30% improvement on
actual performance for 2006.

With the inclusion of the business units
of the former Eyesizwe Coal, 71% of the
business units within the group have
obtained international health and safety
certification (OHSAS 18001). The group
has set a target of 100% compliance by
December 2007.

Occupational health and hygiene
In 2006 we saw the continuing decline
in the number of compensated
occupational diseases. The two biggest
contributions to occupational diseases
in Exxaro are noise induced hearing loss
(NIHL) and occupational tuberculosis.

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Seven of our business units reported no
new cases of occupational disease.

Reducing employee exposure to
occupational health hazards continues
to be our focus in order to achieve zero
occupational diseases. Initiatives to
reduce noise induced incidents in 2007
include creating awareness and
improving the hearing conservation
programme. Exxaro is committed to
achieving the mining sector targets of
zero NIHL and silicosis by 2013.

Programmes for HIV/Aids counselling
and voluntary testing have been
introduced at most of the South African
operations of the group. This includes
awareness, training of peer educators,
voluntary counselling and testing, and a
disease management programme which
has more than 80% retention. The
extension of antiretroviral programmes
to all the group’s businesses is
progressing well, with most employees
who tested HIV-positive during the year
now enrolled on the disease
management programme.

Environment
The group has an integrated, enterprise-
wide risk management programme in
place which evaluates environmental risk
management and enhances the
company’s environmental performance. 

Many operations in our group already
have international ISO14001 certification,
which ensures high standards and
effective policies on safety, health and
environment (SHE) management.

Ensuring certification for Exxaro’s
remaining operations will be a priority for
2007. Emphasis will also be placed on
continuously minimising and mitigating
the environmental footprint of our
operations. Exxaro is committed to a
transparent stakeholder engagement
process throughout the various stages
of mining. As we integrate the new
operations, we will use this opportunity
to align our stakeholder reporting
framework to the Global Reporting
Initiative guidelines for reporting against
sustainable development principles.

Our people
Exxaro’s current staff complement
is 8 277, which will rise to over 9 520
with the acquisition of Namakwa Sands.
Building on the leading practices
entrenched by our predecessors, our
focus will remain on exceeding
compliance targets in South Africa by
training and development to maximise
individual potential — and reduce the
shortage of skills in our industry —
equality and safety in the workplace,
meeting our employment equity targets
and improving standards of living in our
stakeholder communities.

Exxaro’s employment equity reports at
28 February 2007 show that we have
achieved the following levels of
representation by designated groups (as
per mining charter definition, historically
disadvantaged South Africans (HDSAs)
include blacks, coloureds, Indians, white
females):
• HDSA overall
72%
• HDSA in management categories 35%

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• HDSA senior management
• HDSA middle management
• HDSA first-line management
• HDSA board
• Women overall

22%
42%
28%
60%
11%

An integral part of our empowerment
transaction was broadening our
shareholder base to include employees.
Through the MPower share incentive plan,
Exxaro employees will own over 3% of the
group — transferring meaningful value,
aligning the interests of employees with
the group and giving us a crucial tool to
attract and retain critical skills. In
November 2006, 7 186 employees became
shareholders in a transaction valued at
over R583 million.

Acknowledgements
In August 2007, I will retire after
a career spanning 41 years in the South
African mining industry and hopefully
having made some contribution to the
transformation of the mining industry.
In the past decade, I was privileged to be
involved in the unbundling from Iscor
and formation of Kumba Resources and
the subsequent separation of that
company into Exxaro and Kumba Iron
Ore. Simultaneously, in my capacity as
chief executive and as president of the
Chamber of Mines, I was party to wide-
ranging interaction between industry
and government in developing equitable
legislation to support the fundamental
transformation and globalisation of a
centuries-old South African mining
sector. They have indeed been exciting
times and I was fortunate and honoured
to play a role.

On my retirement, Sipho Nkosi — one
of the founders and a dynamo of the
Eyesizwe group — will become chief
executive officer of Exxaro, bringing his
considerable experience, acumen and
energy to bear on this new group. We
have worked together in one form or
another for almost a decade, particularly
closely in the years leading up to
Exxaro’s formation. I have full confidence
in Sipho’s ability to lead Exxaro towards
its full potential and wish him every
success and fulfilment in doing so.

There were many participants in
Kumba Resources’ ground-breaking
empowerment transaction — from
shareholders Anglo American plc and the
Industrial Development Corporation to
numerous government departments —
most notably minerals and energy — the
JSE Limited, the competition authorities
and the various advisors to the parties.
On behalf of the board, I thank all these
role players for their constructive input
and resolve in a journey that was not
always easy or straightforward.

A unique spirit has long characterised
this group — under any name. That spirit
permeated our transition to Exxaro — we
are truly indebted to the teams that
worked tirelessly on the transaction and
those that continued with business as
usual throughout change on such scale,
to the many excellent people who
elected to remain with Exxaro and those
who have since joined our group. This
combination of skills and assets has
produced a formidable group — one fully
capable of powering possibility.

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Annual price negotiations were recently
concluded for the iron ore sector, with an
agreed increase of 9,5% per tonne for
the 12 months to March 2008.

The people of Exxaro have proved
themselves adept masters of change
and we expect no less in the year ahead
as we integrate the Eyesizwe operations
and, following the necessary approvals,
begin the proposed Namakwa Sands
integration.

As indicated ahead of our listing, Exxaro
is ideally placed to become a significant
market player in coal and mineral sands
and to provide a unique listed
investment opportunity into these
commodities.

Dr Con Fauconnier
Chief executive officer

6 March 2007

The people of Namakwa Sands will add
another exciting dimension of skill and
commitment to our group and we look
forward to again expanding our team.
We trust that the authorities will assist
in speedily approving the required
conditions to implement this acquisition.

I thank the outgoing board members of
Kumba Resources, particularly chairman
Allen Morgan, and Eyesizwe Coal for
their counsel and commitment. We look
forward to working with the newly
appointed and capable board of Exxaro
as we continue the process of building
South Africa’s flagship empowerment
resources group.

Lastly, I thank all my colleagues in
Kumba Resources and Exxaro for their
contribution to our success and for their
support. It was a privilege to have been
a part of those teams, the best in the
industry.

Outlook
Commodity markets are expected
to remain strong in the year ahead. In
our coal portfolio, robust markets for
both lump and fine coal and good
physical performances from our seven
coal mines should underpin prospects
for continually increasing production
towards our target of 75Mtpa by 2014.
The mineral sands market has mixed
prospects, with prices expected to
increase for zircon and pigment,
but trend down for slag. In the base
metals sector, zinc prices are expected
to remain high although declining
slightly off the peaks of recent years.

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CONSTANTINUS JOHANNES
FAUCONNIER (59) 
Chief executive officer
Pr Eng (Int), BSc (Eng)(Mining), BSc
(Hons)(Eng), MSc (Eng), DEng (Pretoria),
MBA (Oregon), DSc (honoris causa) (Free
State), Strategic Leadership Programme
(Oxford), Senior Executive Finance
Programme (Oxford)

MICHAEL JAMES KILBRIDE (55) 
Chief operating officer
BSc (Hons)(Min Eng)(RSM), Senior Executive
Programme (London Business School)

SIPHO ABEDNEGO NKOSI (52) 
Chief executive officer (designate)
BCom, BCom (Hons)(Econ), MBA, Diploma in
Marketing Management

DIRK JOHANNES VAN STADEN (57)
Chief financial officer
BJuris, LLB, Advanced Management
Programme (Insead), France

PHILIP MICHAEL BAUM (52) 
Non-executive director
BCom, LLB, Higher Diploma in Tax Law

JURIE JOHANNES GELDENHUYS (64) 
Non-executive director 
BSc (Eng)(Electrical), BSc (Eng)(Mining),
MBA (Stanford), Professional Engineer

UFIKILE KHUMALO (41) 
Non-executive director
BSc (Eng), MSc Eng (UCT), MAP (Wits);
Snr Exec Dev Programme (Harvard)

DEENADAYALEN KONAR (53) 
Non-executive director
BCom, CA(SA), MAS, DCom

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VINCENT ZWELIBANZI MNTAMBO (49)
Non-executive director
BJuris, LLB, LLM

RICHARD PETER MOHRING (59) 
Non-executive director
BSc (Eng)(Mining), MDP, PMD (Harvard);
Professional Engineer

MAVUSO MSIMANG (65) 
Non-executive director 
BSc (Biology and Entomology), MBA (Project
Management)

PINKIE KEDIBONE VERONICA
NCETEZO (50)
Non-executive director
BA Social work (UniZul), MBA (Open University
UK), Diploma in Management (Open University
UK), MAP (Wits Business School), MEd (Ohio
University USA)

NONKULULEKO MERINA CHERYL
NYEMBEZI-HEITA (46)
Non-executive director
BSc (Hons)(Electrical Engineering) (University
of Manchester Institute of Science and
Technology), MSc (EE) from the California
Institute of Technology, MBA from the Open
University Business School (UK)

NKULULEKO LEONARD SOWAZI (43)
Non-executive director
BA (US International University), MA (Urban
and regional planning) (UCLA)

DALIKHAYA ZIHLANGU (40) 
Non-executive director
BSc (Min Eng) (Wits), MDP (SBL, Unisa),
MBA (WBS, Wits)

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DR CON FAUCONNIER (59)
Chief executive officer
BSc (Eng) (Mining), BSc (Hons)(Eng), MSc
(Eng), DEng (Pretoria), Pr Eng (Int), MBA
(Oregon), DSc (honoris causa) (Free State),
Strategic Leadership Programme (Oxford),
Senior Executive Finance Programme (Oxford)

which later became Ingwe Coal Corporation. In
1997 he joined Asea Brown Boveri (South Africa)
Limited as vice president marketing. He joined
ABB Power Generation in 1998 as managing
director. Founder and chief executive officer of
Eyesizwe Holdings since 2001. Appointed as chief
executive officer (designate) of Exxaro on
28 November 2006.

Between 1969 and 1974, Con worked as a
graduate engineer, technical assistant, mine
overseer and underground manager for various
mining companies in the Anglo American Group.
For two years after that he was student and
research assistant at the College of Business
Administration, University of Oregon. From 1976
to 1995 he served in senior positions for various
mining companies, including Gencor Limited and
JCI Limited. In 1995 Con joined Iscor Limited
(Iscor) as general manager for business
development in Iscor Mining. He was promoted to
deputy managing director of Iscor Mining and
appointed executive director of Iscor. In 1999 he
was appointed managing director of Iscor Mining.
On 1 June 2001, he was appointed chief executive
of Kumba Resources Limited (Kumba) and on
28 November 2006 he was appointed as chief
executive officer of Exxaro. He was also president
of the Chamber of Mines from 2003 — 2005.

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MIKE KILBRIDE (55)
Chief operating officer
BSc (Hons)(Min Eng)(RSM), Senior Executive
Programme (London Business School)

After his initial years working in the gold industry,
Mike joined Iscor and gained experience in all the
commodities of the group. Mike was appointed
executive director, business operations at Kumba
on 1 June 2001 and was responsible for iron ore,
coal, mineral sands, base metals and industrial
minerals operations. On 28 November 2006 he
was appointed as chief operating officer
at Exxaro.

3

SIPHO NKOSI (52)*#
Chief executive officer (designate)
BCom; BCom (Hons)(Econ), MBA, Diploma
in Marketing Management

Sipho began his career as a market analyst with
Ford Motor Company South Africa in 1980. In 1986
he moved to Anglo American Coal Corporation
where he worked as a marketing coordinator. In
1992 he joined Southern Life Association as senior
manager, strategic planning. In 1993 he accepted
the position of marketing manager, new business
development at Trans-Natal Coal Corporation,

4

DIRK VAN STADEN (57)
Chief financial officer
BJuris; LLB; Advanced Management
Programme (Insead), France

Dirk joined Iscor in 1997 as general manager,
corporate treasury. Prior to that he was employed
by the IDC as the general manager responsible
for international finance, treasury operations
and legal services. On 1 June 2001 he was
appointed executive director, finance at Kumba.
On 28 November 2006 he was appointed chief
financial officer at Exxaro.

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TREVOR ARRAN (39)
Executive general manager: corporate
affairs and investor relations
BSc (Hons)(Econ Geology), AMP, BEP, Diploma
Project Management

Trevor is responsible for corporate affairs and
investor relations, incorporating the company’s
sustainable development department. He has a
wide mining background supplemented by
financial experience gained in equity markets
and investment banking.

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WIM DE KLERK (43)*#
Executive general manager: mineral sands
CA(SA), TEP(Darden), EMP(Harvard)

Wim has served on the executive management
team of Iscor, responsible for strategy and
continuous improvement. Since 2001, he has
been responsible for the mineral sands
commodity business.

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RIAAN KOPPESCHAAR (36)#
General manager: corporate finance and
treasury
CA(SA), Advanced Certificate (Taxation),
member of the Association of Corporate
Treasurers

Riaan joined Iscor in 1993. With the separate
listing of Kumba in 2001 he was appointed
manager: corporate finance and treasury. He
has extensive experience in structuring complex
financing and other corporate transactions.

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continued

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HUMPHREY MATHE (56)*#
Executive general manager: corporate
services
MSc (Exploration Geology) (Rhodes), PhD
(Univ Natal)

Responsibilities include engineering, projects and
research and development. Previously at Eyesizwe Coal,
he served as head of the technical and new business
development division where he was involved in
evaluating Eyesizwe’s uncommitted resources, various
mining projects and new business development. He
was appointed operations director at Eyesizwe Coal
in January 2004. 

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RIAN STRYDOM (41)#
General manager: financial accounting
CA(SA)

After fulfilling several financial management
functions at Iscor, Rian was appointed head of
Kumba’s financial accounting function in 2001 and
has gained extensive experience in statutory and
management reporting in a listed environment,
as well as enterprise-wide risk management.

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ERNST VENTER (50)*#
Executive general manager: coal
BEng (Hons), MBA, AMP (Insead), France

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MXOLISI MGOJO (46)*#
Executive general manager: base metals
and industrial minerals
BSc (Hons), MBA

Ernst has headed a number of portfolios in Kumba
and Iscor including base metals, Zincor, consulting
services, mining technology, coal beneficiation,
process development and plant metallurgy.

Mxolisi currently holds directorships at Glen Douglas
Dolomite (Pty) Limited, Exxaro Base Metals (Pty)
Limited, Exxaro Ferroalloys and Alloystream (Pty)
Limited. Previously, at Eyesizwe Coal, he was head
of group marketing.

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RETHA PIATER (52)*#
Executive general manager: human
resources
BCom (Hons), MBA

Retha has 21 years of human resources
experience within Kumba and Iscor groups, across
the various business units and commodities,
specifically in the area of remuneration.

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MARIE VILJOEN (60)
Company secretary

Marie has 20 years’ experience in the field. She
assumes responsibility for the group’s corporate
governance and business administration to ensure
alignment with statutory and legal compliance
requirements.

Fergus Marupen, general manager human resources; and Ras Myburgh,
general manager transformation and empowerment; served as members
of the Kumba executive committee.

* Appointment became effective on 28 November 2006.
# Joined as committee members in November 2006.

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(in office 1 January 2006 — 27 November 2006)

ALLEN MORGAN (59)
Non-executive chairman
BSc BEng (Electrical), Pr Eng

DR CON FAUCONNIER (59)
Chief executive
Pr Eng (Int), BSc (Eng) (Mining), BSc (Hons)
(Eng), MSc (Eng), DEng (Pretoria), MBA
(Oregon), DSc (honoris causa) (UFS), Strategic
Leadership Programme (Oxford), Senior
Executive Finance Programme (Oxford)

PHILIP BAUM (52)
Non-executive director
BCom, LLB, Higher Diploma in Tax Law

BARRY DAVISON (61)
Non-executive director
BA (Wits), Graduates Commerce Diploma
(Birmingham University), Advanced CIS
Diploma, Advanced Executives Programme
(Unisa)

TOM DE BEER (70) 
Non-executive director
BCom, CA(SA), Executive Programme in
Business (Columbia, USA)

Resigned on 12 April 2006

JURIE GELDENHUYS (64)
Non-executive director
BSc (Eng) (Electrical); BSc (Eng) (Mining);
MBA (Stanford); Professional Engineer

MIKE KILBRIDE (55) 
Executive director, business operations
BSc (Hons) (Min Eng) (RSM), Senior Executive
Programme (London Business School)

DR LEN KONAR (53) 
Non-executive director
BCom, CA(SA), MAS, DCom

CHARLES MEINTJES (44)
Executive director: corporate services
BCom Acc, BCompt (Hons), CA(SA), Advanced
Management Programme (Wharton)

BILL NAIRN (62)
Non-executive director
BSc (Eng)

SIPHO NKOSI (52) 
Non-executive director, chief executive
officer designate
BCom, BCom (Hons), MBA, Diploma in
Marketing Management

CEDRIC SAVAGE (68) 
Non-executive director
BSc Eng, Pr Eng, MBA, ISMP (Harvard)

DR NICK SEGAL (66)
Non-executive director
BSc (Eng), PhD (Phys Chem) (Rand), DPhil
(Economics) (Oxon)

FANI TITI (44) 
Non-executive director
BSc (Hons), MA, MBA

DIRK VAN STADEN (57)
Executive director, finance
BJuris, LLB, Advanced Management
Programme (Insead)

LAZARUS ZIM (46)
Non-executive director
BCom, BCom (Hons), MCom

exxaro annual report page 43

Administration and shareholders’ diary

SECRETARY AND REGISTERED
OFFICE
MS Viljoen
Exxaro Resources Limited
Roger Dyason Road
Pretoria West
Pretoria 
0183
PO Box 9229
Pretoria
0001
South Africa
Telephone +27 12 307 5000

Company registration number
2000/011076/06
JSE share code: EXX
ISIN code: ZAE 000084992

AUDITORS
Deloitte & Touche
Private Bag X6
Gallo Manor
2052

COMMERCIAL BANKERS
Absa Bank Limited

CORPORATE LAW ADVISERS
CLS Consulting Services (Pty) Limited

UNITED STATES ADR DEPOSITARY
The Bank of New York
ADR Department
101 Barclay Street
New York
NY 10286
United States of America

SPONSOR
JP Morgan Equities Limited
1 Fricker Road
Illovo
Johannesburg 
2196

REGISTRARS
Computershare Investor Services 2004
(Pty) Limited
Ground Floor
70 Marshall Street
Johannesburg
2001
PO Box 61051
Marshalltown
2107

FINANCIAL YEAR-END

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS
Announcement of annual results
Annual report
Interim report for the half-year ending 30 June

DISTRIBUTION
Final dividend declaration
Payment
Interim dividend declaration
Payment

31 December

April

Published
February
March
August

February
March
August
September

page 44 exxaro annual report

Corporate governance

Corporate governance

Exxaro sees good governance as one of
its distinguishing features, underpinned
by a multi-stakeholder approach.
Stakeholders include Exxaro shareholders,
employees, customers, the community,
government and resource and service
providers.

Compliance with Exxaro’s code of ethics
is monitored by the executive general
manager: human resources and the
company secretary, and awareness of
ethical behaviour is encouraged by
regular communication with employees.
The Exxaro board accepts its duty
to address matters of significant interest
and concern to all stakeholders, taking
into account greater demands for
accountability, and recognising and
balancing the interests of all stakeholders
for the collective good of the group.

Compliance with King code
Exxaro’s objective is to comply with the
requirements of the second King Report
on Corporate Governance for South
Africa, 2002 (King code). All entities in
the group are required to subscribe to
the spirit and principles of the King code.
The tenets and disciplines set out in the
code are applied as far as possible in
Exxaro’s underlying subsidiaries.

Approach to corporate governance
Exxaro’s corporate governance approach
provides the integrated strategic
management framework to achieve the
performance standards required to
operate in the best interests of its
profitability, environment and
communities.

The Exxaro board is responsible for:
• approving the company’s purpose and

values

• directing and controlling the business
of Exxaro to achieve sustained levels
of prosperity and acting in the best
interests of the company

• monitoring, guiding and supervising
executive management performance
against key performance indicators
• ensuring appropriate balance of power

and authority on the Exxaro board

• maintaining suitable governance
structures to enable the smooth,
efficient and prudent stewardship of
the company

• exercising objective judgement on the

business affairs of the company

• ensuring Exxaro manages its business
with integrity and in line with best-
practice standards

• adopting strategic plans and

monitoring budgeting and operational
performance

• providing a risk management strategy

and policy framework

• approving financial statements
• presenting annual financial statements,
interim reports and related disclosure
requirements

• delegating authority to board

committees and executive management

• administering appointments to and
removals from the Exxaro board
• overseeing succession planning and

director selection

• facilitating Exxaro board performance

reviews

• overseeing compliance with laws and

regulations

• ensuring effective stakeholder

communication.

exxaro annual report page 45

Corporate governance continued

Board composition
In terms of the King code, the Exxaro
board should be of sufficient size to
meet the organisation’s requirements.
Its membership should ensure an
appropriate balance of skills, experience
and demographic diversity to ensure
effective leadership and sound
governance within the organisation.

The Exxaro board currently comprises
15 directors, of whom five are
independent non-executive directors,
four are executive directors and six are
non-executive directors. Once the chief
executive officer designate assumes
office as CEO, the number of executive
directors will reduce to three.

In categorising the capacity of each
director as executive, non-executive or
independent, Exxaro has been guided by
the provisions of the King code.

The members of the Exxaro board were
selected based on a set of criteria
deemed appropriate, given the nature
of the company and the industry within
which it operates as well as its
transformation objectives. These criteria
included:
• functional expertise
• demographic diversity
• experience
• independence
• continuity and specific company

knowledge of Exxaro and Eyesizwe.

The majority of members of the Exxaro
board are historically disadvantaged
South Africans (HDSAs).

To ensure efficient staggering of director
rotation, directors are subject to
retirement and may be nominated for
re-election every three years with the
proviso that no director will hold office
for more than three consecutive periods
of three years. The retirement age for
non-executive directors is 70 years,
becoming effective at the annual general
meeting after the date on which they
turned 70.

The chairman and the chief executive
officer (CEO)
There is a clear distinction in Exxaro
between the roles of the chairman and
CEO. The chairman of the Exxaro board
will be an independent non-executive
director and will be responsible for the
effective functioning of the board with
his/her primary duties being to:
• preside over meetings of the board of

directors to ensure the smooth
functioning of the Exxaro board
• serve as the main informal link

between the board and executive
management to provide support and
advice while respecting executive
responsibility

• ensure that regular and objective

appraisals of individual directors, as
well as of the Exxaro board and board
committees, are completed to assess
the effectiveness of the Exxaro board

• assist with the formulation of an
annual work plan for the Exxaro
board and ensure that this is strictly
adhered to

• lead and direct the proceedings,

deliberations and decisions of Exxaro
shareholders at shareholders’ meetings

page 46 exxaro annual report

• participate in the selection and

appointment of new directors when
vacancies do occur.

In terms of the articles, the chairman will
be appointed for a term not exceeding
one year.

The CEO, on the other hand, is formally
appointed by the Exxaro board with
delegated powers as approved by the
board from time to time. The CEO is in
charge of the company as a whole and is
responsible directly to the Exxaro board.
The main tasks of the CEO are to
manage the business on a sustainable
basis, implement strategies and policies
approved by the Exxaro board and serve
as the chief spokesperson for the
company. The Exxaro board is
responsible for monitoring the overall
succession process in the company with
emphasis on senior management and
has specific direct responsibility for
succession for the position of the CEO.

Directors
Exxaro’s directors are reputable, skilled
and experienced and bring appropriate
judgement to bear on the main issues.
Non-executive directors understand
Exxaro’s mission, strategy and business
and add specialist expertise to the group.

In terms of Exxaro policy, directors have
free access to Exxaro’s company
secretary, and to independent
professional advisers, whether in legal,
technical or accounting areas, at the
group’s expense. All directors have
unrestricted access to all company
information and records, as well as to
management.

The company secretary operates well-
established practices and procedures to
familiarise directors with the group’s
operations, senior management and
business environment and to induct
them in their fiduciary duties and
responsibilities. Directors may visit
operational centres to acquaint
themselves better with business
operations.

Role of the committees of the board
Specific responsibilities are delegated
to three committees to support the
functioning of the Exxaro board:
• audit, risk and compliance committee
• safety, health and environment

committee

• human resources, remuneration,
nomination and transformation
committee.

These committees serve under written
and approved terms of reference, which
are reviewed and updated annually. The
minutes of all board committee meetings
are presented to the Exxaro board for
information. The Exxaro board addresses
the performance of the committees as
part of an assessment process.

Experienced, knowledgeable,
independent non-executive directors
chair all board committees. These
committees are free to take independent,
professional, external advice.

Audit, risk and compliance committee
The audit, risk and compliance
committee, which meets four times a
year, assists the board with the approval
of Exxaro’s financial statements and
ensures that interim and annual financial
statements, and any other formal

exxaro annual report page 47

Corporate governance continued

announcements on Exxaro’s financial
performance, comply with all statutory
and listings requirements. The focus of
the audit, risk and compliance committee
includes:
• integrity of financial reporting
• matters relating to financial and

internal control, accounting policies,
reporting and disclosure

• ensuring that all risks to which the
group is exposed are identified and
managed in a well-defined process

• reviewing and approving external audit

plans, findings, reports and fees

• determining the basis for the going-

concern assumption.

The committee is also responsible for
setting the principles for recommending
the use of external auditors for non-
audit services.

Safety, health and environment
committee
The safety, health and environment (SHE)
committee, which meets three times a
year, formulates and recommends
policies, strategies and programmes in
all matters affecting safety, health and
environment on behalf of the group for
submission to the board. The SHE
committee is responsible for ensuring
that these policies and programmes
comply with legislation, are effectively
implemented and that SHE performance
is continuously measured and evaluated.

Human resources, remuneration,
nomination and transformation committee
The human resources, remuneration,
nomination and transformation
committee, which meets four times a
year, has a board mandate to:
• ensure the group’s chairman, directors
and senior executives are rewarded for

their individual contributions to overall
performance

• ensure the group’s remuneration

strategies, packages and schemes are
related to the achievement of business
objectives and delivery of shareholder
value

• ensure appropriate human resources

strategies, policies and practices
• review executive and non-executive
director succession planning and
recommend candidates for positions
to the board.

The executive committee
The executive committee (Exco) is
chaired by the CEO and currently
comprises 13 members (details on page
40). It meets formally every month, with
designated corporate staff members in
attendance, and informally every week.

Exco is mandated, empowered and held
accountable for implementing the
strategies, business plans and policies
determined by the board; managing and
monitoring the business affairs of the
company in line with approved plans and
budgets; prioritising the allocation of
capital and other resources as approved
by the board and establishing best
management and operating practices.

Exco is also responsible for structured
and transparent management succession
planning and the identification,
development and advancement of the
company’s future leaders. Also within
Exco’s ambit is setting operational
standards, codes of conduct and
corporate ethics.

page 48 exxaro annual report

The committee meets monthly before
planned Exco and board meetings. In
carrying out its function, it ensures that:
• each project meets the strategic,

technical and investment requirements
defined by the board

• critical decisions, project parameters
and potential risks are adequately
addressed and researched prior to
recommending the commitment of
funds

• each project enhances the portfolio

value of Exxaro.

Offshore review committee
This committee assists the board
to financially coordinate Exxaro’s
portfolio of offshore investments and
interests.

The committee meets quarterly, or more
frequently if required. Its primary
responsibilities include:
• financial control and governance of
Exxaro’s offshore investments and
multidisciplinary interests
• efficient financial structuring
• providing for funding offshore
investments and expenditure

• ensuring that financial reporting,

auditing and tax-related issues are
properly managed

• ensuring the company’s overseas

offices are effectively staffed, managed
and used.

Other committees
A structured investment management
process ensures that Exxaro invests in
projects aligned with group strategy and
that yield the required returns. In this
process, two forums are engaged where
initial assessment is done by the
strategic co-ordination forum and,
subsequently, a comprehensive review
is undertaken by the investment review
committee.

To complete Exxaro’s primary
governance model, the last investment-
related committee is the offshore review
committee.

Strategic co-ordination forum
The purpose of this forum is to ensure
that new initiatives are aligned with
Exxaro group strategy. Meeting every
six weeks, its primary functions are to:
• ensure alignment of strategy execution
and new developments (financial and
non-financial)

• determine strategic priorities and
co-ordinate, support and monitor
strategic initiatives throughout the
Exxaro group

• allocate resources and accountabilities

for investigations or studies.

Investment review committee
The primary responsibility of this
committee is to undertake
comprehensive investment reviews and
assess the technical feasibility and
financial viability of proposed capital
projects or investments prior to their
presentation to Exco and the board for
approval.

exxaro annual report page 49

Corporate governance continued

BOARD AND BOARD COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REGISTER
For the period 1 January 2006 to 27 November 2006

Kumba
Board of 
directors

AJ Morgan†
Dr CJ Fauconnier*
PM Baum
BE Davison
TL de Beer†∆
JJ Geldenhuys†
MJ Kilbride*
Dr D Konar†
CF Meintjes*
WA Nairn
SA Nkosi
CML Savage
Dr NS Segal†
F Titi
DJ van Staden*
PL Zim

Board/special
meetings (6#)

Audit committee (4#)

Safety, health
and environment
committee (3#)

Human resources
and remuneration
committee (6#)

Attendance Composition Attendance Composition Attendance Composition Attendance

By invitation
By invitation

Member

By invitation
Chairman
By invitation

Member

By invitation

5
6
6
5
1
4
6
5
6
3
6
5
6
4
6
4

Member
Member

Chairman
Member

Member
Member

2
3

1

4
4
3

4

4

1
3

3
2

2
3

By invitation
Member
Member

Chairman
Member

By invitation

Member
By invitation

5
6
5

5
5

1

5
4

BOARD AND BOARD COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REGISTER
For the period 28 November 2006 to 31 December 2006

Board of directors

PM Baum
Dr CJ Fauconnier*
JJ Geldenhuys†
U Khumalo
MJ Kilbride*
Dr D Konar†
VZ Mntambo
RP Mohring†
PKV Ncetezo
SA Nkosi*
NMC Nyembezi-Heita†
NL Sowazi
DJ van Staden*
D Zihlangu

Exxaro board meeting attendance(1#)

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

# Number of meetings for the period
† 
Independent non-executive director
* Executive director
∆

Individual retired in terms of the company’s articles of association as a non-executive director on 12 April 2006

page 50 exxaro annual report

DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION

Summary of remuneration
Non-executive directors

Name

AJ Morgan
PM Baum2
BE Davison
TL de Beer
JJ Geldenhuys
Dr D Konar
WA Nairn2
SA Nkosi
CML Savage
Dr NS Segal
F Titi
PL Zim2

Fees for 
services (R)

Benefit and 
allowances1 (R)

293 858
177 460
131 187
85 868
246 154
234 705
162 672
162 672
131 187
173 166
162 672
131 187

6 787

11 281

Total (R)

300 645
177 460
131 187
85 868
246 154
234 705
162 672
162 672
131 187
184 447
162 672
131 187

2 110 856

Includes travel allowances

1
2 Fees and allowances paid to their respective employers and not to individuals

Group cash value added statement

Cash disbursed among stakeholders 2006

Cash disbursed among stakeholders 2005

exxaro annual report page 51

Group cash value added statement
continued
for the period ended 31 December 2006 (Unaudited)

The value added statement shows the wealth the group has created through mining,
beneficiation, trading and investing operations. The statement below summarises the
total cash wealth created and how it was disbursed among the group’s stakeholders,
leaving a retained amount which was re-invested in the group for the replacement of
assets and further development of operations.

31 Dec
2006
Rm

14 149

(6 912)

7 237

2 362
1 927

392

3 396

8 077

Wealth
created
%

Wealth
created
%

31 Dec
2005
Rm

11 180

(5 005)

100

6 175

100

33
27

5

47

112

2 110
821

390

1447

4 768

34
13

6

24

77

23

(840)

(12)

1 407

1 927

1 445
10

51

3 433

1 032

759

1 791

821

963
23

19

1 826

852

439

1 291

Cash generated
Cash derived from sales and services

Paid to suppliers for materials and 
services

Cash value added

Cash utilised to:
Remunerate employees for services
Pay direct taxes to the state
Provide lenders with a return on 
borrowings
Provide shareholders with cash 
dividends

Cash disbursed among stakeholders

Cash (disbursed)/retained in the group 
to maintain and develop operations

Notes to the group value added 
statement
1.  Taxation contribution

Direct taxes (as above)
Value added taxes levied on 
purchases of goods and services
Regional service council levies
Rates and taxes paid to local 
authorities

Gross contributions

2.  Additional amounts collected by 

the group on behalf of government 
Value added tax and other duties 
charged on turnover
Employees’ tax deducted from 
remuneration paid

page 52 exxaro annual report

Supplementary information

Income statements
for the periods ended

Revenue
Operating expenses

Net operating profit
Net financing costs
Share of profit from equity accounted investments

Profit before taxation
Taxation

Profit for the period
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent
Minority interest

Ordinary shares (million)
– in issue
– weighted average number of shares
– diluted weighted average number of shares
Attributable earnings per share (cents)
– basic
– diluted
Dividend per share for the period (cents)

Reconciliation of headline earnings
Net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders
Adjusted for:
– Impairment charges
– Share of associates goodwill amortisation
– Goodwill amortisation
– Share of associates exceptional items
– Net deficit on disposal or scrapping of property, 

plant and equipment

– Net surplus on disposal of investment in joint 

venture and associates

– Closure cost
Minority interest on adjustments
Taxation effect of adjustments

Headline earnings

Headline earnings per share (cents)
– basic
– diluted

ended
31 Dec
2006

12 months 12 months
ended
31 Dec
2005
Unaudited Unaudited
Restated

8 814
(7 553)

7 248
(6 254)

1 261
(315)
638

1 584
(595)

994
(173)
417

1 238
(321)

989

962
27

989

351
313
318

307
302
525

962

(36)
(1)

(3)

(39)

10

893

285
281

917

856
61

917

306
304
311

281
275
470

856

28

(95)

(2)

(1)
(6)

780

256
251

exxaro annual report page 53

Supplementary information continued

Balance sheets

ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Biological assets
Intangible assets
Investments in associates
and joint ventures
Deferred taxation
Other financial assets

Total non-current assets

Current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents

Total current assets

Non-current assets classified as held for sale

Total assets
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Share capital
Non-distributable reserves
Retained income

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent
Minority interest

Total equity

Non-current liabilities
Interest-bearing borrowings
Non-current provisions
Deferred taxation

Total non-current liabilities

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Interest-bearing borrowings
Taxation
Current provisions
Shareholders for dividend

Total current liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

Net debt

page 54 exxaro annual report

As at
31 Dec
2006

As at
31 Dec
2005
Unaudited Unaudited
Restated
Rm

Rm

8 367
26
69

384
521
693

7 714
28
61

513
339
307

10 060

8 962

1 391
1 663
1 367

4 421

2

1 027
1 414
889

3 330

11

14 483

12 303

4 560
1 205
3 395

9 160
27

9 187

1 214
931
1 116

3 261

1 321
613
67
30
4

2 035

2 940
228
1 010

4 178
9

4 187

5 139
643
502

6 284

1 235
549
24
24

1 832

14 483

12 303

460

4 799

Cash flow statements

Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Acquisition of subsidiary

12 months 12 months
ended
31 Dec
2005
Unaudited Unaudited

ended
31 Dec
2006

(1 173)
(559)
2 260

214
(3 432)
3 521

528
889
(50)

303
586

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

1 367

889

Supplementary information is compiled using the following assumptions:
• The iron ore business is excluded and the investment in SIOC is equity accounted

from 1 January 2005;

• Eyesizwe is consolidated from 1 January 2005;
• The non-recurring entries to give effect to the empowerment transaction are

excluded;

• The impairment of the mineral sands property, plant and equipment is excluded

from the 2006 results;

• The settlement proceeds from the disposal of the interest in Hope Downs is

excluded from the 2005 results;

• Net financing costs have been split on the assumption that Exxaro incurred the

majority of external borrowings with SIOC being cash positive; and

• The taxation charge has been split on the assumption that STC incurred on dividend

declaration was borne by Exxaro.

exxaro annual report page 55

Selected group financial data
translated into US Dollars 
for the year ended 31 December 2006 (Unaudited)

The group statutory financial statements have been expressed in US dollars for
information purposes. The average US dollar/rand of US$1: 6,70 (2005: US$1: 6,3047)
has been used to translate the income and cash flow statements, while the balance
sheet has been translated at the closing rate at the last day of the reporting period
US$1: 6,9750 (2005: US$1: R6,3250).

INCOME STATEMENT
Revenue
Operating expenses
Fair value adjustment on unbundling of subsidiary

Net operating profit
Net financing costs
Income from equity accounted investments

Profit before taxation
Taxation

Profit for the year from continuing operations
Profit for the year from discontinued operations

Profit for the year

Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent
Minority interest

Attributable earnings per share from continuing 
operations (cents)
Attributable earnings per share from discontinued 
operations (cents)
Headline (loss)/earnings from continuing operations
Headline earnings from discontinued operations
Headline earnings per share from continuing 
operations (cents)
Headline earnings per share from discontinued 
operations (cents)

2006
USD
million

2005
USD
million

1 084
(1 138)
2 681

2 627
(46)
24

2 605
(86)

2 519
347

2 866

2 862
4

2 866

804

111
(94)
347

(30)

111

842
(685)

157
(26)
1

132
(51)

81
433

514

504
10

514

23

142
58
317

19

104

page 56 exxaro annual report

BALANCE SHEET
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Biological assets
Intangible assets
Investments in associates and joint ventures
Deferred taxation
Financial assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Other

Non-current assets held for sale
Total assets

Equity and liabilities
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent
Minority interest
Non-current liabilities
Interest-bearing borrowings
Deferred taxation and provisions
Current liabilities
Interest-bearing borrowings
Other

Total equity and liabilities

Net debt (refer to definitions on page 58)

CASH FLOW STATEMENT
Cash available from operations
Proceeds on disposal of assets
Investments
– Acquisition of subsidiary
– Proceeds from disposal of investment
– Increase in investment in subsidiaries – 

buy out of Ticor Limited minorities

Capital expenditure
– Other

Net cash inflow

2006
USD
million

2005
USD
million

1 087
4
10
55
107
99

130
438

1 339
4
10
15
54
62

235
561

1 930

2 280

1 167
4

1 157
1

174
293

88
204

349
270

144
359

1 930

2 280

132

(126)
25

(231)
4

(300)
46

(582)

258

223
4

187

(186)
(166)
11

73

exxaro annual report page 57

Definitions

ATTRIBUTABLE CASH FLOW PER
ORDINARY SHARE
Cash flow from operating activities after
adjusting for minority participation
therein divided by the weighted average
number of ordinary shares in issue
during the year.

CAPITAL EMPLOYED
Total shareholders’ equity plus net
debt minus non-current financial asset
investments.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Comprise cash on hand and current
accounts in bank, net of bank overdrafts,
together with any highly liquid
investments readily convertible to known
amounts of cash and not subject to
significant risk of changes in value.

CURRENT RATIO
Current assets divided by current liabilities.

DIVIDEND COVER
Headline earnings per ordinary share
divided by dividends per ordinary share.

DIVIDEND YIELD
Dividends per ordinary share divided
by the closing share price on the JSE
Limited.

EARNINGS PER ORDINARY
SHARE
• Attributable earnings basis
Earnings attributable to ordinary
shareholders divided by the weighted
average number of ordinary shares in
issue during the year.

• Headline earnings basis
Earnings attributable to ordinary
shareholders adjusted for profits and
losses on items of a capital nature
recognising the taxation and minority
impacts on these adjustments, divided
by the weighted average number of
ordinary shares in issue during the year.

FINANCING COST COVER
• EBIT — net operating profit (before
interest and tax) divided by net
financing costs

• EBITDA — net operating profit (before

interest, tax and depreciation,
amortisation, impairment charges and
net deficit/surplus on sale of
investments and assets), divided by net
financing costs.

HEADLINE EARNINGS YIELD
Headline earnings per ordinary share
divided by the closing share price on the
JSE Limited.

INVESTED CAPITAL
Total shareholders’ equity, interest-
bearing debt, non-current provisions and
net deferred taxation less cash and cash
equivalents.

NET ASSETS
Total assets less current and non-current
liabilities less minority interest which
equates to ordinary shareholders equity.

NET DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
Interest-bearing debt less cash and cash
equivalents as percentage of total
shareholders’ equity.

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RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL
Net operating profit plus income from
non-equity accounted investments plus
income from investments in associates
and incorporated joint ventures as a
percentage of the average invested
capital.

RETURN ON NET ASSETS
Net operating profit plus income from
non-equity accounted investments plus
income from investments in associates
and incorporated joint ventures as a
percentage of the average net assets.

REVENUE PER EMPLOYEE
Revenue divided by the average number
of employees during the year.

TOTAL ASSET TURNOVER
Revenue divided by average total assets.

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER
OF SHARES IN ISSUE
The number of shares in issue at the
beginning of the year, increased by
shares issued during the year, weighted
on a time basis for the period which they
have participated in the income of the
group. In the case of shares issued
pursuant to a share capitalisation award
in lieu of dividends, the participation of
such shares is deemed to be from the
date of issue.

NET EQUITY PER ORDINARY
SHARE
Ordinary shareholders equity divided by
the number of ordinary shares in issue
at the year-end.

NUMBER OF YEARS TO REPAY
INTEREST-BEARING DEBT
Interest-bearing debt divided by cash
flow from operating activities before
dividends paid.

OPERATING MARGIN
Net operating profit as a percentage
of revenue

OPERATING PROFIT PER
EMPLOYEE
Net operating profit divided by the
average number of employees during
the year.

RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED
Net operating profit plus income from
non-equity accounted investments plus
income from investments in associates
and incorporated joint ventures as a
percentage of average capital employed.

RETURN ON ORDINARY
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
• Attributable earnings
Attributable earnings to ordinary
shareholders as a percentage of average
ordinary shareholders’ equity
• Headline earnings
Headline earnings attributable to
ordinary shareholders as a percentage
of average ordinary shareholders’ equity.

exxaro annual report page 59

Annual financials

Group annual financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Directors’ responsibility for financial reporting

Certificate by company secretary

Independent auditor’s report

Report of the directors

Directors’ remuneration

Income statements

Balance sheets

Cash flow statements

Group statement of changes in equity

Company statement of changes in equity

Notes to the annual financial statements

61

62

63

65

71

86

87

88

90

94

96

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Annexures

1.  Non-current interest-bearing borrowings

184

2.  Investments in associates, joint ventures 

and other investments

3.  Investments in subsidiaries

186

190

Directors’ responsibility for financial
reporting

TO THE MEMBERS OF EXXARO RESOURCES LIMITED

The directors of the company are responsible for maintaining adequate accounting records, the
preparation of the annual financial statements of the company and the group and to develop
and maintain a sound system of internal control to safeguard shareholders’ investments and
the group’s assets. In presenting the accompanying financial statements, International Financial
Reporting Standards have been followed, applicable accounting policies have been used and
prudent judgements and estimates have been made.

In order for the directors to discharge their responsibilities, management has developed
and continues to maintain a system of internal control aimed at reducing the risk of error
or loss in a cost-effective manner. Such systems can provide reasonable but not absolute
assurance against material misstatement or loss. The directors, primarily through the audit
committee which consists of non-executive directors, meet periodically with the external
and internal auditors, as well as executive management to evaluate matters concerning
accounting policies, internal control, auditing, financial reporting and risk management. The
group’s internal auditors independently evaluate the internal controls and co-ordinate their
audit coverage with the external auditors. The external auditors are responsible for
reporting on the financial statements. The external and internal auditors have unrestricted
access to all records, property and personnel as well as to the audit committee. The
directors are not aware of any material breakdown in the functioning of these controls and
systems during the year under review.

The directors are of the opinion, based on the information and explanations given by
management and the internal auditors, and on comments made by the external auditors on
the results of their audit conducted for the purpose of expressing their opinion on the
annual financial statements, that the internal accounting controls are adequate, so that the
financial records may be relied on for preparing the financial statements and maintaining
accountability for assets and liabilities.

The directors have reviewed the group’s financial budgets with their underlying business
plans for the period to 31 December 2007. In the light of the current financial position and
existing borrowing facilities, they consider it appropriate that the annual financial
statements be prepared on the going-concern basis.

Against this background, the directors of the company accept responsibility for the annual
financial statements, which were approved by the board of directors on 20 February 2007
and are signed on its behalf by:

Dr CJ Fauconnier
Chief executive officer

DJ van Staden
Chief financial officer

The external auditors have audited the annual financial statements of the company and
group and their unmodified report appears on page 63.

exxaro annual report page 61

Certificate by company secretary

In terms of the Companies Act 61 of 1973 of South Africa, as amended, I, MS Viljoen, in my
capacity as company secretary, confirm that for the year ended 31 December 2006, the
company has lodged with the Registrar of Companies all such returns as are required of a
public company in terms of this Act and that all such returns are true, correct and up to
date.

MS Viljoen
Company secretary

20 February 2007

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Independent auditor’s report to the
members of Exxaro Resources Limited

We have audited the annual financial statements and group annual financial statements of
Exxaro Resources Limited, which comprise the directors’ report, the balance sheet and the
consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2006, the income statement and the
consolidated income statement, the statement of changes in equity and the consolidated
statement of changes in equity and cash flow statement and the consolidated cash flow
statement for the year then ended, a summary of significant accounting policies and other
explanatory notes, as set out on pages 65 to 195.

Directors’ responsibility for the financial statements
The company’s directors are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these
financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and in
the manner required by the Companies Act of South Africa. This responsibility includes:
designing, implementing and maintaining internal control systems relevant to the
preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting
policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.

Auditor’s responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Those
standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material
misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s
judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial
statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor
considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the
financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the
entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of
accounting principles used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the
directors, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide
a basis for our audit opinion.

exxaro annual report page 63

Independent auditor’s report to the
members of Exxaro Resources Limited
continued

Opinion
In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of the company and of the group at 31 December 2006, and of their financial
performance and their cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards and in the manner required by the Companies Act of South
Africa.

Deloitte & Touche

Per BW Smith
Partner

20 February 2007

Buildings 1 and 2
Deloitte Place
The Woodlands Office Park
Woodlands Drive
Sandton

National executive: GG Gelink Chief executive, AE Swiegers Chief operating officer,
GM Pinnock Audit, DL Kennedy Tax, L Geeringh Consulting. MG Crisp Financial advisory,
L Bam Strategy, CR Beukman Finance, TJ Brown Clients and markets, SJC Sibisi Public
sector and corporate social responsibility, NT Mtoba Chairman of the board, J Rhynes
Deputy chairman of the board.

A full list of partners and directors is available on request.

page 64 exxaro annual report

Report of the directors

The directors have pleasure in presenting the annual financial statements of Exxaro
Resources Limited (Exxaro) and the group for the year ended 31 December 2006.

Change of name
The group changed its name from Kumba Resources Limited to Exxaro Resources Limited
on 2 November 2006 after the adoption of a special resolution at a general meeting of
shareholders held on 2 November 2006.

Nature of business
Exxaro, incorporated in South Africa, is a mining group of companies focusing on extracting
and processing a range of minerals and metals including coal, heavy minerals, base metals,
and selected industrial minerals. Exxaro also holds a 20% interest in Sishen Iron Ore
Company (Pty) Limited which extracts and processes iron ore reserves.

Corporate governance
The board endorses the Code of Corporate Practice and Conduct as set out in the King II
Report on Corporate Governance and has satisfied itself that Exxaro has complied
throughout the period in all material aspects with the King II code. A detailed report
appears on page 45.

Registration details
Exxaro is a listed company on the JSE Limited. The company registration number is
2000/011076/06. The registered office is Roger Dyason Road, Pretoria West, Republic of
South Africa, 0002.

Activities and financial results
An overview of the activities and performance of the group and the various divisions of
the group are contained in the chief executive officer’s review on pages 15 to 37. This report
is unaudited.

Property, plant and equipment
Capital expenditure for the period amounted to R2 010 million (2005: R1 044 million). 

Shareholders’ resolutions
At the fifth annual general meeting of shareholders, held on 12 April 2006, the following
resolutions were passed:
• renewal of the authority that the unissued shares be placed under the control of the

directors

• general authority to issue shares for cash
• amendment of the Kumba Resources Management Share Trust Deed

exxaro annual report page 65

Report of the directors continued

• special resolution to authorise directors to repurchase company shares
• special resolution to amend the articles of association

At the general meeting of shareholders, held on 2 November 2006, the following
resolutions were passed:
• special resolution of name change from Kumba Resources Limited (Kumba) to Exxaro

Resources Limited (Exxaro)

• sale of 79,38% of the shares held by Kumba in Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Limited

(SIOC) to Kumba Iron Ore Limited (Kumba Iron Ore)

• unbundling of shares in Kumba Iron Ore to Kumba shareholders
• special resolution for pro rata repurchase of 38 331 012 shares at R45,99 per share
• issue of 65 334 843 shares for cash to Main Street 333 (Pty) Limited (Main Street) at

R29,86 per share

• special resolution of specific repurchase of 10 million ordinary shares from Anglo South

Africa Capital (Pty) Limited at R45,99 per share

• allotment and issue of 10 million ordinary shares to the market
• waiver of mandatory offer by Main Street to acquire all the shares in Exxaro
• special resolution to repurchase shares from Main Street in the event of a purchase

consideration adjustment in terms of the Eyesizwe acquisition due to the occurrence of
the New Clydesdale Colliery adjustment event

• special resolution to repurchase shares from Main Street in the event of a purchase
consideration adjustment in terms of the Eyesizwe acquisition due to the Mafube
adjustment event

• adoption of Exxaro Employee Empowerment Participation Scheme and — Trust
• issue of shares for cash to Exxaro Employee Empowerment Participation Scheme Trust
• special resolution to repurchase shares in terms of article 39 of Kumba’s articles of
association relating to the Exxaro Employee Empowerment Participation Scheme
• adoption by SIOC of the SIOC Employee Share Participation Scheme and — Trust
• amendment of existing Kumba Resources Management Trust Deed
• adoption of new share incentive plans
• authorisation of directors to allot and issue ordinary shares pursuant to the new share

incentive plans

• authorisation and ratification of conclusion of Share Incentive Schemes Agreement

between Kumba and Kumba Iron Ore, the Kumba Resources Management Share Trust and
the Kumba Iron Ore Management Share Trust

• adoption by Kumba Iron Ore of the Kumba Iron Ore Management Share Scheme and the
Kumba Iron Ore Management Share Scheme Trust and the related share incentive plans

• special resolution for amendment of articles of association
• authorisation of directors to take all necessary steps to implement the special and

ordinary resolutions

page 66 exxaro annual report

Exxaro and its subsidiaries have passed no other special or ordinary shareholders’
resolutions of material interest or of substantive nature.

Share capital
The total number of shares in issue increased during the year to 351 277 206.
The increase can be summarised as follows:

Date of issue

Number of shares

Opening balance
Issued in terms of the Kumba 
Management Share Option 
Scheme due to options
exercised at prices ranging 
from R5,86 to R115,70
Issued in terms of the 
Employee Empowerment 
Participation Scheme at 
R16,41
Shares repurchased at R45,99
Issued in terms of the 
empowerment transaction 
at R29,86
Issued in terms of the Kumba 
Management Share Option 
Scheme due to options
exercised at prices ranging 
from R8,48 to R114,78

306 162 251

7 432 220

1 January 2006 to
27 November 2006

28 November 2006
28 November 2006

10 618 974
(38 331 012)

28 November 2006

65 334 843

29 November 2006 to
31 December 2006

59 930

351 277 206

Shareholders
An analysis of shareholders and shareholdings appears on page 203 of the annual report.

Dividend payments
Dividend number eight
Interim dividend number eight of 180 cents per share was declared in South African
currency in respect of the period ended 30 June 2006.
The dividend was paid on Monday, 11 September 2006 to shareholders recorded in the
books of the company at the close of business on Friday, 8 September 2006. To comply
with the requirements of STRATE the last day to trade cum dividend was Friday,
1 September 2006. The shares commenced trading ex dividend on Monday, 4 September
2006 and the record date was Friday, 8 September 2006.

exxaro annual report page 67

Report of the directors continued

Special unbundling dividend
Special unbundling dividend of 185 cents per share was declared in South African currency
in respect of the empowerment transaction. The special dividend was paid on Monday,
27 November 2006 to shareholders recorded in the books of the company at the close of
business on Friday, 24 November 2006. To comply with the requirements of STRATE the
last day to trade cum dividend was Friday, 17 November 2006. The shares commenced
trading ex dividend on Monday, 20 November 2006 and the record date was Friday,
24 November 2006.

Investments and subsidiaries
The financial information in respect of investments and interests in subsidiaries of the
company is disclosed in annexures 2 and 3 to the financial statements.

As part of the empowerment transaction, Exxaro disposed of 79,38 % of its direct interest
in Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Limited (SIOC). SOIC subsequently issued shares to an
employee empowerment participation scheme trust and Exxaro’s remaining 20% interest
has been equity accounted with effect from 1 November 2006.

Through its wholly-owned subsidiary Exxaro Coal (Pty) Limited, Exxaro acquired 100% of
Eyesizwe Coal (Pty) Limited with effect from 1 November 2006.

Subsequent events
On 19 January 2007 Exxaro announced that, pursuant to the empowerment transaction,
it had exercised the options to acquire the Namakwa Sands mineral sands operation and
a 26% interest in a company to be formed to hold the Black Mountain lead-zinc mine and
the Gamsberg zinc project. The acquisitions were approved shareholders and are subject to
suspensive conditions pertaining to, amongst others, regulatory approvals and the
conversion of mining and prospecting rights to new order rights. It is expected that all
suspensive conditions will be satisfied during the second half of 2007.

The directors are not aware of any matter or circumstance arising since the end of the
financial period, not otherwise dealt with in this report or in the group financial statements
that would significantly affect the operations or the results of the group.

Empowerment transaction
At a general meeting of shareholders on 2 November 2006, approval was granted for the
various transaction steps to give effect to the transformation empowerment transaction in
terms whereof Kumba Iron Ore Limited was unbundled and the revised listing of Exxaro took
place on 27 November 2006.

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Prior to the unbundling of Kumba Iron Ore Limited as a dividend in specie, Kumba’s
investment in Kumba Iron Ore Limited was fair valued through profit and loss by
R17 963 million.

To give effect to the empowerment transaction 65 334 843 shares were issued on
28 November to Main Street 333 (Pty) Limited at a share price of R29,86 per share. The
fair value of the shares issued was R2 531 million, resulting in the recognition of a
R580 million share-based payment black economic empowerment (BEE) credential
expense in terms of IFRS 2 Share-based payments (refer note 4).

Directorate and shareholdings
The names of the directors in office at the date of this report are set out on page 39.

In terms of article 15.2 of the articles of association, the following directors appointed to the
board with effect from 28 November 2006 will retire and, being eligible, offer themselves
for re-election:
U Khumalo
VZ Mntambo
RP Mohring
PKV Ncetezo
N Nyembezi-Heita
N Sowazi
DR Zihlangu

The following directors are required to retire by rotation in terms of article 16.1 of the
articles of association at the forthcoming annual general meeting:
PM Baum
JJ Geldenhuys
Dr D Konar

These directors will retire at the forthcoming annual general meeting and, being eligible,
offer themselves for re-election.

exxaro annual report page 69

Report of the directors continued

The following directors were in office from 1 January to 27 November 2006 and resigned
from office on 28 November 2006:
CF Meintjes
BE Davison
AJ Morgan (Chairman)
WA Nairn
CML Savage
Dr NS Segal
F Titi
PL Zim

A chairman and two additional non-executive directors will be appointed in 2007.

Company secretary
The company secretary is MS Viljoen. The company secretary’s registered address is:
Roger Dyason Road
Pretoria West
0002
Republic of South Africa

PO Box 9229
Pretoria
0001
Republic of South Africa

Independent auditors
The auditors of the company, Deloitte & Touche, will continue in office in accordance with
section 270(2) of the Companies Act, 1973, of South Africa.

Change in accounting policies
The accounting policies are consistent with those applied in the annual financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2005 except for the change disclosed in note 2 to the
financial statements.

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Directors’ remuneration

This report on remuneration and related matters covers issues which concern the board as
a whole, in addition to those which were dealt with by the remuneration committee.

Remuneration policy
The human resources and remuneration committee has a clearly defined mandate from the
board aimed at:
• ensuring that the company’s chairman, directors and senior executives are fairly rewarded

for their individual contributions to the company’s overall performance; 

• ensuring that the company’s remuneration strategies and packages, including the incentive
schemes, are related to performance, are suitably competitive and give due regard to the
interests of the shareholders and the financial and commercial health of the company.

Directors’ service contracts
The service contract of the current chief executive officer Dr CJ Fauconnier terminates on
31 August 2007. Mr SA Nkosi, currently chief executive officer designate, will assume the
office of chief executive officer on 1 September 2007. The service contracts of messrs.
MJ Kilbride and DJ van Staden terminate on 31 August 2008, however, both will use their
best endeavours to ensure that their retirement from Exxaro does not coincide within a
period of six months from such date of termination.

Non-executive directors are not bound by service contracts.

There are no restraints of trade associated with the contracts.

exxaro annual report page 71

Summary of remuneration
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Name
Executive directors
Dr CJ Fauconnier
MJ Kilbride
CF Meintjes6
DJ van Staden
SA Nkosi3

Less: gains on share scheme
Add: share-based 
payment expense

Total remuneration 
paid by Exxaro

Non-executive directors
PM Baum4
BE Davison8
TL de Beer5
JJ Geldenhuys
U Khumalo7
Dr D Konar
VZ Mntambo7
RP Mohring7
AJ Morgan8 (Chairman)
WA Nairn4 & 8
PKV Ncetezo7
SA Nkosi3
NMC Nyembezi-Heita7
CML Savage8
Dr NS Segal8
NL Sowazi7
F Titi8
Dr Zihlangu7
PL Zim4 & 8

Basic salary
R

3 207 532
1 833 508
1 534 643
1 890 538
236 122

8 702 343

Fees for 
services
R

Performance
bonuses1
R

Benefits and
allowances2
R

8 309 065
4 451 315
3 998 642
4 476 453

537 422
933 911
370 283
297 958
4 790

21 235 475

2 144 364

177 460
131 187
85 868
246 154

234 705

293 858
162 672

162 672

131 187
173 166

162 672

131 187

2 092 788

6 787

11 281

18 068

1

2
3
4
5 
6
7
8

Performance bonuses include the following:
– Board approved performance related incentive scheme applicable to all employees in the group;
– An incentive payment for developing and implementing an empowerment transaction as fully disclosed in the Kumba circular to sharehold
– Unwinding of the 2005 long-term incentive plan (LTIP); and
– Compensation for 2006 share appreciation rights and LTIP awards not awarded due to the postponement of the effective date of implemen
Includes travel allowances.
Appointed as executive director on 28 November 2006.
Fees paid to their respective employers and not to them as individuals.
TL de Beer retired on 12 April 2006.
Resigned as executive director on 28 November 2006.
Appointed as non-executive director on 28 November 2006.
Resigned as non-executive director on 28 November 2006.

Retirement amounts paid or receivable by executive directors are paid or received under defined contribution retirement funds

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Retirement 
fund
contributions
R

Medical
fund 
contributions
R

Gains on
management
share 
option
scheme
R

Gains on
management
cash 
settled
option
R

218 058
160 823
218 032
19 422

616 335

24 105
23 603
18 054
34 672

44 896 507
27 569 844
26 682 788
25 672 966

1 831 948
1 641 866
1 481 684

100 434

124 822 105

4 955 498

12 262

Other
R

3 718
2 884
2 478
2 883
299

Total
R

58 810 297
36 674 989
34 249 395
32 593 502
260 633

162 588 816
(129 777 603)

3 635 848

36 447 061

177 460
131 187
85 868
246 154

234 705

300 645
162 672

162 672

131 187
184 447

162 672

131 187

2 110 856

ders and Exxaro revised listing particulars dated 9 October 2006;

ntation of the empowerment transaction.

.

exxaro annual report page 73

Summary of remuneration continued
for the year ended 31 December 2005

Name
Executive directors
Dr CJ Fauconnier
MJ Kilbride
CF Meintjes
DJ van Staden
RG Wadley3

Add share-based 
payment expense

Total remuneration 
paid by Exxaro

Non-executive directors
PM Baum4
BE Davison4
TL de Beer
JJ Geldenhuys
Dr D Konar
MLD Marole5
AJ Morgan6 (Chairman)
WA Nairn4
SA Nkosi
CML Savage
Dr NS Segal
F Titi
PL Zim4

Basic salary
R

Fees for 
services
R

Performance
bonuses1
R

Benefits and
allowances2
R

2 927 187
1 594 384
1 539 004
1 557 136
806 554

8 424 265

454 144
276 242
249 314
262 778
113 334

188 064
344 367
152 477
264 111
190 773

1 355 812

1 139 792

165 850
133 750
240 750
230 050
219 350
87 212
255 017
165 850
165 850
133 750
176 550
165 850
137 258

2 277 087

7 215
4 950
10 421
9 599
6 648
1 480
5 371
5 877
6 421

5 206
5 258
4 978

73 424

1

2
3
4
5
6

All incentive schemes are performance related and were approved by the board. The three-tier 
incentive scheme includes the incentive linked to the Kumba business improvement programme 
initiatives, and applies to all employees throughout the group.
Include travel and entertainment allowances.
Resigned as executive director on 30 June 2005.
Fees paid to their respective employers and not to them as individuals.
Resigned as a non-executive director and chairman from the Kumba board on 15 April 2005.
Non-executive director who was appointed as non-executive chairman of the board on 15 April 2005.

Retirement amounts paid or receivable by executive directors are paid or received under 
defined contribution retirement funds.

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Retirement 

contributions
R

fund Medical fund 
contributions
R

Compensation 
on retirement
from 
executive
office
R

21 369
14 993
15 913
27 745
7 451

1 358 785

191 547
166 654
182 211
88 405

628 817

Other
R

3 278
2 467
2 365
2 400
1 288

Total
R

3 594 042
2 424 000
2 125 727
2 296 381
2 566 590

87 471

1 358 783

11 798

13 006 740

2 973 434

15 980 174

173 065
138 700
251 171
239 649
225 998
88 692
260 388
171 727
172 271
133 750
181 756
171 108
142 236

2 350 511

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Summary of remuneration continued

Beneficial

Direct

Indirect

42 905
586

565

700

168

20 000

6 747 301

4 654 623

724 564

3 286 825

2 818 552

Directors’ interest in Exxaro shares
At 31 December 2006
Director
Dr CJ Fauconnier
MJ Kilbride
CF Meintjes
DJ van Staden
SA Nkosi

PM Baum
BE Davison
TL de Beer
JJ Geldenhuys
U Khumalo
Dr D Konar
VZ Mntambo
RP Mohring
AJ Morgan (Chairman)
WA Nairn
PKV Ncetezo
SA Nkosi
NMC Nyembezi-Heita
CML Savage
Dr NS Segal
NL Sowazi
F Titi
Dr Zihlangu
PL Zim

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Beneficial

Direct

Indirect

21 880

168

Directors’ interest in Kumba shares
At 30 December 2005
Director
Dr CJ Fauconnier
MJ Kilbride
CF Meintjes
DJ van Staden

PM Baum
BE Davison
TL de Beer
JJ Geldenhuys
Dr D Konar
AJ Morgan (Chairman)
WA Nairn
SA Nkosi
CML Savage
NS Segal
F Titi
PL Zim

There has been no change to the interest of directors in shares capital since the year-end. On
31 December 2006 no director had direct or indirect interests of more than 1% in the share
capital of the company.

No director held any non-beneficial interest in Exxaro shares at either 31 December 2005
or 2006.

exxaro annual report page 77

Summary of remuneration continued

Directors’ share options and restricted share awards
The following options and rights in shares in the company were outstanding in favour of 
directors of the company under the company’s share option schemes:

Management share option scheme
For the year ended December 2006

Options held at
31 December
2006

Exercise 
price1
R

Exercisable
period

Proceeds if 
exercisable at
31 December
2006
R

Name
Executive directors
Dr CJ Fauconnier

Total

MJ Kilbride

Total

CF Meintjes

Total

page 78 exxaro annual report

Pre-tax gain if  
exercisable at
31 December
20062
R

Options 
exercised
during 
the year3

Exercise 

Sale price/
price4 market price
R

R

50 840
5 000
34 050
5 950
150 000
41 680
20 000
65 440
92 880

465 840

25 000
10 840
151 320
40 710
30 220
15 430
5 100

278 620

20 490
24 890
130 936
4 704
17 610
8 800
3 810
5 000
14 410
10 000
4 000
6 000
8 624
5 006

264 280

25,85
25,85
25,85
25,85
25,85
25,85
25,85
32,80
39,30

16,54
16,54
25,85
32,80
39,30
39,30
39,30

16,30
16,54
25,85
25,85
32,80
32,80
32,80
32,80
39,30
39,30
39,30
39,30
39,30
39,30

125,10
125,50
126,50
125,90
125,99
126,00
125,00
126,00
126,00

125,20
125,25
125,25
125,25
125,25
150,00
150,00

125,00
125,00
125,00
125,01
125,00
125,00
142,75
142,70
125,00
146,00
148,35
148,00
150,50
150,06

Date
exercised

09/10/06
09/10/06
10/10/06
10/10/06
10/10/06
10/10/06
10/10/06
10/10/06
10/10/06

09/10/06
09/10/06
09/10/06
09/10/06
09/10/06
20/10/06
23/10/06

10/10/06
10/10/06
10/10/06
10/10/06
10/10/06
11/10/06
18/10/06
18/10/06
10/10/06
19/10/06
20/10/06
20/10/06
06/11/06
06/11/06

Pre-tax gain
R

5 045 870
498 250
3 427 133
595 298
15 021 000
4 174 252
1 983 000
6 099 008
8 052 696

44 896 507

2 716 500
1 178 416
15 041 208
3 763 640
2 597 409
1 708 101
564 570

27 569 844

2 227 263
2 699 569
12 982 304
466 449
1 623 642
811 360
418 910
549 500
1 234 937
1 067 000
436 200
652 200
958 989
554 465

26 682 788

exxaro annual report page 79

Summary of remuneration continued

Options held at
31 December
2006

Exercise 
price1
R

Exercisable
period

Proceeds if 
exercisable at
31 December
2006
R

Name
DJ van Staden

12 440

12,90

16/03/11

696 640

Total

SA Nkosi

12 440

696 640

1 

2 
3 

4 

The exercise price of options not yet exercised on 31 December 2006 was repriced by R2,20 per 
share, and further recalculated by reference to the 21 day volume weighted average price split 
between Exxaro shares and Kumba Iron Ore shares of 32,81% and 67,19% respectively. 
Based on a share price of R56,00 which prevailed on 31 December 2006.
Certain options were exercised prior to their vesting date and will remain in trust until such vesting 
date. Vesting dates vary up to the earliest date of service contract termination or 16 March 2011.
Options awarded and not yet exercised on 8 September 2005 were repriced by R2,20 per share 
subsequent to the special dividend declared to shareholders on 12 September 2005 from the 
post-tax option- and settlement proceeds of the Hope Downs project.

page 80 exxaro annual report

Pre-tax gain if  
exercisable at
31 December
20062
R

Options 
exercised
during 
the year3

Exercise 

Sale price/
price4 market price
R

R

8 601
5 000
14 209
9 270
42 140
360
10 100
19 900
14 706
1 000
2 664
50 480
1 136
1 000
24 584
6 010
2 900
14 910
9 950
12 430

16,54
16,54
16,54
16,54
25,85
25,85
25,85
25,85
25,85
25,85
25,85
25,85
32,80
32,80
32,80
32,80
32,80
39,30
39,30
39,30

126,50
126,15
126,00
149,00
126,00
126,10
125,90
125,60
125,20
125,11
125,10
125,00
125,10
125,05
125,00
150,50
150,25
125,00
146,00
157,00

536 164

Pre-tax gain
R

945 766
548 050
1 555 317
1 227 904
4 220 321
36 090
1 010 505
1 985 025
1 461 041
99 260
264 402
5 005 092
104 853
92 250
2 266 645
707 377
340 605
1 277 787
1 061 665
1 463 011

Date
exercised

10/10/06
10/10/06
10/10/06
20/10/06
10/10/06
10/10/06
10/10/06
10/10/06
10/10/06
10/10/06
10/10/06
10/10/06
10/10/06
10/10/06
10/10/06
06/11/06
06/11/06
10/10/06
19/10/06
13/11/06

536 164

251 350

25 672 966

exxaro annual report page 81

Summary of remuneration continued

Management cash-settled options
For the year ended December 2006

The cash settled options represent phantom option awards made to executive directors and 
a number of senior managers as compensation for not being eligible to receive share option 
grants due to their involvement in the empowerment transaction.

The phantom option awards also have a grant price, vesting periods and lapse periods as 
other share option awards but are classified as cash-settled since shares will not be issued 
when exercised.

Options held at
31 December
2006

Exercise 
price1
R

Exercisable
period

Proceeds if 
exercisable at
31 December
2006
R

Name
Executive directors
Dr CJ Fauconnier
MJ Kilbride
CF Meintjes
DJ van Staden
SA Nkosi

17 550

19,62

22/04/12

982 800

1 

2 

The exercise price of options not yet exercised on 31 December 2006 recalculated by reference to 
the 21 day volume weighted average price split between Exxaro shares and Kumba Iron Ore shares 
of 32,81% and 67,19% respectively.
Based on a share price of R56,00 which prevailed on 31 December 2006.

page 82 exxaro annual report

Pre-tax gain if  
exercisable at
31 December
20062
R

Options 
exercised
during 
the year

Exercise 
price
R

Sale price/
market price
R

Pre-tax gain
R

Date
exercised

28 020
18 450
16 650

59,80
59,80
59,80

125,18
148,79
148,79

1 831 948
1 641 866
1 481 684

09/10/06
20/10/06
20/10/06

638 469

exxaro annual report page 83

Summary of remuneration continued

Management share option scheme
For the year ended December 2005

Options held at
31 December
2005

Exercise 
price1
R

Exercisable
period

Proceeds if 
exercisable at
31 December
2005
R

307 520
65 440
92 880

465 840

35 840
151 320
40 710
50 750

278 620

20 490
24 890
135 640
35 220
48 040

264 280

37 080
141 350
35 630
49 730

263 790

209 280
39 020
44 380

292 680

28,05
35,00
41,50

18,74
28,05
35,00
41,50

18,50
18,74
28,05
35,00
41,50

18,74
28,05
35,00
41,50

28,05
35,00
41,50

31 367 040
6 674 880
9 473 760

47 515 680

3 655 680
15 434 640
4 152 420
5 176 500

28 419 240

2 089 980
2 538 780
13 835 280
3 592 440
4 900 080

26 956 560

3 782 160
14 417 700
3 634 260
5 072 460

26 906 580

03/12/08
01/11/09
16/03/11

25/07/10
03/12/08
01/11/09
16/03/11

04/01/09
25/07/10
03/12/08
01/11/09
16/03/11

25/07/10
03/12/08
01/11/09
16/03/11

03/12/08
01/11/09
16/03/11

Based on a share price of R102,00 which prevailed on 31 December 2005.
This information is based on Mr Wadley’s portfolio at 31 October 2005. He resigned as an executive 
director on 30 June 2005. On 17 November 2005 all the options were exercised and the shares sold.

Name
Executive directors
Dr CJ Fauconnier

Total

MJ Kilbride

Total

CF Meintjes

Total

DJ van Staden

Total

RG Wadley**

Total

*
** 

page 84 exxaro annual report

Pre-tax gain if  
exercisable at
31 December

2005*
R

Options 
exercised
during 
the year
R

Exercise 
price
R

Sale price/
market price
R

Pre-tax gain
R

Date
exercised

22 741 104
4 384 480
5 619 240

32 744 824

2 984 038
11 190 114
2 727 570
3 070 375

19 972 097

1 710 915
2 072 341
10 030 578
2 359 740
2 906 420

19 079 994

3 087 281
10 452 833
2 387 210
3 008 665

18 935 989

exxaro annual report page 85

Income statements
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

Notes

Continuing operations
Revenue
Operating expenses
Fair value adjustment on 
unbundling of subsidiary

Net operating profit/(loss)
Interest income
Interest expense
Income from investments
Income from equity 
accounted investments

Profit before taxation
Taxation

Profit for the year from 
continuing operations
Profit for the year from 
discontinued operations

Profit for the year

Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent
Minority interest

Attributable earnings per 
share (cents)
– basic (restated for 
December 2005)

– basic as previously reported
– diluted (restated for 
December 2005)

– diluted as previously reported
Attributable earnings per share 
from continuing operations (cents)
– basic
– diluted
Attributable earnings per share 
from discontinued operations (cents)
– basic
– diluted
Dividend paid per share (cents) in 
respect of the previous financial period
Dividend paid per share (cents) 
in respect of the interim period
Special dividend paid per share (cents) 
in respect of the interim period
Special dividend paid per share 
(cents) on unbundling
Final dividend paid per share (cents) 
in respect of the financial year

3
4

5
5
6

17

8

9

10

10

10

7 263
(7 627)

17 963

17 599
5
(312)

159

17 451
(578)

16 873

2 323

19 196

19 169
27

19 196

6 124

6 028

5 382
5 297

742
731

160

180

185

5 308
(4 319)

989

(162)

7

834
(323)

706
(1 655)

18 329

17 380
36
(145)
4 566

586
(693)

(107)
27
(145)
1 552

21 837
(369)

1 327
(187)

511

21 468

1 140

21 468

1 140

21 468

1 140

21 468

1 140

2 727

3 238

3 177
61

3 238

1 045
1 049

1 022
1 026

148
145

897
877

90

160

220

160

page 86 exxaro annual report

Balance sheets
at 31 December 2006

Notes

13
14
15
16

17
18
26
19

20
21

22

23

24
25
26

27
24

25

ASSETS
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment
Biological assets
Intangible assets
Goodwill
Investments in associates and 
joint ventures
Investments in subsidiaries
Deferred taxation
Financial assets

Total non-current assets

Current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents

Total current assets

Non-current assets classified 
as held for sale

Total assets

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Share capital
Non-distributable reserves
Retained earnings/(loss)

Equity attributable to equity 
holders of the parent
Minority interest

Total equity

Non-current liabilities
Interest-bearing borrowings
Non-current provisions
Deferred taxation

Total non-current liabilities

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Interest-bearing borrowings
Taxation
Current provisions
Shareholders for dividend

Total current liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

Net debt

Group

Company

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

7 583
26
69

384

748
693

5 139
1 205
1 798

8 142
27

8 169

1 214
931
1 116

3 261

1 321
613
67
30
4

2 035

13 465

921

9 503

9 384

1 391
1 663
906

3 960

1 481
2 066
1 483

5 030

2

11

13 465

14 425

7 055

4 530

8 469
28
61

95

339
392

2 940
54
4 325

7 319
9

7 328

2 210
727
984

3 921

1 468
911
773
24

109

59

6 489
76
42

6 716

49
290

339

3 849
21
50

3 979

46
505

551

5 316
783
(280)

2 944
72
(25)

5 819

2 991

5 819

2 991

405
21

426

207
619
(16)

1 044
16

1 060

204
304
(29)

479

4 530

843

3 176

14 425

1 638

810

7 055

734

exxaro annual report page 87

Cash flow statements
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

4 761

3 864

(176)

36

(278)
(1 927)
(3 396)

(840)

(189)
(821)
(1 447)

1 407

4 566
(108)
(411)
(3 391)

480

1 552
(117)
(216)
(1 430)

(175)

Notes

28.1

28.2
6
28.3
28.4
28.5

(60)

(25)

28.6

28.7

(689)

(1 321)

170

48

(389)

(655)
(11)

23

28.8

(40)

(1 177)

29

(1 545)

28.9

26
300

(3 051)

(3 891)

2

1 179
80

(948)

459

6

12

(3)

3
2

(40)

440

4 196

360

434

(2 388)

(827)

(3 777)

(290)

2 199

3 717

66

128

(273)

315

2 372

(656)

96

(1)

70

(105)

786

(368)

(65)

132

485

CASH FLOWS FROM 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash retained/(utilised in) 
from operations
Income from equity accounted 
investments
Income from investments
Net financing costs
Normal taxation paid
Dividends paid

Cash flows from investing 
activities
Investments to maintain 
operations
Investments to expand 
operations
Investment in intangible assets
Proceeds from disposal of 
property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from disposal 
of associate
Investment in other 
non-current assets
Proceeds from disposal 
of subsidiaries
Acquisition of subsidiary
Proceeds from disposal 
of investments
Foreign currency translations

Net cash (outflow)/inflow

Cash flows from financing 
activities
Non-current interest-bearing 
borrowings raised
Non-current interest-bearing 
borrowings repaid
Current interest-bearing 
borrowings (repaid)/raised
Proceeds from issuance of 
share capital

page 88 exxaro annual report

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

Notes

(174)

186

(216)

1 483

1 297

506

380

126

(403)

906

1 483

290

506

(3 891)

2 199
(54)

(120)

459

128

2

(1)

(247)

16

(96)

28.9

(195)

(13)

2 762

717

232

NET (DECREASE)/INCREASE 
IN CASH AND CASH 
EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents 
at beginning of year
Less: cash and cash equivalents 
of unbundled subsidiaries

Cash and cash equivalents 
at end of year

Calculation of movement 
in net debt:
Net cash (outflow)/inflow 
as above
Add:
– Shares issued
– Share based payments
– Loans from minority 

shareholders

– Non-cash increase in loans 
due to joint ventures now 
consolidated

– Increase in net debt on 
acquisition of subsidiary

– Prior year adjustment, 

increase in net debt due to 
application of IFRIC 4

– Non-cash flow movements 

in net debt applicable to currency 
translation differences of 
transactions denominated 
in foreign currency

– Non-cash flow movements 

in net debt applicable to currency 
translation differences of net 
debt items of foreign entities
– Less: net debt of unbundled 

subsidiaries

Decrease in net debt

exxaro annual report page 89

Group statement of changes in equity
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Non-distributable reserves
Attributable
reserves
of equity
accounted 
premium investments
Rm

Foreign
currency
translation
Rm

Share

Rm

Share
capital
Rm

Opening balance
At 31 December 2004
Prior year adjustments:
– recognition of finance leases in terms 

of IFRIC 4

– transfer of attributable reserves of equity 

accounted investments

– negative goodwill adjustment
– decommissioning asset restated

Restated opening balance
Net gains/(losses) not recognised in 
income statement1

Currency translation differences
Minority share of reserve movements
Share-based payments movement
Financial instruments fair value movements 
recognised in equity
– recognised in current year profit or loss
– recognised in equity
– fair value adjustment
Deferred taxation

Net profit1
Dividends paid2
Issue of share capital
Movement in shares issued to 
Management Share Trust
Minority share buy-out

3

2 809

20

(141)

(20)

3

2 809

132

(4)

(141)

112

153

(41)

Balance at 31 December 2005

3

2 937

(29)

1 
2 

Total recognised gains and losses R20 347 million (2005: R3 290 million).
The STC on these dividends amount to R424 million (2005: R179 million).

page 90 exxaro annual report

Non-distributable reserves

Financial
instruments
revaluation
Rm

Equity-
settled
reserve
Rm

Insurance
reserve
Rm

Retained
income
Rm

Attributable 
to equity
holders of
the parent
Rm

Minority
interest
Rm

Total
shareholders’
interest
Rm

48

34

2 516

5 289

1 197

6 486

(45)

(45)

20
53
18

53
18

(11)

(45)

53
7

2 562

5 315

1 186

6 501

16

16

3 177
(1 430)

113

172

38

(8)
(95)
2
4

3 177
(1 430)
132

12

(37)

60
(97)

61
(17)
10

(1 194)

4 325

7 319

9

76

232
(97)
38

(8)
(95)
2
4

3 238
(1 447)
142

12
(1 194)

7 328

48

(53)

3

(8)
(95)
2
45

(5)

34

38

38

16

88

exxaro annual report page 91

Group statement of changes in equity
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Non-distributable reserves
Attributable
reserves
of equity
accounted 
premium investments
Rm

Foreign
currency
translation
Rm

Share

Rm

Share
capital
Rm

Balance at 31 December 2005

3

2 937

Net gains not recognised in 
income statement1

Currency translation differences
Share of reserve movements of associates
Share-based payments movement
Financial instruments fair value movements 
recognised in equity
– recognised in current year profit or loss
– recognised in equity
Deferred taxation

Net profit1
Cash dividends paid2
Share repurchase2
Dividend in specie – fair value

Dividend in specie – fair value adjustment
Dividend in specie – net asset value

Issue of share capital
Issue of share capital to Share Trusts

Balance at 31 December 2006

1

4

2 371
(173)

5 135

(29)

433

448
6

(21)

(25)

(25)

379

1 
2 

Total recognised gains and losses R20 347 million (2005: R3 290 million).
The STC on these dividends amount to R424 million (2005: R179 million).

Foreign currency translation reserve
The foreign currency translation reserve comprises all foreign exchange differences arising 
from the translation of the financial statements of foreign entities that are not integral to 
the operations of the group.

Financial instruments revaluation reserve
The financial instruments revaluation reserve comprises the effective portion of the 
cumulative net change in the fair value of cash flow hedging instruments where the hedged
transaction has not yet occurred.

Equity-settled reserve
The equity-settled reserve represents the fair value of services received and settled by 
equity instruments granted.

Insurance reserve
The insurance reserve represents the unrealised portion of commission receivable from 
re-insurers.

page 92 exxaro annual report

Non-distributable reserves

Financial
instruments
revaluation
Rm

Equity-
settled
reserve
Rm

Insurance
reserve
Rm

Retained
income
Rm

Attributable 
to equity
holders of
the parent
Rm

Minority
interest
Rm

Total
shareholders’
interest
Rm

4 325

7 319

9

7 328

88

714

3
711

(5)

31

1
(1)

8
23

(2)

(2)

19 169
(1 628)
(1 763)
(18 305)

(17 966)
(339)

24

802

1 798

1 178

449
8
711

8
23
(21)

19 169
(1 628)
(1 763)
(18 332)

(17 966)
(366)

2 372
(173)

8 142

1 178

449
8
711

8
23
(21)

19 196
(1 637)
(1 763)
(18 332)

(17 966)
(366)

2 372
(173)

8 169

27
(9)

27

exxaro annual report page 93

Company statement of changes in equity
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Opening balance
At 31 December 2004
Net gains not recognised in income statement1

Share-based payment movement
Financial instruments fair value movements 
recognised in equity

Net profit1
Dividends paid2
Issue of share capital

Balance at 31 December 2005

Net gains not recognised in income statement1

Share-based payment movement

Net profit1
Cash dividends paid2
Share repurchase2
Dividend in specie – fair value

Dividend in specie – fair value adjustment
Dividend in specie – net carrying amount

Issue of share capital

Balance at 31 December 2006

Share
capital
Rm

3

3

1

4

Share
premium
Rm

2 809

132

2 941

2 371

5 312

1 
2 

Total recognised gains and losses R22 179 million (2005: R1 180 million).
The STC on these dividends relate to R424 million (2005: R179 million).

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Non-distributable reserves

Financial
instruments
revaluation
Rm

Equity-settled
reserve
Rm

(2)
2

2

34
38

38

72

711

711

Retained
income
Rm

265

1 140
(1 430)

(25)

21 468
(1 628)
(1 763)
(18 332)

(18 329)
(3)

783

(280)

Total
Rm

3 109
40

38

2

1 140
(1 430)
132

2 991

711

711

21 468
(1 628)
(1 763)
(18 332)

(18 329)
(3)

2 372

5 819

exxaro annual report page 95

Notes to the annual financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2006

1.  ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principal accounting policies
The principal accounting policies of the group and the disclosures made in the annual
financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards effective
for the group’s financial year.

The financial statements are prepared on the historical cost basis modified by the
restatement of financial instruments and biological assets to fair value.

Where comparative financial information is reported, the accounting policies have
been applied consistently for all periods, changes are set out in note 2.

Basis of consolidation
The group annual financial statements present the consolidated financial position and
changes therein, operating results and cash flow information of the company and its
subsidiaries. Subsidiaries are those entities in which the group has an interest of more
than one half of the voting rights or the power to exercise control so as to obtain
benefits from their activities.

The results of subsidiaries are included for the duration of the period in which the
group exercises control over the subsidiary. All intercompany transactions and
resultant profits and losses between group companies are eliminated on consolidation.
Where necessary, accounting policies for subsidiaries are changed to ensure
consistency with the policies adopted by the group. If it is not practical to change the
policies, the appropriate adjustments are made on consolidation to ensure consistency
within the group.

The results of special purpose entities that, in substance, are controlled by the group,
are consolidated.

The company carries its investments in subsidiaries at cost less accumulated
impairment losses.

Goodwill
Goodwill is reflected at cost less accumulated impairment losses, if any. It represents
the excess of the cost of a business combination over the fair value of the group’s
share of the identifiable net assets of that entity at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is
assessed for impairment on an annual basis.

The gain or loss on disposal of an entity includes the balance of goodwill relating to
the entity.

Negative goodwill arising on a business combination represents the excess of the fair
value of the net identifiable assets and contingent liabilities of the entity acquired over
the cost of acquisition, and is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

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Investments in associates and joint ventures
The company carries its investments in associates and joint ventures at cost less
accumulated impairment losses.

An associate is an entity over which the group has the ability to exercise significant
influence, but which it does not control.

A joint venture is an entity jointly controlled by the group and one or more other
venturers in terms of a contractual arrangement requiring unanimous consent for
strategic financial and operating decisions. It may involve a corporation, partnership or
other entity in which the group has an interest.

Investments in associates are accounted for in the group financial statements using
the equity method for the duration of the period in which the group has the ability
to exercise significant influence. Equity accounted income represents the group’s
proportionate share of profits of these entities and the share of taxation thereon. The
retained earnings of an associate, net of any dividends, are classified as distributable
reserves.

Where the group’s share of losses of an associate exceeds the carrying amount of the
associate, the investment in the associate is carried at a nil value. Additional losses are
only recognised to the extent that the group has incurred obligations in respect of the
associate.

Investments in joint ventures are accounted for in the group financial statements using
the proportionate consolidation method.

Where necessary, the results of associates and joint ventures are restated to ensure
consistency with group policies. Unrealised profits and losses are eliminated.

The group’s interest in associates and joint ventures is carried in the balance sheet
at an amount that reflects its share of the net assets and the unimpaired portion of
goodwill on acquisition. Goodwill on the acquisition of associates and joint ventures is
treated in accordance with the group’s accounting policy for goodwill.

Property, plant and equipment
Land and extensions under construction are stated at cost and are not depreciated.
Buildings, including certain non-mining residential buildings and all other items of
property, plant and equipment are reflected at cost less accumulated depreciation and
accumulated impairment losses.

Depreciation is charged on a systematic basis over the estimated useful lives of the
assets after taking into account the estimated residual value of the assets. Useful life 

exxaro annual report page 97

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

1.  ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

is either the period of time over which the asset is expected to be used or the number
of production or similar units expected to be obtained from the use of the asset.

Moulds and refractory furnace relines are depreciated based on the usage thereof.

Items of property, plant and equipment are capitalised in components where
components have a different useful life to the main item of property, plant and
equipment to which the component can be logically assigned.

The estimated useful life of assets and their residual values, are reassessed
periodically with any changes in such accounting estimates being adjusted in the
current financial year of reassessment and applied prospectively.

The estimated useful lives of items of property, plant and equipment are:
2006

Iron ore1

Coal Mineral sands

Buildings and infrastructure 

(including residential buildings)

Mineral properties
Fixed plant and equipment
Mobile equipment, built-in 

process computers, underground 
mining equipment and 
reconditionable spares
Loose tools and computer 

equipment

Development costs
Refractory relines
Site preparation, mining 

5 — 25 years
10 — 25 years
4 — 25 years

4 — 40 years
2 — 25 years
2 — 25 years
10 — 25 years
2 — 25 years 2,5 — 25 years

16 000 — 
40 000 hours
2 — 25 years or 2 — 17 years 2,5 — 20 years

5 years
5 — 6 years

2 — 10 years
8 — 20 years

2,5 — 10 years
4 — 10 years
4 — 6 years

development and exploration

5 — 25 years

2 — 25 years

3 — 25 years

Buildings and infrastructure 

(including residential buildings)

Mineral properties
Fixed plant and equipment
Mobile equipment, built-in 

process computers, underground 
mining equipment and 
reconditionable spares
Loose tools and computer 

equipment

Site preparation, mining 

Base metals

7 years
— indefinite

Industrial
minerals

Other

10 — 25 years

20 — 25 years

5 — 25 years

5 — 25 years

5 — 10 years

2 — 20 years

5 — 15 years

5 years

2 — 8 years

5 years

5 years

development and exploration

7 — 25 years

20 years

5 years

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2005

Iron ore1

Coal Mineral sands

Buildings and infrastructure 

(including residential buildings)

Mineral properties
Fixed plant and equipment
Mobile equipment, built-in 

process computers, underground 
mining equipment and 
reconditionable spares
Loose tools and computer 

equipment

Development costs
Refractory relines
Site preparation, mining 

5 — 25 years
10 — 25 years
4 — 25 years

5 — 25 years
5 — 25 years

4 — 40 years
10 — 25 years
5-25 years 2,5 — 25 years

16 000 —
40 000 hours
2 — 25 years or 5 — 15 years 2,5 — 20 years

5 years
5 — 6 years

5 years
8 — 20 years

2,5 — 10 years
4 — 10 years
2 — 5 years

development and exploration

5 — 25 years

9 — 25 years

3 — 25 years

Buildings and infrastructure 

(including residential buildings)

Fixed plant and equipment
Mobile equipment, built-in

process computers, 
underground mining equipment 
and reconditionable spares

Loose tools and computer 

equipment

Site preparation, mining 

development and exploration

Base metals

8 years
— indefinite
8 — 25 years

Industrial
minerals

Other

10 — 25 years
5 — 25 years

3 — 25 years
5 — 10 years

2 — 15 years

5 — 15 years

5 years

5 years

5 years

5 years

5 years

1  Estimated useful life as applied up to 31 October 2006 before the unbundling of the iron ore

business as part of the empowerment transaction.

Maintenance and repairs which neither materially add to the value of assets nor
appreciably prolong their useful lives are charged against income.

Direct attributable expenses relating to mining and other major capital projects, site
preparations and exploration are capitalised until the asset is brought to a working
condition for its intended use. These costs include dismantling and site restoration
costs to the extent these are recognised as a provision.

Financing costs directly associated with the construction or acquisition of qualifying assets
are capitalised at interest rates relating to loans specifically raised for that purpose, or at
the average borrowing rate where the general pool of group borrowings was utilised.
Capitalisation of borrowing costs ceases when the asset is substantially complete.

exxaro annual report page 99

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

1.  ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Directly attributable costs associated with the acquisition, development and
installation of certain software are capitalised. Such assets are depreciated using
the amortisation methods and periods applicable to computer equipment.

Profits and deficits on the disposal of property, plant and equipment are taken to
profit or loss.

Leased assets
Leases involving plant and equipment whereby the lessor provides finance to the
group with the asset as security and where the group assumes substantially all the
benefits and risks of ownership are classified as finance leases. Assets acquired in
terms of finance leases are capitalised at the lower of fair value and the present value
of the minimum lease payments at inception of the lease and depreciated over the
useful life of the asset. The capital element of future obligations under the leases is
included as a liability in the balance sheet. Each lease payment is allocated between
the liability and finance charges so as to achieve a constant rate on the finance
balance outstanding. The interest element of the finance charge is charged against
income over the lease period using the effective interest rate method.

For a sale and leaseback transaction that results in a finance lease, any excess of sales
proceeds over the carrying amount is deferred and recognised on the straight-line
basis over the period of the lease.

Leases of assets to the group under which all the risks and benefits of ownership are
effectively retained by the lessor, are classified as operating leases. Payments made
under operating leases are charged against income on the straight-line basis over the
period of the lease.

Arrangements that contain the right to use an asset are evaluated for recognition,
classification as a finance- or operating lease, and are measured and accounted for
accordingly.

Biological assets
Biological assets are measured on initial recognition and at each balance sheet date
at their fair value less estimated point-of-sale costs and any change in value is
included in the net profit or loss for the period in which it arises. Plantations are
measured at their fair value less estimated point-of-sale costs. The fair value of the
plantations is determined by an independent appraiser, based on the Faustman
Formula as applied within the forestry industry. Livestock is measured at fair value less
estimated point-of-sale costs, fair value being determined by the age and size of the
animals and market price. Market price is determined on the basis that the animal is

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sold to be slaughtered. Livestock held for sale is classified as consumable biological
assets. Game is measured at their fair value less estimated point-of-sale costs, fair
value being determined as market price. Market price is determined on the live auction
selling prices. Game held for sale is classified as consumable biological assets.

Intangible assets
An intangible asset is recognised at cost if it is probable that future economic benefits
will flow to the enterprise. Amortisation is charged on a systematic basis over the
estimated useful lives of the intangible assets.

The estimated maximum useful lives of intangible assets in respect of patents, licences
and franchises are 20 years.

Subsequent expenditure on capitalised intangible assets is capitalised only if it
increases the future benefits embodied in the specific asset to which it relates.
The carrying amounts are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether
there is any indication of impairment.

Research, development and exploration costs
Research, development and exploration costs are charged against income until they
result in projects that are evaluated as being technically or commercially feasible, the
group has sufficient resources to complete development and can demonstrate how the
asset will generate future economic benefits, in which event these costs are capitalised
and amortised on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the project or
asset. The carrying amounts are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine
whether there is any indication of impairment.

Impairment of assets
The carrying amounts of assets mentioned in the accounting policy notes are reviewed
at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment.
If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount is estimated as the higher of the
net selling price and the value in use.

In assessing value in use, the expected future cash flows are discounted to their
present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments
of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. An impairment loss is
recognised whenever the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

For an asset that does not generate cash inflows largely independent of those from
other assets, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to
which the asset belongs. An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying
amount of the cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount.

exxaro annual report page 101

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

1.  ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

A previously recognised impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the
estimates used to determine the recoverable amount, however not to an amount
higher than the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of
depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognised in prior years. For goodwill
a recognised impairment loss is not reversed.

Financial instruments
Recognition
Financial instruments are recognised on the balance sheet when the group becomes a
party to the contractual provisions of a financial instrument. All purchases of financial
assets that require delivery within the time frame established by regulation or market
convention (“regular way” purchases) are recognised at trade date, which is the date on
which the group commits to purchase the asset. Financial liabilities are recognised when
the group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument.

Measurement
Financial instruments are initially measured at cost, which includes transaction costs.
Subsequent to initial recognition these instruments are measured as set out below.

Investments
Marketable securities are carried at market value, which is calculated by reference to stock
exchange quoted bid prices at the close of business on the balance sheet date. Other
investments are shown at fair value. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss.

Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables originated by the group are stated at amortised cost less
provision for doubtful debts.

Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are measured at fair value.

Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are recognised at amortised cost, namely original debt less principal
payments and amortisations, except for derivatives which are subsequently measured
at fair value. If a financial liability is designated as a hedged item, it is subject to
measurement under hedge accounting provisions.

Derivative instruments
Derivative instruments are measured at fair value.

Gains and losses on subsequent measurement
Gains and losses on subsequent measurement are recognised as follows:
• Gains and losses arising from a change in the fair value of financial instruments that
are not part of a hedging relationship are included in net profit or loss for the period
in which they arise.

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• Gains and losses from measuring fair value hedging instruments, including fair value
hedges for foreign currency denominated transactions, are recognised immediately
in net profit or loss. 

• The effective portion of gains and losses from remeasuring cash flow hedging

instruments, including cash flow hedges for forecast foreign currency denominated
transactions and for interest rate swaps, are initially recognised directly in equity.
Should the hedged firm commitment or forecast transaction result in the recognition
of an asset or a liability, then the cumulative amount recognised in equity is adjusted
against the initial measurement of the asset or liability. For other cash flow hedges,
the cumulative amount recognised in equity is included in net profit or loss in the
period when the commitment or forecast transaction affects profit or loss. 

• When a hedging instrument or hedge relationship is terminated, but the hedged

transaction is still expected to occur, the cumulative unrealised gain or loss at that
point remains in equity and is recognised in accordance with the above policy when
the transaction occurs. If the hedged transaction is no longer probable, the
cumulative unrealised gain or loss recognised in equity is recognised in the income
statement immediately.

Offset
Where a legally enforceable right of offset exists for recognised financial assets and
financial liabilities, and there is an intention to settle the liability and realise the asset
simultaneously, or to settle on a net basis, all related financial effects are offset.

Exchange rates used
The average US dollar/rand, where applicable, of US$1: R6,70 (2005: US$1: R6,30) has
been used to translate the income and cash flow statements while the balance sheet
has been translated at the closing rate at the last day of the reporting period
US$1: R6,98 (2005: US$1: R6,33).

Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost, determined on the moving average basis,
and net realisable value. The cost of finished goods and work-in-progress comprises
raw materials, direct labour, other direct costs and fixed production overheads, but
excludes interest charges. Fixed production overheads are allocated on the basis of
normal capacity. Write-downs to net realisable value and inventory losses are expensed
in the period in which the write-downs or losses occur.

exxaro annual report page 103

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

1.  ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Foreign currencies
Transactions and balances
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange
ruling at the transaction date. Monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are
translated at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Gains or losses
arising on translation are credited to or charged against income.

Foreign entities
The financial statements of foreign entities are translated into South African rand as
follows:
• Assets and liabilities at rates of exchange ruling at balance sheet date.
• Income, expenditure and cash flow items at weighted average rates.
• Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on acquisition at rates of exchange

ruling at balance sheet date.

All resulting exchange differences are reflected as part of shareholders’ equity. On
disposal, such translation differences are recognised in the income statement as part
of the cumulative gain or loss on disposal.

Foreign currency hedges
Foreign currency hedges are dealt with in the financial instruments accounting policy.

Revenue recognition
Revenue, which excludes value added tax and sales between group companies,
represents the gross value of goods invoiced. Export revenues are recorded according
to the relevant sales terms, when the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred.

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when significant risks and rewards of
ownership of the goods are transferred to the buyer.

Revenue arising from services and royalties is recognised on the accrual basis in
accordance with the substance of the relevant agreements.

Interest and dividend income
Interest is recognised on the time proportion basis, taking account of the principal
outstanding and the effective rate over the period to maturity, when it is determined
that such income will accrue to the group.

Dividends are recognised when the right to receive payment is established.

Taxation
Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

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The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs
from profit as reported in the income statement because it excludes items of income or
expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that
are never taxable or deductible. The group’s liability for current tax is calculated using
tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the group has a present legal or constructive obligation
as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits
will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the
amount of the obligation. Where the effect of discounting to present value is material,
provisions are adjusted to reflect the time value of money, and where appropriate, the
risk specific to the liability.

Decommissioning and environmental rehabilitation
Provision is made for environmental rehabilitation costs where either a legal or
constructive obligation is recognised as a result of past events. Estimates are based upon
costs that are regularly reviewed and adjusted as appropriate for new circumstances.

Where a provision is made for dismantling and site restoration costs, an asset of
similar initial value is raised and amortised in accordance with the group’s accounting
policy for property, plant and equipment.

Annual contributions are made to the group’s Environmental Rehabilitation Trust Fund,
created in accordance with statutory requirements, to provide for the funding of the
estimated cost of pollution control and rehabilitation during, and at the end of, the life
of mines. The Environmental Rehabilitation Trust Fund is consolidated.

Expenditure on plant and equipment for pollution control is capitalised and depreciated
over the useful lives of the assets whilst the cost of ongoing current programmes to
prevent and control pollution and to rehabilitate the environment is charged against
income as incurred.

Deferred taxation
Deferred taxation is provided using the balance sheet liability method on all temporary
differences between the carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes and the
amounts used for taxation purposes.

A deferred tax asset is recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable
profits will be available against which the associated unused tax losses and deductible
temporary differences can be utilised. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is
reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer
probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset
to be recovered.

exxaro annual report page 105

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

1.  ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Deferred taxation is calculated using taxation rates that have been enacted at balance
sheet date. The effect on deferred taxation of any changes in taxation rates is charged
to the income statement, except to the extent that it relates to items previously
charged or credited directly to equity.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to
set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when they relate to income
taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the group intends to settle its current
tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.

Employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Retirement
The group provides defined contribution retirement funds for the benefit of employees,
the assets of which are held in separate funds. These funds are funded by payments
from employees and the group, taking account of the recommendations of independent
actuaries. The group’s contribution to the defined contribution fund is charged to the
income statement in the year to which it relates.

Exxaro is also a participating employer in two closed defined benefit funds for its
pensioner members who retired before the unbundling from Mittal SA in 2001. Exxaro
does not however provide employee benefits in defined benefit funds for its employees.

Statutory actuarial valuations on the defined contribution plans are performed every
three years. Interim valuations are also performed on an annual basis. Valuations are
performed on a date which coincides with the balance sheet date. Consideration is
given to any event that could impact the funds up to balance sheet date. The group
does not provide guarantees in respect of returns in the defined contribution funds.

Medical
No contributions are made to the medical aid of retired employees.

Short and long-term benefits
The cost of all short-term employee benefits, such as salaries, bonuses, housing
allowances, medical and other contributions, are recognised during the period in which
the employee renders the related service.

The vesting portion of long-term benefits is recognised and provided for at balance
sheet date, based on current total cost to company.

Termination benefits
Termination benefits are payable whenever an employee’s employment is terminated
before the normal retirement date or whenever an employee accepts voluntary
redundancy in exchange for these benefits. 

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The group recognises termination benefits when it has demonstrated its commitment
to either terminate the employment of current employees according to a detailed
formal plan without possibility of withdrawal or to provide termination benefits as a
result of an offer made to encourage voluntary redundancy. If the benefits fall due
more than 12 months after balance sheet date, they are discounted to present value.

Equity compensation benefits
Senior management, including executive directors, have been granted share options.
Grants are based on existing ordinary shares and can be purchased or the purchase
can be deferred. The option or purchase price equals market price on the date
preceding the date of the grant.

When the options are exercised they can either be:
• purchased and if vesting according to the rules of the scheme, recorded in share

capital and share premium at the amount of the option price; or 

• payment can be deferred resulting in no increase in share capital or share premium

until paid for and vesting according to the rules of the scheme.

The fair value of the options granted to senior management including executive
directors, has been determined at grant date using a suitable option pricing model and
expensed over the vesting period of the options with a corresponding increase in equity.

For cash-settled share-based payments, a liability equal to the portion of the goods or
services received is recognised at the current fair value determined at each balance
sheet date.

Dividend
Dividends paid are recognised by the company when the shareholder’s right to receive
payment is established. These dividends are recorded and disclosed as dividends paid
in the statement of changes in equity. Dividends proposed or declared subsequent to
the year-end are not recognised at the balance sheet date, but are disclosed in the
notes to the financial statements.

Secondary tax on companies
Taxation costs incurred on dividends are included in the taxation line in the income
statement in the year in which the related dividends are declared.

Discontinuing operations and non-current assets held for sale
Discontinuing operations are significant, distinguishable components of an enterprise
that have been sold, abandoned or are the subject of formal plans for disposal or
discontinuance.

exxaro annual report page 107

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

1.  ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

The profit or loss on the sale or abandonment of a discontinuing operation is
determined from the formalised discontinuance date.

If the carrying amount of a non-current asset or disposal group will be recovered
principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use such an
asset is classified as non-current assets held for sale and measured at the lower of
carrying amount and fair value less cost to sell. This condition is regarded as met only
when the sale is highly probable and the asset (or disposal group) is available for
immediate sale in its present condition. Management must be committed to the sale,
which should be expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one
year from the date of classification.

Segment reporting
The primary business segments are coal, heavy minerals, base metals, and industrial
minerals, whilst a significant equity accounted interest is held in iron ore.

On a secondary segment basis, significant geographic marketing regions have been
identified.

The basis of segment reporting is representative of the internal structure used for
management reporting.

Cash and cash equivalents
For the purpose of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents comprise cash
on hand, deposits held on call, and investments in money market instruments, net of
bank overdrafts, all of which are available for use by the group unless otherwise stated.

Comparatives
Where necessary, the December 2005 figures have been adjusted to conform with
changes in presentation for the current period, and are set out in note 2.

Judgements made by management
The following judgements, apart from those involving estimates (as mentioned below)
have been made by management in the process of applying the group’s accounting
policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the
financial statements:
• The identification of special purpose entities controlled by the group which must be

consolidated (refer note 31);

• In applying IFRS 5, Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations,

management had to make judgements as to which non-current assets and
discontinued operations fall within the scope of the standard and had to be
reclassified and measured in terms of IFRS 5;

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• In applying IFRS 2, Share-based Payment, management had to make certain
judgements in respect of the fair value option pricing models to be used in
determining the various share-based arrangements in respect of employees, as well
as the variable elements used in these models (refer note 33);

• In applying IFRIC 4, Determining whether an arrangement contains a lease, and IAS 17,
Leases, contractual agreements were assessed to determine whether they convey the
right to use an asset and their classification as either an operating or finance lease.

Key assumptions made by management in applying accounting policies
The following key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of
estimation uncertainty at the balance sheet date, have a significant risk of causing a
material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next
financial year:
• Estimates made in determining the present obligation of environmental and

decommissioning provisions, which include the actual estimate, the discount rate
used and the expected date of closure of mining activities in determining the present
value of environmental and decommissioning provisions (refer note 25);

• Estimates made in determining the recoverable amount of assets where there is an
indication that an asset may be impaired, this includes the estimation of cash flows
and the discount rates used;

• Estimates made in determining the probability of future taxable income thereby

justifying the recognition of a deferred tax asset;

• Estimates made in determining changes in the estimated useful lives of assets and

their residual values;

• Estimates made of legal or constructive obligations resulting in the raising of

provisions, and the expected date of probable outflow of economic benefits to assess
whether the provision should be discounted;

• Estimates made of contingent liabilities disclosed; and
• Estimates of mineral resources and ore reserves in accordance with the SAMREC

code (2000) for South African properties and the JORC code (2004) for Australian
properties. Such estimates relate to the category for the resource (measured,
indicated or inferred), the quantum and the grade.

Black economic empowerment (BEE) credentials
The difference between the fair value of equity instruments issued as part of an
empowerment transaction, and the identifiable consideration received for such issue,
represents a BEE credential expense that does not meet the recognition criteria of an
intangible asset and has been expensed through the income statement.

Adoption of new and revised standards
At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, the following Standards
and Interpretations were in issue but not yet effective:

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Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

1.  ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

• IFRIC 7 Applying the Restatement Approach under IAS 29, Financial Reporting in
Hyperinflationary Economies, effective for annual periods beginning on or after
1 March 2006.

• IFRIC 8 Scope of IFRS 2, effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 May

2006.

• IFRIC 9 Reassessment of Embedded Derivatives, effective for annual periods

beginning on or after 1 June 2006.

• IFRIC 10 Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment, effective for annual periods

beginning on or after 1 November 2006.

• IFRIC 11, IFRS 2: Group and Treasury Share transactions, effective for annual periods

beginning on or after 1 March 2007.

• IFRC 12, Service Concession Arrangements, effective for annual periods beginning

on or after 1 January 2008.

• IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosure, effective for annual periods beginning on

or after 1 January 2007.

• IFRS 8 Operating Segments, effective for annual periods beginning on or after

1 January 2009.

The directors believe that none of these new or revised standards and interpretations
will have an effect other than enhanced disclosure.

page 110 exxaro annual report

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

Notes

2.

CHANGES in ACCOUNTING 
POLICY
Accounting for arrangements that 
contain a lease 
In terms of IFRIC 4 
(Determining whether an arrangement 
contains a lease) and IAS 17 (Leases), 
arrangements that convey the right to 
use an asset, are evaluated for 
recognition, classification as a finance 
or operating lease and measured and 
accounted for accordingly. The result 
is the recognition of a number of 
finance leases where Exxaro is either 
the lessee or the lessor.
Income statement impact
(Decrease) in revenue
Decrease in depreciation
Decrease in operating expenses
(Increase) in financing cost
Decrease in taxation
(Decrease) in profit for the year
Impact on attributable earnings 
per share (cents)
Impact on diluted attributable 
earnings per share (cents)
Balance sheet impact
(Decrease) in property, plant and 
equipment
Increase in deferred tax asset
(Decrease) in retained earnings
Increase in non-current interest-
bearing borrowings – Finance lease 
liability
(Decrease) in other long-term 
payables: Mittal Steel (South Africa) 
captive mines
(Decrease) in deferred tax liabilities
(Decrease) in current interest-bearing 
borrowings – finance lease liability
Increase in trade and other payables

(89)
79
47
(38)

(1)

(81)
72
42
(51)
5
(13)

(4)

(4)

(363)
23
(57)

(357)

(58)

246

247

(520)

(9)

(604)
(22)

80

There were no amounts attributable to the minorities.

The impact of the change on the 31 December 2004 financial statements is a decrease
in property, plant and equipment of R349 million, an increase in deferred tax assets of
R18 million, a decrease in retained earnings of R45 million, an increase in finance lease
liabilities of R212 million, a decrease in other long-term payables of R607 million and
an increase in trade and other payables of R109 million.

The above includes the iron ore impact for the period ended 31 October 2006.

exxaro annual report page 111

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

Notes

3. 

REVENUE
Sale of goods
Services

Revenue from discontinued 
operations

Revenue from continuing 
operations

4. 

OPERATING EXPENSES
Cost by type
– Raw materials and 

consumables

– Staff costs

– Salaries and wages
– Share-based payments
– Termination benefits
– Pension and medical costs

– Income from sale of 

investment

– General charges
– Share-based payment: BEE 

credential expense
– Railage and transport
– Repairs and maintenance
– Impairment charges
– Excess of minority interest 
over cost of acquisition

– Energy
– Depreciation on property, 

plant and equipment

– Amortisation of intangible 

assets

– Movement in inventories
– Own work capitalised
– Sublease rent received

7

13

15

13 746

11 881

13 746

11 881

6 483

6 573

7 263

5 308

2 842

1 893

1 984
185
7
186

1 898
38
7
167

(39)
2 006

(1 179)
1 084

580
1 399
937
784

(36)
348

810

3
(937)
(37)
(10)

1 470
845
28

(95)
361

822

4
(348)
(6)
(28)

2006
Rm

3
703

706

52

305
116
3
26

(15)
570

580
2
3

4

9

11 012

6 961

1 655

Operating expenses from 
discontinued operations

Operating expenses from 
continuing operations

3 385

2 642

7 627

4 319

Restated
2005
Rm

7
579

586

25

287
22
1
22

324

1
8
7

5

7

(16)

693

page 112 exxaro annual report

Notes

7

4. 

OPERATING EXPENSES
(continued)
Cost by function
– Costs of goods sold/services 

rendered

– Selling and distribution costs
– Sublease rent received
– Impairment charges
– Excess of minority interest 
over cost of acquisition

– Income from sale of 

investment

Operating expenses from 
discontinued operations

Operating expenses from 
continuing operations

The above costs are stated 
after including:
Auditors’ remuneration
– audit fees
– other services
Consultancy fees
Contingent rentals paid
Contingent rentals received
Cost of empowerment 
transaction, unbundling, 
integration and branding
Depreciation and amortisation
– land and buildings
– mineral properties
– residential buildings
– buildings and infrastructure
– machinery, plant and 

equipment

– leased assets under 

finance leases

– site preparation, mining 

development, exploration 
and rehabilitation

– amortisation of intangible 

assets

13
13
13
13

13

13

13

15

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

702

(16)
7

693

3

70

1 670

(15)

1 655

4
4
181

241

9

7

8 890
1 423
(10)
784

(36)

(39)

11 012

6 743
1 492
(28)
28

(95)

(1 179)

6 961

3 385

2 642

7 627

4 319

10
5
254
8
(53)

241

59

90

615

11

35

3

9
1
126
5
(82)

37
7
104

581

34

59

4

exxaro annual report page 113

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

Notes

4. 

OPERATING EXPENSES
(continued)
Cost by function (continued)
Directors’ emoluments 
(refer to the report of the 
directors page 71)
– Executive directors

– remuneration received as 
directors of the company
– bonuses and cash incentives
– compensation on retirement 

from executive office
– Non-executive directors

– remuneration received as 
directors of the company

15
21

14
1

1

2

2

7

6

1

39

22

55

(2)

(5)

784

(84)

(95)

(43)

(36)

2
47

(5)
28

18
227

Excess of minority interest 
over cost of acquisition
Exploration expenditure 
(equates to exploration cash 
flow for the year)
Fair value adjustment on 
financial assets – (gain)/loss
Fair value adjustment on 
financial liabilities – (gain)
Impairment charges
Inventories write down to net 
realisable value 
Inventories previously written 
down reversed
Movement in provisions (note 25)
Net (profit)/deficit on disposal 
or scrapping of property, plant 
and equipment
Net profit on disposal of
investment
Net realised (gains)/losses on 
currency exchange differences
Net unrealised losses on 
currency exchange differences
Net realised losses on 
the revaluation of derivative 
instruments
Net unrealised (gains) on the
revaluation of derivative 
instruments
Operating lease rentals 
expenses
– property
– equipment
Operating sublease rentals 
received
– property
– other
Reconditionable spares usage
Research and development costs
Note:
Pensions
Retirement amounts paid or receivable by executive directors are paid or received under
defined contribution retirement funds.

(28)
(1)
6
26

(1 179)

(199)

(225)

56
69

23
16

23
77

(39)

(44)

(83)

(15)

(10)

(51)

278

(4)

(6)

37

76

75

64

97

5
7

5

22

(5)
7

2

17

63

8

(72)

19
19

(16)

9

page 114 exxaro annual report

5.  NET FINANCING COSTS

Interest expense and loan costs
Finance leases
Interest income
Interest received from 
joint ventures

Net interest expense
Interest adjustment on 
non-current 
provisions (note 25)

Financing charges attributable 
to discontinued operations 
included in net financing 
cost above:
Interest income
Interest expense

Financing charges attributable to 
continuing operations included in 
net financing costs above:
Interest income
Interest expense

6. 

No financing costs were 
capitalised during the year 
(2005: Rnil million)

INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS
Subsidiaries
Unlisted shares
– Dividends
– Net interest received

Group

Company

2006
Rm

354
39
(115)

278

58

336

(110)
139

29

(5)
312

307

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

144

(36)

108

1

109

144

(24)

(3)

117

1

118

338
52
(147)

(3)

240

42

282

(150)
270

120

162

162

4 551
15

4 566

1394
158

1 552

exxaro annual report page 115

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

7. 

IMPAIRMENT CHARGES
Included in operating expenses are 
the following impairment losses:
Impairment of property, plant and 
equipment
Impairment of intangible assets
Impairment of joint ventures

Total impairment charges

Reversal of impairment of property, 
plant and equipment

Total impairment reversals

Net impairments
Taxation effect

Net effect on attributable earnings

784

784

784
(227)

557

3
20
7

30

(2)

(2)

28

28

7

7

7

7

The combined impact of a stronger currency outlook over the life of the assets, a
higher discount rate resulting from an increase in interest rates, and a projected
surplus of high-grade titanium feedstock on world markets, necessitated a review of
the carrying value of the local mineral sands operations. As a result the carrying value
of the assets was impaired to its value in use based on a 8,53% discount rate.

In 2005 the carrying amounts of certain other investments were greater than the
market value and were impaired.

page 116 exxaro annual report

8. 

TAXATION
Charge to income
South African normal taxation
– Current – current year

– prior year

– Deferred – current year

– prior year
– rate adjustment
– change in 

accounting policy

Foreign normal taxation

– Current – current year

– prior year

– Deferred – current year

– prior year

Share of joint ventures taxation
Capital gains tax
Secondary tax on companies
Non-residents withholding tax

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

(1 028)
31

(997)

308
(6)

302

(167)
77

(90)

(69)
(42)

(111)

1
(1)
(424)
(4)

(794)
(9)

(803)

8
(1)
29

5

41

(184)
22

(162)

102
(28)

74

1
(349)
(179)
(30)

(7)

(7)

(1)

(1)

55

55

(424)

(179)

Total

(1 324)

(1 407)

(369)

(187)

Taxation applicable to discontinued 
operations

Taxation applicable to continuing 
operations

(746)

(1 084)

(578)

(323)

exxaro annual report page 117

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

8. 

TAXATION (continued)
Reconciliation of taxation rates
Taxation as a percentage of profit 
before taxation
Taxation effect of 
– Assessed losses (not provided for)
– Capital profits/(losses)
– Fair value adjustment on 
unbundling of subsidiary
– Disallowable expenditure
– Exempt income
– Share of associates’ and joint 

ventures’ differences

– Tax rate differences
– Temporary differences not

provided

– Rate change on deferred 

tax balance

– Secondary Tax on companies
– Withholding tax
– Controlled Foreign Company 

profits

– Unrealised foreign exchange 
translation differences on 
cessation of business
– Prior year adjustments

Standard tax rate

Effective tax rate for continuing 
operations, excluding income from 
equity accounted investments, 
impairment charge and share of 
taxation thereon

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

6,5

30,3

1,7

14,1

(1,5)
0,1

25,4
(1,5)
0,4

0,1
(0,2)

(0,2)

(2,0)

(0,1)
0,5

29,0

(0,5)

(0,9)
30,5

24,4
(1,2)
6,0

(1,9)

(0,1)
(13,5)

0,8

(4,2)
8,6

(0,4)

(0,6)

0,6
(3,8)
(0,6)

(0,5)

0,3

29,0

29,0

(0,6)

29,0

4,5

37,8

page 118 exxaro annual report

9. 

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Exxaro unbundled its iron ore business effective 
1 November 2006 as part of the revised listing 
of Exxaro and now holds only a 20,62% interest 
in Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Limited which 
is equity accounted.
The income statements of the disposed business 
was as follows:
Revenue
Operating expenses1

Net operating profit
Interest income
Interest expense

Pre-tax profit of discontinued operations
Taxation

Profit for the period from discontinued operations

1  2005 includes the settlement proceeds of R1 163 million 
received for the interest in the Hope Downs project.

The assets and liabilities of the disposed business 
was as follows 
Property, plant and equipment
Biological assets
Investments
Financial assets
Inter-company loans
Deferred taxation – assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventories

Total assets

Group

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

6 483
(3 385)

3 098
110
(139)

3 069
(746)

2 323

6 573
(2 642)

3 931
150
(270)

3 811
(1 084)

2 727

3 400
4
1
144
1 390
32
403
911
785

7 070

2 419

1
119
1 372

591
1 001
511

6 014

exxaro annual report page 119

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

9. 

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
(continued)
Retained income
Non-distributable reserves
Interest-bearing borrowings
Inter-company loans
Non-current provisions
Deferred taxation
Trade and other payables
Taxation payable
Shareholders for dividends

Total liabilities

Net asset value
Net asset value of unbundled 79,38%
Fair value of net assets declared as dividend in specie

Total fair value of net assets unbundled as dividend in specie

Net debt
The cash flows of the disposed businesses were as follows
Cash flow attributable to operating activities
Cash flow attributable to investing activities

Net cash (outflow)/inflow
Cash flow attributable to financing activities

Cash flow attributable to discontinued operations

Group

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

427
34
4 504
51
157
568
614
358
357

7 070

461
366
17 966

18 332

(2 762)

982
(1 079)

(97)
93

(190)

3 722
(174)
548

136
553
486
743

6 014

1 205
807

2 012
(2 206)

(194)

page 120 exxaro annual report

10.  EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic headline earnings per share is calculated 
by dividing the headline earnings by the weighted 
average number of ordinary shares in issue 
during the year.
Headline earnings (R million) (Refer note 12)

Headline (loss)/earnings from continuing operations 
(R million)
Headline earnings from discontinued operations 
(R million)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares 
in issue (million)

Headline earnings per share (cents) (restated for 2005)

Headline (loss)/earnings per share from continuing 
operations (cents) (restated for 2005)
Headline earnings per share from discontinued operations
(cents) (restated for 2005)

For the diluted headline earnings per share the weighted 
average number of ordinary shares is adjusted to assume 
conversion of not yet released purchased shares and options
under the Management Share Scheme. Diluted headline  
earnings per share is calculated by dividing headline earnings  
by the adjusted weighted average number of shares in issue.
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue 
(million) as calculated above
Adjusted for options and net purchased shares in terms 
of the Management Share Scheme (million)

Weighted average number for diluted headline earnings 
per share (million)

Diluted headline earnings per share (cents) (restated for 2005)

Diluted headline (loss)/earnings per share from continuing 
operations (cents) (restated for 2005)
Diluted headline earnings per share from discontinued 
operations (cents) (restated for 2005)

Group

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

1 698

2 360

(630)

364

2 328

1 996

313

542

(201)

744

313

5

318

534

(198)

732

304

776

120

657

304

7

311

759

117

642

Basic attributable earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit attributable to
shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year.

exxaro annual report page 121

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Group

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

19 169

3 177

16 846

450

2 323

313

6 124

5 382

742

2 727

304

1 045

148

897

6 028

1 022

5 297

731

145

877

10.  EARNINGS PER SHARE (continued)

Profit for the year attributable to equity holders 
of the parent (R million)

Profit for the year from continuing operations 
attributable to equity holders of the parent (R million)
Profit for the year from discontinued operations 
attributable to equity holders of the parent (R million)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (million)

Basic earnings per share (cents) (restated for 2005)

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations 
(cents) (restated for 2005)
Basic earning per share from discontinued operations 
(cents) (restated for 2005)

For the diluted attributable earnings per share the weighted 
average number of ordinary shares is adjusted as above.
Diluted earnings per share (cents) (restated for 2005)

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations 
(cents) (restated for 2005)
Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations 
(cents) (restated for 2005)

For the current year, shares under option had an effect 
on the adjusted weighted average number of shares in 
issue as the average option price attached to the option 
shares was lower than the average market price.

11.  DIVIDEND

Dividends paid during the year include cash dividends of R1 628 million (2005:
R1 447 million), the repurchase of shares as part of the empowerment transaction of
R1 763 million (2005: Rnil) and the unbundling of Exxaro’s interest in its iron ore business
recorded at a fair value of R18 332 million (2005: Rnil). The STC on these dividends
amount to R424 million.

page 122 exxaro annual report

12. RECONCILIATION OF HEADLINE 

EARNINGS
Net profit attributable to equity holders 
of the parent
Adjusted for:
– Impairment charges
– Share of associate’s net deficit on disposal 

of property, plant and equipment

– Excess of minority interest over cost of acquisition
– Net profit on disposal of scrapping of property, 

plant and equipment

– Net profit on disposal of investments
– Fair value adjustment prior to unbundling
– Minority interest on adjustments
– Taxation effect of adjustments

Headline earnings

Headline earnings from discontinued operations

Headline (loss)/earnings from continuing operations

Headline earnings per share (cents)
– basic restated for December 2005
– diluted restated for December 2005
Headline (loss)/earnings per share from 
continuing operations (cents)
– basic restated for December 2005
– diluted restated for December 2005
Headline earnings per share from
discontinued operations (cents)
– basic restated for December 2005
– diluted restated for December 2005

Group

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

Notes

19 169

3 177

7

4
4

10

10

784

(1)
(36)

3
(39)
(17 963)

(219)

1 698

2 328

(630)

542
534

(201)
(198)

744
732

28

(95)

2
(1 179)

(1)
428

2 360

1 996

364

776
759

120
117

657
642

exxaro annual report page 123

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Land and
buildings
Rm

Mineral
properties
Rm

Residential land 
and buildings
Rm

13.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND 

EQUIPMENT
Group
2006
Gross carrying amount
At beginning of year
Additions
Changes in decommissioning
assets
Acquisition of subsidiary
Disposals of items of property, 
plant and equipment
Exchange differences on 
translation
Unbundling of subsidiary
Other movements

140
11

25

(9)

4
(35)

1 040
60

2
1 740

(130)

59
(621)

At end of year

136

2 150

111
2

(2)

1
(46)
6

72

69

(2)

(37)
3

33

6

6

211
59
56

15
(132)

209

1

(1)

130

1 941

39

Accumulated depreciation
At beginning of year
Depreciation charges
Acquisition of subsidiary
Accumulated depreciation on 
disposals of items of property, 
plant and equipment
Exchange differences 
on translation
Unbundling of subsidiary
Other movements

At end of year

Impairment of assets
At beginning of year
Impairment charges
Disposals of items of property, 
plant and equipment

Net carrying amount 
at end of year

page 124 exxaro annual report

Buildings and
infrastructure
Rm

Machinery,
plant and
equipment
Rm

Site preparation,
mining develop-
ment, exploration
and rehabilitation
Rm

Extensions
under
construction
Rm

8 685
388

13
600

(138)

263
(2 716)
127

7 222

3 736
626
312

(109)

133
(1 591)
10

3 117

2
494

496

897
1 487

2

5
(1 545)
(135)

711

1 013
8

(2)
47

(9)

57
(325)
(29)

760

579
35
21

(9)

30
(263)
(11)

382

63

63

1 657
54

(3)
54

(5)

37
(233)
31

1 592

474
90
47

(3)

19
(98)
(2)

527

2
227

(2)

227

838

Total
Rm

13 543
2 010

10
2 468

(293)

426
(5 521)

12 643

5 069
810
442

(123)

197
(2 121)

4 274

5
784

(3)

786

3 609

315

711

7 583

exxaro annual report page 125

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Land and
buildings
Rm

Mineral
properties
Rm

Residential land 
and buildings
Rm

144

144
4

(4)

(5)
1

140

13.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND 
EQUIPMENT (continued)
2005
Restated
Gross carrying amount
At beginning of year
IFRIC 4 adjustment
– arrangements that contain a lease
Adjusted opening balance
Additions
Additions – IFRIC 4
Changes in decommissioning assets
Disposal of subsidiary
Disposals of items of property, 
plant and equipment
Reclassification to non-current 
assets classified as held for sale
Exchange differences on translation
Other movements
At end of year
Accumulated depreciation
At beginning of year
IFRIC 4 adjustment
– arrangements that contain a lease
Adjusted opening balance
Depreciation charges
Disposal of subsidiary
Accumulated depreciation on 
disposals of items of property, 
plant and equipment
Reclassification to non-current 
assets classified as held for sale
Exchange differences on translation
Other movements
At end of year
Impairment of assets
At beginning of year
Impairment reversals
Impairment charges
Disposals of items of property, 
plant and equipment
Disposals of subsidiaries
Exchange differences on translation

Net carrying amount at end of year

140

The net carrying amount of property, 
plant and equipment includes:
Assets held under finance leases (refer note 24)
– cost
– accumulated depreciation

1 023

1 023

17

1 040

170

170
37

4

211

1

1
828

2006
Rm

210
46
164

122

(5)
117
2

3

(4)

(8)

1
111

70

(1)
69
7

(2)

(5)

69

42

2005
Rm

204
36
168

For detail of property, plant and equipment pledged as security refer to Annexure 1.
The replacement value of assets for insurance purposes amounts to R20,0 billion (2005: R18,8 billion).
A register of land and buildings is available for inspection at the registered office of the company.

page 126 exxaro annual report

Buildings and
infrastructure
Rm

Machinery,
plant and
equipment
Rm

Site preparation,
mining develop-
ment, exploration
and rehabilitation
Rm

Extensions
under
construction
Rm

1 835

7
1 842
30

(23)

10
(202)
1 657

532

532
104

(9)

3
(156)
474

8

2

(8)

2
1 181

7 940

38
7 978
251
27
2
(16)

(162)

71
534
8 685

3 000

(2)
2 998
615
(2)

(69)

29
165
3 736

89
(2)

(78)
(12)
5
2
4 947

1 291

(423)
868
1

9

15
120
1 013

549

(25)
524
59

5
(9)
579

590

6
596
756

(1)

(1)
(453)
897

1

(1)

434

897

Total
Rm

12 945

(377)
12 568
1 044
27
14
(16)

(194)

(13)
113

13 543

4 321

(28)
4 293
822
(2)

(80)

(5)
41

5 069

98
(2)
3

(87)
(12)
5
5
8 469

exxaro annual report page 127

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Land and
buildings
Rm

Mineral
properties
Rm

Residential land 
and buildings
Rm

13.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND 
EQUIPMENT (continued)
COMPANY
2006
Gross carrying amount
At beginning of year
Additions
Disposals of items of property, 
plant and equipment

At end of year

Accumulated depreciation
At beginning of year
Depreciation charges
Accumulated depreciation 
on disposals of items of 
property, plant and equipment

At end of year

Impairment of assets
At beginning of year

At end of year

Net carrying amount at 
end of year

2005
Restated
Gross carrying amount
At beginning of year
Additions
Disposals of items of property, 
plant and equipment
Other movements

At end of year

Accumulated depreciation
At beginning of year
Depreciation charges
Accumulated depreciation on 
disposals of items of property, 
plant and equipment

At end of year

Impairment of assets
At beginning of year
Impairment charges

At end of year

Net carrying amount at end of year

page 128 exxaro annual report

Buildings and
infrastructure
Rm

Machinery,
plant and
equipment
Rm

Site preparation,
mining develop-
ment, exploration
and rehabilitation
Rm

Extensions
under
construction
Rm

10

10

6

6

4

13

(3)

10

7

(1)

6

4

55
14

(5)

64

23
9

(4)

28

1

1

35

39
5

(14)
25

55

29
7

(13)

23

1

1

31

24
46

70

70

29
20

(25)

24

24

Total
Rm

89
60

(5)

144

29
9

(4)

34

1

1

109

81
25

(17)

89

36
7

(14)

29

1

1

59

exxaro annual report page 129

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Plantation
Rm

Livestock
Rm

Game
Rm

Total
Rm

14. BIOLOGICAL ASSETS

GROUP
2006
Carrying amount
At beginning of year
Gains arising from changes 
attributable to physical changes 
and price changes
Disposals
Reclassification to inventory
Unbundling of subsidiary

At end of year

Fair value of biological assets 
can be split as follows:
Mature
Immature

The plantation was valued by 
Mr JM Potgieter, an independent 
appraiser, on 14 December 2006.

2005
Restated
At beginning of year
Gains arising from changes 
attributable to physical changes 
and price changes
Disposals
Reclassification to inventory

At end of year

Fair value of biological assets 
can be split as follows:
Mature
Immature

7

1
(1)
(1)

6

3
3

6

7

1

(1)

7

4
3

7

7

1
(1)
(2)

5

5

5

10

2
(5)

7

7

7

14

6
(1)

(4)

15

15

15

14

2

(2)

14

14

14

28

8
(3)
(3)
(4)

26

23
3

26

31

5
(5)
(3)

28

25
3

28

Plantations consist of wattle and blue gum trees.
Livestock consists of cattle, sheep, goats and horses.
Game consists of rhino, buffalo, warthog, giraffe, ostrich and a large variety of antelope.

page 130 exxaro annual report

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

Notes

15. 

INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Patents, licences and franchise
Gross carrying amount
At beginning of year
Additions
Disposal of subsidiary
Intangible assets written off
Exchange differences

At end of year

Accumulated amortisation
At beginning of year
Disposal of subsidiary
Intangible assets written off
Amortisation charge
Exchange differences

At end of year

Impairment charges
At beginning of year
Exchange differences
Charge for the period
Disposal of subsidiary
Intangible assets written off

At end of year

81

15

96

20

3
4

27

Net carrying amount at end of year

69

105
11
(12)
(29)
6

81

23
(1)
(7)
4
1

20

11
1
20
(11)
(21)

61

16.  GOODWILL

Positive goodwill
Comprising:
Cost
Accumulated amortisation

243
243

243
243

Negative goodwill
At beginning of period
Derecognised, adjusted to opening 
balance of retained earnings

At end of period

Derecognised negative goodwill 
comprises:
Cost
Accumulated amortisation

(53)

53

(61)
8

(53)

The negative goodwill, which arose during 2003, resulted from the acquisition of Exxaro
Australia Sands Pty Limited (previously Ticor Limited) and was previously being amortised
over 12,7 years, was adjusted against opening retained income in accordance with IFRS 3.

exxaro annual report page 131

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

17.

INVESTMENTS IN 
ASSOCIATES AND 
JOINT VENTURES
Associated companies
– Unlisted

Joint ventures (Unlisted)
– Incorporated

Total

384

384

384

93

93

2

2

95

Refer to annexure 2 for market and directors’ valuations of investments.

Associate companies

Joint ventures

Investments
2006
Rm

Loans
2006
Rm

GROUP
At beginning of year
Additional interests
acquired
Movement in 
indebtedness from 
joint ventures
Disposals
Net share of results
Exchange difference
adjustments
Share of reserve 
movements
Unbundling of 
subsidiary

At end of year 
(annexure 2)

93

40

(29)
159

18

8

95

384

Total
2006
Rm

93

40

(29)
159

18

8

95

384

Invest-
ments
2006
Rm

Loans
2006
Rm

Total
2006
Rm

2

2

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

page 132 exxaro annual report

Associate companies

Joint ventures

Investments
2005
Rm

Loans
2005
Rm

Total
2005
Rm

Invest-
ments
2005
Rm

Loans
2005
Rm

Total
2005
Rm

17.

INVESTMENTS IN 
ASSOCIATES AND 
JOINT VENTURES
(continued)
GROUP
Restated
At beginning of year 
as previously disclosed
Reclassification as 
associate
Reclassification as 
non-current asset 
classified as held 
for sale
Movement in indebtedness 
to/from associated 
companies/repayments
Net share of results
Exchange difference 
adjustments
Impairment loss

At end of year 
(annexure 2)

78

2

(2)

7

8

93

Aggregate post-acquisition reserves:
– Associate companies
– Joint ventures

Total

78

2

(2)

7

8

93

7

7

(7)

2

2

2

(7)

2

2006
Rm

86
2 250

2 336

Restated
2005
Rm

(62)
1 863

1 801

exxaro annual report page 133

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Associate companies

Joint ventures

Investments
2006
Rm

Loans
2006
Rm

Total
2006
Rm

Invest-
ments
2006
Rm

Loans
2006
Rm

Total
2006
Rm

17.

INVESTMENTS IN 
ASSOCIATES AND 
JOINT VENTURES
(continued)
COMPANY
Restated
At beginning of year
Reclassification as 
financial asset
Impairment loss

At end of year 
(annexure 2)

24

(24)

24

(24)

7

(7)

7

(7)

2006
Rm

2005
Rm

2006
Rm

2005
Rm

18. 

INVESTMENTS IN 
SUBSIDIARIES
Shares at cost less impairment losses

Indebtedness
– by subsidiaries
– to subsidiaries

Total (annexure 3)

Aggregate attributable after tax 
profits and losses of subsidiaries:
– Profits
– Losses

23 073
(16 181)

12 805
(6 992)

1 513

1 513

5 415
(439)

4 976

6 489

2 641
(305)

2 336

3 849

page 134 exxaro annual report

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

Notes

19.  FINANCIAL ASSETS

Environmental Rehabilitation 
Trust asset
Long-term receivables
Investments (refer to annexure 2)

237
271
185

693

257
40
95

392

8

34

42

7
15
28

50

The Kumba Environmental Rehabilitation Trust Fund (KERF) was created and complies
with the requirements of both the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act
and the Income Tax Act, to provide for the rehabilitation or management of negative
environmental impacts associated with mining and exploration activities. The KERF
receives, holds and invests funds contributed by the Exxaro mining operations, which
contributions are aimed at providing for sufficient funds at date of estimated closure of
mining activities to address the rehabilitation and environmental impacts. 

The trustees of the fund are appointed by Exxaro and consist of sufficiently qualified
Exxaro employees capable of fulfilling their fiduciary duties. The funds are invested by
Exxaro’s in-house Treasury department with reputable financial institutions in accordance
with a strict mandate to ensure capital preservation and real growth.

Funds accumulated for a specific mine or exploration project can only be utilised for
the rehabilitation and environmental impacts of that specific mine or project. If a mine
of exploration project withdraws from the fund for whatever valid reason, the funds
accumulated for such mine or exploration project are transferred to a similar fund
approved by the Commissioner of Inland Revenue. 

The fund cannot be closed down without the permission of the Commissioner of
Inland Revenue.

Included in investments is a listed investment that was designated upon initial
recognition as a financial asset fair valued through profit and loss.

exxaro annual report page 135

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Group

Company

20. 

INVENTORIES
Finished products
Work-in-progress
Raw materials
Plant spares and stores
Merchandise

Included above are inventories 
relating to Exxaro Sands (Pty) Limited
which might be sold or utilised in 
production over more than twelve 
months. Included in merchandise 
are biological assets classified 
as inventories.

21. TRADE AND OTHER 
RECEIVABLES
Trade receivables
Other receivables
Derivative instruments

22. NON-CURRENT ASSETS 

CLASSIFIED AS 
HELD FOR SALE
Property, plant and equipment
Investments in associates and 
joint ventures

At end of year

2006
Rm

555
371
252
208
5

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

398
625
165
285
8

1 391

1 481

1 553
99
11

1 663

1 948
95
23

2 066

49

49

1
36
9

46

2

2

9

2

11

page 136 exxaro annual report

23.  SHARE CAPITAL

Share capital at par value
Authorised
500 000 000 ordinary shares 
of R0,01 each

Issued
351 277 206 (306 162 251) ordinary 
shares of R0,01 each
Share premium
Shares held by Kumba Management 
Share Trust and the Employee
Empowerment Participation 
Scheme (EEPS)

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

5

5

5

5

4
5 312

3
2 941

4
5 312

3
2 941

(177)

(4)

Total

5 139

2 940

5 316

2 944

The Kumba Management Share 
Trust and the EEPS have been 
consolidated.

Reconciliation of authorised 
shares not issued (million)
Number of authorised unissued 
ordinary shares at beginning of year
Number of shares repurchased 
during the year
Number of shares issued during 
the year

Number of unissued authorised 
shares at end of year

198

194

38

194

38

198

(83)

(4)

(83)

(4)

149

194

149

194

The following resolutions pertain to the unissued ordinary shares under the control of the
directors until the forthcoming annual general meeting:
1. Subject to the provisions of the Companies Act 61 of 1973, as amended (“the Act”), and
the requirements of the JSE Limited (“JSE”), the directors be and are hereby authorised
to allot and issue at their discretion such number of the remaining authorised but
unissued ordinary shares of one cent each in the capital of the company as may be
required to be allotted and issued pursuant to the Share Incentive Scheme (“the
Scheme”).

exxaro annual report page 137

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

23.  SHARE CAPITAL (continued)

2. Directors are authorised to issue the unissued ordinary shares of one cent each in
the capital of the company (after setting aside so many shares as may be required
to be allotted and issued by the company pursuant to the Scheme) for cash, without
restrictions to any public shareholder, as defined by the JSE Listings Requirements,
as and when suitable opportunities arise, subject to the following conditions:

• this authority shall not extend beyond the next annual general meeting or fifteen
months from the date of this annual general meeting, whichever date is earlier;
• a press announcement giving full details, including the impact on net asset value
and earnings per share, be published at the time of any issue representing, on a
cumulative basis within one year, 5% or more of the number of shares in issue prior
to the issue/s;

• the shares be issued to public shareholders as defined by the JSE and not to related

parties;

• any issue in the aggregate in any one year shall not exceed 15% of the number of

shares of the company’s issued ordinary share capital; and

• in determining the price at which an issue of shares be made in terms of this

authority, the maximum discount permitted will be 10% of the weighted average
traded price of the shares over the thirty days prior to the date that the price of the
issue is determined or agreed to by the directors. In the event that shares have not
traded in the said 30-day period a ruling will be obtained from the committee of the
JSE.

3. Directors are authorised to acquire from time to time shares issued by the company,

provided:

• that the repurchase is effected through the order book operated by the JSE trading
system and is done without any prior understanding or arrangement between the
company and the counterparty;

• that this authority shall not extend beyond 15 months from the date of this resolution

or the date of the next annual general meeting, whichever is the earlier date;

• that an announcement containing full details of such repurchases is published as
soon as the company has repurchased shares constituting, on a cumulative basis,
3% of the number of shares in issue prior to the repurchases and for each 3%, on
a cumulative basis, thereafter;

• that the repurchase of shares shall not, in the aggregate, in any one financial year,

exceed 20% of the company’s issued share capital at the time this authority is given;

• that at any one time, the company may only appoint one agent to effect any

repurchase;

• that the repurchase of shares will not take place during a prohibited period and will
not affect compliance with the shareholders’ spread requirements as laid down by
the JSE; and

• that shares issued by the company may not be acquired at a price greater than 10%

above the weighted average traded price of the company’s shares for the five
business days immediately preceding the date of repurchase.

The above authorities are valid until the next annual general meeting.

page 138 exxaro annual report

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

136
737
307

1 180

(136)

1 044

1 044

168

136

304

1 348

81
81
81
162

405

405

405

619

619

1 024

24.

INTEREST-BEARING 
BORROWINGS
Non-current borrowings
Summary of loans by financial 
year of redemption
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2011 onwards

Total non-current borrowings
(annexure 1)
Current portion included in 
current liabilities

Total

Details of interest rates payable on 
borrowings are shown in annexure 1.

Interest-bearing borrowings
Non-current borrowings

Short-term borrowings
Current portion of non-current 
borrowings

Total short-term borrowings

Total

Included in the above interest-bearing 
borrowings are obligations relating 
to finance leases (note 13). Details are:
Minimum lease payments:
– Less than one year
– More than one year and less than 

five years

– More than five years

– Total
– Less: future finance charges

Present value of lease liabilities

Representing lease liabilities:
– Current
– Non-current (more than one year 

and less than five years)

– Non-current (more than five years)

Total

686
923
476
210
601

90
88
201
835

1 214

2 896

1 214

1 214

613

613

1 827

54

249
3 495

3 798
3 555

243

243

243

(686)

2 210

2 210

225

686

911

3 121

1

230
3 628

3 859
3 610

249

1

248

249

exxaro annual report page 139

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Environmental
Decom-
rehabilitation missioning
Rm

Rm

Restruc-
turing
Rm

Cash-settled
share-based
payment
Rm

Total
Rm

25. PROVISIONS
GROUP
For the year ended 
31 December 2006
At beginning of year
Charge to income 
statement

Additional provision
Unused amounts reversed

Interest adjustment
Provisions capitalised 
to property, plant and 
equipment
Acquisition of subsidiary
Utilised during year
Exchange differences
Unbundling of subsidiary

At end of year
Current portion included 
in current liabilities

Total non-current 
provisions

For the year ended 
31 December 2005
– Restated
At beginning of year
Charge to income 
statement
Interest adjustment
Provisions capitalised 
to property, plant and 
equipment
Utilised during year

At end of year
Current portion included 
in current liabilities

Total non-current 
provisions

156

(1)

(1)

21

10

12
(42)

156

572

210

210

37

68
(13)
11
(115)

770

(21)

749

156

123

11
9

13

156

530

19
33

(10)

572

(18)

554

156

23

13

13

(4)

32

(9)

23

8

17

(2)

23

(6)

17

5

5

(2)

3

3

751

227

228
(1)

58

10
68
(19)
23
(157)

961

(30)

931

661

47
42

13
(12)

751

(24)

727

page 140 exxaro annual report

Environmental
Decom-
rehabilitation missioning
Rm

Rm

Restruc-
turing
Rm

Cash-settled
share-based
payment
Rm

Total
Rm

25. PROVISIONS 

(continued)
COMPANY
For the year ended 
31 December 2006
At beginning of year
Charge to income 
statement – additional 
provision
Interest adjustment
Utilised during year

At end of year
Current portion 
included in current 
liabilities

Total non-current 
provisions

For the year ended 
31 December 2005
– Restated
At beginning of year
Interest adjustment

Total non-current provisions

16

1
1

18

18

15
1

16

16

6
1
(2)

21

5

(2)

3

3

21

15
1

16

Environmental rehabilitation
Provision is made for environmental rehabilitation costs where either a legal or constructive
obligation is recognised as a result of past events. Estimates are based upon costs that are
regularly reviewed and adjusted as appropriate for new circumstances.

Decommissioning
During 2005 the environmental rehabilitation provision was reclassified into two separate
provisions, namely the environmental rehabilitation provision and the decommissioning
provision, the opening balance was adjusted to reflect the split. The decommissioning
provision relates to decommissioning of property, plant and equipment where either a legal
or constructive obligation is recognised as a result of past events. Estimates are based upon
costs that are regularly reviewed and adjusted as appropriate for new circumstances.

exxaro annual report page 141

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

25. PROVISIONS (continued)

Funding of environmental and decommissioning rehabilitation
Contributions towards the cost of the mine closure are also made to the Kumba
Rehabilitation Trust Fund and the balance of the Fund amounted to R246 million
(2005: R265 million) at year-end. This amount is included in the financial assets
of the group. Cash flows will take place when the mines are rehabilitated.

Restructuring
The liability includes accruals for plant and facility closures, including the dismantling
costs thereof, and employee termination costs, in terms of the announced restructuring
plans for the Durnacol Mine. Provision is made on a piecemeal basis only for those
restructuring obligations supported by a formally approved plan.
The restructuring will be completed within the next nine years.

Cash-settled share-based payment
Exxaro offered a cash-settled payment, based on the company’s share price
performance, to certain individuals who were under an embargo and not entitled to
accept share scheme offers, due to their involvement in the empowerment transaction.
The payments will be made over the next seven years depending on the share price
performance of the company and the contracts of the individuals.

page 142 exxaro annual report

26.  DEFERRED TAXATION

The movement on the deferred 
taxation account is as follows:
At beginning of year as previously 
stated
Change in accounting policy 
(IFRIC 4)

Restated balance
Non-distributable reserve charge
– current
Income statement charge
– current (note 8)
– prior
– rate change
– change in accounting policy 

(IFRIC 4)

Acquisition of subsidiary
Unbundling of subsidiary

End of year

Comprising:
Deferred taxation liabilities
– Property, plant and equipment
– Bad debts accrual
– Foreign taxation losses carried 

forward
– Inventories
– Leave pay accrual
– Provisions
– Adjustment on foreign loan
– Environmental rehabilitation asset
– Lease liability
– Decommissioning provision
– Restoration provision
– Prepayments
– Unrealised profits
– Assessed losses

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

645

645

21

(240)
48

430
(536)

368

(21)

(21)

(21)

(21)

(55)

782

(18)

764

(4)

(110)
29
(29)

(5)

645

(76)

(21)

1 148
(1)

1 011

(3)
6
(25)

60
(3)
(4)
(77)
3
13
(1)

1 116

(5)
13
(36)
(2)
40
67
(22)
(20)
(60)
3

(5)

984

exxaro annual report page 143

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

26.  DEFERRED TAXATION 

(continued)
Deferred taxation assets
– Provisions
– Property, plant and equipment
– Environmental rehabilitation asset
– Decommissioning provision
– Unrealised foreign exchange loss
– Restoration provision
– Bad debt reassessment
– Lease liability
– Leave pay accrual
– Prepayments
– Taxation losses carried forward
– Foreign taxation losses carried 

forward

Calculated taxation losses
– Tax losses utilised to reduce 
deferred taxation against 
South African taxable income 
included above

– Tax losses utilised to reduce 

deferred taxation against foreign 
taxable income included above

The total deferred taxation assets 
raised with regard to assessed losses 
amount to R717 million (2005: 
R551 million), and is mainly 
attributable to the ramp-up phase 
of the heavy minerals project.
The total deferred taxation assets 
not raised amount to R3 million 
(2005: R248 million).

27. TRADE AND OTHER 

PAYABLES
Trade payables
Other payables
Leave pay accrual
Derivative instruments

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

(13)
119
10
(9)
(8)
(48)

(67)
(20)
1
(584)

(129)

(748)

368

(37)
281
3
(2)

(24)
(1)

(19)
1
(365)

(176)

(339)

645

(2)
4

(8)
(5)

(6)

(59)

(76)

(76)

(5)
3

(4)
(1)

(14)
1
(1)

(21)

(21)

2 017

1 276

203

3

444

599

636
523
158
4

685
494
224
65

1 321

1 468

19
167
21

207

16
90
48
50

204

page 144 exxaro annual report

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

20 697

4 920

17 380

(107)

813
784

(36)
227

(43)
5

(42)
826
28

(95)
47

(56)
6

9

5

27

(2)
(39)

(4)
(1 179)

(6)
(15)

7
7

8

2

(17 963)
765

(18 329)
696

38

22

5 208

4 489

(233)

(61)

(583)

(143)

28.  NOTES TO THE CASH 
FLOW STATEMENT
28.1 Cash generated by/
(utilised in) operations
Net operating profit/(loss)
Adjusted for non-cash movements
– Prior year adjustment
– Depreciation and amortisation
– Impairment charges
– Excess over cost of acquisition 

of minority interest

– Provisions
– Foreign exchange revaluations 

and fair value adjustments
– Reconditionable spares usage
– Net (profit)/deficit on disposal or 
scrapping of property, plant and 
equipment

– Net profit on disposal of investments
– Fair value adjustment on 
unbundling of subsidiary

– Share-based payment expenses

Cash generated by/(utilised in) 
operations
Working capital movements
– (Increase) in inventories
– Decrease/(increase) in trade and 

other receivables

290

(532)

– (Increase)/decrease in non-current 

financial assets

(307)

(157)

– Increase/(decrease) in trade and 

other payables

– Utilisation of provisions (note 25)

172
(19)

219
(12)

41

13

5
(2)

4 761

3 864

(176)

85

19

(7)

36

exxaro annual report page 145

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

28.  NOTES TO THE CASH 

FLOW STATEMENT (continued)
28.2 Income from equity 
accounted investments
Income from equity accounted 
investments as per income statement
Less: non-cash flow income from 
equity accounted investments

159

(159)

7

(7)

28.3 Net financing costs
Net financing costs for continued 
and discontinued operations
Financing costs not involving cash 
flow (note 25)
Change in accounting policy

28.4 Normal taxation paid
Amounts unpaid at beginning of year
Amounts charged to the income 
statements
Acquisition of subsidiary
Arising on translation of foreign 
entities
Unbundling
Amounts unpaid at end of year

28.5 Dividends paid
Amounts unpaid at beginning of year
Dividends declared and paid
Less: non-cash flow dividend in 
specie on unbundling of subsidiary
Dividends declared and paid by 
subsidiaries to minorities
Amounts unpaid at end of year

(336)

(282)

(109)

(118)

58

42
51

1

1

(278)

(189)

(108)

(117)

(773)

(182)

29

(1)

(1 515)
(13)

(51)
358
67

(1 927)

(1 522)

(424)

(186)

110

773

(821)

(16)

(411)

(29)

(216)

(21 723)

(1 430)

(21 723)

(1 430)

18 332

18 332

(9)
4

(17)

(3 396)

(1 447)

(3 391)

(1 430)

page 146 exxaro annual report

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

28.  NOTES TO THE CASH 

FLOW STATEMENT (continued)
28.6 Investments to 
maintain operations
Replacement of property, plant 
and equipment
Reconditional spares

28.7 Investments to 
expand operations
Expansion and new technology

28.8 Investment in other 
non-current assets
Increase in associates, joint ventures 
and other investments
(Increase)/decrease in investments 
in subsidiaries

28.9 Foreign currency 
translation reserve
At beginning of year
Closing balance

Movement
Transfers from NDR
Unrealised profits/(losses) in 
relation to foreign transactions
Revaluation of long-term loans
Unbundling of subsidiary
Less: arising on translation of 
foreign entities:

– inventories
– trade and other receivables
– financial assets
– trade and other payables
– utilisation of provision
– taxation paid
– dividends paid
– property, plant and 
equipment acquired

– intangible assets
– investments acquired
– long-term loans
– short-term loans
– minority loans
– share capital

(661)
(28)

(689)

(1 321)

(1321)

(353)
(36)

(389)

(655)

(655)

(40)

(3)

(40)

(30)
379

409

23
4
25

161

57
152
(49)
(130)
(22)
(51)
1

233
11
150
(203)
8

4

300

(1 174)

(1 177)

(121)
(30)

91
30

(30)
(82)

(71)

16
71
(5)
(77)

(21)
7

67
4
(115)
(4)
(9)
(56)
51

80

(60)

(60)

(25)

(25)

96

96

118
1

(117)

117
(1)

(3)

(3)

1

(1)

1
1

(1)

(1)

2

(1)

exxaro annual report page 147

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

28.  NOTES TO THE CASH 

FLOW STATEMENT (continued)
28.10 Translation of foreign cash 
and cash equivalents
Translation differences on cash 
and cash equivalents

29. BUSINESS COMBINATION

191

112

On 1 November 2006, the group acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Eyesizwe
Coal (Pty) Limited, which is included in the coal business segment.
The acquired business contributed revenues of R329 million and operating profits of
R7 million to the group for the period from 1 November 2006 to 31 December 2006.
If the date of acquisition was 1 January 2006 the revenue contribution would have been
R1 880 million and the net operating profit R27 million.

Details of assets acquired are as follows:
Purchase consideration:
– cash paid on acquisition
– fair value of assets acquired

Goodwill

The assets and liabilities arising from the acquisition are as follows:
– cash and cash equivalents
– property, plant and equipment
– financial assets
– investments
– inventories
– trade and other receivables
– trade and other payables
– interest-bearing borrowings
– non-current provisions
– Receiver of revenue
– deferred taxation

– fair value of net assets

Total purchase consideration
– Less: cash and cash equivalents in subsidiary acquired

Cash outflow on acquisition of subsidiary (refer to cash flow statement)

Rm

1 607
(1 607)

62
2 026
34
42
53
243
(222)
(120)
(68)
(13)
(430)

1 607

(1 607)
62

(1 545)

page 148 exxaro annual report

30. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The centralised corporate treasury function (other than Exxaro Australia Sands Pty
Limited which operates on a decentralised basis, but within the approved group
policies) provides services to all the businesses in the group, co-ordinates access to
domestic and international financial markets, and manages the financial risks relating
to the group’s operations.

The group’s objective in using financial instruments is to reduce the uncertainty over
future cash flows arising from movements in currency, interest rates and base metal
prices. Currency and interest rate exposure is managed within board-approved policies
and guidelines, which restrict the use of derivatives to the hedging of specific underlying
currency, interest rate and base metal price exposures. Compliance with group policies
and exposure limits is reviewed by the internal auditors on a continuous basis and they
report the results to the board audit committee.

30.1 Foreign currency risk management
The group undertakes transactions denominated in foreign currencies, hence exposures
to exchange rate fluctuations arise. Exchange rate exposures are managed within
approved policy parameters utilising forward exchange contracts (FECs), currency
options and currency swap agreements.

The group maintains a fully covered exchange rate position in respect of foreign
currency borrowings and imported capital equipment resulting in these exposures
being fully converted to rand. Trade-related import exposures are managed through
the use of natural hedges arising from export revenue as well as through FECs. Trade-
related export exposures are hedged using FECs and currency options with specific
focus on short-term receivables.

In respect of a US$60 million (2005: US$60 million) loan liability of Exxaro Australia
Sands Pty Limited, a natural hedge exists between US$ revenue and US$ borrowings.
Accordingly, future sales proceeds to be applied to the repayment of US$ borrowings
are recorded at the historical exchange rate effective at the date of loan draw down.

Material FECs and currency options, which relate to specific balance sheet items, that
do not form part of a hedging relationship or for which hedge accounting was not
applied at 31 December 2006 and 31 December 2005, are summarised below:

exxaro annual report page 149

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Foreign
amount
million

Market
related
value
Rm

Contract
value
Rm

Recognised
fair value
gains/losses
Rm

30. FINANCIAL 

INSTRUMENTS 
(continued)
Foreign currency
2006
Exports
United States Dollar – FECs
Imports
United States Dollar – FECs

Foreign currency
2005
Exports
United States Dollar – FECs
United States Dollar – 
Put options
United States Dollar – 
Call options
Loans
United States Dollar1

14

10

40

1

1

105

72

102

74

256

267

6

7

7

7

(3)

(2)

11

(1)

100

633

681

(48)

1 

Kumba entered into a syndicated loan of US$150 million, of which US$100 million was drawn down
at 31 December 2005.
The fair value profit of R48 million of the liability has been accounted for in foreign exchange profits.
The amount drawn down has been hedged by entering into a cross currency swap.
The fair value of the cross currency swap is included in the table above.

The group has entered into certain forward exchange contracts, which relate to specific foreign
commitments not yet due and export earnings for which the proceeds are not yet receivable.
Details of the contracts at 31 December 2006 and 31 December 2005, are as follows:

Foreign
amount
million

Market
related
value
Rm

Contract
value
Rm

Recognised
fair value
in equity
Rm

48
1
1
2

50
4
1
11

(2)
5
1
11

(1)

Foreign currency
2006
Imports
United States Dollar – FECs7
Euro – FECs
Canadian Dollar – FECs
Australian Dollars – FECs

Note: unrealised exchange gains or losses amounting to R27 million (31 December 2005: R12 million)
arising from the revaluation of Exxaro Australia Sands Pty Limited foreign currency loans which are a
natural hedge against specific future export sales revenue, are recognised in equity as hedge accounting
has been applied.

page 150 exxaro annual report

Foreign
amount
million

Market
related
value
Rm

Contract
value
Rm

Recognised
fair value
in equity
Rm

2
10
514

13
79
27

14
84
30

(1)
(5)
(3)
(7)

30. FINANCIAL 

INSTRUMENTS 
(continued)
Foreign currency
2005
Imports
United States Dollar – FECs
Euro – FECs
Japanese Yen – FECs
Attributable to minorities

Uncovered debtors at 31 December 2006 amounted to US$21 million (2005:
US$171 million). All capital imports were fully hedged. Imports (other than capital
imports) not fully hedged amount to US$8 million (2005: US$2 million) and
AU$nil million (2005: AU$3 million). Monetary items have been translated at the
closing rate at the last day of the reporting period US$1: R6,98 (2005: US$1: R6,33).

30.2 Price hedging
Prices for future purchases and sales of goods and services are generally established
on normal commercial terms through agents or direct with suppliers and customers.
Price hedging is undertaken on a limited scale for future zinc sales at Rosh Pinah Zinc
Corporation (Pty) Limited and Exxaro Base Metals (Pty) Limited to secure operating
margins and reduce cash flow volatility. The forward hedged position at balance sheet
date is shown below:

Market
related
value
Rm

Contract
value
Rm

Recognised
losses
Rm

Tonnes

2006
Recognised transactions

2005
Recognised transactions

4 600

55

49

(6)

30.3 Interest rate risk management
The group is exposed to interest rate risk as it borrows and deposits funds at both
fixed and floating interest rates. The risk is managed by maintaining an appropriate
mix between fixed and floating rate borrowings taking into account future interest rate
expectations.

exxaro annual report page 151

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

30. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)

30.3 Interest rate risk management (continued)
A proportion of term borrowings was entered into at floating interest rates in anticipation of
a decrease in the interest rate cycle.

The interest rate repricing profile is summarised below:

At 31 December 2006
Term borrowings
Call borrowings
% of total borrowings 

At 31 December 2005
Term borrowings
Call borrowings
% of total borrowings

1 – 6
months
Rm

7 – 12
months
Rm

Beyond
1 year
Rm

Total
borrowings
Rm

557
613
64

Rm

1 349
225
50

Rm

657

36

Rm

1 547

50

1 214
613
100

Rm

2 896
225
100

The group makes use of interest rate derivatives to hedge specific exposures in the interest
rate repricing profile of existing borrowings. The value of borrowings hedged by interest rate
derivatives, the instruments used and the respective rates applicable to these contracts
were as follows:

Borrowings
hedged
Rm

Floating
Floating
interest
interest
payable receivable
%

%

Fixed
interest
interest
payable receivable
%

Fixed Recognised
fair value
gain/(loss)
Rm

%

At 31 December 2006

At 31 December 2005
Local:
Interest rate derivatives 
up to 1 year:
– Interest rate swaps

Interest rate derivatives 
beyond 1 year:
– Interest rate swaps

41

85

page 152 exxaro annual report

10,43

(0,40)

12,41

2,60

3m Jibar
+ 1,625%
margin

3m Jibar
+ 3,06%
margin

30. FINANCIAL 

INSTRUMENTS 
(continued)
30.3 Interest rate 
risk management 
(continued)
Foreign:
Interest rate 
derivatives beyond 
1 year:
– Cross currency 

swaps

Borrowings
hedged
Rm

Floating
Floating
interest
interest
payable receivable
%

%

3m Jibar
$30m + 0,95% 
margin
$20m 3m Jibar
+ 0,91% 
margin
$15m 3m Jibar
+ 0,90% 
margin
$15m 3m Jibar
+ 0,90% 
margin
$10m 3m Jibar
+ 0,88% 
margin
$10m 3m Jibar
+ 0,89% 
margin

3m Libor
+ 0,7%
margin
3m Libor
+ 0,7%
margin
3m Libor
+ 0,7% 
margin
3m Libor
+ 0,7%
margin
3m Libor
+ 0,7%
margin
3m Libor
+ 0,7% 
margin

Fixed
interest
interest
payable receivable
%

Fixed Recognised
fair value
gain/(loss)
Rm

%

(12,60)

(8,30)

(8,20)

(8,20)

(5,40)

(5,40)

30.4 Maturity profile of financial instruments
The maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities at 31 December 2006 and
31 December 2005 are summarised in the next page:

exxaro annual report page 153

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

0 – 12
months
Rm

1 – 2
years
Rm

3 – 5
years
Rm

>5
years
Rm

Total
Rm

30. FINANCIAL 

INSTRUMENTS 
(continued)
30.4 Maturity profile 
of financial instruments
(The derivative 
instruments reflect 
the contract amounts)
At 31 December 2006
Assets
Financial assets
Cash and cash 
equivalents
Trade and other 
receivables
Liabilities
Interest-bearing 
borrowings
Trade and other payables

Percentage profile (%)

At 31 December 2005
Restated
Assets
Financial assets
Cash and cash 
equivalents
Trade and other 
receivables
Liabilities
Interest-bearing 
borrowings
Trade and other payables

906

1 663

613
1 321

635

558

1 483

2 066

911
1 468

1 170

Percentage profile (%)

(181)

page 154 exxaro annual report

46

95

552

379

835

46

40

(284)

(249)

(283)

(249)

693

906

1 663

1 827
1 321

114

100

32

65

295

392

1 483

2 066

3 121
1 468

(648)

100

923

972

315

(891)

138

(907)

140

(20)

3

0 – 12
months
Rm

1 – 2
years
Rm

3 – 5
years
Rm

>5
years
Rm

Total
Rm

30. FINANCIAL 

INSTRUMENTS 
(continued)
30.4 Maturity profile 
of financial instruments
Derivative instruments 
at 31 December 2006 
(included in the above)
Recognised transactions
– Buy
– Sell
Forecast transactions
– Buy
– Sell

Derivative instruments 
at 31 December 2005 
(included in the above) 
Recognised transactions
– Buy
– Sell
Forecast transactions
– Buy
– Sell

74
102

67

329

129

74
102

67

681
329

129

681

30.5 Fair value of financial instruments
At 31 December 2006 the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other
receivables and trade and other payables approximate their fair values due to the short-term
maturities of these assets and liabilities.

exxaro annual report page 155

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

30. FINANCIAL 

INSTRUMENTS 
(continued)
30.5 Fair value of 
financial instruments (continued)
Assets
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Liabilities
Non-current interest-bearing 
borrowings

Long-term borrowings
Finance leases IFRIC 4
Other finance leases

Current interest-bearing borrowings

Long-term borrowings
Finance leases IFRIC 4
Other finance leases

Carrying value
2006
Rm

2005
Rm

Fair value

2006
Rm

2005
Rm

693
906
1 663

1 214

965
246
3

613

610

3

392
1 483
2 066

2 210

1 962
247
1

911

910

1

693
906
1 663

392
1 483
2 066

849

1 879

610

1 026

Trade and other payables

1 321

1 468

1 321

1 468

Liabilities
The fair value of long and medium-term borrowings is calculated using quoted prices, or
where such prices are not available, discounted cash flow analyses using the applicable
yield curve for the duration of the borrowing.

Derivative instruments
Comprise forward exchange contracts, currency options, interest rate collars and swaps as
well as zinc forward contracts. The fair value of derivative instruments, included in hedging
assets and liabilities are calculated using quoted prices. Where such prices are not
available, use is made of discounted cash flow analyses using the applicable yield curve
for the duration of the instruments.

page 156 exxaro annual report

30. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

(continued)
30.5 Fair value of financial 
instruments (continued)
At 31 December 2006, the negative R8 million 
(2005: net negative R52 million) fair value of 
instruments is made up of:
– Favourable contracts
– Unfavourable contracts

31 Dec
2006
Rm

31 Dec
2005
Rm

8

11
63

When an anticipated future transaction has been hedged and the underlying position has
not been recognised in the financial statements, any change in fair value of the hedging
instrument is recognised directly in equity.

30.6 Credit risk management
Credit risk relates to potential exposure on cash and cash equivalents, investments, trade
receivables and hedged positions. The group limits its counterparty exposure arising from
money market and derivative instruments by only dealing with well-established financial
institutions of high credit standing. The group exposure and the credit ratings of its
counterparties are continuously monitored and the aggregate value of transactions
concluded are spread amongst approved counterparties. Credit exposure is controlled by
counterparty limits that are reviewed and approved by the board annually.

Trade receivables consist of a number of customers, with whom Exxaro has long-standing
relationships. A high portion of term supply arrangements exists with such clients resulting
in limited credit exposure which exposure, where dictated by customer credit worthiness or
country risk assessment, is further mitigated through a combination of confirmed letters of
credit and credit risk insurance.

exxaro annual report page 157

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

30. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

(continued)
30.6 Credit risk management (continued)
Detail of the credit risk exposure above 5%:
By industry
Manufacturing (including structural metal)
Public utilities
Other

By geographical area
South Africa
Asia
Europe
USA
Other

2006
%

2005
%

76
21
3

100

59
6
11
21
3

95
5

100

28
32
21
17
2

100

100

30.7 Liquidity risk management
The group manages liquidity risk by monitoring forecast cash flows and ensuring that
adequate unutilised borrowing facilities are maintained.

Borrowing capacity is determined by the 
directors in terms of the Articles of 
Association, from time to time:
Amount approved
Total borrowings

Unutilised borrowing capacity

2006
Rm

2005
Rm

10 178
1 827

8 351

7 319
3 121

4 198

The group’s capital base, the borrowing powers of the company and the group were set at
125% of shareholders’ funds for the 2006 financial year (2005: 100%).

page 158 exxaro annual report

31. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During the year the company and its subsidiaries, in the ordinary course of business,
entered into various sale and purchase transactions with associates and joint ventures.
These transactions occurred under terms that are no less favourable than those arranged
with third parties.

Associates and joint ventures
Details of investments in associates and joint ventures are disclosed in note 17 and
annexure 2 whilst income is disclosed in note 17. Interest income from joint ventures
of Rnil million (2005: R3 million) is included in net financing costs (note 5).

The group purchased goods and services to the value of R78 million (2005: R81 million)1
from, and sold goods to the value of R7 million (2005: Rnil million) to associates and joint
ventures.

The outstanding balances at year-end are as follows:
• Included in trade and other receivables (note 21) R11 million (2005: R364 million)1
• Included in trade and other payables (note 27) R32 million (2005: Rnil million)
• Included in cash and cash equivalents R394 million (2005: R347 million)2
• Included in the carrying value of associates and joint ventures (note 17) are long-term

loans of Rnil million (2005: R2 million)

• Included in long-term receivables Rnil million (2005: Rnil million) (note 19)
• Included in financial assets R20 million (2005: Rnil million) (note 19)

1 
2 

2005 adjusted to include Trans Orient Ore Supplies (Pty) Limited and RoshSkor Township.
2005 adjusted to include Tiwest.

Subsidiaries
Details of income from, and investments in subsidiaries are disclosed in notes 6 and
18 respectively, and annexure 3.

Corporate service fee from subsidiaries
The following corporate service fees were received by Exxaro Resources Limited for essential
services rendered:

Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Limited
Exxaro Coal (Pty) Limited
Exxaro Base Metals (Pty) Limited
Exxaro Sands (Pty) Limited

2006

Rm

58
57
17
15

147

2005
Restated
Rm

170
55
19

244

exxaro annual report page 159

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

31. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (continued)

Completion guarantees
Exxaro Resources Limited provides completion guarantees on behalf of Exxaro TSA Sands
(Pty) Limited (previously Ticor South Africa (Pty) Limited) and Exxaro Sands (Pty) Limited
(previously Ticor South Africa KZN (Pty) Limited) to an amount of Rnil million (2005: R869
million). On consolidation the guarantees are eliminated as the liabilities of Exxaro TSA
Sands and Exxaro Sands are consolidated onto the group balance sheet.

Special purpose entities
The group has an interest in the following special purpose entities which are consolidated
unless otherwise indicated:

Entity
Ferrosure (South Africa) Insurance Company Limited
Kumba Environmental Rehabilitation Trust Fund
Merrill Lynch Insurance PCC Limited
Minco Leasing Limited1
Oreco Leasing Limited2
Vulcan Leasing Limited1
Kumba Resources Management Share Trust
Exxaro Employee Empowerment Participation 
Scheme Trust

1 
2 

Consolidated for 10 months, unbundled to iron ore business.
Consolidated 100% for 10 months and 25% for 2 months.

Nature of business
Insurance captive
Trust fund for mine closure
Offshore insurance captive
Financing company
Financing company
Financing company
Management share incentive trust
Employee share incentive trust

Directors
Details relating to directors’ emoluments and shareholdings (including options) in the
company are disclosed in the report of the directors.

Senior employees
Details relating to option and share transactions are disclosed in note 33.

Key management personnel
For Exxaro Resources Limited other than the executive and non-executive directors,
no other key management personnel were identified. Refer to page 71 for details on
directors’ remuneration.

page 160 exxaro annual report

31. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (continued)

For the group, the directors of the major subsidiaries have been identified as being key
management personnel. The major subsidiaries are considered to be the following: 
Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Limited1
Exxaro Coal (Pty) Limited
Exxaro TSA Sands (Pty) Limited
Exxaro Sands (Pty) Limited
Exxaro Australia Sands Pty Limited
Exxaro Base Metals (Pty) Limited
Kumba International BV1
Exxaro International BV

Short-term employee benefits
Termination benefits
Share-based payments – related expense

Total compensation paid to key management personnel

1  Major subsidiary until 31 October 2006.

2006
Rm

43
5
23

71

2005
Rm

36
1
5

42

Anglo group
For the period until 31 October 2006 Kumba Resources’s majority shareholder and parent
was Anglo American Capital Limited, with the ultimate controlling party being Anglo
American plc. The Kumba Resources group purchased goods and services to the value of
R295 million (2005: R190 million) from, and sold goods to the value of R52 million (2005:
R152 million) to fellow subsidiaries of the Anglo group.

From 1 November 2006 Anglo American Capital Limited and its subsidiaries, are no longer
considered to be a related party.

The outstanding balances at year-end are as follows:
– Included in trade and other receivables (note 21) Rnil million (2005: R14 million).
– Included in trade and other payables (note 27) Rnil million (2005: R29 million).
– Doubtful debts of Rnil million (2005: R4 million) have been provided for.

Shareholders
The principal shareholders of the company at 31 December 2006 are detailed in the
“Analysis of Shareholders” schedule on page 203 of the annual report.

Contingent liabilities
Details are disclosed in note 34.

exxaro annual report page 161

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Iron ore

2005
Restated
Rm

2006

Rm

Coal

Mineral sands

2006

Rm

2005
Restated
Rm

2006

Rm

2005
Restated
Rm

6 483

6 573

2 882

2 187

1 859

1 927

2 882

2 187

1 859

1 927

599

554

(698)

259

3 098

3 931

226

297

208

(1 571)

14

1 767

3 373

118

1 214

151

1

14

720

752

303

784

(36)

20

373

181

266

644

533

1 177

1 185
194
(4)

1 375

943

313

22

(77)

517

375

190

2 588

135

2 723

2 190
6
(4)

2 192

968

33

4 261

2 594

217

1 024

554

404

338

347

5 444

2 905

1 470

1

5 445

620
553
723

1 896

4 308

2 905

1 035
863
78

1 976

5 782

1

1 471

546
377
33

956

2 589

32.  SEGMENT REPORTING
Business segmentation
Segment revenue
– continuing operations
– Total turnover
– Inter-group

External

Segment revenue 
– discontinued operations

Segment net operating profit/
(loss) – continuing operations

Segment net operating profit
– discontinued operations1

Depreciation and amortisation 
of intangible assets

Impairment charge and reversals

Excess over cost of acquisition 
of minority interest

Net surplus on disposal of 
investment

Fair value adjustment on 
unbundling on subsidiary

Other non-cash flow items not 
disclosed above

Cash generated by operations

Cash inflow from operations

Income/(loss) from equity 
accounted investments

Capital expenditure

Segment assets and liabilities
– Assets 
– Investments in associates 

and joint ventures
– Deferred tax assets

Total assets

– Liabilities
– Deferred tax liabilities
– Taxation

Total liabilities

Number of employees (number)

1

2005 includes pre-tax settlement proceeds of R1 163 million from the disposal of the interest in the Hope Downs project.

page 162 exxaro annual report

Base metals

Industrial minerals

Other

Total

2006

Rm

2005
Restated
Rm

2006

Rm

2005
Restated
Rm

2006

Rm

2005
Restated
Rm

2006

Rm

2005
Restated
Rm

2 379

1 070

2 379

1 070

146
(24)

122

137
(30)

107

32
(11)

21

30
(13)

17

7 298
(35)

7 263

5 351
(43)

5 308

609

69

26

26

17 063

81

17 599

989

6 483

6 573

60

(3)

14

680

348

41

116

723

161
5

889

525
43
(21)

547

51

(2)

6

124

(11)

12

71

185

93
14

292

366
29
(20)

375

1 186

1 300

6

6

10

3 098

3 931

8

7

813

784

826

28

(95)

(36)

(95)

20

52

23

5

103

103

21
7
1

29

146

1 515

(1 179)

(39)

(1 179)

(17 963)

(17 963)

687

1 312

282

71

11

(1 167)

120

(5)

25

952

5 208

4 761

159

2 010

(11)

4 489

3 864

7

1 044

7 958

4 211

12 333

13 991

223
210

8 391

1 347
9
13

1 369

757

189

4 400

1 596
11
40

1 647

785

384
748

95
339

13 465

14 425

4 113
1 116
67

5 296

8 814

5 340
984
773

7 097

10 097

2

34

34

7

93

1

94

22
8
1

31

147

exxaro annual report page 163

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Segment
revenue –
continuing 
operations
2006
Rm

Segment
revenue –
continuing
operations
Restated
2005
Rm

Segment
revenue – 
discontinued
operations
2006
Rm

4 828
3
559
384
8
1 481

7 263

3 019
4
539
338
14
1 394

5 308

788

1 919
3 776

6 483

32.  SEGMENT REPORTING 

(continued)
Geographical segmentation
– South Africa
– Africa
– Europe
– Asia
– Australia
– Other

Total segment

Total segment revenue, which excludes value-added tax and sales between group 
companies, represents the gross value of goods invoiced. Export revenue are recorded 
according to the relevant sales terms, when the risks and rewards of ownership are 
transferred.

Total segment revenue further includes operating revenues directly and reasonably 
allocable to the segments.

Segment revenue includes sales made between segments. These sales are made on a 
commercial basis.

Segment net operating profit equals segment revenue less segment expenses and 
includes impairment charges. Segment expenses represent direct or reasonably 
allocable operating expenses on a segment basis. Segment 
expenses exclude interest, losses on investments and income tax expenses, but include 
corporate costs.

Segment assets and liabilities include directly and reasonably allocable operating 
assets, investments in associates and joint ventures and liabilities.

page 164 exxaro annual report

Segment revenue – 
discontinued
operations
Restated
2005
Rm

Carrying
amount of
segment assets
2006
Rm

Carrying
amount of
segment assets
Restated
2005
Rm

Additions to  

property, plant
and equipment
(cash flow)
2006
Rm

Additions to
property, plant
and equipment
(cash flow)
Restated
2005
Rm

974

1 730
3 869

6 404
1 636
1 204
102
3 286
85

6 573

12 717

(2 682)
10 777
4 370
387
1 242
(8)

14 086

1 796
61

153

672
305

67

2 010

1 044

exxaro annual report page 165

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

33. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Retirement funds
Independent funds provide retirement and other benefits for all permanent employees,
retired employees, and their dependants. At the end of the financial year, the main funds
to which Exxaro was a participating employer, were as follows:

• Exxaro Selector Pension Fund and Exxaro Selector Provident Fund, both operating as

defined contribution funds.

• Iscor Employees’ Provident Fund, operating as a defined contribution fund.
• Mine Workers Provident Fund, operating as a defined contribution fund.
• Sentinel Mining Industry Retirement Fund, operating as a defined contribution fund.
• Mittal Steel South Africa Pensioenfonds (previously Iscor Pension Fund), operating as a

defined benefit fund. This fund is closed to new entrants.

• Iscor Retirement Fund, operating as a defined benefit fund. This fund is closed to new

entrants.

The Selector funds were renamed in line with the change in name from Kumba Resources
Limited to Exxaro Resources Limited.

Due to the acquisition of Eyesizwe Coal (Pty) Limited effective 1 November 2006, the Exxaro
group is now a participating employer in additional defined contribution funds, of which the
Mine Workers Provident Fund is the main fund of choice of the former Eyesizwe employees.

In compliance with the Pension Fund Act after the unbundling of Kumba Iron Ore Limited,
Sishen Iron Ore Company employees will be transferred to the newly created Kumba Iron
Ore Selector Pension and Provident Fund once all regulatory approvals have been obtained.

Members pay a contribution of 7%, with the employer’s contribution of 10% to the above
funds, being expensed as incurred.

All funds registered in the Republic of South Africa are governed by the South African
Pension Funds Act of 1956.

page 166 exxaro annual report

33. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued)
Defined contribution funds
Membership of each fund at 31 December 2006 and 31 December 2005 and employer
contributions to each fund were as follows:

Exxaro Selector Funds
Iscor Employees’ Provident Fund
Mine Workers Provident Fund**
Sentinel Mining Industry 
Retirement Fund***
Other funds

Working
members

2006*
Number

Working
members
2005
Number

3 498
5 697
1 696

623
1 337

3 230
5 574

37
841

Employer
contri-
butions

2006*
Rm

Employer
contri-
butions
2005
Rm

66
33
2

5
20

58
35

2
21

116

12 851

9 682

126

*

Membership and contributions of Sishen Iron Ore Company employees is for the 10 months period
to 31 October 2006.

**  Contribution for two months only in 2006.
*** Contributions in 2005 are for the former Kumba employees. Membership and contributions in 2006
are for the former Kumba employees for the full year and Eyesizwe Coal employees for the two
months to December 2006.

Due to the nature of these funds the accrued liabilities by definition equates to the total
assets under control of these funds.

Defined benefit funds
Statutory actuarial valuations are performed at intervals of not more than three years.
The valuations are performed at the financial year end of the funds in question which is
31 December. At the last statutory valuation of the funds (Mittal Steel South Africa
Pensioenfonds at 31 December 2004 and the Iscor Retirement Fund at 31 December
2005) and at the interim valuation at 31 December 2005 for the Mittal Steel South Africa
Pensioenfonds, the actuaries were of the opinion that the funds were adequately funded.
The surplus apportionment schemes of both the defined benefit funds have been recorded
as a nil scheme by the Registrar of Pension Funds.

exxaro annual report page 167

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

33. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued)

Funded status
The funded status of the two defined retirement benefit funds (Mittal Steel South
Africa Pensioenfonds at 31 December 2005 and Iscor Retirement Fund at 31 December
2005) for members and pensioners of Mittal Steel SA, and pensioners of Exxaro, was
as follows:

Mittal Steel 
South Africa 
Pensioenfonds
2005
Rm

6 593
(6 593)

Iscor 
Retirement
Fund
2005
Rm

350
(350)

Fair value of plan assets
Present value of funded obligation

Net asset
Surplus not recognised
Unrecognised actuarial losses

Net liability as per balance sheet

The pension plan assets consist primarily of equity (local and offshore), interest-
bearing stock and property.

The actual return on the assets in the Mittal Steel South Africa Pensioenfonds at
31 December 2005 amounted to R579 million (2004: R1 339 million) and in the Iscor
Retirement fund to R137 million.

Principle actuarial assumptions (expressed as weighted averages) at 31 December
2005 and 2004 respectively, were as follows:

Iscor 
Retirement
Fund
statutory
valuation
2005
%

10,0
4,5

Mittal South Africa
Pensioenfonds

interim
valuation
2005
%

statutory
valuation
2004
%

7,5
5,0
3,5
8,5

10,0
5,0
3,5
8,5

Pre-retirement discount rate
Post-retirement discount rate
Expected real after tax return on fund’s assets
Future general and merit salary increases

Future pension increases were allowed to the extent that the investment return
exceeds the post-retirement discount rate.

page 168 exxaro annual report

33. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued)

Medical funds
The group and company contribute to defined benefit medical aid schemes for the
benefit of permanent employees and their dependants who choose to belong to one of
a number of employer accredited schemes. The contributions charged against income
amounted to R64 million (2005: R62 million). Exxaro has no post-retirement medical
aid obligation for current or retired employees.

Equity compensation benefits
The shareholders of Kumba Resources approved on 2 November 2006 an empowerment
transaction which in essence entailed the unbundling of Kumba’s iron ore business.
Kumba Iron Ore Limited which listed on 20 November 2006, owns 74% of Sishen Iron
Ore Company (Pty) Limited (Sishen Iron Ore) on December 2006. Kumba Resources was
renamed Exxaro Resources on 27 November 2006.

As Sishen Iron Ore Company was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kumba Resources
before the unbundling of Kumba Iron Ore Limited, senior employees and directors
of Sishen Iron Ore Company were eligible to participate in the Kumba Resources
management share incentive plans.

In order to place, as far as possible, all participants in the Kumba Resources
Management Share Option Scheme in the position they would have been in if they
were shareholders of Kumba Resources at the time of the implementation of the
empowerment transaction, the schemes continued in Exxaro and in Kumba Iron Ore,
subject to certain amendments that were made to the Kumba Resources Management
Share Option Plan.

Kumba Resources operated the Kumba Management Deferred Purchase Share Scheme
and the Kumba Management Share Option Scheme for senior employees and executive
directors of Kumba.

The Kumba Management Deferred Purchase Share Scheme consisted of a combination
of an option scheme, a purchase scheme and a deferred purchase scheme and
governed to maturity the share scheme rights and obligations of employees which
were in existence at the time of transfer of the employees from Iscor to Kumba on
unbundling of Kumba effective July 2001. Participants of the Exxaro and Kumba Iron
Ore Management Deferred Purchase schemes who have been granted deferred
purchase shares received an Exxaro share and a Kumba Iron Ore share for every
deferred purchase share held under the original purchase agreement.

exxaro annual report page 169

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

33. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued)

Equity compensation benefits (continued)
The Kumba Management Share Option Scheme consists of the granting of options in
respect of ordinary Kumba shares, at market value, to eligible participants.

The aggregate number of shares in the issued share capital of Exxaro (previously
Kumba) which may at any time be purchased by or allocated and issued to the trustees
of both the Exxaro (previously Kumba) Management Deferred Purchase Share Scheme,
the Exxaro (previously Kumba) Management Share Option Scheme, long-term Incentive
Plan and Deferred Bonus Plan may not exceed 10% in total of the ordinary shares then
in issue in the share capital of Exxaro (previously Kumba).

The maximum number of Exxaro (previously Kumba) shares to which any one eligible
participant is entitled in total in respect of all schemes albeit by way of an allotment and
issue of Exxaro (previously Kumba) shares and/or the grant of options shall not exceed
1% of the shares then in issue in the share capital of Exxaro (previously Kumba).

Shares and/or options held in terms of Exxaro Management Deferred Purchase Share
Scheme are released in five equal tranches commencing on the second anniversary of
an offer date and expire on the ninth anniversary of an offer date. 

Options granted in terms of the Exxaro Management Share Option Scheme can be
exercised over five years commencing on the first anniversary of the offer date. If the
options are accepted by participants, the vesting periods, unless decided otherwise by
the directors, are as follows:
• 10% after first anniversary of offer date
• Additional 20% after second anniversary of offer date
• Additional 20% after third anniversary of offer date
• Additional 25% after fourth anniversary of offer date
• Additional 25% after fifth anniversary of offer date
The options not exercised lapse by the seventh anniversary of the offer date.

Participants of the Exxaro and Kumba Iron Ore Management Share Option schemes
exchanged each of their Kumba Resources options for an Exxaro option and a Kumba
Iron Ore option. The strike price of each Kumba Resources option was apportioned
between the Exxaro option and the Kumba Iron Ore option with reference to the
volume weighted average price (VWAP) at which Exxaro and Kumba Iron Ore traded
for the first 22 days post the implementation of the empowerment transaction. The
VWAP was calculated as 32,81% for Exxaro and 67,19% for Kumba Iron Ore.

page 170 exxaro annual report

33. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued)

Equity compensation benefits (continued)
The Exxaro employees’ options in the Exxaro Management Share Option schemes are
released on the dates that the original options would have vested.
Their options relating to Kumba Iron Ore are released on the earlier of:
• the date that the original options would have vested; or
• 24 months from the date of unbundling.
The Kumba Iron Ore options held by Exxaro employees lapse 42 months after the date
of unbundling.

According to the rules of the long-term Incentive Plan (LTIP) executive directors and
senior employees of Exxaro Resources and its subsidiaries are awarded rights to a
number of ordinary Exxaro shares. The vesting of LTIP awards are conditional upon
the achievement of group performance levels (established by the human resources
and remuneration committee of the board) over a performance period of three years.
The extent to which the performance conditions are met governs the number of shares
that vest. The performance conditions set for the initial grant were as follows:
• the total shareholder return (TSR) condition: the Exxaro TSR will be compared to the
TSR of a peer group over the three-year performance period, averaged over a six-
month period. The peer group comprises of at least 16 members.

• the return on capital employed (ROCE) condition: the ROCE measure is a return

on capital employed measure with a number of adjustments.

Targets are set by the committee based on existing ROCE performance in the base
year of an LTIP and planned ROCE performance in the final year of the LTIP
performance period.

Kumba, at its election would have settled the conditional awards by issuing new shares
or by instructing any third party to acquire and deliver the shares to the participants.
Kumba however, elected to collapse the scheme before the implementation of the
empowerment transaction, since it would have been difficult to firstly measure the
performance post the unbundling and also to take into account that employees of both
Exxaro and Kumba Iron Ore needed to be compensated for accrued/vested benefits up
to the date of the unbundling.

The extent to which the conditions were satisfied up to the date of the unbundling,
determined the number of shares deemed to vest for each participant. The cash
settlement amount payable to each participant was determined by multiplying the
number of shares deemed to vest in each participant by the 30-day VWAP of Kumba
Resources shares as at the last practicable date prior to the posting of the transaction
documentation to Kumba shareholders.

exxaro annual report page 171

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

33. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued)

Equity compensation benefits (continued)
According to the Deferred Bonus Plan (DBP) rules, executive directors and senior
employees of Kumba and its subsidiaries had the opportunity to acquire shares (“pledged
shares”) on the open market with 50% of the after tax component of their annual bonus.
After the pledged shares have been acquired, the shares are held by an Escrow Agent for
the absolute benefit of the participant for a pledge period of three years.

A participant may at its election dispose of and withdraw the pledged shares from
Escrow at any stage. However, if the pledged shares are withdrawn from escrow, before
the expiry of the pledge period, the participant forfeits the matching award.
The participant will qualify for a matching award at the end of the pledge period on
condition that the participant is still employed and the pledged shares are still in
escrow. The matching award entitles a participant to a number of shares equal in value
to the pledged shares. Upon vesting, the pledged shares and the matching award are
transferred and released to the participant and rank pari passu in all respects with the
existing issued shares of Exxaro.

The company may settle the matching award by issuing new shares or alternatively,
instruct any third party to acquire and deliver the shares to the participant. The
scheme was also collapsed before the implementation of the empowerment
transaction. Participants received 6 012 matching shares in total.

As a result of restrictions related to the empowerment transaction of Kumba
Resources, certain executives and senior managers who participated in the Kumba
Resources Management Share Option Scheme have not been able to receive certain
grants of options which would normally have been made in the ordinary course of
operations. The Human Resources and Remuneration Committee of Kumba
consequently awarded “phantom options” to the affected participants within the
following framework:
• Awards of “phantom options” were made, with the grant price, vesting dates, and

lapse periods set to be the same as those of the options awardable.

• On exercise, the participants are paid (in cash) the difference between the market

price (volume weighted average price on the day preceding exercise) and the grant
price.

• All other rules and arrangements in respect of the amended Kumba Resources
Management Share Option Scheme were replicated for the Kumba Resources
Phantom Share Option Scheme.

• The Kumba Resources Phantom Share Option Scheme was replicated for Kumba

Iron Ore.

page 172 exxaro annual report

33. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued)

Equity compensation benefits (continued)
• Exxaro and Kumba Iron Ore entered into an agreement that facilitates the

settlement of obligations towards participants of the Phantom Option Schemes.

Accounting costs for Exxaro and Iron Ore Phantom Option Schemes require
recognition under IFRS 2 using the treatment for cash-settled share-based payments.
This treatment is more volatile than that of the conventional (equity-settled) scheme
and the liability will require marking to market at each reporting period.
Under the above scheme 98 140 shares were outstanding at 31 December 2006.

A total of 35,1 million shares of the company, representing 10% of the issued shares,
were approved and allocated by shareholders for purposes of the Schemes. Of the
total of 35,1 million shares, 28,7 million shares are available in the share scheme for
future offers to participants, while 6,4 million shares (1,8 % of the issued shares) were
allocated as options, long-term incentive plan, deferred bonus payment or deferred
purchase shares to participants.

Details are as follows:

Number of shares available for utilisation in terms of the 
Kumba Management Share Schemes at 1 January 2006
Add: Net effect of Scheme shares released, forfeitures 
and adjustments to scheme allocation
Less: Share offers accepted (prior to unbundling)

Number of shares available for future utilisation at 31 December 2006

Million

16,4

14,8
(2,5)

28,7

At 31 December 2006 the company’s loan to the Exxaro Management Share Trust
amounted to R96 741 038 (2005: R50 130 578).

The loan is interest free and has no fixed repayment terms. This amount is reflected
as an inter-company loan in the company’s accounts and eliminated at group level.

The market value of the shares available for utilisation at the end of the year
amounted to R1 605 933 336 (2005: R1 670 565 282).

exxaro annual report page 173

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

33. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued)
Equity compensation benefits (continued)
Details of the schemes and plans are:

Outstanding at beginning of the year
Issued
Transferred to Kumba Iron Ore2
Exercised
Lapsed/cancelled3

Outstanding at end of the year

Options

Long-term 
incentive plan1

2006
Million

13,9
2,6
(2,3)
(7,4)
(0,4)

6,4

2005
Million

16,3
2,6

(4,7)
(0,3)

13,9

2006
Million

0,2

(0,2)

2005
Million

0,2

0,2

1  There is no amount payable by participants on vesting. They will be awarded rights to ordinary

shares in the company.

2 Exercise price range for transferred to Kumba Iron Ore: R7,85 — R97,74.
3 Exercise price range for lapsed/cancelled options: R14,09 — R102,00 (2005: R25,10 — R67,00)

Deferred Bonus Plan
2005
2006
Million
Million

Deferred purchase
2006
Million

2005
Million

Outstanding at beginning 
of the year
Exercised

Outstanding at end of the year

Outstanding at beginning of the period
Issued 
Exercised

Outstanding at end of the period

0,3
(0,2)

0,1

0,1
(0,1)

Phantom 
scheme
2006

216 900
(118 760)

98 140

page 174 exxaro annual report

33. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued)

Details of issues during the year 
are as follows:
Expiry date
Exercise price (share price 
range) (R)
Total proceeds if options are 
immediately exercised/deferred 
purchase shares immediately 
paid (R million)

Expiry date
Exercise price (share price 
range) (R)
Total proceeds if options are 
immediately exercised/deferred 
purchase shares immediately 
paid (R million)

Expiry date
Exercise price (share price range) (R)

Details of options/deferred purchase 
shares exercised during 
the year are as follows:

Exercise price per share (share  
price range) (R)
– Kumba Resources employees 

(pre-unbundling)

– Exxaro employees in Exxaro

(post-unbundling)

– Kumba Iron Ore employees in 

Exxaro (post-unbundling)

Total proceeds if shares are issued 
(R million)

Options

2006

2005

Long-term 
incentive plan
2006

2005

2010/2013
58,20 –
145,47

2010/2012
39,25 –
98,50

2010/2013
62,74 –
144,39

2010/2012

62,74

296

179

1,5

14

Deferred Bonus Plan

2006

2005

Deferred purchase
2006

2005

2010/2013
125,06 – 
128,15

2010/2012
82,00 – 
97,40

0,5

0,04

Phantom 
scheme
2006

2012
56,00 
– 100,10

Long-term 
incentive plan
2006

2005

131,45

Options

2006

2005

67,00 – 
110,00

100,80 –
159,00
54,40 – 
55,00
54,50 –
54,99

784

363

34

exxaro annual report page 175

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

33. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued)

Exercise price per share (share 
price range) (R)
Total proceeds if shares are issued 
(R million)

Exercise price (share price range) (R)

Deferred Bonus Plan
2005
2006

Deferred purchase
2005
2006

67,00 –
159,00

67,00 –
110,00

9

10

Phantom 
scheme
2006

56 00 
– 64,80

Terms of the options and deferred purchase shares outstanding at 31 December 2006 are
as follows:
Share options held by Exxaro employees in Exxaro:

Expiry date

2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013

Total

Exercise price
R

3,86
5,67 – 9,20
9,48 – 15,49
4,49 – 12,31
11,09 – 15,50
13,72 – 32,84
33,47 – 47,73

Total proceeds if shares are issued (R million)

Share options held by Exxaro employees in Kumba Iron Ore:

Options

Outstanding
’000

29
1 025
624
287
1 287
1 641
1 558

6 451

138

Expiry date

2007
2008
2009
2010

Total

Total proceeds if shares are issued (R million)

Exercise price
R

7,89
17,37 – 41,66
6,97 – 41,66
7,80 – 97,74

Options

Outstanding
‘000

29
1 006
609
4 834

6 478

273

The exercise prices of the options held by Exxaro employees in Exxaro and Kumba Iron
Ore respectively at 31 December 2006, have been recalculated with reference to the
VWAP split of 32,81% for Exxaro and 67,19% for Kumba Iron Ore.

The last date for exercising these options is 2 May 2010.

page 176 exxaro annual report

33. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued)

Terms of the options and deferred purchase shares outstanding at 31 December 2005 are
as follows:

Options

Exercise price
R

Outstanding
’000

Long-term incentive plan
Outstanding
’000

Exercise price
R

2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012

Total

2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012

Total

11,75 – 13,10
17,07 – 28,05
11,71 – 51,50
13,66 – 37,51
36,75 – 47,25
44,00 – 98,50

38
5 339
2 282
725
3 036
2 503

13 923

216

Deferred Bonus Plan

Deferred purchase

Exercise price
R

Outstanding

Exercise price
R

Outstanding
’000

8,89 – 13,10
8,42 – 18,90
8,06 – 20,80
19,93 – 23,26

469

27
11
39
20

97

exxaro annual report page 177

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

33. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued)

Options

Deferred purchase

2006

2005

2006

2005

Details of options vested but not 
sold during the year are as follows:
Kumba Resources employees 
(pre-unbundling)
Number of shares
Exercise price (share price 
range) (R)

Exxaro employees in Exxaro 
(post-unbundling)
Number of shares
Exercise price (share price 
range) (R)

Kumba Iron Ore employees in 
Exxaro (post-unbundling)
Number of shares
Exercise price (share price 
range) (R)

2 395 280
6,97 –
145,47

4 049 950
11,75  –
62,00

6 370
9,70 –
18,36

30 810
9,17 – 
23,26

1 665 160
3,86 –
33,47

667 260
3,84 –
32,84

Long-term
incentive 

Deferred
plan Bonus Plan
’000
’000

Deferred
purchase
’000

Options
’000

Total
’000

13 923

216

97

14 236

(5 213)

(216)

(90)

(5 519)

7

7

8 717

6 458

2 259

Number of shares vesting 
at beginning of the year
Net change during the 
year

Number of shares vesting 
at end of the year

– Exxaro employees 

in Exxaro

– Kumba Iron Ore 

8 710

6 451

employees in Exxaro

2 259

Directors’ interests in shares
For details refer to the report of the directors

page 178 exxaro annual report

33. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued)

Fair value of equity-settled share-based payment transactions with employees
The group applies IFRS 2 to grants of shares, share options or other equity
instruments that were granted.
In determining the fair value of services received as consideration for equity instruments,
measurement is referenced to the fair value of the equity instruments granted.
The group applied the transitional provisions of IFRS 2 and applied the principles to
grants that were granted after 7 November 2002.
Kumba Resources listed on 26 November 2001 and the volatility of its share price since
then has been used to determine the calculations.
The changes to the schemes brought about by the empowerment transaction were
treated as a modification. The services received were measured at the grant date fair
value of the original equity instruments granted. Any incremental increase in the fair
value of the equity instruments granted is recognised over the revised vesting period.
The fair value of the options issued under the Management Share Option Scheme was
determined immediately before and after the modification using the Black-Scholes
option pricing model.
The weighted average incremental fair value granted per option at the original strike
price as a result of the modification amounted to R12,55 while the incremental fair
value for a repriced option amounted to R14,93.
2006
Before
unbundling

After unbundling
Kumba 
Iron Ore

Exxaro

2005

The Black-Scholes methodology 
is used to calculate the fair value 
of options granted to employees.
The inputs to the model are 
as follows:
Share price (R)
Weighted average exercise 
price range – original strike price (R)
Weighted average exercise price 
range – repriced strike price (R)
Annualised expected volatility (%)

Option life (years) (weighted average)
Dividend yield (%)
Risk-free interest rate (%) 
(weighted average)
Expected employee attrition

142,00

105,94

39,98

37,90
3,10
4

8,26

9,42

49,00

34,76

13,12

37,90
3,11
4

8,26

9,42

110

71,18

26,86

37,90
3,08
4

8,26

9,42

63,12
39,25 – 
98,50

37,40 – 
37,50
7 – 13
2,8 – 4,6
7,73 –
9,61
4,60 – 
5,50

As discussed above, the Long-term Incentive Plan and Deferred Bonus Plan have been
collapsed before the implementation of the empowerment transaction. 415 884 shares
were granted and settled in cash in terms of the rules of the scheme and approved by
the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee of the board. A volume weighted
average price of R131,45 per share was used and the total amount paid out amounted
to R34 million.

exxaro annual report page 179

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

33. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued)

The Monte Carlo valuation methodology is used to calculate the fair value of long-term
Incentive Plan and Deferred Bonus Plan grants to employees.

The inputs to the long-term Incentive Plan model for 2005 are as follows:
Date of grant
Grant price
Risk free rate (%)
Dividend yield (%)
Expected volatility (%)
Time to vesting
Expected employee attrition

24 June 2005
55,00
7,13
2,76
37,32
three years from date of grant
4,60 per annum

The inputs to the Deferred Bonus Plan model for 2005 are as follows:
Date of grant
Grant price range
Risk free rate (%)
Dividend yield (%)
Expected volatility (%)
Time to vesting
Expected employee attrition

1 September 2005 – 3 October 2005
82,67 – 97,50
7,13
2,76
37,32
three years from date of grant
4,60 per annum

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

34.  CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Contingent liabilities at balance 
sheet date, not otherwise provided 
for in these annual financial 
statements, arising from:
– Guarantees in the normal course 

of business from which it is 
anticipated that no material 
liabilities will arise:
– related parties
– other

– Other1

83
17

33
49

1

869
2

1

Includes the group’s share of contingent liabilities of associates and joint ventures of R5 million (2005:
Rnil million).

These contingent liabilities have no tax impact.
The timing and occurrence of any possible outflows are uncertain.

page 180 exxaro annual report

35.  COMMITMENTS

Capital commitments at 
balance sheet date
Capital expenditure contracted 
for plant and equipment
Capital expenditure authorised 
for plant and equipment but 
not contracted
The above includes the group’s 
share of capital commitments of
associates and joint ventures.
Capital expenditure will be financed 
from available cash resources, funds 
generated from operations and 
available borrowing capacity.
Capital expenditure contracted 
relating to captive mines 
(2006: Tshikondeni, Arnot and Matla; 
2005: Tshikondeni and Thabazimbi), 
which will be financed by Mittal Steel 
(South Africa) and Eskom respectively.

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

60

5

34

27

842

1 635

732

2 182

521

2

8

6

A trust known as The New Africa Mining Fund was established during 2003 to make
portfolio investments in junior mining projects within the Republic of South Africa and
elsewhere on the continent of Africa. Exxaro Resources, as an investor participant to the
fund, has committed to contribute R20 million towards the fund. The Fund Manager can
draw down this balance or any portion as and when required, by serving a 10-day notice to
Exxaro. The commitment period commenced on 1 March 2003 and expires on 28 February
2009. Exxaro has contributed R8 million towards the fund since March 2003. The fair
value of the trust fund on 31 December 2006 was R12,9 million (2005: R6 million).

On 19 January 2007 Exxaro announced that, pursuant to the empowerment transaction,
it had exercised the options to acquire the Namakwa Sands mineral sands operation and
a 26% interest in a company to be formed to hold the Black Mountain lead-zinc mine
and the Gamsberg zinc project. The acquisitions were approved by shareholders and
are subject to the fulfilment of suspensive conditions pertaining to, amongst others,
regulatory approvals and the conversion of mining and prospecting rights to new order
rights. It is expected that all suspensive conditions will be satisfied during the second
half of 2007.

The value of the transaction is estimated at R2 353 million.

exxaro annual report page 181

Notes to the annual financial statements
continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

35.  COMMITMENTS (continued)

Operating lease commitments
The future minimum lease payments 
under non-cancellable operating 
leases are as follows:
– Less than one year
– More than one year and less 

than five years

– More than five years

Total

Included in above operating lease 
commitments is an operating lease 
commitment relating to a building 
which terminates in 2008. Various 
options are available to both the 
lessor and lessee on mutual 
agreement on termination of the 
operating lease. 
Operating sublease
Non-cancellable operating lease 
rentals are receivable as follows:
– Less than one year
– More than one year and less 

than five years

– More than five years

Total

Group

Company

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

54

64
6

124

46

105
12

163

37

43

80

31

69

100

2

5
3

10

1

1

Post the cancellation of the sublease agreement with Mittal Steel SA effective from
28 February 2005, no operating lease rentals are receivable from Mittal Steel SA.

page 182 exxaro annual report

Annexures

Annexure 1: Non-current interest-bearing
borrowings

Final 
repayment date

Rate of interest per year
(payable half-yearly)

2006

Fixed
%

Floating
%

10,200
10,020

10,520

12,130
11,420
17,490

19,840
13,540
8,330
10,710
22,200
32,930

6,640

7,440

2006
2008
2008
2013
2015

2008
2008
2010
2011
2012
2012
2013
2013
2013
2025
2026
2031
2032

2007
2011

2009

7,850

Local
Unsecured loans

Local
Secured loan

Foreign
Unsecured loans (US$)

Foreign
Secured loan (AUD)

Total non-current interest-bearing 
borrowings (note 24)

Finance lease agreement in respect of machinery and equipment with a book value of R4 million.

1 
Finance Leases recognised due to IFRIC 4 (Determining whether an Agreement contains a Lease):
2 

Finance lease agreement between Exxaro Sands (Pty) Limited and Mhlathuze Water in respect of 
a plant with a book value of R3 million (2005: R5 million).
Finance lease agreement between Exxaro Sands (Pty) Limited and Eskom in respect of buildings 
with a book value of R1 million (2005: R2 million).
Finance lease agreement between FerroAlloys (Pty) Limited and African Oxygen Limited (Afrox) in 
respect of machinery and equipment with a book value of R1 million (2005: R1 million).
Finance lease agreement between Exxaro Base Metals (Pty) Limited and Thuthuka Project Managers 
in respect of plant with a book value of R3 million (2005: R4 million).
Finance lease agreement between Exxaro TSA Sands (Pty) Limited and Air Products in respect of 
plant with a book value of R9 million (2005: R10 million).

3 

4 

5 

6 

page 184 exxaro annual report

Rate of interest per year
(payable half-yearly)
Restated
2005

Fixed
%

Floating
%

GROUP

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

COMPANY

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

8,850
7,060

5,240
7,320

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

12,410

13,830

14,200

7,850

6,640

7 850

42
250
256

548

185

685
5
2
2
9
5
13
26
13
75
106

405
25

430

10

4
2
2

4
12
26
13
78
96

247

1 126

535

535

2

2

632
589

1 221

1

1

405

405

42
250
256

548

632

632

1 214

2 896

405

1 180

7 

8 

9 

Finance lease agreement between Exxaro TSA Sands (Pty) Limited and Mhlathuze Water in respect 
of plant with a book value of R24 million (2005: R25 million).
Finance lease agreement between Exxaro TSA Sands (Pty) Limited and Eskom in respect of 
buildings with a book value of R15 million (2005: R15 million).
Finance lease agreement between Exxaro Sands (Pty) Limited and Kusasa Bulk Terminals (Phase 1) 
in respect of plant with a book value of R49 million (2005: R50 million).

10  Finance lease agreement between Exxaro Sands Pty Limited and Kusasa Bulk Terminals (Phase 2)  

in respect of plant with a book value of R53 million (2005: R55 million).

11  US$60 million senior notes issued by Ticor Finance (A.C.T.) Pty Limited, an entity controlled by 

Exxaro Australia Sands Pty Limited, and a syndicated loan facility of US$60 million, of which 
US$17 million was drawn on 31 December 2006.

12  Finance lease agreements in respect of computer equipment with a book value of R2 million  

(2005: R1 million).

exxaro annual report page 185

Annexure 2: Investments in associates,
joint ventures and other investments

Associated companies
Unlisted
Chifeng Kumba Hongye Zinc Corporation Limited
Manganore Iron Mining Limited3
Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Limited
Total associated companies (note 17)
Joint ventures
Incorporated
Unlisted
Inyanda Coal (Pty) Limited4
Pietersburg Iron Company (Pty) Limited3
RoshSkor Township (Pty) Limited
Safore (Pty) Limited3
Sibelo Resources Development (Pty) Limited3
Sishen Shipping (Pty) Limited3
South Dunes Coal Terminal Company (Pty) Limited
Thakweneng Mineral Resources (Pty) Limited
Trans Orient Ore Supplies (Pty) Limited3

Unincorporated
Bridgetown Dolomite Mine5
Tiwest

Nature of
business1

Country 
of incor-
poration2

Number of
shares held

A & M
A
A

CH 92 400 000
25 000
240 000 000

RSA
RSA

RSA
RSA
NAM
RSA
RSA
RSA
RSA
RSA
HK

500
4 000
50
400
1
400
1 333
1
2 000

A
A
C
B
E
B
A
E
D

A
A

11 299 435

A

AUS

Total joint ventures (note 17)
Investment companies
Listed
Mineral Deposits Limited
Unlisted
Other
Total other investments (note 19)
Total investments
The investments are valued at balance sheet date. Listed shares are valued at market value 
and unlisted shares at directors’ value.
Unlisted investments in associates
– directors’ valuation
Listed other investments
– market value
Unlisted other investments
– directors’ valuation
Where the above entities’ financial year-ends are not coterminous with that of the company, 
financial information has been obtained from published information or management accounts 
as appropriate.

1 
2 
3 
4 

5 

A – Mining, B – Shipping charter, C – Service, D – Iron ore merchant, E – Exploration, M – Manufacturing.
RSA – Republic of South Africa, CH – China, HK – Hong Kong, NAM – Namibia, AUS – Australia
Unbundled as part of the iron ore business unit.
The joint venture was reclassified as a subsidiary on acquisition of Eyesizwe Coal (Pty) Limited, the 
joint venture partner of the investment, and is consequently consolidated.
Proportionately consolidated until date of disposal being 31 August 2006.

page 186 exxaro annual report

Percentage holding

2006
%

31,91

20,00

50,00

33,33
50,00

50,00

2005
%

30,62
50,00

50,00
50,00
50,00
40,00
50,00
40,00
33,33

50,00

50,00
50,00

3,78

5,85

Group
carrying amount
Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

161

223
384

92

93
185
569

4 812

92

93

93

93

1

1

2

2

60

35
95
190

130

60

35

Company
carrying amount

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

Year-end
other than
31 December

30 June

28 February

34
34
34

28
28
28

exxaro annual report page 187

Annexure 2: Investments in associates,
joint ventures and other investments
continued

The group’s effective share of balance sheet, income statement and cash flow items in respect of
associated companies and joint ventures are as follows:

Associated  Associated
companies
companies
Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

Joint
ventures

2006
Rm

Joint
ventures
Restated
2005
Rm

1 072
(890)

400
(389)

1 082
(904)

1 089
(768)

182
(9)

173
(47)

126

126

907
840

1 747

377

594
31
132

269
344

11
(1)

10
(2)

8
(1)

178
10

188
(1)

187

321
1

322
(1)

321

7

187

321

90
133

223

100
2

12

2

20
87

1 473
1 092

2 565

1 191
943

2 134

2 215

1 827

26
132
16

1
175

1
105
2

1
198

INCOME STATEMENTS
Revenue
Operating expenses

Net operating profit
Net financing (costs)/income

Profit before taxation
Taxation

Profit after taxation
Outside shareholders’ interests

Net profit attributable to 
ordinary shareholders

BALANCE SHEETS
Non-current assets
Current assets

Total assets

Equity and liabilities
Ordinary shareholders’ equity
Minority interest
Non-current liabilities
Interest-bearing borrowings
Non-current provisions
Deferred taxation and other
Current liabilities
Interest-bearing borrowings
Other

Total equity and liabilities

1 747

223

2 565

2 134

page 188 exxaro annual report

Associated  Associated
companies
companies
Restated
2005
Rm

2006
Rm

(587)
(104)
861
(13)

157

(5)
(2)

1

(6)

Joint
ventures

2006
Rm

235
(18)
(209)
(11)

Joint
ventures
Restated
2005
Rm

306
(61)
(138)
3

(3)

110

CASH FLOW STATEMENTS
Net cash flows from operating activities
Net cash flows from investing activities
Net cash flows from financing activities
Foreign currency translations

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents

Notes:
1.  Manganore Iron Mining Limited was equity accounted until 31 October 2006. For 2006

2. 

only the ten months from January 2006 to 31 October 2006 were included.
Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Limited was equity accounted from the first of
November 2006. For 2006 only the two months from November 2006 to December
2006 were included. Prior to unbundling Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Limited was
a subsidiary.

3.  Bridgetown was proportionately consolidated until 31 August 2006.
4.  The following entities were only proportionately consolidated until 31 October 2006:

•  Pietersburg Iron Company (Pty) Limited
•  Safore (Pty) Limited
•  Sishen Shipping (Pty) Limited
•  Trans Orient Ore Supplies (Pty) Limited
• 
•  Sibelo Resources Development (Pty) Limited

Inyanda Coal (Pty) Limited

exxaro annual report page 189

Annexure 3: Investments in subsidiaries1

Country of
incorporation2

Nature of
business3

DIRECT INVESTMENTS
AlloyStream (Pty) Limited
Clipeus Investment Holdings (Pty) Limited
Colonna Properties (Pty) Limited
Cullinan Refractories Limited
Exxaro Base Metals and Industrial Minerals 
Holdings (Pty) Limited4
Exxaro Base Metals (Pty) Limited5
Exxaro Coal (Pty) Limited6
Exxaro Employee Empowerment Participation Scheme Trust
Exxaro FerroAlloys (Pty) Limited7
Exxaro Properties (Groenkloof) (Pty) Limited8
Exxaro Properties (Kloofzicht) (Pty) Limited9
Exxaro Properties (Princess Grant) (Pty) Limited10
Exxaro TSA Sands (Pty) Limited12
Exxaro Sands (Pty) Limited13
Ferroland Grondtrust (Pty) Limited
Ferrosure (South Africa) Insurance Company Limited
Glen Douglas Dolomite (Pty) Limited
Kumba Base Metals Namibia (Pty) Limited
Kumba Environmental Rehabilitation Trust Fund
Kumba Holdings (BVI) SA
Kumba Iron Ore Limited14 & 11
Kumba Resources Management Share Trust
Merrill Lynch Insurance PCC Limited
Mineral Exploration Company of Southern 
Africa (Pty) Limited
Rocsi Holdings (BVI) Limited
Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Limited11
Ticor (Bermuda) Holdings Limited

RSA
RSA
RSA
RSA

RSA
RSA
RSA
RSA
RSA
RSA
RSA
RSA
RSA
RSA
RSA
RSA
RSA
NAM
RSA
BVI and RSA
RSA
RSA
ILE

RSA
BVI and RSA
RSA
BER

M
H
B
A

H
M
A
T
M
B
B
B
M
A
D
I
A
C
T
H
H
T
I

B
H
A
H

page 190 exxaro annual report

Issued
capital – unlisted
ordinary shares

Interest of company

Investment in shares

Indebtedness

R

1
1
200
1 000

2006
R

1
1
2 518 966
1 000

Restated
2005
R

1
1
2 518 966
1 000

1
5 500 000
1

1
247 712 500
1 000

247 712 500
1 000

1
1
1
1
510
200
2

10 000
1

566 827
1

1
1
1
1
510
6 003 355
2
10
10 000
1

1
1
1
1
510
6 003 355
2
10
10 000
1

12 161 942

12 161 942
1

2

2

200

200

200
647 044 943 1 101 078 300 1 101 078 300
1 000
143 502 000

100
74 836

143 502 000

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

191
1 823

(2)
(2)

2 154
845

27
403

(1)
5

1 082
661
14

(32)

(22)

(97)

(50)

255

184
141
8

exxaro annual report page 191

Annexure 3: Investments in subsidiaries1
continued

INDIRECT INVESTMENTS
Bertini Pty Limited
Coastal Coal (Pty) Limited
Crisa Pty Limited
Downs Holding BV11
Exxaro Australia Pty Limited17
Exxaro Australia Sands Pty Limited26
Exxaro Base Metals (Namibia) (Pty) Limited16
Exxaro Base Metals China Limited19
Exxaro Base Metals International BV15
Exxaro Coke (Pty) Limited18
Exxaro Finance Ireland20
Exxaro Heavy Minerals BV21
Exxaro Holdings (Australia) Pty Limited22
Exxaro Holdings Sands (Pty) Limited27
Exxaro International BV
Exxaro Investments (Australia) Pty Limited23
Exxaro Reductants (Pty) Limited24
Eyesizwe Coal (Pty) Limited
Groler Investments Limited11
Handlon BV11
Inyanda Coal (Pty) Limited
Ipcor N.V.
Kumba Hong Kong Limited11
Kumba International BV11
Kumba International Trading BV11
Magnetic Minerals (Pty) Limited
Mtunzini Sands (Pty) Limited25
Omacor Sac
Oreco Leasing Limited

Country of
incorporation2

Nature of
business3

AUS
RSA
AUS
NE
AUS
AUS
NAM
HK
NE
RSA
IRL
NE
AUS
RSA
NE
AUS
RSA
RSA
SWL
NE
RSA
NV
HK
NE
NE
AUS
RSA
PERU
MAU

C
A
C
A
C
A
H
C
A
M
C
A
H
H
H
H
M
A
H
H
A
C
C
C
C
A
A
C
F

page 192 exxaro annual report

Issued
capital – unlisted
ordinary shares

Interest of company

Investment in shares

Indebtedness

R

2006
R

10
5 000
10
119 209
11
2 038 299 354
100
1 354
119 209
1
893 656 391
134 973
5
40 000
662 037
5
1
100 000
258 958
151 511
1 000
37 950
832
10 806 551
142 487
31 740 964
200
10
1

Restated
2005
R

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

(73)

(83)

(164)
(1)

(68)

148

1
(147)

1
23

exxaro annual report page 193

Annexure 3: Investments in subsidiaries1
continued

Country of
incorporation2

Nature of
business3

INDIRECT INVESTMENTS (continued)
Pigment Holdings Pty Limited
Rocit Investments (Pty) Limited
Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation (Pty) Limited (89,47%)
Senbar Holdings Pty Limited
Sishen South Mining (Pty) Limited11
Synthetic Rutile Holdings Pty Limited
The Durban Navigation Collieries (Pty) Limited
The Vryheid (Natal) Railway Coal and Iron Company Limited
Ticor (Bermuda) Minerals Limited
Ticor (Overseas) Holdings Pty Limited
Ticor Chemical Company Pty Limited
Ticor Chemicals Ghana (Pty) Limited
Ticor Energy Pty Limited
Ticor Finance (A.C.T.) Pty Limited
Ticor Resources Pty Limited
Ticor Titanium Australia Pty Limited
Tific Pty Limited
TiO2 Corporation NL
Yalgoo Minerals Pty Limited

Total investments in subsidiaries (note 18)

AUS
RSA
NAM
AUS
RSA
AUS
RSA
RSA
BER
AUS
AUS
GHANA
AUS
AUS
AUS
AUS
AUS
AUS
AUS

C
H
A
C
A
C
A
A
H
H
M
C
F
F
H
H
H
A
H

3 

1 
2 

At 100% holding except where otherwise indicated
RSA – Republic of South Africa, AUS – Australia, NAM – Namibia, HK – Hong Kong, NV – Netherlands 
Antilles, BVI – British Virgin Islands, ILE – Ilse of Man, IRL – Ireland, SWL – Switzerland, 
MAU – Mauritius, NE – Netherlands, SWL – Switzerland, BER – Bermuda 
A – Mining, B – Property, C – Service, D – Land management, F – Finance, H – Holdings, I – Insurance, 
M – Manufacturing, S – Shipping, T – Trust
Previously Vicva Investments One Seventy Five (Pty) Limited
4 
Previously Kumba Base Metals Limited
5 
Previously Kumba Coal (Pty) Limited
6 
Previously Kumba FerroAlloys (Pty) Limited
7 
Previously Kumba Properties (Groenkloof) (Pty) Limited
8 
9 
Previously Kumba Properties (Kloofzicht) (Pty) Limited
10  Previously Kumba Properties (Princess Grant) (Pty) Limited
11  Unbundled as part of the iron ore business unit.
12  Previously Ticor South Africa (Pty) Limited
13  Previously Ticor South Africa KZN (Pty) Limited
14  Previously Vicva 177 (Pty) Limited
15  Previously Kumba Base Metals International BV

page 194 exxaro annual report

Issued
capital – unlisted
ordinary shares

Interest of company

Investment in shares

Indebtedness

Restated
2005
R

2006
Rm

Restated
2005
Rm

(1)

90

(1)

R

2006
R

10
1 000
2 280
10
1
10
516 000
3 675
74 836
10
10
10
10
10
8 111 062
10
10
85 101 240
48 216 010

1 512 989 795

1 512 990 795

4 976

2 336

16  Previously Starting Right Investments Eighty One (Pty) Limited
17  Previously Kumba Australia Pty Limited
18  Previously Kumba Coke (Pty) Limited
19  Previously Kumba Base Metals China Limited
20  Previously Kumba Finance Ireland
21  Previously Kumba Heavy Minerals BV
22  Previously Kumba Holdings (Australia) Pty Limited
23  Previously Kumba Investments (Australia) Pty Limited
24  Previously Kumba Reductants (Pty) Limited
25  Deregistered during 2006.
26  Previously Ticor Pty Limited
27  Previously Ticor Holdings Sands (Pty) Limited

exxaro annual report page 195

Notice of annual general meeting
for the year ended 31 December 2006

Notice is hereby given that the sixth annual
general meeting of members of Exxaro
Resources Limited will be held at the
corporate office, Dyason Road, Pretoria
West, South Africa, at 10:00 on Wednesday,
25 April 2007.

4.3  RP Mohring
4.4  M Msimang
4.5  PKV Ncetezo
4.6 NMC Nyembezi-Heita
4.7  NL Sowazi
4.8  D Zihlangu

The following business will be transacted
and resolutions proposed, with or without
modification:

1.  ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 1
Approval of financial statements
To receive and adopt the annual
financial statements of the group for
the period ended 31 December 2006,
including the directors’ report and the
report of the auditors thereon.

2.  ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 2
Reappointment of independent
auditors
To ratify the reappointment of Deloitte
& Touche as auditors of the company
for the ensuing year.

3.  ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 3

Auditors’ fees
To authorise the directors to
determine the auditors’ remuneration
for the period ended 31 December
2006.

4.  ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 4

Re-election of directors
In terms of the article 15.2 of the
articles of association, the following
directors appointed to the board with
effect from 28 November 2006 will
retire and, being eligible, offer
themselves for re-election:
4.1  U Khumalo
4.2  VZ Mntambo

page 196 exxaro annual report

To re-elect the following directors who
retire by rotation in terms of clause
16.1 of the articles of association of the
company, and who are eligible for re-
election:

4.9  PM Baum
4.10  JJ Geldenhuys
4.11  Dr D Konar

Such re-elections are to be voted on
individually unless a resolution is
agreed to by the meeting (without any
vote against it) that a single resolution
be used.

An abbreviated curriculum vitae for
each director offering themselves for
re-election is set out on page 200 of
the annual report.

5.  ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 5
Remuneration of non-executive
directors
To approve the proposed
remuneration for the period 1 January
2007 to 31 December 2007:

Chairman:
Director:
Audit committee 
chairman:
Audit committee 
member:

Current  Proposed
R309 123
R154 562

R286 225
R143 113

R91 592

R45 796

R98 919

R49 460

Board committee 
chairman:
Board committee 
member:

R68 694

R34 347

R74 190

R37 095

6.  ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 6
Renewal of the authority that the
unissued shares be placed under the
control of the directors
“Resolved that subject to the
provisions of article 3.2 of the articles
of association of the company, the
provisions of the Companies Act, 61
of 1973, as amended, (the Act), and
the Listings Requirements of JSE
Limited (JSE), the directors are hereby
authorised to allot and issue at their
discretion until the next annual
general meeting of the company
authorised but unissued shares for
such purposes as they may determine,
after setting aside so many shares as
may, subject again to article 3.2 of the
articles of association of the company,
be required to be allotted and issued
by the company pursuant to the
company’s approved employee share
incentive schemes (the schemes).”

7.  ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 7

General authority to issue shares for
cash
“Resolved that subject to article 3.2
of the articles of association of the
company, the Act, and the Listings
Requirements of the JSE, the directors
are hereby authorised, by way of a
general authority, to allot and issue
ordinary shares for cash on the
following basis, after setting aside so
many shares as may, subject again to
article 3.2 of the articles of
association of the company, be

required to be allotted and issued by
the company pursuant to the schemes,
to any public shareholder, as defined
by the Listings Requirements of the
JSE, as and when suitable
opportunities arise, subject to the
following conditions:

7.1 

this authority shall not extend beyond
the next annual general meeting or
15 months from the date of this annual
general meeting, whichever date is
earlier;

7.2  a press announcement giving full

details, including the impact on net
asset value and earnings per share,
be published at the time of any issue
representing, on a cumulative basis
within one year, 5% or more of the
number of shares in issue prior to the
issue/s;

7.3 

the shares be issued to public
shareholders as defined by the JSE
and not to related parties;

7.4  any issue in the aggregate in any one
year shall not exceed 15% of the
number of shares of the company’s
issued ordinary share capital; and

7.5 

in determining the price at which an
issue of shares be made in terms of
this authority, the maximum discount
permitted will be 10% of the weighted
average traded price of the shares
over the thirty (30) days prior to the
date that the price of the issue is
determined or agreed to by the
directors. In the event that shares
have not traded in the said thirty-day
period a ruling will be obtained from
the committee of the JSE.”

exxaro annual report page 197

Notice of annual general meeting continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

The approval of a 75% majority of the
votes cast by shareholders present or
represented by proxy at the meeting
is required for ordinary resolution
number 7 to become effective.

8.  SPECIAL RESOLUTION NUMBER 1
Authority to repurchase shares
“Resolved that by way of a general
authority, the company or any
subsidiary of the company may,
subject to the Act, article 36 of the
articles of association of the company
or articles of association of a
subsidiary respectively and the
Listings Requirements of the JSE,
from time to time purchase shares
issued by itself or shares in its holding
company, as and when deemed
appropriate.”

It is recorded that the general
repurchase will be subject to the
following limitations:

8.1 

that the repurchase is effected
through the order book operated by
the JSE trading system and is done
without any prior understanding or
arrangement between the company
and the counterparty;

8.2  that this authority shall not extend
beyond 15 months from the date of
this resolution or the date of the next
annual general meeting, whichever is
the earlier date;

8.3 that an announcement containing full

details of such repurchases is
published as soon as the company has
repurchased shares constituting, on a
cumulative basis, 3% of the number

of shares in issue prior to the
repurchases and for each 3%, on a
cumulative basis, thereafter;

8.4  that the repurchase of shares shall

not, in the aggregate, in any one
financial year, exceed 20% of the
company’s issued share capital at
the time this authority is given;

8.5  that at any one time, the company

may only appoint one agent to effect
any repurchase;

8.6  that the repurchase of shares will not
take place during a prohibited period
and will not affect compliance with the
shareholders’ spread requirements as
laid down by the JSE;

8.7  shares issued by the company may

not be acquired at a price greater than
10% above the weighted average
traded price of the company’s shares
for the five business days immediately
preceding the date of repurchase.”

The reason for this special resolution
number 1 is, and the effect thereof will
be, to grant, in terms of the provisions
of the Act and the Listings
Requirements of the JSE, and subject
to the terms and conditions embodied
in the articles of the company or any
subsidiary and the said special
resolution, a general authority to the
directors to approve the repurchase
by the company of its own shares.

At present, the directors have no
specific intention on the use of this
authority, which will only be used if
the circumstances are appropriate.

page 198 exxaro annual report

9.

To transact such other business as
may be transacted at an annual
general meeting.

Pursuant to the above, the following
additional information, required in
terms of the Listings Requirements
of the JSE, is submitted.

DISCLOSURES REQUIRED IN TERMS OF
THE LISTINGS REQUIREMENTS OF THE
JSE
In terms of the JSE Listings Requirements
of the JSE, the following disclosures are
needed when requiring shareholders’
approval to:
• 

authorise the company, or any of its
subsidiaries, to repurchase any of its
shares as set out in the special
resolution above; and
the general authority to issue shares
for cash as set out in ordinary
resolution number 7.

• 

Working capital statement
The directors of the company agree that
they will not undertake any repurchase
unless:
• 

• 

• 

• 

the company and the group will be
able, in the ordinary course of
business, to pay its debts;
the assets of the company and the
group will be in excess of the liabilities
of the company and the group,
recognised and measured in accordance
with the accounting policies used in the
latest annual financial statements;
the share capital and reserves of the
company and the group will be
adequate for ordinary business
purposes; and
the working capital resources of
the company and the group will be
adequate for ordinary business
purposes.

Litigation statement
Other than disclosed or accounted for in
these annual financial statements, the
directors of the company, whose names are
given on page 39 of these annual financial
statements, are not aware of any legal or
arbitration proceedings, pending or
threatened against the group, which may
have or have had a material effect on the
group’s financial position in the 12 months
preceding the date of this notice of annual
general meeting.

Material changes
Other than the facts and developments
reported on in these annual financial
statements, there have been no material
changes in the affairs, financial or trading
position of the group since the signature date
of this annual report and the posting date.

The following further disclosures required
in terms of the JSE Listings Requirements
of the JSE are set out in accordance with
the reference pages in these annual
financial statements of which this notice
forms part:
• 

Directors and management — refer to
pages 39 to 41 of this report;
Major shareholders of the company —
refer to page 203 of this report;
Directors’ interest in the company’s
shares — refer page 76 of this report;
Share capital of the company — refer
page 137 of this report.

• 

• 

• 

By order of the board

MS Viljoen
Company secretary

Pretoria
6 March 2007

exxaro annual report page 199

Short biographies for Exxaro directors up
for re-election

U KHUMALO — UFIKILE (41)
Academic qualifications: BSc (Eng), MSc
Eng (UCT), MAP (Wits), Snr Exec Dev
Programme (Harvard)
Designation: Non-executive director
Experience: Ufikile served with Sasol,
Eskom and Bevcan prior to joining the IDC.
He held several positions during 1999 —
2005, including head, international finance;
executive vice president, industrial sectors,
and executive vice president; projects. He
provided strategic direction in the industrial
sectors on large projects. He was also
involved in evaluating investment proposals
thus contributing to the successful
implementation of the IDC’s development
mandate.

VZ MNTAMBO — ZWELIBANZI (49)
Academic qualifications: BJuris, LLB, LLM
Designation: Non-executive director
Experience: Zwelibanzi is executive
chairman of ASG Business Solutions.
He was previously senior lecturer at the
University of Natal, executive director
of IMSSA and director-general of the
Gauteng province. He is non-executive
chairman of the Commission for
Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration.
He has extensive experience in business
strategy, performance management and
labour mediation and arbitration.

RP MOHRING — RICK (59)
Academic qualifications: BSc (Eng)(Mining),
MDP, PMD (Harvard), Professional Engineer
Designation: Non-executive director
Experience: From 1998 until 2000, Rick was
the chief executive officer of NewCoal, a
black economic empowerment (BEE)
initiative formed by Anglo Coal and Ingwe
Coal Corporation to identify a suitable BEE
group to purchase certain assets belonging
to the vendors and establish a new BEE coal
company. Eyesizwe Coal, the largest BEE coal
company in South Africa, was formed in
November 2000 through this process. From
2000 until 2003, Rick was the deputy chief
executive officer of Eyesizwe Coal. As such,
he was responsible for the operational
control of mines producing 25Mtpa of coal
per annum, new business development,
technical services and health and safety.
After 37 years in the mining industry, Rick
retired from Eyesizwe Coal in December
2003, and formed a private consulting
company, Mohring Mining Consulting.

PKV NCETEZO — PINKIE (50)
Academic qualifications: BA Social work
(UniZul), MEd (Ohio University USA), MAP
(Wits Business School), MBA (Open
University UK), Diploma in Management
(Open University UK)
Designation: Non-executive director
Experience: Pinkie is the chief executive
officer of SAWIMIH. She was a member of
the business development committee of
SAWIMA from May 2003 until February
2004. From 1983 to 1985 and 1988 to 2003,
she held a number of positions at IBM,
including Client Relationship Manager, Team
Leader — Customer Service Operations and
Business Administrator.

page 200 exxaro annual report

D ZIHLANGU — RAIN (40)
Academic qualifications: BSc (Min Eng)
(Wits), MDP (SBL, Unisa), MBA (WBS, Wits)
Designation: Non-executive director
Experience: Dalikhaya is the chief
executive officer of Eyabantu Capital
Consortium. Between 1989 and 1994 he
was a stopper/developer and shift boss at
Vaal Reefs Gold Mining Company. From
1995 until 2002, he was a shift boss, mine
overseer, operations manager and mine
manager at Impala Platinum Limited.
Dalikhaya was the chief executive officer
of Alexkor Limited from 2002 until 2005.

PM BAUM — PHILIP (52)
Academic qualifications: BCom; LLB, Higher
Diploma in Tax Law
Designation: Non-executive director
Experience: Philip is chairman and chief
executive of Anglo American Ferrous Metals
and Industries Division, acting chief executive
officer of Anglo American South Africa
(AASA) and a member of Anglo American
plc’s executive board. He joined the group in
1979 and has worked in a variety of positions,
including head of the small medium
enterprise initiative, chief executive of Anglo
American Corporation Zimbabwe Limited and
chief operating officer of AASA.

NMC NYEMBEZI-HEITA — NKU (46)
Academic qualifications: BSc (Hons)
(Electrical Engineering)(University of
Manchester Institute of Science and
Technology), MSc (EE) from the California
Institute of Technology, MBA from the
Open University Business School (UK)
Designation: Non-executive director
Experience: Nku is the chief officer of
Mergers and Acquisitions for the Vodacom
Group. She began her professional career
as an engineer at the Research Triangle
Park, IBM’s premier research and
development facility in Raleigh, North
Carolina. Thereafter, she fulfilled various
technical, marketing and management roles
at IBM in the United States, South Africa
and Namibia. Immediately prior to joining
Vodacom, she served as chief executive
officer of Alliance Capital, a fund
management house whose parent company
is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

NL SOWAZI — NKULULEKO (43)
Academic qualifications: BA (US
International University), MA (Urban and
regional planning) (UCLA)
Designation: Non-executive director
Experience: Nkululeko is founding deputy
chairman of the Tiso Group, a BEE
investment holding company with interests
in natural resources, industrial services and
financial services. Nkululeko was previously
executive deputy chairman of JSE listed
banking group, African Bank Investments
Limited (ABIL) and Managing Director of
the Mortgage Indemnity Fund (Pty) Limited.
He is chairman of Idwala Industrial Holdings
and the Home Loan Guarantee Company
and the Financial Markets Trust.

exxaro annual report page 201

Short biographies for Exxaro directors
up for re-election continued

M MSIMANG — MAVUSO (65)
Academic qualifications: BSc (Biology and
Entomology), MBA (Project Management)
Designation: Non-executive director
Experience: Mavuso is currently the State
Information Technology Agency’s chief
executive officer, overseeing the delivery of
information and technology services to
government. During the period 1994 to
1996, he was the chief executive officer of
SA Tourism (Satour). In 1997 he was
appointed chief executive officer of
SANParks, a position he held until 2003.
During his tenure, SANParks undertook an
extensive transformation programme that
resulted in the commercialisation of
national parks. Mavuso was also chief
executive officer of Tourism KwaZulu-Natal.
He has extensive international
management experience, having worked at
senior management levels for the United
Nations World Food Programme, UNICEF,
Care International and the World University
of Canada.

JJ GELDENHUYS — JURIE (64)
Academic qualifications: BSc (Eng)
(Electrical), BSc (Eng)(Mining), MBA
(Stanford), Professional Engineer
Designation: Non-executive director
Experience: From 1965 to 1980, Jurie held
production and managerial posts on the
gold, platinum and copper zinc mines of the
then Anglovaal Group. From 1981 until
retirement he served in technical and
executive capacities involving gold, base
metals, coal, ferrous metals and industrial
minerals. He retired as managing director
of Avgold Limited in 2000 and continued
serving the group in a consulting capacity
until 2002. Previously he served on the
boards of Anglovaal Limited, Avmin
Limited, Freegold Consolidated Mines
Limited, Hartebeestfontein Gold Mining
Company Limited, Lorraine Gold Mines
Limited, Eastern Transvaal Gold Mines
Limited and Iscor Limited. He served as the
Chamber of Mines president (1993 — 1994)
and served on the Chamber’s Executive
Council, Gold Producers’ Committee and
various other Chamber related board
committees. Has also served on the Atomic
Energy Council and the National Water
Advisory Council.

DR D KONAR — LEN (53)
Academic qualifications: BCom, CA(SA),
MAS, DCom
Designation: Non-executive director
Experience: Immediately after completing
his articles of clerkship at Ernst & Young in
Durban, Len began his career as an
academic at the University of Durban-
Westville. He then spent six years with the
Independent Development Trust as head of
investments and internal audit, prior to
becoming a professional director of
companies and consultant.

page 202 exxaro annual report

Shareholders’ analysis 

Register date: 31 December 2006
Issued share capital: 351 277 206 shares

Shareholders’ classification

Number of 
shareholdings

%

Number
of shares

%

1 – 1 000 shares
1 001 – 10 000 shares
10 001 – 100 000 shares
100 001 – 1 000 000 shares 
1 000 001 shares and over

11 971 
1 501 
410 
93 
14 

0,89
3 122 648 
85,57
1,32
4 650 709 
10,73
3,71
13 016 769 
2,93
0,66
7,52
26 420 569 
0,10 304 066 511  86,56

Shareholders’ profile
Banks
Close corporations
Endowment funds
Individuals
Insurance companies
Investment companies
Medical aid schemes
Mutual funds
Nominees and trusts
Other corporations
Pension funds
Private companies
Public companies
Strategic investors
Share trusts

Public/non-public shareholders
Non-public shareholders
Directors and associates of the 
company holdings
Strategic holdings
Share trusts
Public shareholders

Beneficial shareholders’ holding 
of 1% or more
Main Street 333 (Pty) Limited
Anglo American Corporation
Exxaro Employee Empowerment 
Public Investment Corporation
Stimela Mining Holdings (Pty) Limited

13 989

100,00 351 277 206 100,00

150
124
74
11 323
41
26
10
252
1 347
92
290
240
12
4
4

1,07
0,89
0,53
80,94
0,29
0,19
0,07
1,80
9,63
0,66
2,07
1,72
0,09
0,03
0,03

14 379 477
131 094
519 790
5 404 120
2 549 176
5 021 902
113 240
14 053 374
4 303 474
219 043
21 888 421
953 544
1 166 472
269 782 395
10 791 684

4,09
0,04
0,15
1,54
0,73
1,43
0,03
4,00
1,23
0,06
6,23
0,27
0,33
76,80
3,07

13 989 100,00

351 277 206 100,00

13

0,09

280 619 003

79,89

5
4
4
13 976

0,04
0,03
0,03
99,91

44 924
269 782 395
10 791 684
70 658 203

0,01
76,80
3,07
20,11

13 989 100,00

351 277 206 100,00

186 550 873
78 754 090
10 618 974
10 768 700
4 477 432

53,11
22,42
3,02
3,07
1,27

exxaro annual report page 203

BREAKDOWN OF NON-PUBLIC HOLDINGS

Directors and associates of the company holdings

Fauconnier, CJ
Fauconnier, CJ

Geldenhuys, JJ
Geldenhuys, JJ

Kilbride, MJ
Kilbride, MJ

Van Staden, DJ
Van Staden, DJ

Konar, D
Konar, D

Total

Strategic holding
Main Street 333 (Pty) Limited
Anglo South Africa Capital (Pty) Limited
Stimela Mining Holdings (Pty) Limited

Total

Number
of shares

42 905
42 905

700
700

586
586

565
565

168
168

% of
shares

0,01

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

44 924

0,01

186 550 873
78 754 090
4 477 432

269 782 395

53,11
22,42
1,27

76,80

page 204 exxaro annual report

Form of proxy
for the year ended 31 December 2006

EXXARO RESOURCES LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic 
of South Africa)
(Registration number 2000/011076/06)
(“Exxaro” or “the Company”)
JSE share code: EXX
ISIN code: ZAE 000084992

TO BE COMPLETED BY CERTIFICATED SHAREHOLDERS AND DEMATERIALISED SHAREHOLDERS WITH
“OWN NAME” REGISTRATION ONLY
For completion by registered members of Exxaro who are unable to attend the annual general
meeting of the company to be held at 10:00 on Wednesday, 25 April 2007, at the Exxaro Corporate
Centre, Roger Dyason Road, Pretoria West, South Africa or at any adjournment thereof,
I/We  ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
of (address)  —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
being the holder/s of  ————————————————————————— shares in the company, do hereby appoint:
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— or, failing him/her
1. 
2. 
———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— or, failing him/her
the chairman of the annual general meeting, as my/our proxy to attend, speak and, on a poll, vote
on my/our behalf at the annual general meeting of members to be held at 10:00 on Wednesday,
25 April 2007 at Exxaro Corporate Centre, Roger Dyason Road, Pretoria West, Gauteng or at any
adjournment thereof, and to vote or abstain from voting as follows on the ordinary and special
resolutions to be proposed at such meeting:

For

Against

Abstain

Ordinary business

1. Resolution to adopt the 2006 audited group financial 

statements

2. Resolution to reappoint Deloitte & Touche as auditors

3. Resolution to authorise the directors to determine 

auditors’ remuneration

4. Resolution to re-elect the directors required to retire 
in terms of article 15.2 of the articles of association
4.1 Mr U Khumalo
4.2 Mr VZ Mntambo
4.3 Mr RP Mohring
4.4 Mr M Msimang
4.5 Mrs PKV Ncetezo
4.6 Mrs N Nyembezi-Heita
4.7 Mr N Sowazi
4.8 Mr DR Zihlangu
Resolution to re-elect directors required to retire by rotation 
in terms of article 16.1 of the articles of association
4.8 Mr PM Baum
4.9 Mr JJ Geldenhuys
4.10 Dr D Konar

5. Resolution to approve the non-executive directors’ 
remuneration for the period 1 January 2007 to 
31 December 2007

6. Resolution to authorise directors to allot and issue 

unissued ordinary shares

7. Resolution to authorise directors to allot and issue 

ordinary shares for cash

Special business

1. Special resolution to authorise directors to 

repurchase company shares

Please indicate with an “X” in the appropriate spaces provided above how you wish your vote to
be cast. If no indication is given, the proxy may vote or abstain as he/she sees fit.
Signed at  ——————————— this  ——————————— day of  ————————————————————————————— 2007
Signature ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Assisted by me, where applicable (name and signature) ————————————————————————————————
Please read the notes on the reverse side.

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Form of proxy continued
for the year ended 31 December 2006

NOTES

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5.

A form of proxy is only to be completed by those ordinary shareholders who are:
holding ordinary shares in certificated form; or
recorded on subregister electronic form in ‘own name’.

If you have already dematerialised your ordinary shares through a central securities
depositary participant (CSDP) or broker and wish to attend the annual general
meeting, you must request your CSDP or broker to provide you with a letter of
representation or you must instruct your CSDP or broker to vote by proxy on your
behalf in terms of the agreement entered into between yourself and your CSDP or
broker.

A member may insert the name of a proxy or the names of two alternative proxies of
the member’s choice in the space. The person whose name appears first on the form
of proxy and who is present at the annual general meeting of shareholders will be
entitled to act to the exclusion of those whose names follow.

On a show of hands, a member of the company present in person or by proxy shall
have one (1) vote irrespective of the number of shares he/she holds or represents,
provided that a proxy shall, irrespective of the number of members he/she represents,
have only one (1) vote. On a poll, a member who is present in person or represented by
proxy shall be entitled to that proportion of the total votes in the company, which the
aggregate amount of the nominal value of the shares held by him/her bears to the
aggregate amount of the nominal value of all the shares issued by the company.

A member’s instructions to the proxy must be indicated by the insertion of the
relevant numbers of votes exercisable by the member in the appropriate box provided.
Failure to comply with the above will be deemed to authorise the proxy to vote or to
abstain from voting at the annual general meeting as he/she deems fit in respect of all
the member’s votes exercisable. A member or the proxy is not obliged to use all the
votes exercisable by the member or by the proxy, but the total of the votes cast and in
respect of which abstention is recorded may not exceed the total of the votes
exercisable by the member or by the proxy.

6.

Forms of proxy must be lodged at, or posted to Computershare Investor Services 2004
(Pty) Limited, to be received not later than 48 hours before the time fixed for the
meeting (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays).

For shareholders on the South African register
Computershare Investor Services 2004 (Pty) Limited
Ground Floor
70 Marshall Street
Johannesburg
2001

PO Box 61051
Marshalltown
2107

www.computershare.com
Tel: +27 11 370 5000

Over-the-counter American depositary receipt (ADR) holders
Exxaro has an ADR facility with The Bank of New York (BoNY) under a deposit agreement.
ADR holders may instruct BoNY as to how the shares represented by their ADRs should
be voted.

American Depository Receipt Facility (ADR)
Bank of New York
101 Barclay Street
New York
NY 10286

www.adrbny.com
shareowners@bankofny.com
Tel: +(00-1) 888 815 5133

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8.

The completion and lodging of this form of proxy will not preclude the relevant
member from attending the annual general meeting and speaking and voting in
person to the exclusion of any proxy appointed in terms hereof.

Documentary evidence establishing the authority of a person signing this form of
proxy in a representative capacity or other legal capacity must be attached to this
form of proxy, unless previously recorded by the transfer secretaries or waived by
the chairman of the annual general meeting.

9.

Any alteration or correction made to this form of proxy must be initialled by the
signatory/ies.

10. Notwithstanding the aforegoing, the chairman of the annual general meeting may
waive any formalities that would otherwise be a prerequisite for a valid proxy.

11.

If any shares are jointly held, all joint members must sign this form of proxy. If more
than one of those members is present at the annual general meeting either in person or
by proxy, the person whose name first appears in the register shall be entitled to vote.

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