News24 | Exxaro appoints former Lonmin boss as CEO, reports 36% profit plunge

Exxaro names Ben Magara as CEO designate

Coal producer Exxaro Resources has named former Lonmin CEO Ben Magara as its new CEO.

News24 | Exxaro appoints former Lonmin boss as CEO, reports 36% profit plunge

The coal miner has appointed the former Lonmin boss as CEO while also reporting a plunge in annual profits as costs spiralled.

Exxaro Appoints Ex-CEO of Platinum Miner to Head Coal Extractor

Exxaro Resources Ltd. appointed Ben Magara as chief executive officer, a month after the previous leader of the South African coal miner resigned.

Seasoned campaigner Ben Magara to assume Exxaro CEO role from April 1

Mining veteran Bennetor (Ben) Magara has been appointed as the new incoming CEO of Exxaro Resources, effective from April 1. Magara, a mining engineer with more than 35 years of mining industry experience, will succeed acting CEO Riaan Koppeschaar, who will continue in his role as Exxaro FD.

Coal miner Exxaro names new CEO to drive search for battery metals

By Nelson Banya Exxaro Resources said it has appointed veteran mining executive Ben Magara as its new CEO following the departure of Nombasa Tsengwa, as the South African coal miner steps up its search for battery metals. Magara, a former CEO of platinum miner Lonmin and a former executive at Anglo American, takes over in April from acting CEO Riaan Koppeschaar, who will resume his role as finance director. The new CEO is expected to steer the c…

Exxaro appoints Ben Magara as new Chief Executive Officer

Exxaro Resources Limited has today announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer. Following an expedited and targeted selection process, the board of directors of Exxaro is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Bennetor Magara as the incoming CEO, effective 1st April 2025. Ben will succeed Acting CEO, Mr Riaan Koppeschaar, who will …