Country-by-country information

Exxaro Resources, as the ultimate parent and reporting entity, is responsible for the preparation and submission of the country-by-country (CbC) report for the Exxaro group in South Africa. The master file has been prepared in accordance with commentary in chapter V of the 2017 Transfer Pricing Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and Tax Administrations issued by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, and in line with the requirements of the public notice published by SARS for the submission of the CbC report, master file and local file by persons specified therein.

Exxaro is a diversified resources group with business interests in South Africa, Switzerland, Peoples Republic of China, Australia and Israel. Exxaro divested from its shareholding in Tronox which had business interests in the USA,UK and several other countries.

Exxaro is among the top five coal producers in South Africa with a diversified commodity portfolio. The asset portfolio includes investments in iron ore, ferrous and residual base metals. In line with its focus on renewable energy creation and reduction of carbon intensity, Exxaro purchased the remaining 50% in its Cennergi investment from Tata Power Company Limited in 2020.

The products under Exxaro's key business areas are discussed below.

KEY BUSINESS AREAS

Coal

The coal business remains the primary driver of Exxaro's revenue. Its extensive coal asset base is a key differentiator and critical part of how the group creates value for its stakeholders despite headwinds against coal.

Exxaro operated eight mines, of which four were underground, in South Africa. During 2021, Exxaro disposed of its investment in ECC, leaving five operating mines:

• Belfast
• Grootegeluk Complex
• Leeuwpan (Exxaro is busy with the divestment process of this mine)
• Matla
• Mafube (50% JV with Thungela Resources)

The coal business produces thermal, metallurgical and coking coal. Internationally, coal is sold to EITAG for the export market. For the domestic market, it is sold mainly to Eskom and ArcelorMittal SA Limited. Thermal coal is mainly supplied to cement producers and power generation companies.

Ferrous

Exxaro's FerroAlloys ferrosilicon plant supplies superior-quality, gas-atomised and milled ferrosilicon to various customers.

Iron ore

Exxaro owns 20.62% of SIOC, a leading supplier of high-quality iron ore to the global steel industry and a subsidiary of Kumba Iron Ore.

Renewable energy

Exxaro owns two windfarms, which deliver power into the Eskom grid. Tsitsikamma has an installed capacity of 95 megawatts (MW) and Amakhala 134 MW.

Base metals

Exxaro has a 26% interest in Black Mountain Mining Proprietary Limited. Black Mountain Mining explores, develop, treat, produce and sell zinc, lead, copper and associated minerals concentrates.

GEOGRAPHICAL PRESENCE

	Mining operations: South Africa	Location:
1	Belfast	South of Belfast
2	Grootegeluk complex	West of Lephalale
3	Leeuwpan	South-east of Delmas
4	Matla	West of Kriel
5	Mafube	East of Middelburg

South Africa

The five mines left in Exxaro's coal portfolio are in the following locations:

• Belfast – south of Belfast
• Grootegeluk Complex – west of Lephalale
• Leeuwpan – south-east of Delmas
• Matla – west of Kriel
• Mafube – east of Middelburg

The FerroAlloys ferrosilicon plant is in Pretoria.

The two wind projects are in the Eastern Cape. The Amakhala windfarm is near Cookhouse and Tsitsikamma is near Mfengu community land in Tsitsikamma. Cennergi has offices in Centurion and Gqeberha.

The Exxaro group is headquartered in Centurion.

Switzerland

Coal extracted from the South African mines is sold into the overseas markets through the Swiss marketing company, EITAG, which is Exxaro's central offshore sales company. EITAG buys coal from Exxaro Coal, ECC (until the divestment on 30 September 2021) and Exxaro Coal Mpumalanga (collectively Exxaro SA) and on-sells the coal products to the ultimate customer. The goods are delivered to Richards Bay Coal Terminal Proprietary Limited (RBCT) and, from there, directly to the foreign client. EITAG is responsible for the coal blending process as well as the RBCT entitlement usage.

EITAG attracts new customers, and develops new markets for Exxaro coal products. Based on the contract concluded with customers, EITAG manages the scheduling of coal volumes, quality types and shipping dates.

EITAG's business strategy is to use the following regional advantages:

• Proximity of clients
• Intelligence gathering
• Product and market knowledge
• Access to ports to facilitate efficient logistics
• Cultural fit with customers

Having a central offshore sales company also ensures the application of consistent policies, and the growth of the Exxaro brand and offshore client base. EITAG has five employees (1 expat employee, 1 local employee and 3 contractors).

Australia

Exxaro Australia Holdings Proprietary Limited (EAH) is the holding company of the Australian group of companies (the EAH Australian tax group) and does not have any employees. Exxaro Australia Proprietary Limited, a subsidiary of EAH, holds a 50% interest in a JV with Anglo Coal (Grosvenor) Proprietary Limited (Anglo Coal) in the Moranbah project, which is currently an undeveloped coal resource in exploration stage. Anglo Coal manages the project.

The Moranbah project is located in the Queensland district of Australia.

China

Exxaro holds a minority investment in the Chifeng Hongye Zinc Smelting Co Limited smelting operations, incorporated in the People's Republic of China.

United Kingdom (UK)

Exxaro owns a 25.86% interest in Insect Technology Group Holdings UK Limited, which is currently in the process of deregistration.

Exxaro disposed of its remaining investment of 10.26% Tronox shares on 2 March 2021.

Israel

Exxaro owns a 28.5% interest in LightApp Technologies Limited.

SIGNIFICANT INTERCOMPANY TRANSACTIONS

Important service arrangements within the Exxaro group are shown in the table below. During 2021, there were no loans between Exxaro and any of its foreign group companies outside South Africa. Exxaro does not maintain unilateral advance pricing agreements in support of its intercompany transactions, or tax rulings relating to the allocation of income across countries.

COUNTRY-BY-COUNTRY REPORTING

1. Equity accounted investment income is reflected in the country of incorporation
2. The number of employees include permanent employees. It does not include FTE's and contractors
3. Excludes fees received for administration services delivered by Exxaro Coal (Pty) Ltd head-office.
4. Classified as discontinued operations
5. Equity-accounted investment income is included in net profit/(loss) before taxation
   
   * Public notice 1117, Government Gazette 41186, dated 20 October 2017, published in terms of section 25 of the Tax Administration Act.