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‘ The mine will create close to 6,000 direct and indirect jobs during construction and the life of the mine ’
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The mine will create close to 6,000 direct and indirect jobs during construction and the life of the mine , with almost 20,000 people benefiting . Overall it is expected to contribute R39bn to local GDP over the life of the mine .
Ultimately however , the mine represents everything that Exxaro stands for as an organisation . In an address at the official ground-breaking ceremony , Refilwe Mtshwer , Mpumlanga Premier , recognised Exxaro for its influential role in defining the future of South Africa .
“ Exxaro Resources , as a proudly South African company , has been exemplary and at the forefront of reshaping how the mining sector contributes to nation-building for the past 12 years . Today is a testament to that .”
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