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EXX - Exxaro Resources Limited - Voluntary trading statement for the six months ended 30 June 2009 EXXARO RESOURCES LIMITED (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) Registration Number: 2000/011076/06 Share Code: EXX ISIN Number: ZAE000084992 ("Exxaro") VOLUNTARY TRADING STATEMENT FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2009 Shareholders are advised that Exxaro will release its reviewed financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2009 on 20 August 2009. Exxaro`s consolidated net operating profit is expected to show an improvement when compared to the corresponding period in 2008. The group results were, however, negatively impacted by the global economic meltdown affecting both demand and prices, exacerbated by the timing of the volatility of the South African currency. The coal business is expected to deliver higher operating results than the corresponding period in 2008 due primarily to higher sales volumes to Eskom and international clients, offset by lower non-Eskom local sales volumes and lower international steam coal prices. The mineral sands business will report a consolidated net operating loss. Namakwa Sands and Australia Sands recorded net operating profits, however, the KZN Sands operation will report a net operating loss resulting from lower sales volumes due to lower global demand. The base metals business is expected to report a modest net operating profit due mainly to lower average realised zinc prices and lower demand. Attributable earnings for the six months ended 30 June 2009 include the group`s 20% interest in Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Ltd (SIOC), an effective 22% interest in Chifeng, a 26% interest in Black Mountain Mining (Pty) Limited (Black Mountain) and results for Namakwa Sands. Attributable earnings for the corresponding period in 2008 exclude Namakwa Sands and the 26% interest in Black Mountain which were only acquired during the second half of 2008. Attributable earnings for six months ended 30 June 2009 are expected to be between R1 375 million and R1 405 million. This equates to attributable earnings per share of between 399 cents and 407 cents, representing an increase of between 10% to 12% when compared with the corresponding period in 2008. Headline earnings per share for the six months ended 30 June 2009 of between 400 cents and 410 cents, representing an increase of between 6% and 9% when compared with the corresponding period in 2008, are expected. The financial information on which this trading statement is based has not been reviewed nor reported on by Exxaro`s auditors. This statement is issued in compliance with section 3.4 (b) of the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited. Editors note: Exxaro is one of the largest South African-based diversified resources companies, with interest in the coal, mineral sands, base metals and iron ore commodities. www.exxaro.com Enquiries: Wim de Klerk Financial director Tel: + 27 12 307 4848 Mobile: +27 82 652 5145 Email: wim.deklerk@exxaro.com Pretoria 13 August 2009 Sponsor Deutsche Securities (SA) (Pty) Limited Date: 13/08/2009 16:30:01 Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za Produced by the JSE SENS Department. The SENS service is an information dissemination service administered by the JSE Limited (`JSE`). The JSE does not, whether expressly, tacitly or implicitly, represent, warrant or in any way guarantee the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information published on SENS. The JSE, their officers, employees and agents accept no liability for (or in respect of) any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damage of any kind or nature, howsoever arising, from the use of SENS or the use of, or reliance on, information disseminated through SENS.
