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Ndalamo Resources Achieves Significant Safety Milestones with Continued Focus on Safety Standards

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Published: Monday, 20 January 2025 13:18

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa – 20 January 2025 — Ndalamo Resources (*Ndalamo*) has reached key safety milestones, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards in the mining sector. These achievements demonstrate the company’s dedication to ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.

On January 8th, 2025, the company achieved 44 Months and 4 000 Fatality Free Production Shifts (FFPS) at its New Clydesdale Colliery (NCC) in Kriel, Mpumalanga Province - marking a significant milestone in the company's safety performance. This accomplishment highlights the continuous efforts to uphold safety across all operational levels.

The company’s North Block Complex (NBC), located in Belfast in the Mpumalanga Province, reached 46,142 Fatality-Free Person Hours (FFPS) on 31 December 2024 and celebrated 24 months Lost Time Injury (LTI) free on 15 November 2024, further solidifying its commitment to a safe and secure work environment. NBC has never experienced a fatality since it began operations in 1890, a testament to its longstanding focus on safety. Ndalamo and Universal Coal acquired NBC from Exxaro in 2018, continuing this legacy of operational excellence and safety.

Ndalamo remains focused on maintaining a health and safety-first culture through comprehensive safety training, advanced safety technology, and a proactive approach to risk management. Regular safety drills and continuous improvement initiatives are integral to ensuring the well-being of all personnel.

Wim Diedericks, Executive Head of Operations at Ndalamo stated: “These milestones reflect our unwavering commitment to health and safety and the collective responsibility shared by everyone at Ndalamo. Achieving zero fatalities is not just a target, but a continuous effort to improve our practices, integrate innovation, and maintain a safe working environment. We will continue to drive a culture of safety that empowers each team member to contribute towards sustaining these standards.”

Looking ahead, Ndalamo is committed to maintaining its focus on zero fatalities and zero injuries, with a strong emphasis on further improving safety practices across all operations.

About Ndalamo Resources

Ndalamo Resources (Pty) Ltd is a 100% black-owned and managed mid-tier mining company established in February 2013. The story of Ndalamo is one of vision, growth, and sustainability within South Africa's coal mining sector. The company focuses on mining investment opportunities in the South African market, holding majority direct interests in New Clydesdale Colliery, North Block Complex, Eloff Mining Company, and Ubuntu Colliery coal assets in partnership with Universal Coal. Ndalamo also holds 100% ownership of the Ndalamo Coal Wonderfontein operation and owns 100% of the fully authorized Greenfields project at Springboklaagte and Arnot South.