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TRONOX PROMOTES TRANSFORMATION Tronox is a proud contributor to the growth of
the South African economy. Over the past five (5)
IN INDUSTRY years, the company generated significant economic
Tronox mines and processes titanium ore, zircon, value, demonstrating that our business is critical
and other minerals, and manufactures titanium to the economic activity of the country. In addition
dioxide pigments that add brightness and to providing direct and indirect employment
durability to paints, plastics, paper, and other in communities, Tronox also invests directly in
everyday products. social upliftment through either corporate social
investment programmes or social and labour plans.
Tronox at a glance is one of the world’s largest Tronox views compliance with the applicable country
vertically integrated TiO2 producer, second largest
TiO2 pigment producer, world’s largest producer of legislation as a priority in the areas that we operate.
zircon, and among the leading producers of chloride In line with this commitment, our South African
titanium feedstocks. The producer has the broadest operations pledge to go beyond the transformation
technology and product suite in the industry, with a guidelines set out for the Mining sector, with a
diverse well-balanced global customer base. strong focus on the development and empowerment
of black women-owned businesses as well as youth-
With nearly 6500 employees across six continents, our owned businesses.
rich diversity, unmatched vertical integration model,
and unparalleled operational and technical expertise Tronox takes cognisance of the challenges faced by
across the value chain, position Tronox as the pre- small business and first-time vendors and therefore
eminent titanium dioxide producer in the world. We has created a supportive and collaborative culture
have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, to nurture and ultimately grow these businesses
reliable and responsible facilities. It is foundational to by successfully implementing an Enterprise and
our vision to make high-quality products at a low cost in Development programme aimed at contributing
a safe and sustainable manner. We believe investment to their development, sustainability, and financial
in the success of our people is an investment in the independence. These initiatives have translated
success of our business. Our operations in South Africa’s into tangible business opportunities and focused
Western Cape include a mine in Brand Se Baai, a Mineral development for SMMEs including black women-
Separation Plant in Vredendal and a smelter in Saldhana. owned businesses and is demonstrated by Tronox’s
In KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), we have a mine in Fairbreeze outstanding procurement performance against the
and a Central Processing Complex in Empangeni. Mining Charter and Codes of Good Practice.

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