Ayanda W.

Commercial Legal Specialist at Exxaro Resources, providing strategic legal and commercial advisory support across complex operational agreements, business development initiatives and high-value M&A transactions. I specialise in negotiating and executing commercial arrangements that protect business value, enable strategic growth and support Exxaro’s evolving portfolio strategy.I have played an integral role in Exxaro’s corporate transactions, including providing legal support in the R250 million disposal of Exxaro FerroAlloys and Exxaro’s strategic expansion into critical minerals through the acquisition of manganese assets, a landmark transaction valued at approximately R10.6 billion.I provide commercial legal expertise across major supply, offtake, maintenance, contractor mining, software and broad range of goods and/or services agreements, advising stakeholders on risk allocation, contractual strategy and commercially aligned solutions. I work closely with internal business teams, external counsel and strategic partners to deliver practical legal outcomes that support operational excellence and long-term value creation.