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South32

South32 is a global diversified mining and metals company headquartered in Perth, Australia. The company produces a range of commodities including aluminium, metallurgical coal, manganese, nickel, silver, lead and zinc, operating mines, smelters and refineries across Australia, southern Africa and the Americas. South32 was created in 2015 when it was spun out of BHP, inheriting a portfolio of mature, long-life assets that had been part of BHP's operations. The company is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, the London Stock Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. In South Africa, South32's principal assets include a 60% stake in Samancor Chrome, one of the world's largest ferrochrome producers, and the Hillside aluminium smelter in KwaZulu-Natal. South32 employs thousands of people globally and generates annual revenue in the billions of dollars. The company's strategy focuses on operating excellence, capital discipline and returns to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. South32 has pursued selective growth projects and divestments to optimise its portfolio, including the sale of its South African Energy Coal business. The company is also investing in base metals critical to the energy transition, positioning itself for long-term demand trends in electrification and decarbonisation.

South32 News


South Africa's large Hillside Aluminium in Richards Bay.
South African aluminium assets' sale to Alcoa on track, South32 reports
19th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The sale of South Africa’s aluminium value chain assets to Alcoa Corporation of the US remains on track for completion in the June 2027 half-year, Johannesburg-, Sydney- and London-listed South32... 


Sierra Gorda mine
Australia's South32's first-quarter copper output rise, slightly misses estimates
19th October 2026 By: Reuters

Diversified miner South32 on Monday posted a 2% rise in first-quarter copper production helped by mining ore with a higher copper content as it had planned,but the output was slightly below market... 


ferrochrome smelting
Africa's minerals value-add drive interests investors but faces energy hurdle
19th October 2026 By: Reuters

As African nations push miners to build refineries and smelters at home, government and industry officials say a major obstacle risks crimping investment: a shortage of cheap, reliable electricity.... 


Alcoa's Deschambault smelter in Québec
Alcoa posts net income, free cashflow gains in Q3
16th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE- and ASX-listed bauxite, alumina and aluminium producer Alcoa Corporation has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 apiece for the third quarter of the year, which marked a period of... 


Avhurengwi Nengovhela, CEO of Coaltech Research Association
Avhurengwi Nengovhela
16th October 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Avhurengwi Nengovhela, CEO of Coaltech, the South African coal industry's collaborative research association funded by members to commission applied research with universities... 


An image of WMI director Professor Dr Pontsho Twala
WMI seminar explores challenges to sustainably grasping opportunity-rich mining future
14th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Wits Mining Institute (WMI) held its annual industry seminar on October 8, titled “From legacy to leadership: shaping sustainable mining futures”. Industry leaders explored the key challenges... 


Chile map/flag
Sierra Gorda fourth grinding line project, Chile
9th October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will increase Sierra Gorda’s processing capacity from an estimated 48-million to about 60-million tonnes a year. 


Conflict-driven supply constraints impair aerospace manufacturing stability
11th September 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Geopolitical factors, including regional conflict, have exacerbated titanium and aluminium value chain constraints, raising concerns for aerospace manufacturing, says critical material supply chain... 


Hillside smelter, in South Africa
Alcoa announces $2.6bn note offering to fund South32 assets acquisition
10th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE- and ASX-listed aluminium producer Alcoa Corporation has announced a proposed offering of $2.6-billion through its Alumina and Alcoa Nederland subsidiaries, offering senior notes due 2034 and... 


Wits Mining Institute director Dr Pontsho Twala
Safety must extend beyond the mine fence, Wits dialogue hears
28th August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The mining industry needs to broaden its approach to health and safety by recognising that the conditions mineworkers experience in their homes and communities have a significant bearing on their... 


An image of the Hillside smelter
Base metals underpin South32’s strong full-year performance
27th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Australia-headquartered diversified miner South32’s group underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) increased by 28% year-on-year to $2.5-billion for the... 


South32's Hermosa base metals mine in Arizona
Australia's South32 annual profit jumps 55%, extends shareholder-returns programme
27th August 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's South32 on Thursday posted a 55% rise in annual profit, largely in line with market expectations, and extended its shareholder-returns programme, sending its shares to a more than... 


Sierra Gorda mine
South32 expands Sierra Gorda ore reserve by 61%
25th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global diversified miner South32 has expanded its ore reserve by 61% to 1.1-billion tonnes averaging 0.39% copper, 0.016% molybdenum and 0.06 g/t gold at a total copper equivalent grade of 0.46% at... 


COMPETITIVE POSITIONING 
The local industry is also trying to reposition itself as a regional beneficiation hub under the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement - Muzi Manzi
Aluminium industry poised for growth – association
21st August 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

The proposed acquisition of diversified mining and metals company South32’s aluminium assets in Australia, Brazil and South Africa by global aluminium corporation Alcoa is a key development,... 


South32 delivers strong operating results, accelerates portfolio transition
South32 delivers strong operating results, accelerates portfolio transition
20th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

In its latest quarterly report, diversified miner South32 CEO Matt Daley says the group continued to deliver strong operating results, exceeding group production guidance for the financial year... 


Sierra Gorda mine
South32 Q4 copper output declines, missing market estimates
20th July 2026 By: Reuters

Australian diversified miner South32 reported lower fourth-quarter copper production on Monday, missing market estimates, as impacts from inclement weather continued to hamper mining operations at... 


Copper ore
Trilogy's Ambler Metals says permitting schedule for Arctic project under FAST-41 provides clear roadmap
17th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Trilogy Metals has announced that a coordinated federal and State permitting schedule for its 50%-owned subsidiary Ambler Metals' flagship Arctic project, in Alaska's Amber... 


South32 COO Africa Noel Pillay.
Alcoa is well positioned to operate South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium, says Pillay
17th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

As a global producer of materials across the aluminium value chain, Alcoa Corporation is well positioned to operate South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium business into the future, South32 COO Africa... 


Gallium
Alcoa greenlights Australia gallium plant with US, Japan and domestic backing
15th July 2026 By: Reuters

Bauxite and aluminium producer Alcoa Corporation said on Tuesday it has reached a final investment decision to set up a gallium plant at its Wagerup alumina refinery in Western Australia, with... 


Precious metals prices drop amid resurfacing Middle East tensions
Precious metals prices drop amid resurfacing Middle East tensions
13th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following the latest hostilities in the US war with Iran, precious metals prices dropped across the board, with the gold price falling back below $4 100/oz and silver below $60/oz. In its latest... 


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