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Noel Pillay

Noel Pillay is a South African business executive associated with South32's aluminium operations in South Africa. He holds a senior position at Hillside Aluminium, the large aluminium smelter located in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, which is owned and operated by South32. Pillay has been involved in strategic discussions around the decarbonisation of the energy-intensive aluminium smelting industry, particularly in the context of South Africa's transition to renewable energy. His role places him at the intersection of heavy industry and the country's evolving energy landscape, as Hillside Aluminium seeks to reduce its carbon footprint and secure reliable, cleaner power sources. The smelter has historically been a major electricity consumer, relying on supply from Eskom, and faces ongoing challenges related to power availability and cost. Pillay has engaged with initiatives exploring renewable energy solutions, including solar, wind and green hydrogen, as potential pathways to sustainable aluminium production. His contributions to industry dialogue reflect the broader pressures on South African mining and metals companies to align with global decarbonisation trends while maintaining operational viability. Pillay's work is closely watched by stakeholders in the mining, energy and industrial sectors as South Africa navigates its energy transition.

Noel Pillay News


South Africa's Hillside Aluminium in KwaZulu-Natal.
South32 deal empowering Alcoa to surpass Rio Tinto as world’s biggest bauxite miner
Updated 2 hours 58 minutes ago By: Martin Creamer

With the acquisition of South32’s aluminium assets, Alcoa will surpass Rio Tinto to become the world's largest bauxite mining companies on an equity-attributable production basis, with global share... 


South32 COO Africa Noel Pillay.
Alcoa is well positioned to operate South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium, says Pillay
1st 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... 


The Hillside smelter
Hillside marks 30 years amid push for long-term power solution
8th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Diversified miner South32’s Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, could continue operating for another 20 to 30 years if a competitive long-term electricity agreement is... 


Hillside Aluminium Smelter in KwaZulu Natal.
New electricity solution being advanced for South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium
28th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

A new, long-term electricity solution for South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium Smelter in KwaZulu Natal has been advanced, which marks a crucial step towards supporting the future of one of Southern... 


 AFSA International Aluminium Conference 2026 Concludes with Groundbreaking Insights and Global Collaboration
AFSA International Aluminium Conference 2026 Concludes with Groundbreaking Insights and Global Collaboration
2nd March 2026

The Aluminium Federation of South Africa (AFSA) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the AFSA International Aluminium Conference 2026, held on 25–26 February at The Maslow Hotel, Sandton.... 


South32 COO Noel Pillay
Aluminium poised to support low-carbon future, support energy transition
25th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aluminium is going to be very important going forward, supporting a low-carbon future for the planet, which is why it is so advantageous for South Africa to have an upstream smelter in the country... 


Aluminium smelting is electricity intensive.
South32, Eskom jointly exploring post-2031 power options for Hillside Aluminium
23rd January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Studies being undertaken on the future power source for South32’s Hillside Aluminium beyond 2031 are taking place amid awareness of the different energy levers that can potentially be pulled. The... 


Aluminium smelting is electricity intensive.
South32, Eskom jointly exploring post-2031 power options for Hillside Aluminium
19th December 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Studies being undertaken on the future power source for South32’s Hillside Aluminium beyond 2031 are taking place amid awareness of the different energy levers that can potentially be pulled. The... 


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