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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


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... 


Aerial view of the Hermosa project
Hermosa zinc/lead/silver project, US – update
10th July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The US Forest Service has released a final record of decision. 


South32's Hermosa project site
South32 garners enviro go-ahead for Hermosa critical minerals project in Arizona
8th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The US Forest Service has released a final record of decision for diversified miner South32's Hermosa critical minerals project, in Arizona, completing the federal National Environmental Policy Act... 


New South32 CEO Matt Daley.
New South32 CEO sees strong growth ahead in zinc, lead, silver, copper
3rd July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Being a premier base metals-focused business with strong growth potential is the vision for South32 of new CEO Matt Daley. “We've got around 55% production growth over the next handful of years in... 


Photo of Martin Creamer
On-The-Air (03/07/2026)
3rd July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer discusses South32’s conditional agreement to sell Hillside Aluminium to Alcoa; Sibanye-Stillwater calling for new longer-term platinum group metal applications; and DRDGOLD’s... 


Hillside Aluminium, Sibanye-Stillwater, DRDGOLD make headlines
Hillside Aluminium, Sibanye-Stillwater, DRDGOLD make headlines
3rd July 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses South32’s conditional agreement to sell Hillside Aluminium to Alcoa; Sibanye-Stillwater calling for new longer-term platinum group metal applications;... 


South Africa's Hillside Aluminium in KwaZulu-Natal.
South32 deal enabling Alcoa to surpass Rio as world’s biggest bauxite miner
2nd July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

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


Alcoa President and CEO Bill Oplinger.
Alcoa sees South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium being 'cash flow accretive immediately'
2nd July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

This asset adds scale to our smelting portfolio in a way that is expected to be cash flow accretive immediately, Alcoa Corporation President and CEO William (Bill) F Oplinger said of South Africa’s... 


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... 


Kobuk Valley landscape in Alaska
Ambler Metals appoints president
9th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Ambler Metals – a joint venture between Trilogy Metals and South32 – has announced that Ron Rimelman has been appointed president. He will lead the completion of the permitting process and... 


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