South32

South32 We are a globally diversified mining and metals company. We are trusted by our owners and partners to realise the potential of their resources.

Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come. We produce bauxite, alumina, aluminium, copper, metallurgical coal, manganese, nickel, silver, lead and zinc at our operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South America. With a focus on growing our base metals exposure, we also have two development options in North America and several partnerships with junior explorers around the world.

21/05/2026

At the Mamatwan open pit mine, part of our Hotazel Manganese Mines operation in South Africa's Northern Cape province, the mining process starts with a bang. Here's a quick look at how it works:

19/05/2026

Take a glimpse into Alisha De Groote’s day as a geologist at Cannington, from planning and problem solving to working with stakeholders and heading underground, it shows just how varied and fast paced a job in mining can be.

15/05/2026

Last week, Hillside Aluminium celebrated its 30th anniversary with members of our workforce, our leadership and dignitaries including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, as we marked the milestone with a plant tour and gala dinner.

Thank you to everyone who has joined us in celebrating this milestone for Hillside, and its three decades of impact and partnership.

Over three decades, Hillside Aluminium has supported thousands of local jobs, boosted its local and national economies, ...
12/05/2026

Over three decades, Hillside Aluminium has supported thousands of local jobs, boosted its local and national economies, and delivered improvements to infrastructure and services in local communities.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of that journey and who joined us in celebrating Hillside's 30th anniversary last week.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Hillside Aluminium's 30th anniversary, including President of the Republic of So...
08/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Hillside Aluminium's 30th anniversary, including President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau, local and provincial leaders, members of South32’s leadership team, and many of Hillside’s past and present employees.

Officially opened by President Nelson Mandela on 19 April 1996, Hillside was part of an ambitious vision by South Africa’s new democratic government and industry to grow industrial capacity and create jobs, bolster international trade and contribute to local downstream beneficiation.

The Hillside Aluminium smelter is located in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, about 180 kilometres north of Durban. It is the largest aluminium smelter in the southern hemisphere and only primarily producer in South Africa, producing high-quality, primary aluminium for domestic and export markets.

By strengthening local supply chains, stimulating downstream manufacturing and reinforcing government’s priorities to grow the economy and create jobs, Hillside has been a powerful catalyst for growth.

Yesterday the President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa joined us to mark 30 years of production at Hill...
08/05/2026

Yesterday the President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa joined us to mark 30 years of production at Hillside Aluminium.

Over three decades, Hillside has supported thousands of local jobs, boosted the local and national economies, and delivered improvements to infrastructure and services in local communities.

Congratulations and thank you to the many people who have been a part of Hillside’s story so far.

South African Government The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa

29/04/2026

🏆Congratulations to the team at South32 Cannington Mine who have been recognised as our Q3 FY26 Safety Guarantee Champions for their work to address a high consequence safety risk through deliberate, engineering led controls.

Following severe weather and flooding, movement and structural concerns were identified in the portal can area, creating a long-term safety risk that required more than short-term controls - so a cross-functional team from Mining, Geotechnical, Engineering, Maintenance, Small Projects, Emergency Response and Underground Operations came together to develop and deliver a permanent remediation solution.

Hillside Aluminium officially opened 30 years ago this week, having been built at a time of profound change in South Afr...
24/04/2026

Hillside Aluminium officially opened 30 years ago this week, having been built at a time of profound change in South Africa.

During construction and in the decades since, many thousands of South Africans have played a role in the Hillside’s story.

As the largest aluminium smelter in the southern hemisphere, Hillside has anchored South Africa’s aluminium industry, strengthening local supply chains, stimulating downstream manufacturing and creating opportunities nationwide.

To every member of the Hillside team, past and present: congratulations, and thank you.

Thank you to our teams around the world who delivered another quarter with strong operating results despite challenging ...
21/04/2026

Thank you to our teams around the world who delivered another quarter with strong operating results despite challenging conditions at some of our operations.

20/04/2026

Over the weekend, Hillside Aluminium officially turned 30. Three decades in, the energy of our people at Hillside speaks for itself!

Happy birthday Hillside! 🎉

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