South32 Ltd., trading in the United States under the ticker OTCMKTS:SOUHY, is a globally diversified mining and metals company headquartered in Perth, Australia. The company was established in May 2015 through a demerger from BHP Billiton, with the aim of creating a focused business that manages a portfolio of high-quality assets. Since its inception, South32 has pursued a strategy of optimizing its existing operations while exploring opportunities for organic growth and selective acquisitions.
South32’s core activities span the extraction and processing of a wide range of commodities, including alumina, bauxite, aluminum, metallurgical and thermal coal, manganese ore and alloys, nickel, silver, lead, zinc, and molybdenum. Its operations are geographically diverse, with significant sites located across Australia, Southern Africa, and South America. Key Australian assets include the Worsley alumina refinery in Western Australia and metallurgical coal operations in New South Wales and Queensland. In Southern Africa, the company holds majority stakes in aluminium smelting, manganese alloy, and nickel initiatives, while its South American interests encompass bauxite mining and alumina refining in Brazil.
In addition to wholly owned operations, South32 participates in joint ventures and partnerships to enhance its global footprint. Notable collaborations include the Mozal Aluminium smelter in Mozambique and the Mineração Rio do Norte bauxite venture in Brazil. These partnerships enable South32 to leverage local expertise and infrastructure, while supplying global markets with a steady stream of base metals and alumina products. The company’s customer base spans steelmakers, smelters, and industrial consumers across Asia, Europe, and North America.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Graham Kerr, South32 emphasizes operational excellence, disciplined capital allocation, and a strong commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. The executive team focuses on enhancing safety performance, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and fostering positive engagement with host communities. By balancing profitability with sustainability, South32 aims to deliver long-term value for shareholders and stakeholders across the mining value chain.
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