Tailings

Who we are
Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people's lives now and for generations to come. We are trusted by our owners and partners to realise the potential of their resources.
Our business
- Australia
- Southern Africa
- South America
  - Brazil Alumina
  - Cerro Matoso
- Exploration & projects
  - Eagle Downs Metallurgical Coal
  - Hermosa
- Marketing
- Our commodities
South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company producing bauxite, alumina, aluminium, energy and metallurgical coal, manganese, nickel, silver, lead and zinc in Australia, Southern Africa and South America.
Community & society
We’re a business with a purpose and believe trust and transparency are essential to the way we operate. That means being in touch with the broader community – considering different perspectives and working together to create shared value.
Environment
We work hard to be responsible stewards of the environment and treat natural resources with care so that they are available for future generations. Successful environmental management is essential to our business.
People & careers
Our people are the foundation of our success and the key to our sustainability and productivity. Together, we create an inclusive workplace where we hold ourselves and each other to account to demonstrate our values.
Investors & media
- Investor centre
- Media centre
Keep up to date with our latest news and announcements.

Tailings

We recognise the potential risks Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) present to our people, our communities, the environment and shareholders and are committed to the safe and responsible management of our TSFs.

Read more: Tailings Storage Facilities Management

Waste

Waste materials can contain potentially hazardous chemical or physical properties. We are exploring ways to generate value from materials previously classified as waste, while also mitigating potential environmental and financial legacy impacts. We have commenced research to identify the best remediation and rehabilitation strategies at some of our operations. The outcome of this research will be integrated into our operations’ planning processes and will inform our Closure Plans.

Putting waste to work for the environment

At Cerro Matoso, we’ve found an innovation solution to turn waste into a soil substitute.

Building homes not waste stockpiles

We've found a way to turn waste into bricks for Cerro Matoso local communities.

Learning a valuable lesson from waste

We've partnered with Wildlands Recycling for Life network, to turn waste into school desks.