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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.
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- Australia
- Southern Africa
- South America
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We produce commodities including bauxite, alumina, aluminium, copper, silver, lead, zinc, nickel, metallurgical coal and manganese from our operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South America.
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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.
Sustainability
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.
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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.
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Worsley Alumina documents

Worsley Mine Development

History and location

South32 holds an 86 per cent interest in Worsley Alumina, while Japan Alumina Associates (Australia) Pty Ltd owns 10 per cent and Sojitz Alumina Pty Ltd owns four per cent.

Bauxite is mined near the town of Boddington, 130 kilometres south-east of Perth. It is transported by overland conveyor to the alumina refinery near Collie and turned into alumina powder, before being transported by rail to Bunbury Port. It is then shipped to smelters around the world, including South32’s Hillside and Mozal aluminium smelters in Africa.

A rich history

Interest in bauxite mining in the South West Western Australia stretches back to the 1960s. However, mining and refining the ore didn’t get underway until the 1980s.

At the time, building the mine, conveyor belt and processing plant was Australia’s most expensive capital project, costing AUD$1.2 billion and employing 3500 people.

Bauxite

Alumina

Bridging the education gap

We’ve partnered with the Teach Learn Grow program to give one-on-one tutoring and mentoring at Boddington District High School.

Playing our part

As a major employer in the South West and Peel regions of Western Australia, our operations inject more than $1 million each day into surrounding communities through wages, local businesses and community investment.

Minimising diesel exhaust emissions

We've developed new technology to monitor and reduce diesel exhaust emissions at our underground mines.

Building the skills of the future

We're supporting local youth coding clubs in the South West of Western Australia.

Inspiring the next generation

We're giving school students an opportunity to get real experience in our operations.

Contact

Get in touch with Worsley Alumina

Erwin Schaufler

Erwin Schaufler, Vice President Operations

Erwin joined South32 when we formed in 2015, having been with BHP Billiton since 2007. He began his career with us as General Manager Marketing based in Singapore, before moving to Australia to take up the role of General Manager Operations at Worsley Alumina in 2017. Erwin was appointed Vice President Operations of Worsley Alumina in October 2021. With global experience across multiple commodities and countries, Erwin has held senior leadership roles in operations, marketing, supply chain, technology and logistics. Erwin holds a Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain from Cranfield University in the United Kingdom, a Master of Business Administration from Vienna University of Economics and Business, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Liam Stower, External Affairs

Worsley Alumina
PO Box 344
Collie, 6225
Western Australia
Australia

Phone: +61 8 9734 8311
Community: 1800 555 958