South32 at a glance

Explore

We have a portfolio of more than 20 greenfield exploration partnerships and prospects across the world to discover deposits to underpin our next generation of mines, with a focus on minerals and metals critical to the global energy transition.

Develop

Our growth pipeline is focused on base metals critical to the energy transition. As we advance these, including as we develop the Taylor zinc lead-silver deposit at Hermosa, we are looking to apply ‘next generation mine’ design principles.

Mine/process

We mine and process bauxite, copper, zinc, lead, silver and manganese. The health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, contractors, visitors and communities at all our sites is critically important. We listen to our stakeholders and work together with the aim of creating enduring value.

Refine/smelt

We refine bauxite to produce alumina and we smelt alumina to produce aluminium. We are also evaluating and executing operational decarbonisation initiatives, focusing on our highest-emitting facilities.

Market

We generate revenue from the sale of our commodities to a global customer base and purchase raw materials and supplies from global markets. We analyse commodities and their markets to inform our strategic business planning and investment decisions.

Rehabilitate and close

From exploration through to closure, we seek to minimise our adverse impacts on the surrounding communities and environments. We undertake progressive rehabilitation and our closure plans are informed by the aspirations and expectations of our host communities and countries.