Around the world, we’re helping people improve their lives through the development of natural resources.
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. 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.
Whether it’s for use in construction, energy and renewables, the automotive industry or consumer goods, we believe the extraction and processing of minerals and metals can be done in a responsible way.
That’s why we continually challenge ourselves to be the best in what matters – the safety and wellbeing of our people and communities, our operational performance, and minimising our environmental impact.
At South32 we believe that when done sustainably, the development of natural resources can change people’s lives for the better.
This is integral to our purpose – 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.
We create value in the communities where we operate and make a positive contribution to society more broadly by providing the commodities the world needs, paying taxes and royalties, providing jobs, developing local suppliers, investing in community programs and providing returns to shareholders.
Our purpose is underpinned by a simple yet powerful strategy:
Our values
We care about people, the communities we're a part of and the world we depend on.
We deliver on our commitments and rely on each other to do the right thing.
We value difference and we openly listen and share, knowing that together we are better.
We are courageous and challenge ourselves to be the best in what matters.