South32 Limited

South32 Limited is a globally diversified mining and metals company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Formed in 2015 as a spin-out from BHP Billiton, it produces essential commodities including bauxite, alumina, aluminium, manganese, metallurgical coal, nickel, copper, silver, lead, and zinc, supporting industries such as energy transition, infrastructure, and manufacturing. The company's operations span Australia, South Africa, Mozambique, Colombia, the United States, with investments in Brazil and Chile, featuring key assets like the GEMCO and Wessels manganese mines, Worsley Alumina refinery, Cannington silver-lead-zinc mine, Hillside Aluminium smelter, and development projects such as Hermosa in Arizona for battery-grade manganese and zinc. South32 emphasizes sustainable resource development, targeting net zero operational GHG emissions by 2050, integrating renewable energy, and divesting carbon-intensive assets like Illawarra Metallurgical Coal and South Africa Energy Coal. Led by CEO Graham Kerr and Chairman Karen Wood, with around 8,892 employees, South32 plays a vital role in supplying critical minerals for a low-carbon economy while prioritizing safety, community engagement, and environmental stewardship.