News Articles for South32

South32 has engaged the state's largest Indigenous-owned contractor Warrikal for maintenance services at its Worsley Alumina refinery under a seven-year contract.

This week's appointments include Jason Crusan, Grant Shepherd, Daniel Raihani, John Poynton, Stephen Pearce, and others.

South32 has announced that Karen Wood will retire as chair, effective from February next year.

Perth-based South32 says its FY26 production guidance will remain unchanged across all operations, following the release of its September 2025 quarterly report.

The US Department of War is investing $US35.6 million in acquiring a stake in Trilogy Metals, which co-owns a critical minerals project with Perth-based miner South32.

Mixed metals miner South32 has returned to profit on the back of strong operating margins across its global commodities portfolio.

Miners which don't heed traditional owner concerns about water will face production constraints, costly infrastructure bills, and reputational damage, according to new research.

A Queensland company backed by some of Australia's largest miners has secured a $9m grant to support development of a charging technology for battery-electric mining trucks.

South32 says it isn't confident a ‘sufficient and affordable' electricity supply can be sourced for its Mozal aluminum operation in Mozambique beyond its current agreement.

Bauxite production is ramping back up at South32's Worsley alumina refinery after the miner got the green light to mine new areas in the state's jarrah forests.

Mixed metals miner South32 has announced that its FY26 production guidance at the Mozal aluminum smelter in Mozambique is under review.

Graham Kerr-led South32 has announced it will divest its Cerro Matoso nickel operation in Colombia for up to $US100 million, or $153.5 million.

2024 was a difficult year for most major mining companies – except those focused on gold.

Perth-based VBX will debut on the ASX on Tuesday after raising $10 million.

South32 subsidiary Worsley Alumina has notched $4.4 million in federal government funds to support the development of emission-curbing processes at its refinery near Collie.

South32-owned Groote Eyelandt Mining Company has announced that export sales have resumed, on the back of a massive recovery operation following the aftermath of Cyclone Megan.

Mixed metals miner South32 has announced a significant senior management transition, with chief executive and managing director Graham Kerr to leave the company next year.

An uptick in new work contributed to stronger revenue, with the company expecting sustained demand for its services throughout FY25.

ISPT's $40 million revamp of 100 St Georges Terrace is expected to be complete later this year.

South32 subsidiary Worsley Alumina has gained the all-clear to develop new bauxite mines in WA's South West after receiving both federal and state government approvals.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes James Nicholls, Zac Donovan, Holly Buschman, Fran Lawrence, Peter Jones, Peter Secker and Jean Sebastien Boutet.

Alcoa of Australia has come to a passionate defence of its bauxite mining in the state, after the Greens WA vowed to ban the practice if given a balance of power by local voters.

Major Western Australian alumina producer Alcoa has welcomed a $2 billion federal production credit package for aluminium smelters, highlighting flow-on effects for local operations.

The miner has warned curtailment of aluminium production in Mozambique is possible as civil unrest hampers operations.

Environment minister Reece Whitby has supported “extensive” changes to the conditions attached to a planned expansion of the Boddington bauxite mine in WA's South West.

ANALYSIS: Bauxite is hardly the world's sexiest commodity, but recent disruptions to the aluminium supply chain have put this rust-red ore in the spotlight.

Perth-based South32 has withdrawn production guidance for one of its major assets, the Mozal Aluminium smelter in Mozambique, after an outbreak of civil unrest.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Stephen Pearce, Matt McIntyre, Claire Wright, Stephanie Juszkiewicz, Samantha Craig, Stacey Wellings, and Rikki Hendon.

Mixed metals miner South32 has filed documents to acquire a 19.9 per cent stake in Canada-based American Eagle Gold, amid the company’s push to increase its North American portfolio.

Four Australian miners have been backed by the Biden administration to help the United States reduce its dependence on China for critical minerals

Monadelphous has secured a series of new maintenance and construction contracts worth around $230 million - including two contracts on Perdaman's urea project in the Pilbara.

South32 boss Graham Kerr says conditions the EPA wants to impose on the alumina industry in WA are alarming and would put many businesses at risk.

South32 will slash $830 million off the value of its Worsley Alumina operation, citing increased uncertainty over environmental conditions attached to its expansion plans.

The environmental watchdog is recommending approving South32's expansion of its bauxite mine and refinery with strict conditions after a rigorous consultation period.

ChemX Materials has taken a crucial step towards high-purity alumina production after cranking up the early-stage commissioning of a leach circuit at its innovative “HiPurA” pilot plant in Western Australia. The leach circuit is a critical initial part of ChemX's purification process in its aim to produce 99.99 per cent, or “four nines”, purity HPA from its planned 24-tonne per annum plant.

ASX-listed K2fly's cloud-based software solution that audits mineral inventories has attracted as new customer, with Canadian company Lundin Mining committing to a new three-year, $661,000 agreement. The deal – which has an annual recurring revenue value of $180,000 – will provide Lundin with a total mineral resource governance solution to be delivered at the corporate level, covering all of the company's material reporting sites.

Regis Resources has applied to join IGO in the legal action South32 launched over a $122 million royalty dispute from the Tropicana gold mine proceeds.

Mining software provider K2fly's shares hiked 85 per cent today after revelations emerged that the company is set to be taken over by globally-renowned, technology-focused investment firm Accel-KKR. Under the binding scheme implementation deed signed by the two companies, K2fly shareholders will be entitled to receive 19c per share – representing a massive 90 per cent premium on the company's previous closing price of 10c.

Mining software provider K2fly has recorded a remarkable 15 straight quarters of annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth, which it says has been driven by contract renewals from two major clients. According to its March quarterly report, the company delivered an ARR of $8.3 million in the first three months of the calendar year, representing a 19 per cent increase compared to the previous corresponding period.

The Fremantle Dockers have appointed Graham Kerr and Nicholas Ellery to its board.