South32 Market Research Report
Company Overview
Name
South32
Mission
Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people's lives now and for generations to come.
Founded
2015
Founder(s)
No information is available
Key People
- Karen Wood: Chair and Independent Non-Executive Director
- Graham Kerr: Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
- Frank Cooper AO: Independent Non-Executive Director, Chair of Risk and Audit Committee
- Dr Xiaoling Liu: Independent Non-Executive Director, Chair of Sustainability Committee
- Carlos Mesquita: Independent Non-Executive Director
- Dr Ntombifuthi (Futhi) Mtoba: Independent Non-Executive Director
- Ms Jane Nelson: Independent Non-Executive Director
- Mr Wayne Osborn: Independent Non-Executive Director, Chair of the Remuneration Committee
- Mr Keith Rumble: Independent Non-Executive Director
- Ms Sharon Warburton: Independent Non-Executive Director
Headquarters
Level 35, 108 St Georges Terrace
Perth, 6000 Western Australia
Number of Employees
8,600
Revenue
US$23.6 million community investment in FY24
Known For
South32 is known for being a globally diversified mining and metals company producing commodities used in many aspects of modern life. The company aims to develop resources sustainably and create enduring value for its stakeholders.
Products
Commodities Produced
- Alumina: A white powder smelted into aluminium metal, used in vehicles, packaging, consumer products, and for power.
- Aluminium: Known for its light weight, durability, strength, corrosion resistance, recyclability, and electrical conductivity.
- Copper: An excellent conductor of electricity, vital in electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
- Silver: Used in coins, jewellery, medical appliances, electronics, and solar photovoltaic cells.
- Lead: Primarily used in batteries, particularly for electric vehicles.
- Zinc: Used in batteries, construction, and for galvanizing iron and steel to protect against corrosion.
- Nickel: Essential in the transition to renewable energy, used in wind, solar, and geothermal power infrastructure.
- Manganese: Important for EV battery chemistries and enhancing the quality of steel used in major infrastructures.
- Bauxite: An ore refined into alumina and smelted into aluminium, used in a variety of applications.
Recent Developments
Recent Developments
- US DoE Grant for Clark Battery-Grade Manganese: The Hermosa project in Arizona, United States, was selected for a US Department of Energy grant.
- Completion of Illawarra Metallurgical Coal Sale: The sale of Illawarra Metallurgical Coal to an entity was completed.
- FY24 Full Year Financial Results: Released for the first time, summarizing financial performance and transformational progress.
New Products Launched
No information is available.
New Features Added to Existing Products
No information is available.
New Partnerships
- US DoE Grant: Partnership with the United States Department of Energy for Clark battery-grade manganese.
Financial Performance
South32 reported US$1.802 billion in underlying EBITDA for FY24.
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