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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shareholder returns were not always reflected in the scale and growth of public-listed executive pay packets last financial year.

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.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Charlie Perkins, Shannon Robinson, Natalie Sangalli, Ilvana Arapovic, Nicola Brischetto, Graham Kerr and Nicholas Ellery.

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

South 32 is set to pocket $2.5 billion from the sale of its Illawarra metallurgical coal asset in NSW to a joint venture entity in the sector.

South32 has hit go on its plan to build a $3.3 billion zinc mine in the US, with the aim to start producing critical minerals from the asset by 2027.

South32's budget has gone into the black off the back of a US$1.3 billion write-down of one of its US projects.

An almost $2 billion write-down from cost blow outs on a North American project has soured the last quarter for South32.

South32's critical minerals project in Arizona has been added to a US legislative dashboard designed to fast-track approval processes.

A house in Peppermint Grove has set the benchmark for 2023 residential sales, with almost $11.4 million paid for the former residence of a major mining leader.

Major resources companies have joined the Kimberley floods recovery effort by donating $3.8 million to the Lord Mayor's Distress Relief Fund Appeal.

Perth-based mining company South32 will report a big one-off profit after agreeing to sell a package of four base metals royalties for up to $US200 million ($A285 million).

South32 has unveiled initial analysis for a potential $US1.7bn multi-decade metals development at its Hermosa project in Arizona.

South32 and Alcoa will restart production at the Brazil Aluminium operation, with first output slated for the June quarter after a six-year hiatus.

While lower returns on equity have flowed through to WA's top earners this year, the river has hardly run dry for the top end of town.

South32 is set to acquire a 45 per cent stake in the Sierra Gorda copper mine in Chile in a deal valued at up to $2.8 billion.

Perth-based South32 has bought an additional 25 per cent stake in Mozal Aluminium for $US250 million in cash.

Newcrest Mining and South32 have announced plans to reduce their carbon emissions in the coming decades, in line with commitments to sustainable mining.

South32 is expecting to book a loss of up to $US175 million this financial year, in relation to the sale of its South African coal operations to local mining company Seriti Resources.

Our updated listing of the 50 most influential Western Australians in business and politics highlights four individuals who stand apart from the rest.

South 32 chief executive Graham Kerr and WA's chief nursing and midwifery officer Robina Redknap took out the top prizes at ECU's distinguished alumni event overnight.

The voices of those opposed to the use of metallurgical coal may be getting louder, but South32 chief executive Graham Kerr is still comfortable talking about the need for coal.

South32's interim dividend has lifted by 27 per cent despite revenue and profit declining markedly in the six months to December.

The statutory pay reported by listed companies tells only part of the story. Some companies also report ‘actual' pay.

Business News's in-depth remuneration survey shines a light on the state's high-income earners.

South32 has agreed to sell a package of mining royalties to a Canadian business for $US55 million ($A75 million) in cash and shares.

Resolute Mining has begun its search for a new leader after managing director and chief executive John Welborn stepped down from the role.

South32 will take a non-cash impairment charge of $US109 million ($A156 million) in its full year accounts against its manganese alloy smelters.

South32 has posted a near 18 per cent rise in third-quarter metallurgical coal output and says it has received approval to restart its South African coal operations during a coronavirus-related lockdown, although at a reduced rate.