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19 OCTOBER 2020 AL CIRCLE

South32’s alumina production drops QoQ to 1.315 million tonnes in Q1 FY21

EDITED BY : HEENA IQBAL 1MINS READ

Mining company South32 reported alumina production of 1.315 million tonnes in Q1 FY21, compared to 1.358 million tonnes in Q4 FY20. That was down 3 per cent quarter-on-quarter. Alumina production was up 1 per cent year-on-year.

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Worsley Alumina saleable alumina production decreased by 5% quarter-on-quarter to 963,000 tonnes in the September 2020 quarter as a scheduled calciner shut was completed. Hydrate production rose by 4% to 1.010 million tonnes with the hydrate circuit operating at a record annualised rate of 4.65mtpa (100% basis).  Alumina production was up 1 per cent year-on-year.

“FY21 production guidance remains unchanged at 3,965kt with the refinery on track to sustainably achieve nameplate capacity,” South32 said.

“Our priority remains keeping our people safe and well, maintaining safe and reliable operations and supporting our communities through the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to adjust our response based on the various phases of the pandemic in the jurisdictions where we operate,” said Graham Kerr, South32 CEO.

Brazil Alumina saleable production increased by 3% quarter-on-quarter to 352,000 tonnes in the September 2020 quarter as the refinery benefitted from increased plant availability.

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Alumina production decreased by 1 per cent year-on-year.

“FY21 production guidance remains unchanged at 1,370kt with planned maintenance scheduled in the December 2020 quarter.”


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