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Mozal shutdown exposes Africa’s aluminium production vulnerability as Q1 2026 output falls 6.2%
Primary AL
Africa’s aluminium sector entered 2026 facing a difficult question: how exposed has the continent’s supply chain become to power disruptions and concentrated production risks? The concern intensified after regional aluminium production declined to 381,000 tonnes in Q1 2026, marking a 6.2 per cent ...
Aluminium at an inflexion point: Can shifting power, scrap and policy redefine who leads next?
Sustainability
The global aluminium industry is going through a significant shift. With new regulations, changing energy needs and a growing focus on sustainability, the competitive landscape is being redefined. Companies are quietly adjusting their strategies across supply chains, recycling efforts and low-carb ...

Alumina
Recent investment attention has been brought towards South32 after announcing its production report for the quarter ending March 2026, along with reducing its forecasted Australia Manganese by 6 per cent on account of water management issues. These results provide details of the company’s perform ...
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South Africa’s Hillside aluminium smelter eyes renewable power under Eskom-South32 plan
Sustainability
30 Apr 2026
Eskom and South32 have moved forward with a long-term renewable energy plan for the Hillside Aluminium smelter in KwaZulu-Natal, to keep it running past 2031.  The proposed solution, currently under discussion, is expected to begin when the smelter’s existing electricity contract expires in 2031, ...
South 32’s Hillside Aluminium smelter reached 30 years: The story behind scale, impact and resilience
Primary AL
27 Apr 2026
South32's Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay is celebrating 30 years of operations, marking a major milestone in the global aluminium industry. The achievement came after the firm's ongoing commitment to boost regional industrial growth, creating jobs and enhancing export competitiveness.  ...
South32 delivers mixed alumina and stable aluminium results amid Q3’26 market shifts
Alumina
22 Apr 2026
Leading Australian mining and metals company South32 posted its January-March (Q3) quarterly update, reporting a stable performance throughout the quarter in its aluminium sector and a slight upward spike in the alumina segment. Commenting on the quarterly performance, Graham Kerr, the South32 Ch ...
South32 takes Siemens to court over turbine failure linked to software issue
Alumina
17 Apr 2026
South32 is suing Siemens over a turbine failure at its Worsley alumina operation in Western Australia, claiming a software flaw led to the generator being destroyed. The case goes back to an incident in October 2015, when a steam turbine generator at the site overheated during operation. Accordin ...
South32 pauses Worsley Alumina operations following an incident at the refinery
Alumina
19 Mar 2026
Peripheral operations have been paused at the South32-owned Worsley Alumina refinery near Collie, in Western Australia, after a contractor sustained injuries at the site around 4 am on March 14. Emergency services and first aid were administered to the injured 47-year-old worker at the refinery. ...
South32 pulls the plug on Mozal aluminium smelter operations after power deal impasse
Primary AL
16 Mar 2026
Unable to secure a long-term, affordable electricity supply, South32 has placed the Mozal Aluminium Smelter near Maputo, Mozambique, on care and maintenance, effective March 15, 2026. The move effectively brings 25 years of primary aluminium production at the site to a conclusion.  Explore- Most ...
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