We're proud to kick off the 2021 Starlight Purple Haze Fans Pledge by donating $1,000 for each goal kicked by the on Thursday. We’ll also match fan pledges made by midnight 15 July 2021, up to a total of $50k. Pledge here 👉 fanspledge.com.au
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South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company with high quality operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South America.
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“#GenderEquality is not a zero-sum game, it benefits everybody both male & female.” speaking at our Worsley Refinery today.
Our teams have been working hard with our local communities to understand how we can help them respond to COVID-19. We’ve donated 3,500 packs of food and medical supplies to the Mayor's Office of Montelíbano to support the communities surrounding our operation.
Welcome to our new engineering graduates who received bursaries from our South African Manganese operation to help support their university studies. We now have 99 graduates working with us at our operations and offices in South Africa and Mozambique. bit.ly/3akpFft
We have pledged $500,000 to the in support of bushfire disaster relief. This brings our total donations to organisations dealing with the crisis to $1 million. We’re also matching employee donations made to @WIRES_NSW and .
Jumping for joy after joining forces with the community to raise nearly $500k for seriously ill children and young people in Australia! We’re proud to contribute $100k as part of our ongoing support for & the Purple Haze game. Congrats on the win 👏.
Today marks 5 years since the beginning of South32. Thank you to our host communities, our owners and partners and our 14,500 people across the world for joining us on the journey so far. To celebrate, see some of the milestones that make us who we are: bit.ly/2WXAdgw
Thanks & for a great #GrooteEylandt Community Football Day! Read more: bit.ly/2gQhC0g (📷: AFL NT) #mining
We’ve joined South African President 's call to take part in the #Jerusalemadancechallenge as we celebrate #HeritageDay today. We love this video of our South Africa Energy Coal employees dancing and celebrating their heritage together! #SouthAfrica #Jerusalema
Mirabelle Moluken is a Graduate Engineer at our Cannington operation. “The best part about working at South32 is the people and the culture. As cliché as it sounds, it really makes a big difference in making the work environment more motivating to be in.” #OurPeople
South32 and today announced the signing of a #DigitalTransformation strategic partnership. #mining bit.ly/2nw6wmW
“The first time I saw myself face to face with my dad wearing the same uniform before we got on the mining truck, it was a moment that leaves me speechless.” Yenis Trespalacio always dreamed of working at our operation. Read more: bit.ly/2LySkAC #Family
They say the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. At our @CerroMatosoSAoperation in Colombia where generations of the same family can be found working side by side, this is often especially true. Read More: bit.ly/2uHTxz6 #Family #community #mining #South32
Tonight, we will join iconic buildings around the world and switch off half our lights as part of the #MorePowerfulTogether campaign to demonstrate the power lost when the world excludes half its population. #HeForShe #Diversity #South32
On International Women's Day 2017 our CEO, Graham Kerr, made a pledge to increase the number of women on our Lead Team and Board within 12 months. This is how we progressed. youtu.be/LIxOIS7KzDY #PressforProgress #IWD2018 #WomeninMining
Today in #SouthAfrica we celebrate #NationalWomensDay and honour the women in our workforce. bit.ly/2vDcENm
Congrats to our team at Illawarra Metallurgical Coal for winning Mining Operation of the Year at the NSW Mining Industry and Suppliers Awards. IMC’s Katie Grant was also a finalist in the Exceptional Young Woman category at the NSW Women in Mining Awards. @NSWMC #womeninmining
Originally from Boca de Uré, Communications intern Tatiana Taborda Tuirán was one of the first people to benefit from our Cerro Matoso operation’s higher education scholarship program aimed at helping young people living in neighboring communities. #OurPeople
Our South Arica Energy Coal operation has completed a R13m road and water infrastructure project in the #Phola community, supporting 180 households. The project also created jobs and business opportunities for local people during construction. Read more: ow.ly/7xQn50BYnwb
To celebrate South Africa’s National Women’s Day today, some of our people at our Hillside operation have told us what they think the characteristics of a strong woman are. #WomensDay #SouthAfrica
"It's about really listening to people and understanding their concerns because, ultimately, we mine their resources." Graham Kerr. #community #IMARC #imarc2018
Our operation’s Panzenú Foundation has donated blood chemistry equipment to a hospital in #PuertoLibertador. The equipment can test 80 blood samples per hour, significantly speeding up assessment times for people in the community. Read more: bit.ly/2Ie06yh
Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay and we’d like to give a shout out to our environment teams across the globe who help us deliver sustainable outcomes. Learn more about our approach to environment here: bit.ly/3eSA3NA #sustainability
Our South Africa Energy Coal operation recently donated four vehicles and three motorbikes to local law enforcement in Mpumalanga to help them continue to keep the community safe.
#safety #community #mining #southafrica #south32
A global pandemic couldn't keep our operation's Warehouse Team from coming together to mark a significant #safety milestone. A special virtual event ensured they could connect and celebrate 9 years, or about 400,000 hours, with no recordable injuries. Well done 🙌!
This week our CTO, , spoke at . “People can clearly see if a leader truly cares. One of the reasons I joined South32 was our company’s values. Seeing how our leaders model these throughout our organisation is something that inspires me every day." #MLS2019
We love the new ‘Route of Inclusion & Diversity’ at our operation in #Colombia. The coloured pathway represents an ongoing commitment to inclusion and diversity. We believe an inclusive, diverse and engaged workforce will unlock the full potential of our business.
Libya Guevara López is an example of the empowerment of women at our operation after becoming the first women to be employed in the Central Control Room. Read more: bit.ly/2uRIfJy #Diversity #Inclusion #WomenInMining
Today we announced the election of Karen Wood as Chair Elect of our Board of Directors. Karen will succeed David Crawford AO effective from 12 April 2019. See the announcement on our website: bit.ly/2I9dVmy #South32 #Ausbiz #BoardofDirectors
Volunteers big and small from our Worsley operation in #WesternAustralia joined forces with local students, & to plant over 4,200 tree seedlings. The annual planting day supports improving the health of Boddington’s Tunbridge Gully and Hotham River.
Calvin Nkosi has refused to let adversity stop him. After a car crash forced stopped him from completing his pharmacy degree, Calvin decided to retrain and start again and now works as an Assistant Production Planning Surveyor at our SAEC operation. #OurPeople #South32
Today at our South African operations we’re celebrating National Women’s Day. In honour of this day we’ve hosted events to recognise all the women who work with us and their contribution to our success. #WomensDay #NationalWomensDay #SouthAfrica #South32
A remote off-grid renewable energy project at our Cannington Mine is set to deliver reduced greenhouse gas emissions by offsetting gas consumption with solar. Read more on our website: bit.ly/2IE0Uge #solarenergy #renewableenergy #mining
Members of our Worsley team answer questions from #hackathon participants as kicks off tonight #unearthedperth
The First Lady of Colombia, Maria Clemencia Rodriguez de Santos, has personally thanked our operation for its help in rebuilding the Centre for Child Development in the #Montelibano community. Read more: bit.ly/sth32 #education #mining
And they're off! Our team of very fit cyclists have set off on a 200km trip from our Perth HQ to our Worsley refinery in South West #WesternAustralia. The team is tackling the gruelling ride to raise money for . #cycling #mining #Perth
Thousands of South African school children have received new shoes thanks to Hillside Aluminium and #Inkanyiso School Shoes. Many of the children have never owned new shoes before and often attend school barefoot. #South32
Our South Africa Energy Coal operation recently hosted an information day for more than 60 local businesses interested in working with us. #SAEC #SouthAfrica #SME #Middleburg
Have you heard about our Summer Vacation Program? Next week applications will officially open and we’re searching for a new cohort of innovative students to apply. Read More: bit.ly/2mwwN1g #South32 #MiningLife #Summer #VacationProgram
Today in South Africa, we’re recognising #HumanRightsDay to commemorate the fight for democracy and reflect on the progress of human rights. In Australia, it’s #HarmonyDay, where we celebrate the vibrant multiculturalism of our home country.
#Standup4humanrights
We’re incredibly proud of Nynne Rasmussen, our Lead Operating Model and Business Planning, who has been named a finalist for the Outstanding Young Woman in Resources Award at the 2022 Women in Resources Awards. Learn more: ow.ly/6gI850HL67Z
We are pleased to announce today that we have completed the acquisition of a 50% interest in the Eagle Downs metallurgical coal project in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. We have also assumed operatorship of the project. Read more bit.ly/2NIBq7N
Say hello to Pretty Mashego, a Risk Superintendent at our South Africa Manganese operation. Pretty is making a difference by working to ensure everyone goes home safe and well at the end of each shift. Hear Pretty’s story. #Mining #MakingaDifference #SouthAfrica #OurPeople
After 36 years with our team, Miosotis recently took part in Cerro Matoso's Retirement Adaptation Program, which aims to help make the transition to retirement as stress-free as possible for our people. #thankyou #employeeappreciation #South32
Our TEMCO operation in Tasmania has recently welcomed three new apprentices to the team. With Sabrina Guy, Sarah Greeney and Isabelle Booth now on board, more than half of TEMCO's apprentices are women. Read more: bit.ly/sth3203 #apprentice #apprenticeship #mining
Employees at our South African operations have volunteered within their local communities, building desks and planting vegetable gardens for nearby schools in celebration of #MandelaDay. #ActionAgainstPoverty #Madiba #67minutes
Another big step as we reshape our portfolio and increase exposure to the base metals needed in a low carbon future. We’re participating in the restart of Brazil Aluminium and our 40% share will be powered by #renewable power. ow.ly/Xuf350HrxEw
#greenenergy #South32
Today we released our June 2018 Quarterly Report to the market. You can view the highlights below or read the report on our website: bit.ly/2LyfOGE #asx #ausbiz #quarterly #mining #mininglife #south32
Putting our hands up for kids’ mental health at the #South32 Art Hub at Elizabeth Quay in #Perth. Visit the Art Hub and get involved with fun art and craft activities until 4 February. #TheBigSplashWA #MentalHealthAwareness
As violence against women and children continues to increase in South Africa, our Women in Mining Committee at our Khutala Colliery has launched a campaign against gender-based violence. Read more: ow.ly/xspT50AoEg2
#GBV #genderbasedviolence #SouthAfrica
Today, we pay tribute to the women of our workforce and South Africa as the nation marks #NationalWomensDay. We're not able to celebrate in person this year, so here are some photos from past moments and events at #South32.
#NationalWomensMonth #SouthAfrica
Applications are now open for our Australian 2018/2019 Summer Vacation Program. Read more here bit.ly/2mwwN1g or visit our @grad_australia webpage #MiningLife #Summer #VacationProgram
Our President and COO Africa, Mike Fraser, making a difference at the @SleepOutZA #CEOSleepOut2016
Fans big and small joined forces last week in #Perth to help raise over $250,000 for the Fremantle Dockers Purple Haze Match. We’re proud to support Starlight and the amazing work they do to brighten the lives of sick children and teens.
We're very proud of our Illawarra Metallurgical Coal employees / diversity & inclusion champions, Kristy Christensen and Megan Gregory, who've been nominated as finalists for the 2018 @NSWMC Women in Mining Awards. Read more: bit.ly/sth321 #WomenInMining #South32
We have been trialing the use of drones to collect rehabilitation performance information at our Worsley Alumina operation. Read more: bit.ly/sth3204 #drones #environment #mining
Our Hillside operation in South Africa has celebrated 188 of our people who together have a combined 3,000 years of service! This year we recognised 5 employees with 30 years of service and 9 with 35 years, as well as our 10, 15, 20 and 25-year serving employees. #ourpeople
Today we’re marking #InternationalWorkersDay with a big THANK YOU to our people across the world for working tirelessly to take care of each other and our communities, and keep our operations running during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary, Nicole Duncan, taking action to create a more inclusive culture. #beboldforchange #IWD2017
Our teams around the world have achieved another strong operating result for the June 2022 quarter, with record annual production at Worsley Alumina and record quarterly production at South Africa Manganese. Learn more: bit.ly/3cFHP1t
Best of luck to Shaun Bekker, James Faber and Rudolf Otto from our Wolvekrans Colliery who are running the 90km today in South Africa.
#Comrades2018 #TheUltimateHumanRace #ultramarathon #ultrarunning
Our Cannington operation has announced a further $250,000 donation to the local communities affected by the recent floods in North Queensland. Cannington employees and equipment have also been deployed to support the ongoing recovery efforts. #Community #South32
Today we signed a binding, conditional agreement with Seriti Resources, a black-owned and operated South African mining company, for the purchase of our South Africa Energy Coal operation.
Read more here:bit.ly/32lFA8S
#South32 #SouthAfrica
Our CEO Graham Kerr on #Braai (BBQ) duties at our Johannesburg office for #MandelaDay2017 lunch earlier this week. #mining #MandelaDay
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re proud to showcase our Girls Focus on Mining initiative, a partnership with 's WA School of Mines that highlights careers in mining for young women. Read more: ow.ly/wD0j50DxobI
#WomenInScience
The stunning #NorthernLights illuminating the night sky over our Ambler Metals joint venture in northwest Alaska. Ambler Metals is one of the development options in our portfolio as we increase our exposure to the base metals critical in the transition to a low-carbon world.
Our VP Supply, Rowena Smith, with our first all-female drill crew, Naomi & Lilibeth, today at the Summit. #WIMWA17
We would like to welcome our new #Undergraduate Program students who've joined us for the university summer break. They’re working at our Perth HQ & Australian operations to get hands-on experience before completing their studies. #mining
A significant milestone has been reached after the Hotazel Manganese Mine Future Forum agreed in principal to sign an updated Constitution to help ensure the socio-economic sustainability of the area’s local communities. #Hotazel #SouthAfrica #South32
On the #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience, we’re celebrating the women in our business working in #STEM fields. From engineers to geologists, and data scientists to accountants, you’re all role models for future generations of STEM professionals and we couldn’t be prouder.
Working in partnership with the , we’ve donated essential medical equipment to hospitals from the local communities surrounding our South Africa Manganese operation, including ventilators, beds and monitors. Learn more here: bit.ly/378JmGN #InThisTogether
Our operation has donated more than 370 hectares of land to eight local communities in northern #Colombia, helping increase food production and providing opportunities to pass down cultural traditions, practices and values. Read more: ow.ly/UTy850AIKk1
With the Imbumba Foundation Trust, we launched the program in #KwaZuluNatal where our Hillside operation is located. The program aims to keep students in school by providing 3000 girls with a 12-month supply of sanitary products. Read more bit.ly/2I9QPLC
We’re passionate about gender equity, and #IWD2017 provides a great opportunity to celebrate the women in our workforce. #beboldforchange
#Mining and tech coming together in a fun, challenging way. We're proud to support #UnearthedSydney bit.ly/2bjYZ28
The Wollongong Homeless Hub stopped by our Illawarra Metallurgical Coal operations this week to collect crisis food packs put together by our employees. The Hub provides support, referral and advocacy to homeless people or those at risk of homelessness. #Wollongong #community
“I’m going to be the first person in my family to graduate from a higher #education program."
Fabián is one of 18 people set to realise their higher education dreams after being awarded scholarships by our operation.
Read more: ow.ly/pf8o50EhfDY
Affectionately known as ‘Memo’, Humberto Jimenez has worked at our operation for more than 36 years. "Thanks to Cerro Matoso I was able to travel and learn new experiences,” he said. Memo is set to retire in the coming weeks. We wish him all the best. #South32
Congratulations to our South32 GEMCO team for placing second in the recent Northern Australian Emergency Response Competition. The event was held over three days in #Darwin, Australia with GEMCO competing against teams from four other mining operations.
Our CEO, Graham Kerr, is a signatory of this report and a member of Male Champions of Change – committed to making a difference to achieving significant and sustainable improvement of women in leadership roles, and shifting entrenched gender inequalities.
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Australian leaders respond to some FAQs about their focus on gender equality in latest report from @CEWAus and Male Champions of Change. malechampionsofchange.com/backlash-and-b
Happy 20th anniversary Mozal! The first metal was cast at our aluminium smelter in Mozambique on this day in 2000. Read more about how Mozal has contributed to Mozambique’s economic development and invested in education and health. Read more: bit.ly/2XQnVHb #Mozal
In our Africa Region, 50% of our geologists are women. Watch this inspiring video made by our people. #diversity bit.ly/2cBM1LL
As part of the upcoming Social Impact Festival 2018 in Perth, we’re encouraging people to join us for a fast-paced event where we’ll share our approach to collaboration in corporate sustainability. To register for the event, click here: bit.ly/2NivuhL
#SIFest18 #South32
We're proud to kick off the 2022 Starlight Purple Haze Fans Pledge by donating $1,000 for each goal kicked by the on Saturday. We’ll also match fan pledges made by midnight game day, up to a total of $50k. Pledge here 👉 fanspledge.com.au

