South32 Ltd. operates as a metal and mining company. The company is headquartered in Perth, Western Australia and currently employs 9,906 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2015-05-18. Its segments include Worsley Alumina, Brazil Alumina, Brazil Aluminium, Hillside Aluminium, Mozal Aluminium, Sierra Gorda, Cannington, Hermosa, Cerro Matoso, Australia Manganese and South Africa Manganese. Worsley Alumina segment includes an integrated bauxite mine and an alumina refinery in Australia. Brazil Alumina segment consists of an integrated bauxite mine and an alumina refinery in Brazil. Brazil Aluminium segment is engaged in aluminum smelter in Brazil. Hillside Aluminium segment is focused on aluminum smelter in South Africa. Mozal Aluminium segment is engaged in aluminum smelter in Mozambique. Sierra Gorda segment is focused on copper mine in Chile. Cannington segment includes silver, lead and zinc mines in Australia. Hermosa segment includes base metals exploration and development project in the United States. Cerro Matoso segment includes an integrated laterite ferronickel mine and smelting complex in Colombia.
