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1.65%
+0.70 pp 30d
as of 12 Oct 2026
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73.9M
Shares on issue
4.483B

South32 (S32) News

Latest articles and price-sensitive announcements with AI sentiment classification.

Kalkine
Positive
2d ago

Will South32 (ASX:S32) Thrive as a Pure Base Metals Miner?

Highlights South32 shareholders overwhelmingly approved the sale of its aluminium value chain assets to Alcoa. The multibillion-dollar deal will reshape South32 into an upstream base metals company. The shares fell sharply on Thursday as miners sold off, before recovering with the sector on Friday. South32 (ASX:S32), the diversified miner spun out of BHP more than a decade ago, has cleared a major hurdle in its plan to reinvent itself. Shareholders overwhelmingly backed the sale of its alumin...

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Kalkine
Neutral
5d ago

What Does South32 (ASX:S32) Produce as a Major Silver Producer?

Highlights South32's Cannington mine in Queensland is among the world's largest silver producers. The company also produces alumina, aluminium, copper and manganese. Commodity cycles and a maturing underground mine are key risks. South32 (ASX:S32), a constituent of the [ASX 50], is a diversified miner whose Cannington mine in north-west Queensland makes it a major silver producer. Silver is a significant source of revenue at Cannington, alongside lead and zinc. The update is a notable talking...

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Kalkine
Neutral
24 Sept

South32 (ASX:S32) Valuation: Why Earnings Still Raise Questions

Highlights South32 has delivered a strong share price recovery, bringing renewed attention to the relationship between earnings and valuation. Its earnings multiple sits above the Metals and Mining industry average while remaining below a wider peer comparison. The valuation debate now centres on whether earnings can provide sufficient support for the companys current market standing. Australias share market continues to keep a close eye on resource companies as commodity prices, product...

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Kalkine
Neutral
17 Sept

Why Is South32 (ASX:S32) Back in Focus for Mining Stocks?

Highlights South32 Limited (ASX:S32) operates a diversified portfolio spanning aluminium, manganese and other industrial metals. Its global operations span multiple continents within the Metal & Mining Stocks category. Commodity prices and currency movements remain central to its performance. Since its establishment as a standalone miner, South32 Limited (ASX:S32) has built a diversified footprint across several industrial metals, positioning it within the Metal & Mining Stocks catego...

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Kalkine
Neutral
14 Sept

Why Is S32 Among the ASX’s New Highs and Lows?

Highlights South32, Ramsay Health Care, Perseus Mining and energy names featured among stocks reaching fresh yearly highs, while leadership remained concentrated across selected sectors. Real estate showed the clearest weakness, with several property names reaching fresh lows as higher bond yields continued to pressure the sector. Materials, healthcare and energy showed pockets of strength, while discretionary, telecommunications and financial stocks faced broader pressure. The Australia...

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Kalkine
Neutral
7 Sept

Why Is South32 (ASX:S32) in Focus Across Metal and Mining Stocks?

Highlights South32 (ASX:S32) is examined through a project pipeline lens, with its core activity centred on produces commodities including aluminium, copper, manganese and other base metals. The article focuses on company-specific operating mechanics rather than repeating a broad market narrative. Corporate disclosures provide the factual reference points for the business, its resources and its industry setting. The Metal and Mining Stocks category provides useful context for South32 (ASX:S32...

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Kalkine
Neutral
27 Aug

South32 (ASX:S32) Extends Sierra Gorda Life: Is More Upside Left?

Highlights South32 has extended the reserve life of its Sierra Gorda copper operation, strengthening its long-term production outlook. The market has responded positively, although valuation opinions remain divided between earnings-based and cash flow approaches. Growth projects and future asset developments are likely to remain key themes shaping the company's long-term outlook. Australia's share market continues to focus on resource companies as global demand for critical minerals rema...

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Kalkine
Neutral
26 Aug

Could South32 (ASX:S32) Be a Strong Passive Income Stock?

Highlights South32 continues to return cash to shareholders through regular fully franked dividends. Its diversified exposure to aluminium, copper, manganese and other commodities provides several sources of operating cash flow. Dividend sustainability will depend on commodity conditions, production performance and disciplined capital management. South32 Limited (ASX:S32) remains firmly on the radar for Australians seeking income from the resources sector. The diversified miner has continued i...

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