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Quarterly report June 2017
South32 Limited
(Incorporated in Australia under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth))
(ACN 093 732 597)
ASX, LSE, JSE Share Code: S32 ADR: SOUHY
ISIN: AU000000S320
QUARTERLY REPORT JUNE 2017
- Record performance at Mozal Aluminium underpinned a 2% increase in total aluminium production in FY17 as our smelters continued
to operate at their maximum technical capability.
- Refined alumina production was largely unchanged in FY17 as Worsley Alumina operated at its expanded capacity of 4.6Mtpa
(100% basis) in the June quarter.
- Manganese ore production increased by 5% in FY17 as South Africa Manganese continued to take advantage of stronger demand and
pricing by maintaining an operating rate of 3.6Mwmt pa (100% basis) in the June quarter.
- Cannington recorded a significant decrease in ore grades and metal production in FY17 as high grade stope 60L was only
partially extracted in the June quarter and run-of-mine stocks were consumed to support processing rates following a
fire in April.
- Challenging ground conditions in the new Appin Area 9 longwall block and two extended outages at the Appin colliery led to a
15% decrease in Illawarra Metallurgical Coal production in FY17, despite record run-of-mine performance at Dendrobium.
- Adverse weather and an associated delay in the development of new mining areas at the Wolvekrans-Middelburg Complex (WMC)
led to a 9% decrease in South Africa Energy Coal production in FY17, despite a sequential improvement in performance in the
June quarter.
- While the publication of South Africa’s Mining Charter III has created additional uncertainty, its implementation
has been suspended pending a judicial review. We remain committed to the country’s transformation agenda, with Broad-Based Black
Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) entities having a 26% [Note 1] equity interest in our South Africa Manganese mines and an 8%
[Note 2] equity interest in our South Africa Energy Coal mines, which increases significantly when historic asset transactions
are taken into account.
“We delivered record annual production at Mozal Aluminium and stronger aluminium volumes overall as both of our smelters continued to
operate at their maximum technical capability. While we didn’t achieve the level of consistency that we expect from our broader
portfolio, our alumina, nickel and manganese operations finished the year on a strong note.”
“Production at the Illawarra Metallurgical Coal Appin colliery remains suspended as a comprehensive review of the operation’s systems
and processes is undertaken. This in depth review has been designed to ensure the operation restarts safely and reliably.”
“We will continue to invest in high quality opportunities where we see value, having acquired a 15% interest in Arizona Mining for
US$81M during the quarter. We also allocated US$211M towards our share buy-back program as our balance sheet continued to
strengthen.”
Graham Kerr, South32 CEO
Production summary
South32’s share FY16 FY17 YoY 4Q16 3Q17 4Q17 QoQ
Alumina production (kt) 5,296 5,221 (1%) 1,296 1,288 1,320 2%
Aluminium production (kt) 963 985 2% 238 245 248 1%
Energy coal production (kt) 32,988 30,289 (8%) 8,021 6,858 7,722 13%
Metallurgical coal production (kt) 7,059 5,697 (19%) 2,119 1,431 1,437 0%
Manganese ore production (kwmt) 4,782 5,032 5% 1,231 1,285 1,314 2%
Manganese alloy production (kt) 224 220 (2%) 45 47 58 23%
Payable nickel production (kt) 36.8 36.5 (1%) 9.6 9.1 9.7 7%
Payable silver production (koz) 21,393 15,603 (27%) 5,037 3,548 3,326 (6%)
Payable lead production (kt) 173.2 132.1 (24%) 38.8 31.3 26.9 (14%)
Payable zinc production (kt) 79.0 70.4 (11%) 18.7 15.1 13.2 (13%)
Unless otherwise noted: percentage variance relates to performance during the financial year ended June 2017 (FY17) compared with
the financial year ended June 2016 (YoY) or the June 2017 quarter compared with the March 2017 quarter (QoQ); production and
sales volumes are reported on an attributable basis.
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CORPORATE UPDATE
- Our metallurgical coal and manganese (ore) products continued to be priced with reference to market indices in
FY17, with no meaningful change in product quality differentials. For metallurgical coal, a minor discount to the
premium low-volatile hard coking coal index was achieved on a volume weighted M-1 basis [Note 4], while manganese
ore of Australian origin achieved the high grade 44% manganese lump ore index (CIF Tianjin, China) on a volume
weighted M-1 basis [Note 5]. For manganese ore of South African origin, a discount of approximately 10% to the medium
grade 37% manganese lump ore index (FOB Port Elizabeth, South Africa) was achieved on a volume weighted
M-1 basis [Note 6] as stronger demand and pricing created a market opportunity for fine grained Wessels concentrate.
- Consistent with prior guidance, we invested US$28.8M in exploration (US$2.6M capitalised) in FY17, including
US$15.4M at our existing operations and US$13.4M on greenfield opportunities (all expensed). Brownfield
exploration focused on metallurgical coal, manganese, bauxite and silver in Australia, and nickel in Colombia, with
US$2.0M directed towards our equity accounted investments (US$1.1M capitalised). Our greenfield spend was
largely accounted for by our decision to inject US$10M into Trilogy Metals (TSX.TMQ) to
pre-fund drilling at its Bornite deposit. This drilling program commenced on 12 June.
- Our Underlying effective tax rate (ETR) for FY17 will reflect the geographical distribution of the Group’s pre-tax
profit. The corporate tax rates applicable to the Group include: Australia 30%; South Africa 28%; Colombia 39%;
and Brazil 34%. The ETR calculation excludes the contribution from our equity accounted investments as they are
recorded on an after tax basis.
- Distributions totalling US$446M (South32 share) were received from our equity accounted investments in FY17,
including shareholder dividends and loan repayments.
- On 16 May, we acquired a 15% interest in Arizona Mining Inc. (TSX:AZ) for US$81M. Arizona Mining’s Hermosa
Project, located in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, includes the high grade (zinc, lead and silver) Taylor Deposit.
- On 27 March, we announced our intention to return an additional US$500M of capital to shareholders. Consistent
with this commitment, we commenced an on-market share buy-back program on 19 April and to 30 June had
purchased shares with an aggregate consideration of US$211M at an average price of A$2.66 per share. We
intend to continue buying our shares at a similar rate in FY18, assuming the on-market option remains an efficient
mechanism by which to return excess capital to shareholders.
Upstream production guidance FY16 FY17 FY17 a
%
(South32’s share) Actual Actual Guidance
Worsley Alumina
Alumina production (kt) 3,961 3,892 3,965 (2%)
Brazil Alumina
Alumina production (kt) 1,335 1,329 1,320 1%
South Africa Energy Coal [Note 2]
Energy coal production (kt) 31,681 28,913 30,000 (4%)
Domestic coal production (kt) 16,825 16,717 17,500 (4%)
Export coal production (kt) 14,856 12,196 12,500 (2%)
Illawarra Metallurgical Coal
Total coal production (kt) 8,366 7,073 7,100 0%
Metallurgical coal production (kt) 7,059 5,697 N/A N/A
Energy coal production (kt) 1,307 1,376 N/A N/A
Australia Manganese
Manganese ore production (kwmt) 3,071 2,994 3,120 (4%)
South Africa Manganese
Manganese ore production [Note 3](kwmt) 1,711 2,038 Subject to demand N/A
Cerro Matoso
Payable nickel production (kt) 36.8 36.5 36.0 1%
Cannington
Payable silver production (koz) 21,393 15,603 16,500 (5%)
Payable lead production (kt) 173 132 135 (2%)
Payable zinc production (kt) 79 70 70 0%
a. Percentage difference to latest production guidance. South Africa Energy Coal, Illawarra Metallurgical Coal and Cannington
restated FY17 production guidance during the 2017 financial year. FY17 guidance as at FY16 results: South Africa Energy Coal
(domestic coal 17,000kt, export coal 13,850kt), Illawarra Metallurgical Coal (metallurgical coal 8,150kt, energy coal 1,380kt),
Cannington (payable silver, lead and zinc 19,050koz, 163kt and 80kt, respectively).
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WORSLEY ALUMINA
(86% share)
4Q16 3Q17
South32's share FY16 FY17 YoY 4Q16 3Q17 4Q17 vs vs
4Q17 4Q17
Alumina production (kt) 3,961 3,892 (2%) 960 964 988 3% 2%
Alumina sales (kt) 3,874 3,847 (1%) 959 1,018 920 (4%) (10%)
Worsley Alumina saleable production decreased by 2% (or 69kt) to 3.9Mt in FY17 as performance was impacted by
unplanned calciner maintenance in the March quarter. The refinery finished the year on a strong note, operating at its
expanded capacity of 4.6Mtpa (100% basis) in the June quarter. Alumina sales were 7% lower than production in the
June quarter as adverse weather led to the deferral of one shipment.
SOUTH AFRICA ALUMINIUM
(100%)
4Q16 3Q17
South32's share FY16 FY17 YoY 4Q16 3Q17 4Q17 vs vs
4Q17 4Q17
Aluminium production (kt) 697 714 2% 172 178 180 5% 1%
Aluminium sales (kt) 709 713 1% 184 163 203 10% 25%
South Africa Aluminium saleable production increased by 2% (or 17kt) to 714kt in FY17 as the smelter continued to
achieve benchmark levels of current efficiency and pot line amperage, 22 pots were brought back online in the
December quarter and there were fewer load-shedding events. The increase in quarterly sales reflects the scheduling of
shipments between periods.
MOZAL ALUMINIUM
(47.1% share)
4Q16 3Q17
South32's share FY16 FY17 YoY 4Q16 3Q17 4Q17 vs vs
4Q17 4Q17
Aluminium production (kt) 266 271 2% 66 67 68 3% 1%
Aluminium sales (kt) 254 273 7% 69 66 73 6% 11%
Mozal Aluminium achieved record performance in FY17, increasing production by 2% (or 5kt) to 271kt. The smelter
continued to achieve benchmark levels of current efficiency and pot line amperage, while benefitting from fewer
load-shedding events.
BRAZIL ALUMINA
(36% share)
4Q16 3Q17
South32's share FY16 FY17 YoY 4Q16 3Q17 4Q17 vs vs
4Q17 4Q17
Alumina production (kt) 1,335 1,329 (0%) 336 324 332 (1%) 2%
Alumina sales (kt) 1,359 1,316 (3%) 338 356 322 (5%) (10%)
Brazil Alumina saleable production of 1.3Mt in FY17 remained largely unchanged from the record rate achieved in the
prior period. The decline in alumina sales in the June quarter reflected the timing of shipments between periods.
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SOUTH AFRICA ENERGY COAL
(100%)
4Q16 3Q17
South32's share FY16 FY17 YoY 4Q16 3Q17 4Q17 vs vs
4Q17 4Q17
Energy coal production (kt) 31,681 28,913 (9%) 7,610 6,675 7,413 (3%) 11%
Domestic sales (kt) 17,169 16,922 (1%) 4,089 4,056 3,948 (3%) (3%)
Export sales (kt) 15,157 11,797 (22%) 3,561 2,873 3,068 (14%) 7%
South Africa Energy Coal saleable production decreased by 9% (or 2.8Mt) to 28.9Mt in FY17, despite an 11%
improvement in performance in the June quarter as throughput increased at the WMC export plant. The impact of
adverse weather and the associated delay in the development of new mining areas at the WMC will continue to weigh on
performance in FY18. Export sales in the June quarter were impacted by a severe storm that affected the Richards Bay
Coal Terminal availability and deferred shipments into FY18.
ILLAWARRA METALLURGICAL COAL
(100%)
4Q16 3Q17
South32's share FY16 FY17 YoY 4Q16 3Q17 4Q17 vs vs
4Q17 4Q17
Total coal production (kt) 8,366 7,073 (15%) 2,530 1,614 1,746 (31%) 8%
Total coal sales (kt) 8,317 7,296 (12%) 2,617 1,980 1,711 (35%) (14%)
Metallurgical coal production (kt) 7,059 5,697 (19%) 2,119 1,431 1,437 (32%) 0%
Metallurgical coal sales (kt) 6,984 5,952 (15%) 2,257 1,694 1,470 (35%) (13%)
Energy coal production (kt) 1,307 1,376 5% 411 183 309 (25%) 69%
Energy coal sales (kt) 1,333 1,344 1% 360 286 241 (33%) (16%)
Illawarra Metallurgical Coal total saleable production decreased by 15% (or 1.3Mt) to 7.1Mt in FY17, despite record
run-of-mine performance at Dendrobium, as challenging ground conditions in the new Appin Area 9 longwall block and
two extended outages at the Appin colliery significantly impacted performance. Metallurgical Coal sales were 4%
(or 255kt) higher than production in FY17. Our average realised price will reflect a minor discount to the premium
low-volatile hard coking coal index on a volume weighted M-1 basis [Note 4] as our shipping schedule was affected by our
prior declaration of force majeure and the drawdown of finished goods inventory in the second half.
Production at the Appin colliery, which accounted for 49% of total coal production in FY17, remains suspended as a
comprehensive review of the operation’s systems and processes is undertaken. This in-depth review has been designed
to ensure the operation restarts safely and reliably following an extended outage. Upon recommencing underground
activity we will be relocating the Appin Area 9 longwall to panel 902. Revised production guidance will be provided when
we report our FY17 results to reflect the completion of our annual budget cycle.
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AUSTRALIA MANGANESE
(60% share)
4Q16 3Q17
South32's share FY16 FY17 YoY 4Q16 3Q17 4Q17 vs vs
4Q17 4Q17
Manganese ore production (kwmt) 3,071 2,994 (3%) 739 719 776 5% 8%
Manganese ore sales (kwmt) 3,084 3,087 0% 775 749 838 8% 12%
Manganese alloy production (kt) 133 147 11% 22 28 41 86% 46%
Manganese alloy sales (kt) 150 155 3% 30 37 36 20% (3%)
Australia Manganese saleable ore production decreased by 3% (or 77kwmt) to 3.0Mwmt in FY17, despite an 8%
improvement in performance in the June quarter as the operation recovered from the impact of heavy rainfall and
Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The Premium Concentrate Ore (PC02) circuit operated at approximately 90% of its 500kwmt
(100% share) capacity in the June quarter, contributing 6% of total production across FY17 (FY16: 1%).
Our low cost PC02 fines product has a manganese content of approximately 40%, which leads to both grade and
product-type discounts when referenced to the high grade 44% manganese lump ore index. Given the contribution of the
PC02 circuit to our sales profile, our average realised price for external sales of Australian ore in FY17 will reflect the
high grade 44% manganese lump ore index on a volume weighted M-1 basis [note 5]. Internal sales continue to occur on
commercial terms.
Saleable manganese alloy production increased by 11% (or 14kt) to 147kt in FY17 as third party power supply to
TEMCO was restored and all four furnaces ramped-up to full capacity in the June quarter.
SOUTH AFRICA MANGANESE
(60% share)
4Q16 3Q17
South32's share FY16 FY17 YoY 4Q16 3Q17 4Q17 vs vs
4Q17 4Q17
Manganese ore production (kwmt) 1,711 2,038 19% 492 566 538 9% (5%)
Manganese ore sales (kwmt) 1,834 2,024 10% 489 554 542 11% (2%)
Manganese alloy production (kt) 91 73 (20%) 23 19 17 (26%) (11%)
Manganese alloy sales (kt) 110 74 (33%) 40 14 20 (50%) 43%
South Africa Manganese saleable ore production increased by 19% (or 327kwmt) to 2.0Mwmt in FY17 as we continued
to take advantage of stronger demand and pricing by maintaining an operating rate of 3.6Mwmt pa (100% basis) in the June
quarter. This strong rate of production was supported by the sale of Wessels concentrate and the recommencement of
trucking activity.
Our fine grained Wessels concentrate product, which accounted for 9% of sales across FY17 (FY16: 4%), receives a
substantial product discount when referenced to index prices. As a result, our average realised price for external sales of
South African ore will reflect a discount of approximately 10% to the medium grade 37% manganese lump ore index
(FOB Port Elizabeth, South Africa) on a volume weighted M-1 basis [Note 6]. Internal sales continue to occur on commercial
terms.
Manganese alloy saleable production decreased by 20% (or 18kt) to 73kt in FY17 as a result of furnace instability.
Metalloys continues to operate one of its four furnaces.
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CERRO MATOSO
(99.9% share)
4Q16 3Q17
South32's share FY16 FY17 YoY 4Q16 3Q17 4Q17 vs vs
4Q17 4Q17
Payable nickel production (kt) 36.8 36.5 (1%) 9.6 9.1 9.7 1% 7%
Payable nickel sales (kt) 36.8 36.6 (1%) 10.0 9.2 9.8 (2%) 7%
Cerro Matoso payable nickel production remained largely unchanged in FY17 as a reduction in furnace availability was
offset by the delivery of first ore from the adjacent, higher grade La Esmeralda deposit in March. Payable nickel
production is expected to increase in FY18 as La Esmeralda ramps up and contributes across the full year.
CANNINGTON
(100%)
4Q16 3Q17
South32's share FY16 FY17 YoY 4Q16 3Q17 4Q17 vs vs
4Q17 4Q17
Payable silver production (koz) 21,393 15,603 (27%) 5,037 3,548 3,326 (34%) (6%)
Payable silver sales (koz) 20,852 16,270 (22%) 4,590 3,544 3,866 (16%) 9%
Payable lead production (kt) 173.2 132.1 (24%) 38.8 31.3 26.9 (31%) (14%)
Payable lead sales (kt) 169.7 138.1 (19%) 37.2 32.5 32.3 (13%) (1%)
Payable zinc production (kt) 79.0 70.4 (11%) 18.7 15.1 13.2 (29%) (13%)
Payable zinc sales (kt) 82.6 67.4 (18%) 22.8 16.8 9.8 (57%) (42%)
Cannington silver, lead and zinc saleable production decreased by 27%, 24% and 11%, respectively, in FY17 as feed
grades did not recover to the extent expected in the June quarter as high grade stope 60L was only partially extracted
and run-of-mine stocks were consumed to support processing rates following an underground fire in April.
As previously indicated, the rate of deformation within the existing crusher chamber has increased and it is now expected
to become inoperable in the September quarter. Commissioning of the replacement crusher chamber is anticipated in the
March quarter, with approximately 90% of FY17 mining rates [Note 7] to be maintained in the intervening period as shaft haulage
is replaced with additional trucking via the decline. The stope sequence within the mine is also being adjusted to
re-establish above ground stocks and manage geotechnical conditions. While our plans for FY18 are currently being
finalised, average silver and lead feed grades are expected to remain largely unchanged, while the average zinc feed
grade is expected to decline. Revised production guidance will be provided when we report our FY17 results to reflect
the completion of our annual budget cycle.
Finalisation adjustments and the provisional pricing of Cannington concentrates will increase Underlying EBIT [Note 8] by
US$4.1M in FY17 (-US$11M: FY16, US$0.5M: H1 FY17). Outstanding concentrate sales (containing 2.4Moz of silver, 26.2kt of lead
and 4.6kt of zinc) were revalued at 30 June 2017. The final price of these sales will be determined in H1 FY18.
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Notes:
1. 26% of Hotazel Manganese Mines (HMM) is owned by a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) consortium comprising
Ntsimbintle Mining (9%), NCAB Resources (7%), Iziko Mining (5%) and HMM Education Trust (5%). The interests owned by NCAB
Resources, Iziko Mining and HMM Education Trust were acquired using vendor finance with the loans repayable via distributions
attributable to these parties, pro rata to their share in HMM. Until these loans are repaid, South32’s interest in HMM is
accounted at 54.6%.
2. South32 has undertaken a number of historic asset transactions where it has transferred South Africa Energy Coal resources to
historically disadvantaged entities which resulted in additional ownership credits. These transactions were completed in
consultation with the Department of Mineral Resources to ensure consistency with the requirements of the Mining Charter. 8% of
South Africa Energy Coal is owned by Phembani Holdings. The interests owned by Phembani were acquired using vendor finance, with
the loans repayable to South32 via distributions attributable to these parties, pro rata to their share in South Africa Energy
Coal. Until these loans are repaid, South32’s interest in South Africa Energy Coal is accounted at 100%.
3. Consistent with the presentation of South32’s segment information, South Africa Manganese ore production and sales have been
reported at 60%. The Group’s financial statement will continue to reflect a 54.6% interest in South Africa Manganese ore.
4. The quarterly sales volume weighted average of the premium low-volatile hard coking coal Platts index (FOB Australia) on the
basis of a one month lag to published pricing (Month minus one or “M-1”) was US$179/t in the 2017 financial year.
5. The quarterly sales volume weighted average of the Metal Bulletin 44% manganese lump ore index (CIF Tianjin, China) on the basis
of a one month lag to published pricing (Month minus one or “M-1”) was US$5.54/dmtu in the 2017 financial year.
6. The quarterly sales volume weighted average of the Metal Bulletin 37% manganese lump ore index (FOB Port Elizabeth, South Africa)
on the basis of a one month lag to published pricing (Month minus one or “M-1”) was US$4.54/dmtu in the 2017 financial year.
7. Mining rates refer to ore mined on a wet basis (moisture ~3%), whereas mill throughput is reported on a dry basis.
8. Underlying EBIT is earnings before net finance costs, taxation and any earnings adjustments. Underlying EBIT is reported net of
South32’s share of net finance costs and taxation of equity accounted investments.
9. Figures in Italics indicate that an adjustment has been made since the figures were previously reported.
10. The following abbreviations have been used throughout this report: grams per tonne (g/t); tonnes (t); thousand tonnes (kt);
thousand tonnes per annum (ktpa); million tonnes (Mt); million tonnes per annum (Mtpa); thousand ounces (koz); million ounces
(Moz); thousand wet metric tonnes(kwmt); million wet metric tonnes (Mwmt); million wet metric tonnes per annum (Mwmt pa);
thousand dry metric tonnes (kdmt); Australian Securities Exchange (ASX); London Stock Exchange (LSE); Johannesburg Stock
Exchange (JSE); and American Depositary Receipts (ADR).
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OPERATING PERFORMANCE
South32’s share FY16 FY17 4Q16 1Q17 2Q17 3Q17 4Q17
Worsley Alumina
(86% share)
Alumina hydrate production (kt) 3,905 3,898 946 980 966 993 959
Alumina production (kt) 3,961 3,892 960 967 973 964 988
Alumina sales (kt) 3,874 3,847 959 960 949 1,018 920
South Africa Aluminium
(100%)
Aluminium production (kt) 697 714 172 175 181 178 180
Aluminium sales (kt) 709 713 184 178 169 163 203
Mozal Aluminium
(47.1% share)
Aluminium production (kt) 266 271 66 68 68 67 68
Aluminium sales (kt) 254 273 69 64 70 66 73
Brazil Alumina
(alumina 36% share)
Alumina production (kt) 1,335 1,329 336 326 347 324 332
Alumina sales (kt) 1,359 1,316 338 299 339 356 322
South Africa Energy Coal
(100%)
Energy coal production (kt) 31,681 28,913 7,610 7,744 7,081 6,675 7,413
Domestic sales (kt) 17,169 16,922 4,089 4,446 4,472 4,056 3,948
Export sales (kt) 15,157 11,797 3,561 2,904 2,952 2,873 3,068
Illawarra Metallurgical Coal
(100%)
Total coal production (kt) 8,366 7,073 2,530 1,884 1,829 1,614 1,746
Total coal sales (kt) 8,317 7,296 2,617 2,193 1,412 1,980 1,711
Metallurgical coal production (kt) 7,059 5,697 2,119 1,437 1,392 1,431 1,437
Metallurgical coal sales (kt) 6,984 5,952 2,257 1,723 1,065 1,694 1,470
Energy coal production (kt) 1,307 1,376 411 447 437 183 309
Energy coal sales (kt) 1,333 1,344 360 470 347 286 241
Australia Manganese
(60% share)
Manganese ore production (kwmt) 3,071 2,994 739 763 736 719 776
Manganese ore sales (kwmt) 3,084 3,087 775 757 743 749 838
Ore grade sold (%, Mn) 47.3 46.2 47.0 46.7 46.1 46.0 46.2
Manganese alloy production (kt) 133 147 22 38 40 28 41
Manganese alloy sales (kt) 150 155 30 54 28 37 36
South Africa Manganese
(60% share)
Manganese ore production (kwmt) 1,711 2,038 492 417 517 566 538
Manganese ore sales (kwmt) 1,834 2,024 489 417 511 554 542
Ore grade sold (%, Mn) 39.9 40.1 39.2 39.7 40.8 40.1 39.8
Manganese alloy production (kt) 91 73 23 21 16 19 17
Manganese alloy sales (kt) 110 74 40 20 20 14 20
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South32’s share FY16 FY17 4Q16 1Q17 2Q17 3Q17 4Q17
Cerro Matoso
(99.9% share)
Ore mined (kwmt) 6,009 4,447 1,480 1,238 1,109 1,044 1,056
Ore processed (kdmt) 2,699 2,561 683 645 644 648 624
Ore grade processed (%, Ni) 1.54 1.59 1.55 1.52 1.55 1.60 1.69
Payable nickel production (kt) 36.8 36.5 9.6 8.7 9.0 9.1 9.7
Payable nickel sales (kt) 36.8 36.6 10.0 8.2 9.4 9.2 9.8
Cannington
(100%)
Ore mined (kwmt) 3,289 2,909 819 780 859 675 595
Ore processed (kdmt) 3,149 3,036 819 828 841 739 628
Silver ore grade processed (g/t, Ag) 255 194 230 216 182 183 196
Lead ore grade processed (%, Pb) 6.6 5.4 5.9 5.7 5.2 5.3 5.2
Zinc ore grade processed (%, Zn) 3.8 3.4 3.6 3.2 4.2 3.0 3.1
Payable silver production (koz) 21,393 15,603 5,037 4,694 4,035 3,548 3,326
Payable silver sales (koz) 20,852 16,270 4,590 5,063 3,797 3,544 3,866
Payable lead production (kt) 173.2 132.1 38.8 38.4 35.5 31.3 26.9
Payable lead sales (kt) 169.7 138.1 37.2 40.1 33.2 32.5 32.3
Payable zinc production (kt) 79.0 70.4 18.7 17.7 24.4 15.1 13.2
Payable zinc sales (kt) 82.6 67.4 22.8 18.5 22.3 16.8 9.8
Forward-looking statements
This release contains forward-looking statements, including statements about trends in commodity prices and currency exchange rates;
demand for commodities; production forecasts; plans, strategies and objectives of management; capital costs and scheduling;
operating costs; anticipated productive lives of projects, mines and facilities; and provisions and contingent liabilities.
These forward-looking statements reflect expectations at the date of this release, however they are not guarantees or predictions
of future performance. They involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond our control,
and which may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the statements contained in this release. Readers
are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable laws or regulations, the
South32 Group does not undertake to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information
or future events. Past performance cannot be relied on as a guide to future performance.
FURTHER INFORMATION
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