Cerro Matoso litigation update 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 south32.net CERRO MATOSO LITIGATION UPDATE South32 Limited (ASX, LSE, JSE: S32; ADR: SOUHY) (South32) advises that on 9 April 2018 our Cerro Matoso operation accepted notification of the decision handed down by the Constitutional Court of Colombia in relation to alleged health and environmental impacts on the community surrounding our Cerro Matoso operation. We are in the process of appealing the decision. At this stage it is not possible to fully assess any potential financial or operational impacts, as the decision orders various compensatory and remedial activities which are not yet quantifiable. Our work is continuing to understand the impact of the decision and we will advise of any material developments. South32 is committed to contributing positively to the communities where we operate and is proud of the work we do to support social and economic growth within the local community surrounding Cerro Matoso. About South32 South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company with high quality operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South America. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come. We are trusted by our owners and partners to realise the potential of their resources. We have a simple strategy to maximise the potential of our assets and shareholder returns by optimising our existing operations, unlocking their potential and identifying new opportunities to compete for capital. FURTHER INFORMATION INVESTOR RELATIONS Alex Volante T +44 20 7798 1778 M +44 7468 353 005 E Alex.Volante@south32.net MEDIA RELATIONS Hayley Cardy James Clothier T +61 8 9324 9008 T +61 8 9324 9697 M +61 409 448 288 M +61 413 319 031 E Hayley.Cardy@south32.net E James.Clothier@south32.net Further information on South32 can be found at www.south32.net JSE Sponsor: UBS South Africa (Pty) Ltd 11 April 2018 Registered Office: Level 35, 108 St Georges Terrace, Perth Western Australia 6000, Australia ABN 84 093 732 597 Registered in Australia Date: 11/04/2018 08:14:00 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. The SENS service is an information dissemination service administered by the JSE Limited ('JSE'). The JSE does not, whether expressly, tacitly or implicitly, represent, warrant or in any way guarantee the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information published on SENS. The JSE, their officers, employees and agents accept no liability for (or in respect of) any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damage of any kind or nature, howsoever arising, from the use of SENS or the use of, or reliance on, information disseminated through SENS.