<div id="readability-page-1"><div id="ctl00_CPI_dvBody"><p>South32 Ltd. (SOUHY.PK,SHTLF.PK), the Australian mining and metals company, reported modest gains in first-quarter alumina and aluminium production, along with a substantial increase in manganese output.</p><p>Quarterly Alumina production rose by 1%, driven by Brazil Alumina operating above its nameplate capacity and Worsley Alumina benefiting from improved bauxite supply and the completion of scheduled calciner maintenance.</p><p>Aluminium production for the quarter also saw a 1% increase, with Hillside Aluminium continuing to test its maximum technical limits. Mozal Aluminium boosted output by 3%, despite halting pot relining due to uncertainty around future electricity supply.</p><p>Manganese production jumped 33%, as Australia Manganese successfully implemented its operational recovery plan and increased export shipments. South Africa Manganese also contributed with a strong performance early in the year.</p><p>The company confirmed that its production guidance for fiscal year 2026 remains unchanged across all operations. </p><p>For comments and feedback contact: editorial@rttnews.com</p><p>Business News</p></div></div>

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<p>South32 Ltd. reported modest gains in Q1 alumina and aluminium production, with a 1% increase in alumina and aluminium output. Manganese production surged by 33%, driven by successful operational recovery plans. The company confirmed that its production guidance for FY26 remains unchanged across all operations.</p>

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