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10 July 2017
ILLAWARRA METALLURGICAL COAL UPDATE
South32 Limited (ASX, JSE, LSE: S32; ADR: SOUHY) (South32) advises that underground operations at the Appin colliery, which forms part of its broader Illawarra Metallurgical Coal operation, remain suspended. A review of the operation's systems and operating practices is currently being undertaken to ensure its ongoing safety and reliability. Given the scope of this review, an extended outage is now anticipated before production at Illawarra Metallurgical Coal can be restored to historic levels. The Dendrobium mine continues to operate.
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 +61 8 9324 9029 M +61 403 328 408 E Alex.Volante@south32.net | Rob Ward T +61 8 9324 9340 M +61 431 596 831 E Robert.Ward@south32.net | |
MEDIA RELATIONS | ||
Hayley Cardy T +61 8 9324 9008 M +61 409 448 288 E Hayley.Cardy@south32.net | James ClothierT +61 8 9324 9697 M +61 413 319 031 E James.Clothier@south32.net | |
Further information on South32 can be found at www.south32.net.
JSE Sponsor: UBS South Africa (Pty) Ltd10 July 2017