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South Africa Energy Coal Divestment and Hillside Aluminium Energy Supply Agreement 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
21 December 2020
SOUTH AFRICA ENERGY COAL DIVESTMENT AND
HILLSIDE ALUMINIUM ENERGY SUPPLY AGREEMENT UPDATE
South32 Limited (ASX, LSE, JSE: S32; ADR: SOUHY) (South32) advises that the Competition Tribunal of South
Africa (Competition Tribunal) has completed its hearing to consider the proposed sale of our shareholding in
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South Africa Energy Coal to Seriti Resources Holdings Proprietary Limited (the Transaction) and is expected to
announce its decision within 10 business days. While the Transaction remains subject to material conditions,
including the Competition Tribunal’s decision and approvals from Eskom Holdings SOC Limited (Eskom), we continue
to make progress towards achieving these and expect to conclude the Transaction during the March 2021 quarter.
Separately, Eskom has submitted a new energy supply agreement for our Hillside Aluminium smelter to the
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). The new agreement is to cover power supplied for a 10-year
period with a tariff that is South African rand based. The NERSA approval process is expected to be concluded
during the June 2021 half year.
About South32
South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. 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 produce bauxite, alumina, aluminium, energy and metallurgical
coal, manganese, nickel, silver, lead and zinc at our operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South America. With
a focus on growing our base metals exposure, we also have two development options in North America and several
partnerships with junior explorers around the world.
Further Information
Investor Relations
Alex Volante Tom Gallop
T +61 8 9324 9029 T +61 8 9324 9030
M +61 403 328 408 M +61 439 353 948
E Alex.Volante@south32.net E Tom.Gallop@south32.net
Media Relations
Rebecca Keenan Jenny White
T +61 8 9324 9364 T +44 20 7798 1773
M +61 402 087 055 M +44 7900 046 758
E Rebecca.Keenan@south32.net E Jenny.White@south32.net
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Purchaser includes Thabong Coal Proprietary Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Seriti and two trusts for the benefit of employees and
communities.
Registered Office Level 35 108 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000 Australia
ABN 84 093 732 597 Registered in Australia 1
Further information on South32 can be found at www.south32.net.
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JSE Sponsor: UBS South Africa (Pty) Ltd
21 December 2020
SOUTH AFRICA ENERGY COAL DIVESTMENT AND HILLSIDE ALUMINIUM ENERGY SUPPLY AGREEMENT UPDATE 2
Date: 21-12-2020 07:40:00
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