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South32 has outperformed its FY26 production guidance, boosted quarterly sales by 15%, and announced a strategic sale of aluminium assets to Alcoa for up to US$5.6 billion, pivoting towards a base metals-focused portfolio.

Alcoa Corporation delivered a record quarterly revenue of $4 billion in Q2 2026, boosted by strong aluminium prices and operational restarts, while advancing a major acquisition of South32’s upstream assets.

Noronex has completed a 7,112m drilling phase across its Kalahari Copper Belt projects, confirming copper-silver mineralisation and refining its exploration model with South32’s backing. A 3,000m drill program is slated for late 2026.

Alcoa Corporation has struck a $4.1 billion deal to acquire South32's bauxite, alumina, and aluminium operations, including a contingent value right of up to $750 million tied to commodity prices. The transaction is expected to close in H1 2027, pending approvals.

Alcoa Corporation has agreed to acquire South32’s bauxite, alumina, and aluminum assets for $4.1 billion upfront plus up to $750 million contingent, significantly boosting its upstream aluminum operations and supply chain resilience.

Alcoa Corporation is set to acquire South32’s bauxite, alumina, and aluminum assets for $4.1 billion upfront plus up to $750 million contingent, boosting its global scale and supply chain resilience.

AusQuest has paused its maiden drilling at the Coober Pedy IOCG project after encountering difficult sand cover, with plans to resume in Q3 2026 using a new drilling method and contractor. Assay results from the limited completed holes are due by the end of July.

Ragusa Minerals has completed its acquisition of a controlling interest in Pegasus Tel, gaining access to the Purple Pansy manganese-gold project in Arizona, positioning itself within a critical US supply chain sector.

Axel REE has appointed Dr Patience Mpofu as Managing Director, positioning the company to advance its rare earths portfolio from exploration into commercial development with planned in-situ recovery trials.

South32 advances its stake in Hammer Metals’ Isa Valley project with a A$3 million exploration commitment, while Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania signals withdrawal from the Bullrush joint venture.

Midas Minerals has delivered its highest-grade copper and silver intercepts yet at the T-13 deposit in Namibia, with ongoing drilling poised to expand resources and accelerate exploration.

Encounter Resources (ASX:ENR) has reported a major 83% increase in the Green deposit’s inferred niobium resource at its Aileron project, lifting the combined inferred mineral resource by 54%. Meanwhile, copper-gold drilling advances in the Paterson Province as the company targets Havieron-style systems.