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Alcoa moves for South32 aluminium assets
US aluminium producer Alcoa has agreed to buy South32’s bauxite, alumina and aluminium assets in Australia, Brazil and South Africa in a deal worth 4.1bn upfront. The transaction will see Alcoa pay 3.1bn in cash and issue about 17m new shares valued at roughly 1bn. South32 could also receive up to 750m in contingent cash
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The Eastern Herald
· Jul 1, 2026
Alcoa Buys South32’s Aluminum Assets for $4.1 Billion. South32’s New CEO Is Betting on Copper.
Alcoa has agreed to buy most of South32's aluminum assets for 4.1 billion in cash and stock, plus up to 750 million in contingent payments tied to commodity prices. South32's new CEO Matt Daley is using the proceeds to pivot the company toward copper.
The West Australian
· Jun 30, 2026
South32 to sell aluminium assets to Alcoa in $US5.6 billion deal in base metals, copper push under new boss
South32 is offloading aluminium assets to Alcoa for up to 8.09 billion as the miner sharpens its focus on base metals and copper under new chief executive Matt Daley.
Brisbane Times
· Jun 30, 2026
WA news LIVE: Alcoa buys South32’s aluminium assets for $8 billion
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The Wall Street Journal - Business
· Jul 1, 2026
Alcoa Buys South32 Aluminum Assets in Up to $5.6 Billion Deal
Alcoa has agreed to buy South32’s bauxite, alumina and aluminum operations across Australia, Brazil and South Africa in a cash-and-stock deal valued at up to 5.6 billion.
Bloomberg
· Jun 30, 2026
Alcoa Bets on Aluminum Boom With $5.6 Billion South32 Deal
Alcoa Corp. agreed to buy South32 Ltd.’s bauxite, alumina and aluminum assets in Australia, Brazil and South Africa in a deal valued at as much as 5.6 billion, cementing its position among the world’s largest aluminum producers as long-term demand strengthens.
Economic Times
· Jun 24, 2026
Vedanta Aluminium shares rise nearly 2% as CLSA initiates Outperform call, sees 18% upside potential. Here's why
Vedanta Aluminium Metal shares surged nearly 2 after CLSA initiated coverage with an 'Outperform' rating and a Rs 540 target price, citing a strong aluminium cycle and operational strengths. The brokerage anticipates backward integration will significantly improve the company's cost position. Robust demand from electrification and constrained supply are expected to support higher aluminium prices for an extended period, bolstering Vedanta Aluminium's financial outlook and potential for deleveraging and dividends.
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Related coverage for "Alcoa moves for South32 aluminium assets": The Eastern Herald — Alcoa Buys South32’s Aluminum Assets for $4.1 Billion. South32’s New CEO Is Betting on Copper.. The West Australian — South32 to sell aluminium assets to Alcoa in $US5.6 billion deal in base metals, copper push under new boss. Brisbane Times — WA news LIVE: Alcoa buys South32’s aluminium assets for $8 billion. The Wall Street Journal - Business — Alcoa Buys South32 Aluminum Assets in Up to $5.6 Billion Deal. Bloomberg — Alcoa Bets on Aluminum Boom With $5.6 Billion South32 Deal. Economic Times — Vedanta Aluminium shares rise nearly 2% as CLSA initiates Outperform call, sees 18% upside potential. Here's why