South32 Hermosa

Building #BrighterFuturesTogether requires the type of diversity, curiosity, and commitment exhibited best by South32’s global workforce. Hear our team members Kenneth, Matt, Taylor, and Manny share how they are getting the most out of their experiences at South32 Hermosa.

“As we develop a mining operation that will help our country with such lofty goals to address the existential challenge that’s climate change, we have to do things differently, in a more sustainable way” - Pat Risner, South32 Hermosa President at the University of Arizona, Eller College of Management Collegiate Ethics Case Competition During the two-day Ethics Competition, students from 27 universities are challenged to think of ways in which they can be morally ethical and socially responsible regarding a tough business case. These competitions are teaching the leaders of tomorrow the many facets of decision-making and the consequences that their decisions may have to increase awareness in corporate social responsibility. It was a pleasure to help kick off this year’s competition. Good luck to all the participants!

🌍Around DC this week, South32's Head of External Affairs, Judy Brown, continued sharing Hermosa's story as a different kind of mine. As a panelist at two key events—the Earthshot Foundation and OurEnergyPolicy’s Restoring Trust in Mining, and the Permitting Council’s session on the FAST-41 permitting process—Judy highlighted the power of transparency, predictability, and inclusivity at Hermosa. By focusing on these pillars, we’re not only bolstering local economic growth but also strengthening our nation’s energy security. Learn more about how we’re building a brighter, more sustainable future by visiting: https://lnkd.in/g7qu4iJd

💫 Expanding young minds starts with access to great books. 📚 For some families, even a library trip can be a challenge. Enter the Santa Cruzer 🚌 ! The Cruzer is a mobile library that will bring books directly to families and in the hopes to eliminate one of the biggest barriers for kids’ access to books. The Hermosa project is committed to making a positive difference in our communities, and that’s why we are so proud to support this mobile library. Huge thanks to Santa Cruz County for letting us be a part of this inspiring community project!

In DC next week? Come see South32's External Affairs Head Judy Brown discuss Hermosa's experience as the first, and currently only, mining project in FAST-41 at the Permitting Council's inaugural Infrastructure Developers Summit! Registration for the Oct 8th event closes this Thursday. Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/e2mwHe7U #PermittingSummit24

*ICYMI* Catch the headlines from last week’s big announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ebXaaR37

As automakers continue the shift towards building out all-electric vehicle options, the minerals essential to the batteries powering them are becoming ever more important. "The thing that's really critical about Hermosa is the opportunity we have to create domestic supply chains, but in doing so, really lift up communities and set a new standard.” That’s what Hermosa President Pat Risner emphasized at National Clean Energy Week’s 2024 Policy Symposium in Washington D.C., speaking to the importance of generating a reliable, domestic supply of the critical minerals needed to power a coming wave of electric vehicles, while making sure the communities home to these resources can benefit in the process. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e_DpYrci

Honored to help build a domestic supply chain for the batteries America needs to power our future. Huge thanks to the DOE Manufacturing & Energy Supply Chains Office (MESC) for their support!

📣 We’re thrilled to share that we’ve been selected to enter negotiations for a $166 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing program. The funds will help advance the development of a state-of-the-art, commercial-scale manganese production facility that will bolster the nation’s effort to create reliable domestic supply chains of materials crucial for powering electric vehicle (EV) batteries and other energy storage technologies. Today’s announcement comes on the heels of a $20 million Department of Defense grant earlier this year to accelerate the domestic production of battery-grade manganese. As the only fully integrated domestic source of battery-grade manganese for EV batteries, the Hermosa project is uniquely positioned to strengthen U.S. energy security while creating economic growth and family-sustaining jobs in our local community. Read more on today’s announcement: https://lnkd.in/ebXaaR37

Mining provides incredibly diverse job opportunities and those who work in mining tend to come from all walks of life. Naiz, Cayley, and Taylor describe how they came to work at Hermosa, what opportunities they’ve had on the job, and what it’s meant for their careers. Interested in learning more about what working at a next-gen mine looks like? Check out our feature on the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) Studios’ Jobs of Tomorrow series: https://lnkd.in/dzkb-_pF _____ La minería ofrece oportunidades laborales increíblemente diversas y quienes trabajan en la minería tienden a provenir de todos los ámbitos de la vida. Naiz, Cayley y Taylor describen cómo llegaron a trabajar en Hermosa, qué oportunidades han tenido en el trabajo y qué significó para sus carreras. ¿Está interesado en aprender más sobre cómo es trabajar en una mina de próxima generación? Consulte nuestro episodio en la serie Jobs of Tomorrow de Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) Studios: https://lnkd.in/dzkb-_pF