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RNS Number : 6766S  South32 Limited  12 February 2026

 

12 February 2026

 

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

 

 

 

SOUTH32 APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR

South32 Limited (ASX / LSE / JSE: S32; ADR: SOUHY) (South32) today announces
the appointment of independent Non-Executive Director, Sinead Kaufman, to the
South32 Board.

Sinead will join the Board on 1 April 2026 and will seek election by
shareholders at the 2026 Annual General Meeting.

Sinead has 30 years' experience in the resources industry across a range of
commodities, including copper, aluminium, bauxite, diamonds, coal and iron
ore, in both underground and open pit environments. Since joining Rio Tinto
in 1997, she has held a number of senior leadership positions, most recently
as Chief Executive Minerals where she led a diverse product group and
operations around the world. Prior to this, Sinead held Managing Director
roles within Rio Tinto, including across its copper operations in North
America and coal operations in Australia.

South32 Chair Karen Wood said "Sinead is an accomplished senior executive with
a strong operational background and track record in leading complex
operations. Her vast international experience will bring significant value to
our Board as we focus on strengthening operating performance and advancing our
base metal growth options."

ENDS

Sinead Kaufman biography

Sinead Kaufman has 30 years' international experience in the resources sector,
spanning a range of commodities including copper, diamonds, aluminium, bauxite
and iron ore.

She joined Rio Tinto in 1997 as a geologist and went on to hold a number of
senior leadership positions, including Chief Executive Minerals from 2021.
Prior to this, she was the Managing Director - Copper and Diamonds, and also
Managing Director - Coal, Salt & Uranium where she oversaw the divestment
of Rio Tinto's Hunter Valley and Queensland coal operations in Australia.

Born in Ireland, Sinead holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the
University of Birmingham and a Master of Science in Mineral Exploration from
the University of Leicester.

About us

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 minerals
and metals critical to the world's energy transition from operations across
the Americas, Australia and Southern Africa and we are discovering and
responsibly developing our next generation of mines. We aspire to leave a
positive legacy and build meaningful relationships with our partners and
communities to create brighter futures together.

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Further information on South32 can be found at www.south32.net
(http://www.south32.net) .

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JSE Sponsor: The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
12 February 2026

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