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Hillside Aluminium maintains steady output at 181,000 tonnes in Q3

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Update time : 2025-10-23 15:56:05
South Africa’s Hillside Aluminium smelter continues to hold a key role in developing and running the country’s manufacturing base. Operating since 1996, the smelter at Richards Bay has become one of the largest aluminium producers in the southern hemisphere. It is processing imported alumina into premium-grade metal, which so far has a huge demand across global markets. 

The smelter, at present, operates 864 electrolysis cells that leverage the proven Pechiney AP30 version of the Hall-Héroult process. The equipment allows the facility to deliver stable output and effective usage of power, which is indeed a profitable advantage in a country where energy resources are pretty unpredictable.

Output holds firm during market disruption

For the third quarter of the FY 2025 that ended on September, Hillside produced  181,000 tonnes of aluminium,  which is a slight rise from the previous quarters of 2025. The plant continues to operate with a steady output despite dealing with high input costs and power interruptions.

Management has reaffirmed its production goal of 720,000 tonnes for the 2026 financial year. This is reinforcing confidence in the plant’s performance and reliability.

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