South32 (ASX:S32) is a global mining and metals company that produces a range of commodities, including bauxite, aluminium, coal, manganese, nickel, silver, and lead. The company has operations in Australia, Europe, Southern Africa, North America and South America. South32's operations are focused on the mining, processing, and sale of its commodities. The company's mines are located in a variety of geological regions, and the company uses a range of mining methods, including open-pit mining, underground mining, and solution mining. South32 also operates a number of processing facilities, where its commodities are refined and prepared for sale.