Jan 19 (Reuters) - South32 Ltd S32.AX :
* South32 ltd says q2 aluminium production 249 kt versus 243 kt in Q1
* Qtrly payable nickel production 9.0 kt versus 8.7 kt in prior quarter
* Qtrly alumina production 1,320 kt versus 1,293 kt in prior quarter
* "remain on track to achieve production guidance for the majority of our operations" Source text for Eikon: ID:nASX26x5f3 Further company coverage: S32.AX