Industry News
The Australian and Tasmanian governments have announced a joint $200 million support package to ensure the continued operation of the Bell Bay Aluminium smelter. A new five-year power agreement has been reached between Rio Tinto and Hydro Tasmania, securing the jobs of 550 employees and providing economic stability for the region. The funding is designed […]
WA Liberal MP Rick Wilson is calling for a federal government bailout for BHP’s Kalgoorlie Nickel Smelter, which was mothballed in 2024 after five decades of operation. Wilson argues that the facility deserves the same financial support recently granted to east coast metal smelters, especially since nickel is officially classified as a critical mineral. The […]
The Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter in Tasmania has entered liquidation and ceased operations after a previous sale agreement collapsed, resulting in approximately 200 job losses. UK-based Natrium Redox Technologies is bidding to acquire the site, offering a proposal it claims is superior to potential interest from former preferred buyer White Oak. The Tasmanian government […]
