Whyalla Steelworks backed with $275M to support manufacturing transition - Australian Manufacturing

No light for Australia’s poor productivity record

The Whyalla Steelworks was established in 1941 and employs 1,100 people. The Mount Isa copper smelter was established in 1953 and employs 550 people, and the Townsville refinery was established in 1959 and employs 500 people. Without enormous government subsidisation, all three businesses look like they will follow the Exxon Mobile refinery, Oceana Glass and plastics makers, Qenos and Trident, into oblivion. There will be unintended negative con…

Whyalla Steelworks gets a funding boost

The Australian and SA Governments have announced a further funding commitment to the Whyalla Steelworks.

Whyalla Steelworks backed with $275M to support manufacturing transition - Australian Manufacturing

The Australian and South Australian Governments have pledged $275 million to support Whyalla Steelworks through its sale process, highlighting its