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Rio Tinto's Bell Bay Aluminium smelter produces roughly 178,000t of aluminium each year.

Labor accused of 'blatant double standards' over smelter bailouts

The Tasmanian government wants support for Bell Bay Aluminium

31 October 2025

The Tomago Aluminium smelter supplies roughly 37% of Australia’s aluminium demand.

Labor's 'reckless' energy policy slammed as Tomago teeters

Soaring electricity costs could force the smelter to close in 2028

29 October 2025

Nyrstar already operates a zinc smelter in Hobart.

Tasmania contemplating multi-use critical minerals hub

Results of a feasibility study expected next year

14 October 2025

Nyrstar's Port Pirie facility had previously been losing tens of millions of dollars a month.

Nystar's Port Pirie smelter to begin $80M makeover

Work on an antimony pilot plant also progressing

09 October 2025

Minister for resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King.

King tables NAIF review

Northern Australia no slouch when it comes to economic contribution

28 August 2025

New South Wales resources minister Courtney Houssos.

NSW forms committee to pursue critical minerals supremacy

Established as part of the state’s Critical Minerals and High-tech Metals Strategy

22 August 2025

The details of the offer have not yet been made public.

Qld govt tables support offer for Glencore's Mount Isa, Townsville operations

Swiss metals giant says it needs additional support from the federal government

30 July 2025

The motion for an inquiry was put forward last week by Matt Canavan (pictured) and Susan McDonald.

Labor, Greens block inquiry into Australia's embattled metals manufacturing sector

‘Extraordinary move’ slammed by LNP senators

29 July 2025

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