Concerns smelter closure exposes Australia to geopolitical risk
Australia's only manganese alloy smelter at Liberty Bell Bay near Launceston, Tasmania closed Friday after failing to restart operations. The facility, which produced ferromanganese critical for steelmaking and defence, halted in May 2025 due to ore supply issues. The closure exposes Australia to geopolitical risk as the country becomes more reliant on imported alloys.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 19:24 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 19:30 UTC
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