Whyalla steelworks blast furnace may restart soon amid job concerns
The aging blast furnace at Whyalla steelworks faces potential permanent closure as workers await its possible restart. Premier Peter Malinauskas stated the furnace may resume operations within two weeks, despite being offline since April. Hundreds of jobs are at risk, prompting preparations for workplace support packages amidst the shift to green steelmaking technologies.
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Published 30 Jun 2026, 05:24 UTC · Updated 30 Jun 2026, 05:30 UTC
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