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Trump Tariffs, Ore Price Cited as Tasmanian Smelter Announces 'Limited Operations'
- Liberty Bell Bay, Tasmania's only commercial ferroalloy smelter, announced on Monday it must limit operations due to ongoing ore supply issues.
- The smelter's primary source of ore was disrupted last year following severe damage to South32's GEMCO mining facilities caused by Tropical Cyclone Megan.
- Fluctuations in global market prices combined with the introduction of a 25 percent tax on US imports of steel and aluminium intensified operational difficulties, resulting in reduced production levels.
- Premier Jeremy Rockliff highlighted that the scale-back would affect 40 contractors, while Minister Eric Abetz affirmed the government’s commitment to closely support the affected workers and communities throughout the process.
- The Tasmanian government and GFG Alliance, owner of the smelter, continue working to support employees and stakeholders during this national strategic pause.
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