Union representatives will meet Arrium administrators KordaMentha today, with administrators wanting Whyalla steelworks workers to accept a 15 per cent pay reduction.
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The South Australian government and SA senator Nick Xenophon have urged the new federal government to secure the long-term future of the Whyalla steelworks.
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Xenophon, Turnbull meet, discuss Arrium resolution
Senator Nick Xenophon had an hour-long meeting with prime minister Malcolm Turnbull yesterday, telling the PM that it is vital the country retains a steel industry.
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Administrators proceed with dual-track Arrium sale
Arrium administrator KordaMentha will hold parallel sales of the Arrium’s mining consumables and its steel, mining and ports businesses, with operations at the Whyalla steelworks “stabilised”.
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Moly-Cop looks to boost production in Chile
Arrium’s Moly-Cop grinding media business has lodged an application with Chilean environmental authorities to double capacity at its Mejillones plant.
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Greens bill would force use of Whyalla, Illawarra steel
The Greens are scheduled to announce a bill in South Australian parliament to make the use of Australian steel law in government projects.
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Federal government announces Arrium assistance
The federal government announced a $49.2 million loan for Arrium’s iron ore mines, which it said would have an “immediate impact” on the iron ore and steel business.
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Industrial videoscope being touted as the new ‘gold standard’
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Coalition won’t enter ‘bidding war’ to save Whyalla steelworks
Labor will announce a commitment worth $100 million to attempt to save Arrium’s Whyalla plant, but the federal government has criticised the timing of the news, saying it wouldn’t enter a political auction on the issue.
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Bowen Coke gets snuffed out
Glencore has announced that it will be closing its North Queensland Bowen Coke Works facility over the next few months.
According to the bulk commodities company, the Bowen Coke Works has been in operation
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SA government pledges $50 m to upgrade Arrium’s ailing Whyalla steelworks
The South Australian government has pledged $50 million to assist in saving the Whyalla steelworks.
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Arrium collapse investigation has begun
A forensic investigation into Arrium’s collapse is underway, reconstructing events focussing on the six months prior to the company’s April 7 administration.
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US tells China steel production cuts needed
The USA’s treasury secretary has said that China should cut its steel capacity, with the current glut “corrosive” to the Chinese economy and harmful to the rest of the world.
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Little future in Australia focussing on garden variety steel
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