Australia’s only manganese alloy smelter has been placed into voluntary administration, marking the latest blow for workers and the George Town community after months of uncertainty.
Business, Industry and Resources Minister Felix Ellis said the state government would urgently convene the Bell Bay Response Team following the developments with Liberty Bell Bay on Monday.
“GFG has failed to deliver on its commitments to restart operations and provide certainty to Tasmanians,” Ellis said.
“Today’s news will be difficult for workers, their families and the local community who have already endured prolonged uncertainty.”
The smelter, owned by Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG Alliance, has been idle since mid-2025 after ore supply…