Two prospective Whyalla steelworks buyers remain, as sale reaches 'final stages'
The sale of the Whyalla steelworks is nearing its conclusion, with only two bidders remaining. The steelworks were placed into administration in early 2025, leading to a significant reduction in interested parties. The state and federal governments are actively involved in facilitating the transition and potential recapitalization of the facility.
- ▪The number of bidders for the Whyalla steelworks has decreased from five to two.
- ▪The steelworks were forced into administration by the state government in early 2025.
- ▪The blast furnace at the site has been offline since April, raising concerns about its condition.
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Two prospective Whyalla steelworks buyers remain, as sale reaches 'final stages'Topic:SteelWed 27 May 2026 at 7:03amWed 27 May 2026 at 7:03amWed 27 May 2026 at 7:03amOnly two bidders remain in the race to buy the Whyalla steelworks. (ABC News: Che Chorley)In short:The Malinauskas and Albanese governments say the number of bidders for the Whyalla steelworks has been reduced to two. The steelworks were forced into administration by the state government in early 2025.What's next?The sale is reaching its final stages, according to the federal and state governments.abc.net.au/news/two-bidders-remain-for-whyalla-steelworks/106724890Link copiedShareShare articleThe federal and state governments have reduced the number of bidders for the financially stricken Whyalla steelworks from five to two.In…
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