ABC News – Politics ·politics ·7 hours ago

Locals fear for future as potential smelter closure threatens jobs

Nyrstar's Port Pirie smelter faces closure after a $135 million government assistance package expired Friday, threatening 900 jobs. Negotiations continue between the company and South Australian, Tasmanian, and federal governments on a new deal. Local leaders warn the closure would devastate the region, with ripple effects extending to suppliers and other businesses dependent on the smelter's operations.

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