Job certainty for Bell Bay, but TEMCO site will need millions of investment under new owner GFG Alliance

Adam Holmes
Updated July 2 2021 - 3:52am, first published August 13 2020 - 2:51pm
There are hopes that the purchase of TEMCO by billionaire Sanjeev Gupta could result in improvements to the ageing infrastructure at the site. Picture: Paul Scambler
There are hopes that the purchase of TEMCO by billionaire Sanjeev Gupta could result in improvements to the ageing infrastructure at the site. Picture: Paul Scambler

There was an overwhelming sense of relief in George Town on Thursday when the sale of the TEMCO manganese smelter was announced, but workers estimate up to $60 million in works could be needed at the site to ensure its future viability.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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