Breaking: Preferred bidder announced for troubled Liberty Bell Bay smelter
Adroit Capital has been named the preferred bidder for the Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter in Tasmania. The smelter has been in limited operations since being placed in administration earlier this year. The federal and Tasmanian governments are providing additional funding to support the workforce during this transition.
- ▪Adroit Capital is the preferred bidder for the Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter.
- ▪The smelter was placed in administration in March 2026.
- ▪The governments have contributed $9.6 million to support the smelter's workforce since April 24.
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Adroit Capital announced as preferred bidder for Liberty Ball Bay manganese smelterTopic:Mining and Metals IndustryWed 27 May 2026 at 12:02pmWed 27 May 2026 at 12:02pmWed 27 May 2026 at 12:02pmThe smelter was placed in limited operations over a year ago. (ABC News: Maren Preuss)abc.net.au/news/tas-liberty-bell-bay-sale-update/106726106Link copiedShareShare articleThe federal government says a preferred bidder has been found for the troubled Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter in northern Tasmania.Australia's last ferromanganese smelter was put into administration in March this year.
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