SA Premier Peter Malinauskas 'concerned' as Whyalla steelworks' blast furnace remains shut

Administrators overseeing the Whyalla steelworks are facing renewed operational and restructuring pressure as the plant’s blast furnace has been shut down for more than a month, prompting warnings from South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas about potential job losses as bidders weigh the significant capital and gas supply requirements needed to transition the business to lower-carbon steel production.