Steel Town

Steel Town

Welcome to the Whyalla Steel Works in South Australia. We speak to the people who work there, explain what goes into steelmaking, explore where the product goes and discuss what the future holds.

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January 22, 2025 21 mins

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Steel Town 

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Our Mining Future: From Hematite to Magnetite and Beyond 

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In today’s episode of Steel Town, host Kelly Fedor dives deep into South Australia’s mining future. We explore the shift from hematite to high-quality magnetite and why South Australia is poised to become the new Pilbara. With insights from Liberty Primary Metals Australia CEO Sandip Biswas and GFG's Gavin Hob...

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Steelmaking 

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In this special episode of Steel Town, host Kelly Fedor delves into the monumental journey of restoring steelmaking to Whyalla. Join us as we hear from key leaders and frontline workers who played a crucial role in the restart of the Whyalla steelworks. From the first steel pour to the relentless efforts of the workforce, the challenges, triumphs, and teamwork of this journey unfol...

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    December 16, 2024 20 mins

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    Steel Town Episode 004: Resilience in Tough Times – Steelmaking, Community, and the Future of Whyalla

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    In this episode of Steel Town, host Kelly Fedor sits down with key figures at Liberty Primary Metals Australia, reflecting on the challenges faced by the steelworks, the dedication of its employees, and the role of community support in shaping the future of Whyalla. Chairman Sanjeev Gupta discuss...

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    November 27, 2024 12 mins

    Steel Town: The Push

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    In this episode of Steel Town, host Kelly Fedor speaks with Liberty Primary Metals Australia (LPMA) CEO Sandip Biswas about the current state of play in Whyalla including a new term sheet for operations and the significant changes shaping the future of the steelworks in Whyalla. Also, hear from the team behind the scenes at the rolling mill and learn about the collaborative spirit driving b...

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    November 11, 2024 21 mins

    In this episode of Steel Town, host Kelly Fedor speaks with Theuns Victor, GFG Alliance’s senior operational expert, about the ambitious Back to Black initiative aimed at turning the Whyalla Steelworks from a loss-making business into a profitable operation. Join us as we dive into the critical phases of the plan, from restarting the blast furnace to ramping up production and stabilising the plant’s operations. Along the way, we he...

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    October 27, 2024 19 mins

    How does a blast furnace work, what is a tuyere and what motivates its talented team? We answer all those questions and speak to GFG’s Chairman in episode one of Steel Town.

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