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International Steel Consortium Eyes South Australian Asset Amid Economic Concerns
In a significant development for Australia's steel industry, BlueScope Steel has confirmed its leadership in spearheading an international consortium to explore the potential purchase of the struggling wireless steelworks. The consortium includes heavyweight steel producers from Japan, India, and Korea—Nippon Steel, JSW, and POSCO respectively—highlighting the global importance and strategic value of this asset. However, officials emphasize that this remains a review process rather than a formal acquisition offer, with the ultimate decision likely hinging on government support and investment.