8 March 2025

The key to saving Whyalla and seizing massive national security rewards? A clean commodities trading company

The Albanese government’s decision to partner with South Australia to save the Whyalla Steelworks is one of profound significance for Australia’s national security. The governments’ vision — to turn Whyalla into a pioneering green iron and steel facility and capture global first-mover advantage — is hugely ambitious. Done right it has the potential to boost Australia’s economic, energy, environmental, social and military security simultaneously. This could be a game-changer for Australia’s sovereign industrial capability and future export competitiveness in an increasingly uncertain geostrategic environment.