DARK SECRETS: Molycop | Vintage Vibes

How a tariff win may save 150 Hunter jobs

The Anti-Dumping Commission had made the investigation one of its top priorities.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 30

How cheap Chinese train wheels are destroying a Hunter manufacturing industry

Anti-Dumping Commission upholds view that cheap Chinese train wheels are destroying Hunter manufacturing.

Newcastle Herald · May 29

Waratah workers dealt another blow as Molycop makes more job cuts

About 250 workers lost their jobs earlier this year.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 11, 2024

Ayres bets on the Hunter as 'best destination' for rail revival

All eyes are on the Hunter for the future of Australian rail.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 3, 2023

Government in talks with Molycop about its future

Government will explore future options with Molycop management.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 22, 2023

Molycop green steel project to survive steelmaker shuttering site

Green steel uses waste materials as alternatives to coke and coal.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 21, 2023

'Son of a metal worker' speaks from the heart about Molycop job losses

Sharon Claydon says it is vital skills are not lost from the region.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 21, 2023

'Federal government should step in and save sovereign manufacturing'

'We're at a moment in time that requires a rapid scaling up of sovereign manufacturing capability, not the reverse.'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 21, 2023

'One job loss is too many': the Hunter reacts to MolyCop redundancies

'I'm thinking about those 250 employees'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 21, 2023

Union says Molycop decision marks a 'sad day' for the steel industry

Right now the union's immediate focus is working with the company to "minimise the pain".

Newcastle Herald · Sep 20, 2023