# BlueScope leads consortium to evaluate Whyalla Steelworks acquisition

BlueScope announced it will lead an international consortium with Nippon Steel, JSW Steel and POSCO to participate in the Whyalla Steelworks sale process. The consortium has submitted a non-binding expression of interest for the South Australian steelworks.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-08-04
- Where: Whyalla, South Australia, Australia
- Status: announced
- Products: lower emissions iron, steel
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [BlueScope](https://endata.com/companies/23313.md)
- [Nippon Steel](https://endata.com/companies/7455.md) (partner)
- [POSCO](https://endata.com/companies/8856.md) (partner)
- [JSW Steel](https://endata.com/companies/22727.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [bluescope.com](https://www.bluescope.com/news/BlueScope-leads-consortium-for-Whyalla-options), 2025-08-03: "BlueScope today announced that it will lead an international consortium with Japanese, Indian and Korean steelmakers to participate in the Whyalla Steelworks sale process."

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