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Ethan James, Robyn Wuth and Abe Maddison

Relief for workers with lifeline for ailing smelters

A federal and state funding package has been announced for Nyrstar's smelter in Tasmania. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

Two under-pressure smelters and their 1000-plus workers have been given a $105 million lifeline as the federal government aims to build critical minerals production.

The joint state and commonwealth funding, announced on Wednesday, supports continued Nyrstar operations in South Australia's Port Pirie and Hobart until the end of 2026.

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