Administrators say the manganese smelter was insolvent before it was given a $20 million loan by the Tasmanian government.
Liberty Bell Bay administrators say the company may have been insolvent for more than a year
In short:
The administrators of Liberty Bell Bay have completed their voluntary administrators report, after the company closed last week.
The administrators say they believe the company, GFG Alliance, had been insolvent since May 2025.
What's next?
A creditors meeting will be held next month to determine if a liquidator will be appointed.
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