The future of Australia's last paper mill - the cost of electricityFriday 10 Oct 2025 Australia's last paper mill and supplier of newsprint remains locked in negotiations for power security, with Tuesday's meeting to resolve an impasse over costs concluding with no outcome.As one of Tasmania's major industrials, the Boyer pulp and paper mill in New Norfolk is also one of the state's largest power users. Aurora Energy is seeking a $7 million bank guarantee to cover energy costs for the mill as it looks to electrify and move away from its coal-powered boilers, a figure Boyer owner David Marriner has labelled "obscene". Melbourne businessman David Marriner, who purchased the paper mill in February, said the proposal was unreasonable. "It's just an insane, an obscene request," Mr Marriner said. The Boyer Mill, which is currently Tasmania's fourth-largest carbon emitter, is working to convert its coal boilers to electric after years of energy concerns. More >> Source: ABC |
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