Rising electricity costs hit BlueScope Steel's profit

Rising electricity costs hit BlueScope Steel's profit
Scrap metal heated in a steel furnace at BlueScope Steel Ltd. Port Kembla steelworks in Port Kembla, Australia. (Image: Getty)
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By Marion RaeBig emitter BlueScope Steel has warned of tough conditions as it absorbs higher electricity costs and stalling demand from China's electric car giants.The steel producer on Monday reported a net profit of A$805.7 million (NZ$888.5m) for the year to June 30, down from A$1 billion a year earlier.In Australia, underlying earnings fell 30% to A$376.9m on softer building and construction activity, and higher costs as housing approvals contracted and a backlog of orders was worked through.But managing director Mark Vassella said unde...

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