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Australia commits US$1.76bil to keep Rio Tinto aluminium smelter open

Australia commits US$1.76bil to keep Rio Tinto aluminium smelter open
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Summary

The deal would support 3 gigawatts of new electricity generation, providing the smelter with more affordable and reliable power.

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