Australia Secures Tomago Aluminum Smelter's Future with Renewable Energy
Update: 2025-12-12
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Australian Government Secures Deal to Keep Tomago Aluminum Smelter Operating with Renewable EnergyThe Australian government has reached a significant agreement with Rio Tinto to extend the operation of the Tomago aluminum smelter, a crucial part of the nations industrial landscape. The deal aims to power the facility with affordable renewable energy, backed by taxpayer funds. The smelter, which produces more than one-third of Australias aluminum, will invest at least one billion dollars over the next decade to upgrade and decarbonize its operations. The agreement follows similar deals to support other smelters nationwide. However, the move has drawn criticism from the opposition, who argue its an admission of failed energy policies.
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