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Government says Rio Tinto smelter closure ‘inevitable’

Finance Minister says the closure of Tiwai Point had been on the cards for some time.

Julie Iles Thu, 09 Jul 2020

The government has promised to support the Southland economy after the closure of Rio Tinto’s Tiwai Point aluminium smelter. 

Comments from Energy Minister Megan Woods and Finance Minister Grant Robertson dispelled speculation any further government lifelines would be thrown to the smelter,

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