12 August 2026
Massive bailout for Australia’s largest aluminium smelter expected to be announced by PM and NSW premier

Rio Tinto said in December it may cease operations at the Tomago aluminium smelter at the end of its current electricity supply contract Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates 5bn. Resources giant Rio Tinto said in December it was contemplating ceasing operations at the Tomago aluminium smelter in NSW at the end of its current electricity supply contract.
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