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Rio Tinto Aluminum Smelter to Get Australian Government Bailout

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The owners of Australia’s biggest aluminum smelter, including Rio Tinto Group, are set to receive a government bailout to keep the plant operating as it grapples with high energy costs, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Rio Tinto Aluminum Smelter to Get Australian Government Bailout

The owners of Australia’s biggest aluminum smelter, including Rio Tinto Group, are set to receive a government bailout to keep the plant operating as it grapples with high energy costs, according to people familiar with the matter.