Australia NewsVictorian Smelter, Jobs to Power on With $76 Million From GovernmentSavePrintThe aluminium plant of manufacturer Alcoa at Point Henry, near the regional city of Geelong in Victoria on Feb. 11, 2012. William West /Getty ImagesThe Associated Press3/18/2021|Updated: 3/19/2021 Hundreds of jobs will be saved at an aluminum smelter in Victoria thanks to a $76 million government deal to secure its electricity supply, which consists of renewable energy.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesPartial Solar Eclipse at the Bottom of the World Closes Out the Year’s Sun and Moon SpectaclesSep 18, 2025Bear Attack on Hiker Closes Trail in YellowstoneSep 18, 2025How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Sept. 17Sep 17, 2025American Cordell Tinch Goes From the ‘Couch’ to Gold Medalist in the Track and Field WorldsSep 16, 2025Related TopicsVictorian Smelteraluminium smelterCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare