Victorian Smelter, Jobs to Power on With $76 Million From Government

Victorian Smelter, Jobs to Power on With $76 Million From Government
The aluminium plant of manufacturer Alcoa at Point Henry, near the regional city of Geelong in Victoria on Feb. 11, 2012. William West /Getty Images
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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.