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Savannah Meacham

Cost question remains after Qld deal with Rio Tinto

The Queensland government made an agreement with Rio Tinto to keep Gladstone's Boyne Smelter open. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's second-largest aluminium smelter will continue operating after the Queensland government struck a deal with mining giant Rio Tinto to invest in a greener energy supply.

But Opposition government integrity spokeswoman Fiona Simpson slammed the premier for not revealing the price tag of the package to keep the Boyne Smelter in Gladstone operational long-term.

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