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Kat Wong and Farid Farid

Largest smelter could close in 'national interest' blow

Tomago Aluminium says the company faces closure due to rising electricity costs. (Michael Gorton/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's biggest aluminium smelter is at risk of closing, putting 1000 jobs under threat as leaders pledge to do everything possible to keep the facility open.

Tomago Aluminium, which is majority owned by Rio Tinto, said high energy costs had forced the company to consider ending operations when its electricity supply contracts expire in 2028.

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