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Ethan James

Power deal inked to secure smelter's short-term future

A 12-month power deal has been signed, giving the Bell Bay smelter some breathing space. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

The immediate future of the Southern Hemisphere's first aluminium smelter is more secure, after the signing of a power agreement. 

Tasmania's Bell Bay Aluminium, which is owned by Rio Tinto, was under a cloud amid stalled discussions for a new deal with state-owned electricity provider Hydro Tasmania. 

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