NZAS reaches deal with Meridian to extend operations to 2024
NZAS reaches deal with Meridian to extend operations to 2024 on January 14 2021 6:00 AM MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rio Tinto has reached an agreement on a new electricity agreement with Meridian Energy that allows New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) to continue operating the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter until December 31, 2024. The extension provides certainty to employees, the local community and customers while providing more time for all stakeholders to plan for the future. While discussions with the New Zealand government are progressing in relation to their commitment t...