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Making aluminium is a dirty, energy-intensive business. It’s also really, really important, writes Ben Harvey.
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Ben Harvey

Why greenies’ plan to shut down aluminium industry failing

BEN HARVEY: Making aluminium is a dirty, energy-intensive business. It’s also really, really important.

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