1 Nov 2012
Mine Closure for Aluminum in Italy
Alcoa’s 150,000‑t/yr smelter in Portovesme was shut down in November, ending Italy’s primary aluminum production.
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Alcoa’s 150,000‑t/yr smelter in Portovesme was shut down in November, ending Italy’s primary aluminum production.
Alcoa temporarily closed its Fusina and Portovesme smelters in Italy in November 2009 pending an EU ruling.
Alcoa acquired Alumix S.p.A.'s two primary smelters at Portovesme and Fusina, adding 170,000 tons‑per‑year capacity.
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