Rio Tinto secures agreements to keep Bell Bay Aluminium operating until 2031

• Rio Tinto secured agreements with Tasmania's government and Australia's Commonwealth government to keep Bell Bay Aluminium operating until 2031.
• The smelter's current power supply arrangement with Hydro Tasmania ends on December 31, 2026.
• Wholly owned Bell Bay produces about 190,000 tonnes of aluminium annually and supports about 550 full-time employees.

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