Asia Pacific > New Zealand PM says will try to extend life of major emitter

New Zealand PM says will try to extend life of major emitter

Published 05:17 on September 28, 2020  /  Last updated at 23:09 on September 28, 2020  / Stian Reklev /  Asia Pacific, New Zealand

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday said she would try to extend the operation of Rio Tinto’s aluminium smelter by 3-5 years, potentially a bullish signal for NZU prices as the plant is one of the biggest emitters in the nation’s emissions trading scheme.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday said she would try to extend the operation of Rio Tinto’s aluminium smelter by 3-5 years, potentially a bullish signal for NZU prices as the plant is one of the biggest emitters in the nation’s emissions trading scheme.


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