The Albanese government and Rio Tinto are in a stalemate over the future of Tomago after the mining giant rejected a joint federal-NSW bailout offer worth over $1 billion.
Industry Minister Tim Ayres stated that he is open to every option, including new ownership of the Rio Tinto-controlled Tomago Aluminium, to keep the struggling smelter open.
Rio and the Albanese government are locked in a stalemate over the future of Tomago after the mining giant rejected a joint federal-NSW bailout offer.
The government is exploring all possibilities to save the smelter.
Author's summary: Labor considers new ownership to save Tomago smelter.