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Economist Brian Easton says we again face the question of 40 years ago: what are effective development strategies?
13th Jun 22, 8:51am
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Economist Brian Easton says we again face the question of 40 years ago: what are effective development strategies?
Meridian to compensate NZ Aluminium Smelters if it uses less electricity at a time the system is under pressure and coal is keeping the lights on
28th Apr 21, 12:48pm
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Meridian to compensate NZ Aluminium Smelters if it uses less electricity at a time the system is under pressure and coal is keeping the lights on
Electricity pricing deal will keep the Southland aluminium smelter open for another four years, but it still needs the Government to concede transmission pricing levels
14th Jan 21, 10:13am
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Electricity pricing deal will keep the Southland aluminium smelter open for another four years, but it still needs the Government to concede transmission pricing levels
Labour aims for three-to-five year extension to life of the Southland smelter, including 'supporting' Transpower to allow reduced power costs for the smelter owner NZAS
28th Sep 20, 11:45am
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Labour aims for three-to-five year extension to life of the Southland smelter, including 'supporting' Transpower to allow reduced power costs for the smelter owner NZAS
National commits to 'facilitating negotiations' to keep aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point open, as Rio Tinto says it could stage a longer exit if it gets a 'fixed and fair' electricity transmission price
28th Aug 20, 12:41pm
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National commits to 'facilitating negotiations' to keep aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point open, as Rio Tinto says it could stage a longer exit if it gets a 'fixed and fair' electricity transmission price
Brian Fallow argues there is a better use for the electricity consumed by the Tiwai Point smelter than keeping a reluctant foreign owner in a business it wants to quit
24th Jul 20, 2:58pm
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Brian Fallow argues there is a better use for the electricity consumed by the Tiwai Point smelter than keeping a reluctant foreign owner in a business it wants to quit
Assessing accelerated upgrades to the electricity grid and deferring investment in a shovel ready geothermal power station - the energy sector re-calibrates with NZAS's signaled exit
9th Jul 20, 6:54pm
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Assessing accelerated upgrades to the electricity grid and deferring investment in a shovel ready geothermal power station - the energy sector re-calibrates with NZAS's signaled exit
NZ Aluminium Smelters says lower cost power could prompt it to keep its doors open, but the window of opportunity is closing quickly; Government won't provide subsidy
9th Jul 20, 11:29am
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NZ Aluminium Smelters says lower cost power could prompt it to keep its doors open, but the window of opportunity is closing quickly; Government won't provide subsidy
About 1000 jobs on the line in Southland as Rio Tinto gives notice to Meridian Energy that it is closing its smelter
9th Jul 20, 8:32am
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About 1000 jobs on the line in Southland as Rio Tinto gives notice to Meridian Energy that it is closing its smelter
Closing the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter down entirely isn’t the answer, but neither is letting it run as before. Jeanette Fitzsimons has a compromise plan
2nd Dec 19, 11:41am
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Closing the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter down entirely isn’t the answer, but neither is letting it run as before. Jeanette Fitzsimons has a compromise plan
Siah Hwee Ang looks at gains and losses from the China-US trade war, US wine hanging by a thread in China, India steps up to the plate, the end of 'made in China' & more
21st Sep 18, 10:00am
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Siah Hwee Ang looks at gains and losses from the China-US trade war, US wine hanging by a thread in China, India steps up to the plate, the end of 'made in China' & more
Former WTO and UNCTAD head talks to Jen​ée Tibshraeny about why NZ should be able to secure an exemption from the the US's steel and aluminum tariffs
13th Mar 18, 2:28pm
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Former WTO and UNCTAD head talks to Jen​ée Tibshraeny about why NZ should be able to secure an exemption from the the US's steel and aluminum tariffs
Benje Patterson says the economic viability of the Tiwai Point smelter has gone and we now need to help the workforce into new roles
18th Jun 13, 9:11am
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Benje Patterson says the economic viability of the Tiwai Point smelter has gone and we now need to help the workforce into new roles
Goldman Sachs analysts say closure of thermal power plants could solve the electricity over-supply problem that would result if the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter closes
10th Apr 13, 4:10pm
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Goldman Sachs analysts say closure of thermal power plants could solve the electricity over-supply problem that would result if the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter closes
PM John Key says fresh Mighty River Float detail due on Friday; may include detail on risks around Tiwai Pt closure
2nd Apr 13, 5:06pm
PM John Key says fresh Mighty River Float detail due on Friday; may include detail on risks around Tiwai Pt closure
Opinion: Govt apparently leaves it up to SOE Meridian to stitch up a deal with Rio Tinto and keep the asset sales programme on track. No pressure then
2nd Apr 13, 2:31pm
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Opinion: Govt apparently leaves it up to SOE Meridian to stitch up a deal with Rio Tinto and keep the asset sales programme on track. No pressure then
Negotiation on Tiwai Point aluminium power contract now back in Meridian Energy's hands after Govt's taxpayer subsidy rejected by Rio Tinto
2nd Apr 13, 10:18am
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Negotiation on Tiwai Point aluminium power contract now back in Meridian Energy's hands after Govt's taxpayer subsidy rejected by Rio Tinto
Opinion: The Government has stepped in on the Tiwai Point smelter power negotiations. Why is this not reassuring?
28th Mar 13, 4:14pm
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Opinion: The Government has stepped in on the Tiwai Point smelter power negotiations. Why is this not reassuring?
Opinion: Why metals, oil and mining are going strong
1st Jun 09, 3:14pm
Opinion: Why metals, oil and mining are going strong
Aluminium prices in the basement
30th May 09, 3:17pm
Aluminium prices in the basement
Export prices fall 7.4% in December as aluminium melts
7th Jan 09, 3:49pm
Export prices fall 7.4% in December as aluminium melts
Gold losing shine
16th Aug 08, 10:22am
Gold losing shine