Australia NewsVictorian Smelter, Jobs to Power on With $76 Million From GovernmentSavePrintThe aluminium plant of manufacturer Alcoa at Point Henry, near the regional city of Geelong in Victoria on Feb. 11, 2012. William West /Getty ImagesThe Associated Press3/18/2021|Updated: 3/19/2021 Hundreds of jobs will be saved at an aluminum smelter in Victoria thanks to a $76 million government deal to secure its electricity supply, which consists of renewable energy.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesOysters, Crab and $400,000 Worth of Lobster Meat Stolen in New EnglandDec 30, 2025Train Crash on Line to Peru’s Famed Machu Picchu Kills 1 Person, Injures at Least 30Dec 30, 2025Patriots Star Receiver Stefon Diggs Faces Strangulation Charges, Denies AllegationsDec 30, 2025Midwest Hit With More Extreme Cold After Winter StormDec 30, 2025Related TopicsVictorian Smelteraluminium smelterCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare