Community Development Fund seeks more applications
The Murihiku Rūnaka and Rio Tinto NZAS Community Development Fund is now inviting applications for 2025.
1 March, 2025
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Rio Tinto agrees to further demand response
Rio Tinto | NZAS has agreed to delay the ramp up of potlines at the Tiwai aluminium smelter until up to 31 August to ensure that Meridian Energy has access to 50 megawatts (MW) of electricity this winter.
2 February, 2025
Read MoreRio Tinto completes acquisition of Sumitomo’s 20.64% stake in New Zealand’s aluminium smelter
Rio Tinto’s previously announced acquisition of Sumitomo Chemical Company’s (SCC’s) 20.64% interest in New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS) was completed on 1 November 2024.
5 November, 2024
Read More$745,000 granted across 14 special projects in second Community Development Fund round
New Zealand Aluminium Smelter Limited (NZAS), Rio Tinto and Ngāi Tahu have awarded support to 14 outstanding Murihiku Southland community, environment and business projects amounting to $745,000, it has announced.
4 October, 2024
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