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Brazil asks Norsk Hydro to cut alumina capacity

7 Mar 2018 14:55 reported by Joy Liu

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It was reported that Norsk Hydro, a Norwegian aluminum and renewable energy company, said that its Alunorte alumina refinery has been asked by the Brazilian environmental regulator to cut its capacity by 50% until it met the environmental regulations.

Brazilian environmental regulator said that Alunorte alumina refinery was fined of BRL 1 million because it reduced the waste water level at the tailings dam by the deadline.