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Nhulunbuy future turning post Rio Tinto alumina refinery

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Late in 2014, mining giant Rio Tinto announced it would wind down its operations at its alumina refinery in the Northern Territory town of Nhulumbuy It was a massive economic blow, which left many fearing for the future. But 18 months on, things are starting to turn around in the Top End town.
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