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Century-Old South African Smelter Nears Closure Over Power Price, Risking 350 Jobs

South Africa · ENERGY Key Facts —Jobs at risk: About 350 jobs are threatened at a century-old smelter, according to a News24 report on 10 August 2026. —Power price surge: Electricity tariffs for South African smelters have risen more than 900 percent since 2008, Reuters reported. —Viability threshold: Industry says a tariff of about 62 […] The post Century-Old South African Smelter Nears Closure…

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