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Alcoa management to meet with Combet

Alcoa management is due to meet the Federal Industry Minister Greg Combet today to discuss the future of the company's Point Henry smelter.

The company is reviewing the future of its operations and says 600 jobs could go as it battles falling metals prices.

The Government has not said whether it will assist Alcoa financially, but has pledged to work with the company during the review.

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