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| Alcan Lynemouth Aluminium Smelter | |
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 Alcan Lynemouth Smelter in July 2008 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Aluminium smelter |
| Location | Lynemouth, Northumberland, North East England |
| Inaugurated | 1974 |
| Demolished | 2018 |
| Cost | £54 million |
| Owner | Alcan |
The Alcan Lynemouth Aluminium Smelter was an industrial facility near Ashington, Northumberland, on the coast of North East England, 0.65 mi (1.05 km) south of the village of Lynemouth. The smelter was owned by the Canadian aluminium company Alcan, which is part of Rio Tinto. The smelter was opened in 1974 at a cost, which exceeded its budgeted estimate of £54 million, of $156 million.[1] The plant ceased production in March 2012, and demolition of the facility was completed in March 2018.[2]
- ^ Lee, John M. (29 May 1971). "British Aluminum Debut Faces World Glut". The New York Times.
- ^ "See how the former Alcan site looks now as developer outlines 700-job plans". Chronicle Live. 11 March 2018.