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Aluminum Dynamics pulls out of Benson following pushback [View all]
Public outcry over smelting plant led to recall of three council membersTUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Aluminum Dynamics has announced that it is pulling out of Benson and will not build its controversial aluminum smelting plant.
The company had planned to construct a 200-acre facility, but saw severe pushback from the community and the eventual recall of three council members.
More than 3,700 people signed a petition against building the plant early on, but the plan went ahead anyway.
That’s why in August, the Committee for a Better Benson started the recall petition.
The company had planned to construct a 200-acre facility, but saw severe pushback from the community and the eventual recall of three council members.
More than 3,700 people signed a petition against building the plant early on, but the plan went ahead anyway.
That’s why in August, the Committee for a Better Benson started the recall petition.
https://www.kold.com/2026/06/17/aluminum-dynamics-pulls-out-benson-following-pushback/
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