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Greek industrial company Metlen is the only European bidder among six foreign competitors vying for Aluminium Dunkerque, Europe's largest aluminium smelter, with other bidders including EGA, Alba, a Japanese conglomerate, and Rio Tinto. The French state is actively supporting bidders amid concerns for job preservation and investment guarantees, as the sale is expected to yield over €1 billion. Metlen aims to significantly boost production through this acquisition, which aligns with its industrial partnerships and funding for new projects.