An alteration that occurred on March 1, 2012, passed the collection of ICMS from distributors to refineries. As a result, cost increases of approximately NOK150 million have been reported at Alunorte in the second quarter of 2012.
The amendments now decided by the governor of Pará will exempt Alunorte from the tax on fuel oil, as was the case before March 1, 2012.
: August 28, 2012