David Stewart, Labour Highlands and Islands MSP, said: ‘It’s great to see a new future for the last remaining smelter in the UK. It will be cause for celebration in households across the area this Christmas.’
East Lochaber and Laggan Community Trust: ‘The community trust is very pleased with the outcome of the smelter.
‘We now find ourselves able to
discuss proposals around a table. We are encouraged by the First Minister’s endorsement of our plans and we now look forward to our meeting with the group early in the new year where we can take our ideas forward.’