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The Motley Fool November 5, 2004 Brian Gorman	Alcan Shows Its Mettle The world's second largest alumunium producer has proven that it can ride on top of the wave of global trends. With a spinoff in the works, investors now have the opportunity to buy into two companies whose futures look bright.
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