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THE SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION FROM THE GOLDEN NORTHWEST
ALUMINUM, INC. FINANCIAL AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
STATEMENTS.
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