Which important industry is located at Muri?

Aluminium Industry
Copper Industry
Steel Industry
Chemical Industry

The correct answer is: Aluminium Industry.

Muri is a town in the district of Cham in the canton of Zug in Switzerland. It is located on the right bank of the Lorze river, about 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) north of Zug.

The town is home to the headquarters of the Swiss Aluminium Company (Alusuisse), one of the world’s largest aluminium producers. The company was founded in 1888 and has been headquartered in Muri since 1905.

Alusuisse is a vertically integrated company, with operations in bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminium smelting, and aluminium fabrication. The company has production facilities in Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Brazil, China, and India.

Alusuisse is a major employer in Muri and the surrounding area. The company employs about 3,000 people in Switzerland.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Copper is a metal that is used in a variety of products, including electrical wiring, plumbing, and roofing. Copper is not mined or processed in Muri.
  • Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon that is used in a variety of products, including buildings, bridges, and cars. Steel is not produced in Muri.
  • The chemical industry is a broad industry that includes the production of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and plastics. There are no major chemical companies located in Muri.