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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated financial statements of the Company for the six months
ended June 30, 2000, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.

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<NAME> KAISER ALUMINUM & CHEMICAL CORPORATION
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