Exhibit 23
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Consent of Independent Accountants
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 33-90292) of Commonwealth Industries, Inc. of
our reports dated June 19, 2000, relating to the financial statements and
supplemental schedules of the Commonwealth Industries, Inc. Performance Sharing
Plan for Hourly Employees and the Commonwealth Industries, Inc. Savings Plan for
Salaried Employees, which reports are incorporated by reference in this Form
11-K.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Louisville, Kentucky
June 19, 2000
