Century Aluminum begins expanded production at Mt. Holly smelter

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Century Aluminum Commences Expanded Production at Mt. Holly Smelter

April 16, 2026 5:01 PM EDT

CHICAGO, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ: CENX) announced today that production of the first hot metal has begun following the expansion project at its Mt. Holly, S.C. plant. This major expansion, which Century expects to reach full production by the end of June 2026, will increase total U.S. primary aluminum production by 10% and has already created over 125 good-paying jobs in South Carolina. The expansion project increases Centurys leading... More