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Century Aluminum Co. reports developments in primary aluminum production, including operating results, shipments, realized metal prices, power costs and raw material price effects. The company produces high-purity aluminum, standard-grade sow and tee bars, and value-added billet and foundry products through smelter operations in the United States and Iceland, with a carbon anode facility in the Netherlands.
Recurring company news includes production restarts and expansion activity at sites such as Mt. Holly and Grundartangi, updates tied to equipment reliability and insurance recoveries, domestic aluminum policy commentary, customer and supply-chain themes, and senior operations leadership changes.
Century Aluminum (NASDAQ: CENX) hosted U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Senior Counselor to President Trump Dr. Peter Navarro and South Carolina leaders at its Mt. Holly smelter on July 27, 2026 to mark a major expansion. The company highlighted a $50 million investment/b) at Mt. Holly that is expected to increase total U.S. domestic primary aluminum production by approximately and grow the plant’s workforce to over 600 employees.
According to Century Aluminum, the expansion is supported by President Trump’s Section 232 program and reinforces South Carolina’s role in U.S. manufacturing. The company described itself as the largest primary aluminum producer in the United States, operating three smelters in Kentucky and South Carolina.
Century Aluminum (NASDAQ: CENX) plans to release its second quarter 2026 earnings on Thursday, August 6, 2026, after the market close. The earnings news release will be distributed via GlobeNewswire.
According to Century Aluminum, a follow-up conference call and live webcast will take place on the same day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, accessible through the company’s website at www.centuryaluminum.com. Listeners are advised to begin the online registration process at least 10 minutes before the call starts. A replay of the webcast will be archived and made available approximately two hours after the live event. Investor and media contact details are also provided.
Century Aluminum (NASDAQ:CENX) will host a ribbon-cutting event on July 27, 2026, at its Mt. Holly smelter in Goose Creek, SC, to mark an expansion that is expected to lift total U.S. primary aluminum production by about 10% and grow the Mt. Holly workforce to over 600.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Senior Counselor to President Trump Dr. Peter Navarro, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, and Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary will deliver remarks. The event runs 2:00–3:00 PM ET, includes a live YouTube stream, and has updated timing from a prior advisory.
Century Aluminum (NASDAQ:CENX) will hold a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the expansion of its Mt. Holly smelter in Goose Creek, South Carolina, which is expected to increase total U.S. primary aluminum production by about 10% and expand the Mt. Holly workforce to over 600 employees.
United States Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, U.S. Senator Tim Scott, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary will speak at the event on Monday, July 27, 2026, from 10:30–11:45 a.m. ET. Media must RSVP by July 26.
Century Aluminum (NASDAQ: CENX) welcomes a new U.S. executive order that cuts tariffs on primary aluminum imports to 25% from 50% for companies investing in new U.S. primary production. Century and Emirates Global Aluminum plan a major smelter in Inola, Oklahoma, with 750,000‑tonne capacity, over 1,000 direct jobs, 4,000 construction jobs, and potential to more than double U.S. output, alongside a Mt. Holly expansion that lifts national primary aluminum production by 10% and adds 150 jobs.
Century Aluminum (NASDAQ:CENX) announced that President and CEO Jesse Gary will present at the Wells Fargo Industrials and Materials Conference/b) at approximately 1:30 p.m. CDT on June 9, 2026.A real-time audio webcast will be available in the Investors section of Century Aluminum's website.
Century Aluminum (NASDAQ: CENX) reported Q1 2026 results: net sales $649.2M, net income $337.5M, and adjusted EBITDA $231.4M. Net income included a one-time $287.9M gain from the sale of Hawesville and $33.0M insurance gain related to Iceland equipment failure.
Liquidity at March 31, 2026 was $611.0M. The company expects Q2 Adjusted EBITDA of $315–335M, citing higher realized prices and Mt. Holly expansion.
Century Aluminum (NASDAQ: CENX) will report first quarter 2026 earnings on Thursday, May 7, 2026, after market close, with a follow-up conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET.
The news release will be distributed via GlobeNewswire and the live webcast and replay will be available on the Century Aluminum website; register at least 10 minutes early.
Century Aluminum (NASDAQ: CENX) restarted production this week in the second potline at its Norðurál smelter in Grundartangi, Iceland, several months ahead of schedule. Potline two represents about two-thirds of the plant’s total capacity. The company plans to restart remaining pots on an accelerated schedule to reach close to full production by end of July 2026. Repairs to transformers were completed with specialists, designers and the equipment manufacturer; permanent replacement transformers have been ordered and are expected to be installed upon delivery this fall.
This restart follows a prior, unanticipated transformer failure and accompanies a recent production expansion at Mt. Holly.
Century Aluminum (NASDAQ: CENX) has begun hot metal production after expanding its Mt. Holly, SC smelter, with full production expected by end of June 2026. The project raises total U.S. primary aluminum production by 10% and created over 125 jobs in South Carolina.
Century also reaffirmed plans with Emirates Global Aluminum for a new Oklahoma smelter that would add 750,000 tonnes, double U.S. capacity, and create substantial direct and construction employment.