Jamalco Begins Restart Procedures Following Hurricane Melissa
Century Aluminum (CENX) said its Jamalco joint venture in Clarendon, Jamaica has begun restart procedures after Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Oct. 29, 2025.
Jamalco preemptively curtailed refinery and mine production before the storm. The company reported no injuries and no material damage to its refinery, mines or port operations, and expects to gradually restore production to normal levels over the next few weeks. Century said it does not expect the event to have a material effect on financial results. The company noted it is coordinating support with the Government of Jamaica and partner Clarendon Alumina Production Limited.
Century Aluminum (CENX) ha dichiarato che la sua joint venture Jamalco a Clarendon, in Giamaica, ha avviato le procedure di riavvio dopo l'atterraggio dell'uragano Melissa il 29 ottobre 2025. Jamalco aveva ridotto preventivamente la produzione di raffinazione e miniere prima della tempesta. L'azienda ha riferito di nessuna ferita e nessun danno materiale al proprio impianto di raffinazione, alle miniere o alle operazioni portuali, e prevede di riportare gradualmente la produzione ai livelli normali nelle prossime settimane. Century ha dichiarato che non si aspetta che l'evento abbia un effetto materiale sui risultati finanziari. L'azienda ha inoltre riferito di coordinare il supporto con il Governo della Giamaica e il partner Clarendon Alumina Production Limited.
Century Aluminum (CENX) dijo que su empresa conjunta Jamalco en Clarendon, Jamaica, ha iniciado procedimientos de reinicio tras el paso del huracán Melissa el 29 de octubre de 2025. Jamalco redujo preventivamente la producción de la refinería y de las minas antes de la tormenta. La empresa informó que no hubo lesiones y no se registraron daños materiales en su refinería, minas o operaciones portuarias, y espera restablecer gradualmente la producción a niveles normales en las próximas semanas. Century dijo que no espera que el evento tenga un efecto material en los resultados financieros. La empresa señaló que está coordinando el apoyo con el Gobierno de Jamaica y con su socio Clarendon Alumina Production Limited.
Century Aluminum(CENX)은 자메이카 클라렌던의 Jamalco 합작투자가 허리케인 Melissa가 2025년 10월 29일 상륙한 후 재가동 절차를 시작했다고 밝혔다. 멜리사는 폭풍 이전에 정유 및 광산 생산을 선제적으로 축소했다. 회사는 공정, 광산 또는 항만 운영에 부상자도 없고 물적 피해도 없다고 보고했으며, 향후 몇 주 안에 생산을 점차 정상 수준으로 회복할 것으로 기대한다. Century는 이번 사건이 재무 실적에 물질적 영향을 미칠 것으로 보지 않는다고 밝혔다. 또한 정부 자메이카와 파트너 Clarendon Alumina Production Limited와의 지원을 조율 중이라고 덧붙였다.
Century Aluminum (CENX) a déclaré que sa coentreprise Jamalco, à Clarendon en Jamaïque, a commencé les procédures de redémarrage après l'atterrissage de l'ouragan Melissa le 29 octobre 2025. Jamalco avait préalablement réduit la production de la raffinerie et des mines avant la tempête. La société a signalé qu'il n'y avait ni blessés ni dommages matériels à la raffinerie, aux mines ou aux opérations portuaires, et elle prévoit de ramener progressivement la production à des niveaux normaux au cours des prochaines semaines. Century indique ne pas s'attendre à ce que l'événement ait un effet matériel sur les résultats financiers. L'entreprise a ajouté qu'elle coordonne l'assistance avec le gouvernement jamaïcain et le partenaire Clarendon Alumina Production Limited.
Century Aluminum (CENX) teilte mit, dass sein Jamalco-Joint-Venture in Clarendon, Jamaika, die Wiederanlaufverfahren eingeleitet hat, nachdem der Hurrikan Melissa am 29. Oktober 2025 Landfall gemacht hat. Jamalco hatte vorsorglich die Raffinerie- und Minenproduktion vor dem Sturm reduziert. Das Unternehmen berichtete von keinerlei Verletzungen und keinerlei materiellem Schaden an seiner Raffinerie, den Minen oder Hafenbetrieben und erwartet, die Produktion in den nächsten Wochen schrittweise wieder auf das normale Niveau zu bringen. Century sagte, dass das Ereignis voraussichtlich keine wesentlichen Auswirkungen auf das Finanzergebnis haben werde. Das Unternehmen wies darauf hin, Unterstützung mit der Regierung Jamaikas und dem Partner Clarendon Alumina Production Limited zu koordinieren.
Century Aluminum (CENX) قالت إن مشروعها المشترك Jamalco في كلاريندون، جامايكا بدأ إجراءات إعادة التشغيل بعد أن اجتاحها الإعصار ميليسا في 29 أكتوبر 2025. قامت Jamalco بخفض الإنتاج في المصهر والمناجم وقبل العاصفة بشكل استباقي. أشارت الشركة إلى عدم وجود إصابات وعدم وجود أضرار مادية في المصهر أو المناجم أو عمليات الميناء، وتتوقع استعادة الإنتاج تدريجياً إلى المستويات الطبيعية خلال الأسابيع المقبلة. قالت Century إنها لا تتوقع أن يكون للحدث أثر مادي على النتائج المالية. أشارت الشركة إلى أنها تنسّق الدعم مع حكومة جامايكا والشريك Clarendon Alumina Production Limited.
Century Aluminum (CENX) 表示其在牙买加Clarendon的Jamalco合资企业在哈里斯肯 Melissa于2025年10月29日登陆后已开始重启程序。 Jamalco在风暴来袭前预先缩减了炼油厂和矿山的产量。公司报告称炼油厂、矿山或港口运营无人员伤亡且无重大损失，并预计在接下来的几周内逐步恢复生产至正常水平。 Century表示预计此事件不会对财务业绩产生重大影响。该公司还指出正在与牙买加政府及合作伙伴Clarendon Alumina Production Limited协调支援。
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No injuries or material damage occurred at Jamalco’s refinery, mines or port operations
CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Century Aluminum’s Jamalco joint venture in Clarendon, Jamaica has started work to resume production following landfall of Hurricane Melissa on Tuesday. As part of its standard hurricane preparedness plan, Jamalco preemptively curtailed production at its refinery and mines over the weekend ahead of landfall. No injuries to employees or material damage occurred at Jamalco’s refinery, mines or port operations.
“I’m proud of the Jamalco team’s preparedness and pre-storm actions which kept our employees safe and helped mitigate the impact of Hurricane Melissa on our facilities,” said Jesse Gary, Century’s President and CEO. “Unfortunately, the hurricane did have a significant impact on Jamaica and we are working with the Government of Jamaica and our partner, Clarendon Alumina Production Limited, to provide support to the communities in which we operate.”
Jamalco expects to increase production to normal levels gradually over the next few weeks. Century does not expect the event to have a material effect on its financial results.
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