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

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Century Aluminum Commences Expanded Production at Mt. Holly Smelter

Century Aluminum Expands Production, Strengthens Market Position

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    <p>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</p>
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    <p>Century Aluminum has begun production at its expanded Mt. Holly plant, expected to boost U.S. aluminum production by 10% by June 2026. The new Oklahoma smelter will significantly enhance capacity while creating over 1,000 jobs, potentially impacting CENX&#039;s market performance positively.</p>
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    <ul><li>CENX began production at expanded Mt. Holly, S.C. plant.</li><li>Expansion will boost U.S. primary aluminum production by 10%.</li><li>New smelter project to significantly increase U.S. aluminum capacity.</li><li>Over 1,000 direct jobs will be added with the new smelter.</li><li>Expansion strengthens CENX&#039;s position as largest U.S. aluminum producer.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>Emirates Global Aluminum (N/A)</strong>: Partner in the new smelter, vital for expanding CENX&#039;s production.</li></ul>
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    <p>This news falls under &#039;Corporate Developments&#039; as it highlights significant expansion projects that directly influence CENX&#039;s operational capabilities and market position.</p>
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    <ul><li>CENX&#039;s expansion could drive a 10% increase in total U.S. aluminum output.</li><li>Creation of 1,000 jobs may enhance local economies and boost CENX&#039;s reputation.</li><li>Approval and construction of the new Oklahoma smelter could double U.S. capacity.</li><li>Demand for domestic aluminum is rising, improving CENX&#039;s long-term revenue outlook.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Mt. Holly plant expansion begins production, expected full output by June 2026.</li><li>Expansion creates over 125 new jobs in South Carolina.</li><li>New smelter project aims for 750,000 tonnes more aluminum production.</li><li>The Oklahoma smelter represents the largest U.S. investment in aluminum production.</li><li>CENX is the largest U.S. primary aluminum producer.</li></ul>
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    <p>Buy CENX; strong growth prospects post-expansion may drive stock upwards in the near term.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p align="left">CHICAGO, April  16, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CENX">CENX</a>) 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 Century's leading position as the largest producer of primary aluminum in the United States.</p>  <p>In addition to the Mt. Holly expansion project, Century announced in January that it would join forces with Emirates Global Aluminum to build the first primary aluminum smelter in the U.S. in nearly 50 years. The new Oklahoma-based smelter will create another 750,000 tonnes of primary aluminum production, doubling current U.S. capacity. It is expected to be the largest single investment in the production of a critical metal in U.S. history and will add over 1,000 direct jobs and 4,000 construction jobs.</p>  <p>"We're so proud to be doing our part to increase domestic production of this critical mineral and expand on our position as the largest producer of primary aluminum in the United States," said Jesse Gary, President and CEO of Century Aluminum. "President's Trump's Section 232 aluminum tariff is driving record investment in American aluminum production. The case for domestic production is stronger than ever, with supply chain disruptions abroad again demonstrating the need for a resilient domestic supply of this critical metal that is essential to U.S. economic and national security."</p>  <p><strong>About Century Aluminum Company</strong></p>  <p>With its corporate headquarters located in Chicago, IL, Century Aluminum owns and operates primary aluminum smelting facilities in the United States and Iceland and is the majority owner and managing partner of the Jamalco alumina refinery in Jamaica. Visit <a href="http://www.centuryaluminum.com" title="www.centuryaluminum.com">www.centuryaluminum.com</a> for more information.</p>  <p>Investors: Chad Rigg, 312.696.3132, <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=X5Ai_0z5QaxOE7nbheGAJv0pbPkbgzLgju20qHOfYM00oOWokKMVu7b3IFedjpl8zb2bFe-5dW8eat4GeBBUR-ovBm0GA554TMBhh_Yjxb5xBDc7DscG-LWwlnpBLFm11MNrrM2O50Hrz6ahh44JmQ==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">investorrelations@centuryaluminum.com</a> <br></br>Media: Tawn Earnest, 614.698.6351, <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=STtKMby9bHZq9g0SiQAJRPsu9MMPsjwIrihpmDmw3sIroWQ05jakDSjNjPZkCfE-vXRVMwwbnesKd-JLYp5zUDe2BHgQimxV4NYyDRYpB1NkPE5aNEI7gfGx-pGYG0Q7HugGDc0F716z-OBTSXUniw==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tawn.earnest@centuryaluminum.com</a></p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTY5MTcwNSM3NTQwMjc1IzIwODE0ODA="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/Y2Y5MzFkNWQtOTQwZS00NjM2LTk4MzUtYWU4ODMyMmY3Y2M3LTEwOTMwNTEtMjAyNi0wNC0xNi1lbg==/tiny/Century-Aluminum-Company.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img><p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/87b896a8-ebea-433f-a294-9f39b0381ada"><img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/87b896a8-ebea-433f-a294-9f39b0381ada/small/ca-horizontal-png.png" border="0" width="150" height="46" alt="Primary Logo"></img></a></p>

Century Aluminum has begun production at its expanded Mt. Holly plant, expected to boost U.S. aluminum production by 10% by June 2026. The new Oklahoma smelter will significantly enhance capacity while creating over 1,000 jobs, potentially impacting CENX's market performance positively.

Century Aluminum Commences Expanded Production at Mt. Holly Smelter

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