Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick visits Century Aluminum Mt. Holly, Celebrate Expansion with South Carolina Leaders

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joined Century Aluminum's CEO and South Carolina leaders to celebrate the company's expansion at its Mt. Holly facility, which will increase total U.S. domestic primary aluminum production by approximately 10% and grow the workforce to over 600 employees. The expansion is attributed to President Trump's Section 232 trade program and represents a $50 million investment in American aluminum manufacturing.

07/27/2026, 7:09 PM • GlobeNewswire

Century Aluminum Sets Date for Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Announcement

Century Aluminum Company will report second quarter 2026 earnings on August 6, 2026, with a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. The announcement coincides with celebrations by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and other government officials marking a historic 10% increase in U.S. aluminum production.

07/27/2026, 5:57 PM • GlobeNewswire

Century Aluminum Applauds President Trump’s Action to Spur Domestic Aluminum Production

Century Aluminum and Emirates Global Aluminum announced plans to build a new aluminum smelter in Inola, Oklahoma, with capacity for 750,000 tonnes of production. President Trump's executive order reduces tariff rates from 50% to 25% for companies investing in new U.S. primary aluminum production, supporting the project which is expected to create over 1,000 direct jobs and 4,000 construction jobs. Century is also expanding capacity at its Mt. Holly plant in South Carolina.

07/20/2026, 5:48 PM • GlobeNewswire

Century Aluminum to Participate in Wells Fargo Industrials and Materials Conference 2026

Century Aluminum Company announced its first quarter 2026 results and confirmed that CEO Jesse Gary will present at the Wells Fargo Industrials and Materials Conference on June 9, 2026. The company operates primary aluminum smelting facilities in the United States and Iceland, and owns a majority stake in Jamaica's Jamalco alumina refinery. The presentation will include a live audio webcast available on the company's investor website.

06/05/2026, 4:54 PM • GlobeNewswire

2 Aluminum Stocks Poised for Big Tariff-Related Gains

Aluminum prices have surged nearly 50% in the past year due to Iran war impacts and tariffs, benefiting domestic producers Kaiser Aluminum and Century Aluminum. Kaiser reported strong Q1 2026 earnings with 42% YOY revenue growth, while Century is positioned to benefit from higher aluminum prices and its domestic production focus. Both companies stand to gain from Section 232 tariffs on aluminum imports, though valuation concerns and tariff policy risks remain.

05/26/2026, 2:40 PM • Investing

Copper-Aluminum Divergence Unveils The Complex Iran War Impact

The Middle East conflict has created divergent impacts on industrial metals. Aluminum faces severe supply constraints due to damaged production facilities and blocked alumina shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing prices to four-year highs near $3,500/ton. Copper, however, risks demand destruction if oil prices spike above $150/barrel, potentially pushing the market into surplus and prices below $10,000/ton. High-cost copper producers face significant earnings pressure, while aluminum producers benefit from supply-driven rallies.

04/02/2026, 6:36 AM • Benzinga

Century Aluminum CEO Sells 150000 Shares as Aluminum Prices Soar

Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary sold 150,000 shares worth $8.32 million on March 16, 2026, under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. The sale comes as aluminum prices surge to near 4-year highs amid geopolitical tensions and strong demand. Century Aluminum is positioned for growth with a 40% stake in a new U.S. smelting plant partnership with Emirates Global Aluminum, the first domestic aluminum plant in 47 years.

03/21/2026, 8:21 PM • The Motley Fool

Critical Resource Race: The Multi-Billion Dollar Move Toward Secure Supply Chains

The U.S. government is allocating over $30 billion to strengthen critical supply chains across 54 partner nations, signaling a permanent shift toward resource sovereignty. Federal permitting streamlining and capital flows from institutions like the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation are accelerating domestic projects in uranium, graphite, aluminum, and gold sectors.

03/19/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Middle East Conflict Ignites Aluminum, Resurfaces Domestic Issues

Aluminum prices surged to their highest level in four years after Aluminium Bahrain suspended deliveries due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions, reaching $3,418 per ton. The shortage highlights the U.S.'s vulnerability with only six primary smelters remaining and less than 1% of global supply. Domestic producers face challenges competing for affordable electricity as tech giants bid up power prices for data centers.

03/05/2026, 5:22 AM • Benzinga

Century Aluminum EVP Sells $2.3M Worth of Shares

Gunnar Gudlaugsson, EVP of Global Operations at Century Aluminum, sold 43,000 shares worth $2.3 million on February 25, 2026, reducing his direct holdings by 24%. Despite the insider sale, the company remains well-positioned with a landmark partnership with Emirates Global Aluminum to build the first U.S. aluminum smelting plant in 47 years, expected to create 1,000 jobs. Century Aluminum's stock has surged 166% over the past year and is up 31% in 2026.

03/01/2026, 8:07 PM • The Motley Fool

5 Under-the-Radar Stocks Poised for Upside in Today’s Volatile Market

The article identifies five under-followed stocks positioned to benefit from current market conditions: QXO (building products distributor), SM Energy (oil and gas producer), Mach Natural Resources (energy company), Century Aluminum (aluminum producer), and Rush Street Interactive (online gaming platform). These stocks combine sector tailwinds, growth potential, and attractive valuations with analyst upside targets ranging from 14.6% to 32.4%.

02/27/2026, 11:07 AM • Investing

5 Under-the-Radar Stocks Poised for Upside in Today’s Volatile Market

The article identifies five under-followed stocks positioned for growth amid market volatility dominated by mega-cap tech stocks. These companies—QXO (building products distributor), SM Energy (oil and gas producer), Mach Natural Resources (energy producer), Century Aluminum (aluminum producer), and Rush Street Interactive (online gaming)—offer strong fundamentals, attractive valuations, and identifiable catalysts for upside potential.

02/27/2026, 10:10 AM • Investing

5 Under-the-Radar Stocks Poised for Upside in Today’s Volatile Market

The article identifies five under-followed stocks positioned for growth amid market volatility dominated by mega-cap tech stocks. These stocks combine sector tailwinds, explosive growth, and unique catalysts: QXO (building products distributor), SM Energy (oil and gas producer), Mach Natural Resources (energy company), Century Aluminum (aluminum producer), and Rush Street Interactive (online gaming platform). All five stocks are rated as 'Buy' with significant upside potential ranging from 14.6% to 32.4%.

02/27/2026, 5:47 AM • Investing

Strategic Mineral Stocks Gain Ground as Pentagon Pushes for Secure Defense Supply Chains

The Pentagon allocated $4.5 billion to critical minerals in late 2025, with government backing for strategic mineral projects expected to reach record levels in 2026. This trend is driving investment in companies developing domestic sources of critical minerals including copper, graphite, uranium, antimony, and aluminum to reduce U.S. dependence on imports and strengthen national security.

01/29/2026, 12:29 PM • Benzinga

AI Is Squeezing Aluminum And Limiting Clean Technology Advances

AI's massive power consumption is disrupting the aluminum industry by outbidding smelters for electricity, potentially constraining global aluminum supply and hindering clean technology development.

12/12/2025, 5:34 AM • Benzinga