Century, EGA advance Oklahoma smelter with downstream partner

U.S. Aluminum Company, a new venture backed by the Oklahoma City-based Plotkin family, has signed an agreement with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Century Aluminum to develop a fabrication plant near the planned aluminum smelter in Inola, Oklahoma.

The smelter project, known as Oklahoma Primary Aluminum, is expected to begin construction by the end of 2026. First production is targeted before the end of the decade. EGA holds a 60% stake and Century 40%.

Nicholas Bell

Nicholas brings over half a decade of experience covering metals markets, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics. Prior to joining AMU, he reported on aluminum, high-temperature scrap, and ferro-alloy markets at Argus Media, with additional coverage of minor metals and rare earths. His work has built deep expertise in North American metals pricing and trade flows. A native of Houston, Nicholas holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and an MBA with a concentration in Finance, both from the University of Houston.