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    November 9, 2026

    Century aluminum shipments rise on Mt. Holly ramp

    Written by Nicholas Bell

    Century aluminum shipments increased in the third quarter as Mt. Holly added volume following its restart and Sebree maintained production. US shipments rose 8.2% year over year, while Century’s full-year guidance points to a larger increase during the fourth quarter.

    Century aluminum shipments totaled 173,483 metric tons in the third quarter, up 6.8% from 162,442 metric tons a year earlier. US shipments increased to 98,183 metric tons from 90,703 metric tons. They also rose 3.3% from the second quarter.

    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.

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    Edward Meir’s week in review and thoughts for the week of Nov. 9, 2026

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