Can China succeed where Nigeria's ALSCON smelter failed?
Chinese firm GCL is exploring a 3 milllion-ton-per-year aluminum smelter in Nigeria, but historical failures and questionable capex estimates raise doubts.
Tag: Smelter
Oklahoma smelter advances with power deal but energy prices are still tricky
The Oklahoma aluminum smelter project backed by Emirates Global Aluminium and Century Aluminum appears to be advancing toward a power deal, though elevated electricity costs and high Midwest premiums continue to complicate the economics.
Alcoa courts data center industry as it puts closed, curtailed sites up for sale
Alcoa Corp. plans sell 10 of its closed or curtailed sites to one of the aluminum industry's biggest competitors for electricity: the data center industry.
Century, EGA advance Oklahoma smelter with downstream partner
Century Aluminum and Emirates Global Aluminium signed a downstream agreement with U.S. Aluminum Company tied to the planned Oklahoma smelter.
Century reports lower shipments on Iceland outage, guides 2026
Century Aluminum posted lower fourth-quarter shipments due to an Iceland outage, while outlining Mt. Holly restart progress, Oklahoma developments and a 2026 shipment reduction.
Rio Tinto’s 2025 results: Stable output, shifting mix and premium exposure
Rio Tinto reported steady attributable aluminum production in 2025, higher segment EBITDA and changing exposure to value-added products and Midwest-exposed pricing.
A closer look at the Rio Tinto, Chalco deal in Brazil
A deal between Rio Tinto and Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chalco) to acquire Votorantim’s 68.6% interest in Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) in Brazil has left some people scratching their heads.
EGA and Century Aluminum is a marriage of convenience
As Century and EGA team up for a smelter in Oklahoma, what do each bring to the table?
Century's Hawesville smelter sale in the context of US primary aluminum
The smelter had been the largest domestic source of high-purity primary aluminum used in aerospace and defense applications—arguably falling under the national security rationale of Section 232.
Rio Tinto, Chalco form JV to purchase Votorantim's interest in CBA in Brazil
CBA is a vertically integrated, low-carbon aluminum business in Brazil. It is supported by a 1.6-gigawatt portfolio of renewable power generation assets, including 21 hydropower plants and wind power complexes.