Century Aluminum Company

Century Aluminum Company is a global metals and mining firm primarily focused on the production of bauxite, alumina, and aluminum. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company's mission emphasizes providing sustainable, efficient, and economic solutions while prioritizing the safety of its employees and local communities.

The company's core business revolves around producing and selling standard-grade and value-added primary aluminum products, including standard ingot, high-purity aluminum, extrusion billet, primary foundry alloys, and sow. Century Aluminum operates primary aluminum smelters in the United States (Kentucky and South Carolina) and Iceland. Additionally, it owns a carbon anode production facility in Vlissingen, Netherlands, and holds a majority stake in the Jamalco alumina refinery in Jamaica. Its products serve critical sectors such as the automotive, aerospace, construction, and packaging industries.

As the largest producer of primary aluminum in the United States, Century Aluminum Company is strategically expanding its domestic capacity and focusing on low-carbon aluminum production. Recent developments include the commencement of expanded production at its Mt. Holly, South Carolina smelter in April 2026, which is projected to increase total U.S. primary aluminum output by 10%. In the same month, the company also resumed production ahead of schedule at its Grundartangi smelter in Iceland following transformer repairs. Furthermore, in February 2026, Century Aluminum partnered with Emirates Global Aluminium to construct a new primary aluminum smelter in Oklahoma, a project anticipated to double current U.S. capacity and supported by a Department of Energy award for a green aluminum smelter. Jesse E. Gary serves as the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of the company.