Century Aluminum Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn

Century's Mt. Holly smelter is the newest and most efficient smelter in the United States. The Mt. Holly smelter produces aluminum that is a critical component for many sectors of the economy, including automotive, electrical, construction and aerospace industries as well as our military. The aluminum produced at Mt. Holly is a key input for renewable energy components that are essential to a low-carbon future in the United States. 

About Century Aluminum Company

Century Aluminum Company is the largest primary aluminum producer in the United States, with three operating aluminum smelters in Kentucky and South Carolina. For more information: www.centuryaluminum.com.

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