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Commerce Secretary Lutnick, U.S. Senator Tim Scott and Governor Henry McMaster to Celebrate Historic 10% Increase in U.S. Aluminum Production

Century Aluminum Celebrates Historic 10% Increase in U.S. Aluminum Production with Mt. Holly Expansion

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Century Aluminum is expanding its Mt. Holly aluminum smelter, resulting in a historic 10% increase in total U.S. domestic primary aluminum production. This expansion, supported by U.S. government officials and stimulated by President Trump's Section 232 aluminum tariffs, will grow the Mt. Holly workforce to over 600 employees.

Commerce Secretary Lutnick, U.S. Senator Tim Scott and Governor Henry McMaster to Celebrate Historic 10% Increase in U.S. Aluminum Production
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Key Points

  • Century Aluminum's Mt. Holly expansion boosts domestic primary aluminum production by 10%.
  • The workforce at Mt. Holly smelter will increase to over 600 employees.
  • The increase is largely driven by U.S. government tariffs aimed at securing national aluminum production.

CHARLESTON, S.C., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United States Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, United States Senator Tim Scott and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will join Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary to celebrate Century Aluminum's expansion of its Mt. Holly aluminum smelter. This historic milestone will increase total U.S. domestic primary aluminum production by approximately 10% and grow the Century Aluminum Mt. Holly workforce to over 600.

As a result of President Trump’s Section 232 national security tariff on aluminum, Century Aluminum is ramping up domestic aluminum production. Secretary Lutnick, Senator Scott, Governor McMaster and Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary will deliver remarks commemorating the historic 10% increase in U.S. aluminum production and will be available for media interviews.

 WHAT: Century Aluminum Ribbon Cutting Celebration  WHEN:

 Monday, July 27, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM (media set up at 10:15 AM ET)
  WHO:



 U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick
U.S. Senator, Tim Scott
South Carolina Governor, Henry McMaster
Century Aluminum CEO, Jesse Gary
  WHERE:


 Century Aluminum Mt. Holly Smelter
3575 U.S. Highway 52
Goose Creek, SC 29445
 


To gain access to the historic event, members of the media must RSVP by July 26 to jleieritz@compassglobalcomms.com

Media Contact:
Jeff Leieritz
E: jleieritz@compassglobalcomms.com 
T: 909-528-1261


Risks

  • Potential volatility in aluminum prices could impact company profitability.
  • Dependence on government tariffs introduces regulatory risk if policies change.
  • Expansion and scaling up production could face operational and supply chain challenges.

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