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Century Aluminum begins expanded production at Mt Holly Smelter
17 Apr 20262MINS
Primary AL
Century Aluminum has begun producing its first hot metal following the expansion of its Mt Holly plant in South Carolina, marking a milestone in its capacity ramp-up. The company expects the project to reach full production by the end of June 2026, increasing total US primary aluminium output by a ...
The geography of ‘green’ aluminium: Why location trumps technology
17 Apr 20266MINS
Sustainability
Primary aluminium remains one of the most energy-intensive industrial commodities, consuming 13-15 MWh per tonne and accounting for over 900 TWh of electricity demand globally. When powered by coal, production emits 12–14 tonnes of CO₂ per tonne of aluminium, making electricity sourcing (not smelt ...

17 Apr 20263MINS
SupplementAL
The total amount of electricity generated in China in March rose by 1.4 per cent on year to 802.48 billion kilowatt hours (kWh), according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on April 16, with hydropower emerging as the primary growth driver. Hydropower output surged 10.8 ...
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