Energy Department Awardee to Build First American Aluminum Smelter Since 1980
February 11, 2026
February 11, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026:
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Energy Department Awardee to Build First American Aluminum Smelter Since 1980
Project demonstrates the economic viability of domestic smelting and reduces U.S. reliance on imports.
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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today joined executives of Century Aluminum to celebrate progress toward constructing a primary aluminu . . .
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Energy Department Awardee to Build First American Aluminum Smelter Since 1980
Project demonstrates the economic viability of domestic smelting and reduces U.S. reliance on imports.
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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today joined executives of Century Aluminum to celebrate progress toward constructing a primary aluminu . . .