Century Aluminum Company
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Building Material, Manufacturing, Mining
Century Aluminum Company is a leading producer of primary aluminum with a market capitalization of $1.77 billion. The company operates production facilities in the United States, Iceland, the Netherlands, and Jamaica. It is recognized as the largest producer of primary aluminum in the U.S. with a revenue of $2.22 billion in the last twelve months.
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Employees
- 2,000
- Industries
- Building Material, Manufacturing, Mining
- Status
- Public (CENX)
- Website
- www.centuryaluminum.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Century Aluminum Company
- : SEC 8-K (4.02):
- : Century Aluminum Company Enters Purchase Agreement for Real Property
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On February 2, 2026, Century Aluminum of Kentucky General Partnership (CAKY) entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Justified DataPower LLC, resulting in the sale of approximately 750 acres of real property located at 1627 State Route 3543, Hawesville, KY 42348. The total consideration for the transaction amounts to $200 million in cash and a 6.8% non-dilutive minority equity interest in Raylan Data Holdings LLC, an affiliate of the Purchaser, aimed at developing a high-performance computing data center on the property. CAKY will have the right to require the purchase of the minority interest starting one year after the data center begins operations. The agreement includes customary representations and warranties, as well as indemnification provisions for both parties. This event marks a significant strategic move for CAKY to engage in the AI and data center industry.
- : SEC 8-K (2.01):
- : SEC 8-K (7.01): On October 21, 2025, Century Aluminum Company issued a press release disclosing an electrical equipment failure at its aluminum smelter located in Grundartangi, Iceland. This event poses operational challenges for the Company, potentially affecting production capacities and financial performance. The announcement, as part of a Regulation FD Disclosure, emphasizes transparency with investors regarding significant operational issues that could impact the Company's business. The Company has indicated that further assessments and responses to the equipment failure are underway.
- : Century Aluminum Appoints Peter Trpkovski as Executive Vice President and CFO, Succeeding Jerry Bialek
Leadership
- Peter Trpkovski, Chief Financial Officer
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Employee benefit plans
Century Aluminum Company files 8 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Century Aluminum Company in the news
- Century Aluminum Sets Date for Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Announcement - GlobeNewswire (Jul 27, 2026)
- The Inola Aluminum Smelter Project: What It Is and Potential Impacts for Investors and Consumers - Energy News Beat (Jun 04, 2026)
- Century Aluminum’s Iceland smelter set to reopen 6 months ahead of schedule - AL Circle (Feb 20, 2026)
- Century Aluminum Sets Date for Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Announcement - GlobeNewswire (Oct 23, 2026)
- Century Aluminum Commences Expanded Production at Mt. Holly Smelter - GlobeNewswire (Apr 16, 2026)
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick visits Century Aluminum - GlobeNewswire (Jul 27, 2026)
- Century Aluminum Joins EGA Project to Build First U.S. Smelter in Almost 50 Years - GlobeNewswire (Jan 26, 2026)
- Century Aluminum Company (CENX) Stock Live Price, Chart & News - CoinCodex (Mar 15, 2021)
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About Century Aluminum Company: questions and answers
What does Century Aluminum Company do?
Century Aluminum Company is a leading producer of primary aluminum with a market capitalization of $1.77 billion. The company operates production facilities in the United States, Iceland, the Netherlands, and Jamaica. It is recognized as the largest producer of primary aluminum in the U.S. with a revenue of $2.22 billion in the last twelve months.
Where is Century Aluminum Company headquartered?
Century Aluminum Company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
How many employees does Century Aluminum Company have?
Century Aluminum Company has about 2,000 employees.
What is the latest news on Century Aluminum Company?
On Mar 03, 2026, SEC 8-K (4.02):
Is Century Aluminum Company a public company?
Yes. Century Aluminum Company is publicly traded under the ticker CENX.
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