Century Aluminum Smelter in South Carolina Returns to Full Production
Century Aluminum's Mt. Holly smelter in Berkeley County, South Carolina, has returned to full production for the first time since 2015. The plant invested $50 million to restart an idle portion, creating 150 jobs and increasing its annual aluminum output…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, July 27, 2026 —
The Century Aluminum Company’s smelter located in Mt. Holly, Berkeley County, South Carolina, has officially resumed full production operations. This marks the first time the facility has operated at its complete capacity since the year 2015.
The significant operational milestone was achieved following a substantial investment of $50 million by the company. This capital was allocated to the successful restart of a previously idled section of the plant.
The expansion of operations has led to the creation of approximately 150 new jobs within Berkeley County. Furthermore, the restart is expected to boost the plant’s annual aluminum output by an estimated 10 percent. This increase is anticipated to make a considerable contribution to the overall aluminum production capacity of the United States.
Story summarized from the original created by Skylar Laird on scdailygazette.com, see more information here.
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