Category: aluminium smelter

Kentucky Aluminum Mill Laid Off Hundreds of Workers Due to ‘Untenable’ Energy Prices

August 11, 2022
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Century Aluminum, the largest producer of primary aluminum in America, laid off hundreds of workers due to business inactivity at one of its plants, a decision CEO Jesse Gary attributed to rising energy prices. Layoffs at Century’s Hawesville plant in Kentucky were announced by the company in a June 22 press release. The plant will…

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Kentucky Aluminum Mill Lays Off Hundreds of Workers Due to ‘Untenable’ Energy Prices

August 11, 2022
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Century Aluminum, the largest producer of primary aluminum in the United States, laid off hundreds of workers due to business inactivity at one of its plants, a decision that CEO Jesse Gary attributed to rising energy prices. Layoffs at Century’s Hawesville plant in Kentucky were announced by the company in a June 22 statement. The plant…

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Victorian Smelter, Jobs to Power on With $76 Million From Government

March 18, 2021
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Hundreds of jobs will be saved at an aluminum smelter in Victoria thanks to a $76 million government deal to secure its electricity supply, which consists of renewable energy. Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed the underwriting commitment, with the public money to be spent over four years. Under the deal, AGL, Alinta, and Origin will…

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Victorian Manufacturing Jobs, Smelter to Power on With $76 Million From Government

March 18, 2021
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Hundreds of jobs will be saved at an aluminum smelter in Victoria thanks to a $76 million government deal to secure its electricity supply, which consists of renewable energy. Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed the underwriting commitment, with the public money to be spent over four years. Under the deal, AGL, Alinta, and Origin will…

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