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EGA and Century Celebrate Historic Smelter Project, Meet With U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright

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CENX Century Aluminum's CEO met with the U.S. Energy Secretary to highlight a partnership for a new smelter, expected to create 5000 jobs and boost critical metal production for American industries. This indicates significant positive development and future growth potential.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emirates Global Aluminium CEO Abdulnasser Bin Kalban (right) and Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary (left) met with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright to highlight their partnership to build the country’s first primary aluminum smelter in over 45 years. Featuring state-of-the-art smelter technology, the plant is expected to create 5000 jobs and establish Inola, Oklahoma as a hub for critical metal used by American industries.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/800233ed-8ac8-499c-9f5b-7d86eec03e55