A large smelter project in Inola, Oklahoma, that is expected to double U.S. primary aluminum production is “moving forward on all fronts” in preparation for construction, Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary said in a third quarter earnings call Thursday afternoon.
The company and its partner Emirates Global Aluminum have targeted construction to start by the end of 2026. But local community and legal challenges have delayed development.
“We’re trying to address and answer questions as they come up, and keep the project on track and moving forward,” Gary said. He added that financial discussions, power contract negotiations and engineering plans are advancing…