Century Aluminum(US:CENX) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-17 20:20Company Developments - Century Aluminum has officially closed its idle smelter in Hawesville, Kentucky, with an annual capacity of 250,000 tons, selling it for $200 million to data center developer TeraWulf, which plans to convert it into a digital infrastructure park focused on high-performance computing and artificial intelligence facilities [1] - Century Aluminum has announced a partnership with Emirates Global Aluminium to construct a new primary aluminum plant in Oklahoma, USA, with an annual capacity of 750,000 tons and a total investment exceeding $5 billion, aiming to benefit from U.S. tariff policies, although there are short-term concerns regarding capital expenditures and aluminum price volatility [2] Financial Performance - According to the Q3 2025 financial report released on November 7, 2025, Century Aluminum's revenue increased by 17.3% year-over-year to $632.2 million, although adjusted earnings per share fell short of expectations; the company anticipates adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 to be between $170 million and $180 million, primarily supported by premiums on the London Metal Exchange [3] - As of February 2026, all participating rating agencies have given a buy recommendation for Century Aluminum [3]