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  • Century Aluminum commits $50 million to expand its Mt. Holly smelter in South Carolina.
  • The expansion increases U.S. domestic primary aluminum production by about 10%.
  • Mt. Holly workforce will grow to more than 600 employees.
  • Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick visited the site and celebrated the investment with state leaders.
  • The investment aims to strengthen American manufacturing capacity and bolster national security.
  • Larger domestic aluminum supply may ease industry supply constraints and affect market pricing dynamics.

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