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- Century Aluminum (CENX) has extended its power agreement with Santee Cooper through **2031**, a crucial step for re-starting idle capacity at its Mt. Holly smelter.  **[949157_81007ee7b6bf430c8214fff17e7b66d9_0]** 
- The company plans a **$50 million investment** to increase production by **50,000 metric tons**, boosting overall U.S. aluminum output by **10 percent**.  **[949157_81007ee7b6bf430c8214fff17e7b66d9_0]** 
- This expansion is projected to create over **100 new jobs** and bring the Mt. Holly plant to full production by **early summer 2026**, a level not achieved since **2015**.  **[949157_81007ee7b6bf430c8214fff17e7b66d9_0]** 
- At full operation, the Mt. Holly smelter is estimated to contribute approximately **$900 million annually** to South Carolina's economy.  **[949157_81007ee7b6bf430c8214fff17e7b66d9_0]**

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