CENTURY ALUMINUM

Century Aluminum Co (CENX) is a primary aluminium producer that makes and sells aluminium products to industrial customers. With a market capitalisation around $2.9 billion, the company’s performance tends to track global aluminium prices, industrial demand and the cost of electricity — a major input for smelting. Investors should know Century is exposed to commodity cyclicality, geopolitical trade dynamics and environmental regulations that can affect production costs and market access. The company may benefit from structural demand in transportation, packaging and construction, but profit swings can be large when metal prices or energy costs move. Century’s balance sheet, capacity utilisation and hedging policies are important to monitor. This summary is educational only and not investment advice; investors should consider their own goals, seek professional advice if needed, and be prepared for volatility and losses.