Century Resumes Rocky Point Aluminum Export Operations

Century Aluminum

Century Aluminum has resumed normal aluminum export operations from the Rocky Point port in Jamaica. The company had previously been forced to use alternative harbors in the region due to damage sustained at its primary shipping point, the Jamalco alumina refinery, following Hurricane Beryl. 

The Category 4 storm, which hit the region in early July, prompted Century to scale back production at the refinery. After the storm passed, Century restored its operations to the pre-hurricane production capacity of 1.2 million metric tonnes per year, and export activity at Rocky Point resumed. Although the port’s conveyor belt suffered damage, Century’s adjustments are expected to have limited impact on its financial results.