Alcoa Invests $65M in Norway Smelter Upgrade, Boosting Recycled Aluminum Capacity by 75,000 Tons Annually

Published: May 12, 2026 09:59

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[SMM Aluminum Express News] Alcoa will invest US$65 million to upgrade its Mosjøen smelter in Norway, adding a new casting line, melting furnaces, and casthouse upgrades. The project will increase foundry capacity by up to 75,000 tpy and introduce post-consumer recycled aluminum into production for the first time, responding to rising recycled-content requirements from automotive and packaging customers in Europe. The upgrade will be completed in phases, with commissioning and ramp-up scheduled throughout 2028.

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