[SMM Aluminum Flash News] Proposed Oklahoma Aluminum Smelter Sparks Debate as Trump Backs Project

Published: Jul 2, 2026 14:32

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A proposed aluminum smelter in Inola, Oklahoma, continues to divide local residents over environmental concerns and economic benefits. US President Donald Trump publicly endorsed the project, saying it would create jobs and strengthen domestic aluminum production, while criticizing legal efforts to block its development. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt also warned that delaying the project could drive investment and manufacturing opportunities to other states. The US Department of Energy noted that Inola's inland port provides efficient logistics for bauxite transportation, making it a strategic location for expanding domestic aluminum smelting capacity and reinforcing the US supply chain.

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