Overseas Aluminum Daily Output Maintains Growth in February; Iceland Smelter Resumption Expected Ahead of Schedule

Published: Feb 28, 2026 14:17

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SMM February 28:
According to SMM statistics, overseas aluminum production in February 2026 increased 2.5% YoY; new aluminum projects in Indonesia and Angola continued ramping up, with overseas daily average production rising 0.9% MoM.
On February 17, 2026, Alba released its Q4 and annual report for 2025. The report showed Alba’s production hit a record high of 1,623,139 mt in 2025, exceeding targets despite a fire incident at year-end. The affected production line is currently in the recovery phase.
On February 19, 2026, Century Aluminum announced its Q4 results. The report indicated primary aluminum shipments fell 14% QoQ in Q4 2025, mainly due to production declines caused by equipment failure at its Iceland plant. In 2026, the 50,000 mt idle capacity at Mt. Holly is expected to resume production in April, reaching full capacity by the end of Q2; the Iceland plant is expected to restart earlier than planned, now scheduled to begin production resumptions by the end of April 2026 and approach full capacity by the end of July.
South 32’s performance report maintained Mozal aluminum smelter’s FY2026 production guidance at 240,000 mt, with the plant expected to begin maintenance shutdown from March 15. However, foreign media reported the government is taking necessary measures to maintain Mozal’s operations. SMM will continue monitoring.
Looking ahead to March 2026, operating capacity at new aluminum projects in Indonesia and Angola is expected to continue climbing, but production cuts or shutdown risks at the Mozambique plant may cause daily average aluminum production to turn negative. Nevertheless, high aluminum prices continue to stimulate global aluminum supply acceleration, with the Iceland plant’s restart expected ahead of schedule and other plants slightly increasing operating rates. Overall, aluminum supply is expected to maintain growth, though global aluminum inventory trends warrant ongoing attention.

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