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Research · Mar 12, 2026

Which European aluminum buyers benefit most from Grundartangi's July 2026 ramp completion?

Century Aluminum's Grundartangi smelter in Iceland is set to return to full production by end of July 2026 after Q3 2025 transformer failures. European aluminum buyers — particularly automotive OEMs, packaging converters, and fabricators like Arconic — stand to benefit from restored low-carbon supply and moderating delivery premiums, while Kaiser Aluminum gains indirect tailwinds for its record 2026 outlook.