Century Aluminum says the Kentucky Public Service Commission hasapproved agreements among Century Aluminum, Big Rivers Electric Corporation and Kenergy that will allow CENX to purchase market-priced power for the Hawesville aluminum smelter beginning August 20, 2013.
The agreements still remain subject to certain conditions, as well as approvals from various third parties, but will allow for continued operation of the Hawesville smelter following the expiration of its current power contract on August 19.