Alcoa reviews plan to revive Warrick operations

Alcoa is weighing up whether to bring a fourth production line back into operation at its Warrick aluminum plant, a move that would come with a significant price tag of around USD 100 million. The facility, located in Newburgh, Indiana, currently operates three lines, but adding another could lift output by roughly 50,000 tonnes.

Despite that potential gain, the state of the idle line presents a challenge. According to chief executive Bill Oplinger, its condition has deteriorated, meaning any restart would require substantial work. Speaking during a recent call with investors, he explained that the process would not only demand a sizeable financial