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Aluminum Demand Soars, US Producers Face Power Crunch

Aluminum Demand Soars, US Producers Face Power Crunch

Update: 2025-11-28
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Soaring demand for aluminum, driven by data centers and EVs, is causing challenges for US producers. High power consumption of data centers is straining aluminum smelters, while international competitors are increasing production. The industry needs affordable, long-term power contracts, but intense competition from Big Tech makes it difficult. The high cost and scarcity of affordable power threaten the domestic industrys ability to meet growing demand.

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Aluminum Demand Soars, US Producers Face Power Crunch

Aluminum Demand Soars, US Producers Face Power Crunch