From Industrial Relics to Crypto Hubs: Alcoa Set to Capitalize on Energy Demand
Alcoa, the largest aluminum producer in the United States, is on the verge of selling its dormant Massena East smelter in upstate New York to New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG), a prominent bitcoin firm, as part of its strategy to offload unused assets and capitalize on the growing demand for energy-intensive industrial sites. According to Alcoa's CEO, Bill Oplinger, the company is engaged…
April 18, 2026, 8:21 p.m.