From Aluminum Production to Cryptocurrency: Alcoa Set to Profit from 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 Bitcoin firm, as part of its strategy to divest idle assets and capitalize on the demand for industrial sites with readily available energy. According to Alcoa's CEO, Bill Oplinger, the company is engaged in adva…
April 18, 2026, 8:21 p.m.