# Aluminum Smelter Expands, Boosts Jobs | Charleston News

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Podcast: [Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charleston-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7463313)
Published: 2026-07-27T21:15:17+00:00
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Berkeley County’s Mt. Holly Aluminum Smelter is set to explode in scale—boosting output by 25% to produce over 10% of the nation’s aluminum. This massive expansion injects nearly $1 billion annually into the local economy, creates 150 high-paying jobs averaging $125K+, and comes with serious upgrades to prevent past environmental violations. Thanks to recent trade policies, the company’s CEO says this domestic investment is finally back on track. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/877b9a62c3a9da0a

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