Jamalco resumes full production after Beryl

Jamalco has resumed full production despite its declaration of force majeure due to damage caused by Hurricane Beryl at its Rocky Point port facility in Clarendon.

Jesse Gary, president and CEO of Century Aluminium Company, said Jamalco produced at its targeted 1.2 million metric tonnes per year production rate in the second quarter.

Before this announcement, the operations were producing at 80 per cent of capacity.

Hurricane Beryl swiped Jamaica as a Category 4 storm on July 3. 

Since the initial disruption, Jamalco has restored refinery operations and secured alternative port arrangements to ensure continuous alumina shipments to its global customers.