Exhibit 99.1

For Information: Scott Lamb
Telephone: (713) 332-4751 September 30, 2004

KAISER ALUMINUM GETS COURT APPROVAL OF WAIVER

     HOUSTON, Texas, September 30, 2004 — Kaiser Aluminum said today it has obtained approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware for an extension of an existing limited consent and waiver — from September 30, 2004 through October 31, 2004 — in respect of a financial covenant associated with its Post-Petition Credit Agreement. The limited consent and waiver also provides lender approval of the pending sale of Kaiser’s interests in and related to the Valco aluminum smelter in Ghana. In addition, the lenders have approved the extension pending completion of a broader amendment to the Credit Agreement.

     Kaiser’s Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2004 includes additional details on such matters.

     Kaiser Aluminum (OTCBB: KLUCQ) is a leading producer of fabricated aluminum products, alumina, and primary aluminum.

F-993

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