EXHIBIT 99.2

                                                           NEWS RELEASE

[CENTURY ALUMINUM LOGO]



CENTURY ALUMINUM ANNOUNCES PRICING OF 7.5% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2014

     August 10, 2004, MONTEREY, CA - Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ: CENX)
announced today that it has priced its previously announced private offering of
$250 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2014 ("Notes").  The
Notes will bear interest at a rate of 7.5% per annum and will mature on August
15, 2014.  The Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of Century and will be
guaranteed by most of Century's domestic subsidiaries.  The sale of the Notes is
expected to close on August 26, 2004.

     Century intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the Notes,
together with proceeds from its previously announced private placement of $175
million aggregate principal amount of its 1.75% Senior Convertible Notes due
2024 ("Convertible Notes"), to purchase up to 100% of its outstanding $325
million aggregate principal amount 11 3/4% senior secured first mortgage notes
pursuant to a previously announced tender offer and consent solicitation.  The
proceeds also will be used for general corporate purposes including to fund a
portion of the costs related to the ongoing expansion of Century's Nordural
facility.  The sale of the Notes is conditioned upon Century's completion of the
tender offer and consent solicitation.  Century has received tenders of more
than 96% of its outstanding first mortgage notes.  The tender offer will expire
on August 26, 2004, unless extended.  The private placement of Convertible Notes
closed yesterday and resulted in net proceeds to Century of approximately $169
million.

     The Notes are being sold in the United States to qualified institutional
buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
("Securities Act") and outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under
the Securities Act. The Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act
and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an
applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This press release
shall not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy such
Notes and is issued pursuant to Rule 135c under the Securities Act.

About Century

     Century is a producer of primary aluminum with 615,000 metric tons per year
("mtpy") of primary aluminum production capacity.  Century owns and operates a
244,000-mtpy primary aluminum reduction facility at Hawesville, KY, a
170,000-mtpy facility in Ravenswood, WV and a 90,000-mtpy facility in
Grundartangi, Iceland.  Century also owns a 49.67-percent interest in a
222,000-mtpy facility in Mt. Holly, SC.  Alcoa Inc. owns the remainder and is
the operator of the facility.  Century's corporate offices are located in
Monterey, CA.

Forward Looking Statements

     This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of U.S. federal securities laws.  Century has based its forward-looking
statements on current expectations and projections about the future, however
these statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, any of
which could cause Century's actual results to differ materially from those
expressed in its forward-looking statements.  More information about these
risks, uncertainties and assumptions can be found in the risk factors and
forward-looking statements cautionary language contained in Century's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Century does not undertake, and
specifically disclaims, any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements
to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or
circumstances after the date such forward-looking statements are made.

     Contact:
     Century Aluminum Company
     A.T. Posti, 831-642-9364