Michael Bless Named Chief Executive Officer of Century Aluminum

Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ: CENX) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Michael Bless as President and Chief Executive Officer of Century. Mr. Bless had previously served as Acting President and Chief Executive Officer.

Terence Wilkinson, Chairman of Century's Board of Directors said, "Mike has shown excellent leadership during this interim period and has clearly demonstrated to the Board that he is the right person to lead Century and its experienced management team. Century is well positioned to succeed and the Board has great confidence in Mike's ability to guide the Company to achieve that success."