Media Coverage

Thank you to the journalists and outlets shining a light on this story. Here's how Inola and the smelter project have been covered.

Latest Community Updates

Apr 2026

Oklahoma GOP

OKGOP Committee Passes Resolution Against Inola Smelter Read More

Stop The Inola Smelter

Inola Town Hall Council Meeting Video 3/9 Read More

Stop The Inola Smelter

Community Meeting - 3/7 Read More

Stop The Inola Smelter

Follow updates on Facebook (Note: Facebook may have algorithmic issues affecting visibility)Read More

Community Opposition / Resident Concerns

Apr 25, 2026

Tulsa World / Spot On Oklahoma

DEQ Outlines Air-Quality Permitting Process for Planned Inola Smelter Read More

Apr 13, 2026

Spot On Oklahoma

Expert: Power-Hungry Inola Smelter With Unclear Plans Will Enable Isolationism Read More

Apr 13, 2026

The Oklahoman / The Frontier

Century Aluminum Has History of Air Pollution Violations, Lawsuits Read More

Mar 27, 2026

Spot On Oklahoma

Hundreds Turn Out for Inola Smelter Informational Open House Read More

Mar 27, 2026

KRMG / FOX 23

Inola Residents Learn About Aluminum Smelter at Open House Aimed at Addressing Questions, Concerns Read More

Mar 12, 2026

First Watch / Oklahoma Watch

Inola Residents Challenge Plans for Nation's Largest Aluminum Smelter Read More

Mar 11, 2026

Oklahoma Watch

"America, Not Americans": Inola Residents Say Trump's Industrial Push Is Coming at Their Expense Read More

Mar 9, 2026

KJRH / 2 News

"It Will Not Fit Here" — Residents Continue Push Against Emirati-Funded Aluminum Plant Read More

Mar 11, 2026

Oklahoma Energy Today

Residents worry about environmental impact of $billion aluminum smelter at Inola Read More

Feb 28, 2026

FOX 23

Inola Residents Organize Against Proposed Aluminum Smelter Read More

Feb 28, 2026

FOX 23

Aluminum Smelter in Inola Continues Controversy with Strong Support and Opposition Read More

Feb 10, 2026

News On 6

Inola residents voice concerns over proposed aluminum plant at city council meeting Read More

Feb 7, 2026

FOX 23

Community Organized — Inola Residents Concerned About Proposed Aluminum Smelter Read More

May 28, 2025

KJRH / 2 News

'Lot of risk, lot of money' | Inola residents share mixed opinions on aluminum plant Read More

May 23, 2025

KTUL / ABC 8

New aluminum plant in Inola raises environmental concerns among local groups Read More

May 27, 2025

The Black Wall Street Times

Port of Inola Aluminium Plant Raises Environmental Justice Concerns Read More

Project Announcements / Development News

Apr 26, 2026

Tulsa World

Century Aluminum Signs Deal for Aluminum Fabrication Plant Near Inola Smelter Read More

Mar 2026

FOX 23

Deal Signed to Build Aluminum Fabrication Plant in Inola Read More

Mar 7, 2026

Tulsa World

Companies behind Inola aluminum smelter outline project details, address concerns Read More

Feb 21, 2026

News On 6

State leaders tour U.A.E. aluminum facility similar to one proposed in Inola Read More

Feb 10, 2026

Bechtel

Bechtel Selected for Preparatory Engineering on Oklahoma Aluminum Project Read More

Jan 28, 2026

FOX 23

Largest primary aluminum plant in the US to be built in Inola Read More

Jan 26, 2026

KTUL / ABC 8

Major Aluminum Project in Oklahoma Promises Thousands of Jobs Read More

Jan 27, 2026

Oklahoma Energy Today

Aluminum plant proposed for Inola becomes a joint venture Read More

Feb 24, 2026

KFOR

Oklahoma-based company joins agreement in Inola Aluminum plant project Read More

May 22, 2025

Tulsa World

'Seismic shift' coming for Wagoner County with $4-billion investment in Tulsa Port of Inola Read More

May 16, 2025

Tulsa World

Stitt expects Inola aluminum smelter construction to begin next year Read More

Legislation & Incentives

May 19, 2025

Oklahoma Energy Today

Legislator fights $4 billion aluminum plant supported by Governor ("crony capitalism")Read More

May 20, 2025

Oklahoma Energy Today

$2 billion incentive for foreign aluminum plant approved in Senate committee Read More

May 20, 2025

FOX 23

OK House passes bill set to establish Reindustrialize Oklahoma Act Read More

May 21, 2025

KRMG

OK House passes bill set to establish Reindustrialize Oklahoma Act Read More

May 20, 2025

Oklahoma House of Representatives

House Passes Historic Economic Legislation Read More

May 28, 2025

Southwest Ledger

Legislation in support of proposed $4B aluminum plant transmitted to Governor Read More

May 27, 2025

Oklahoma Business Voice

Reindustrialize Oklahoma bill to attract business, jobs goes to Stitt Read More

Jul 16, 2025

Bond Buyer

Oklahoma incentives land a $4 billion aluminum smelter Read More

Federal / National

U.S. Department of Energy

Energy Department Awardee to Build First American Aluminum Smelter Since 1980 Read More

Jan 27, 2026

Oklahoma Department of Commerce

Century Aluminum Joins EGA Project Read More

Feb 24, 2026

Oklahoma Department of Commerce

Aluminum Hub Gets Boost With U.S. Aluminum Company Agreement Read More

Feb 24, 2026

Nasdaq

Oklahoma's Burgeoning Aluminum Hub Gets Boost Read More

Jan 26, 2026

Century Aluminum

Press Release: Century Aluminum Joins EGA Project Read More

Industry / Analysis

Feb 2026

Thomas Net

Oklahoma Facility to Become 1st New US Aluminum Smelter in Decades Read More

Feb 2026

Commercial Property Executive

Record Fab Plant Eyed Near Tulsa Read More

Industrious Labs

Oklahoma's bright future: What residents think of a landmark aluminum smelter (statewide survey)Read More