Century Aluminum Files Shelf Registration To Offer Common Stock, Preferred Stock, Debt And Other Securities From Time To Time; No Terms Disclosed

Common Stock

Preferred Stock

Debt Securities

Guarantees

Warrants

Depositary Shares

Subscription Rights

Stock Purchase Contracts

Stock Purchase Units

We may offer and sell any of the securities identified above from time to time.

This prospectus describes some of the general terms that may apply to these securities and the general manner in which they may be offered. The specific terms of any securities to be offered, and the specific manner in which they may be offered, will be described in a supplement to this prospectus or incorporated into this prospectus by reference. You should read this prospectus and any supplement carefully before you invest.

Our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market and trades under the symbol "CENX." Each prospectus supplement will indicate if the securities offered thereby will be listed or quoted on a securities exchange or quotation system.

When we issue new securities, we may offer them for sale to or through underwriters, dealers and agents or directly to purchasers. The applicable prospectus supplement for each offering of securities will describe in detail the plan of distribution for that offering, including any required information about the firms we use and the discounts or commissions we may pay them for their services. For general information about the distribution of securities offered, please see "Plan of Distribution" on page 14 of this prospectus.