Overview

• Alcoa has invoked force majeure, stating it cannot meet its October 2025 production restart commitment for the San Cibrao aluminum plant without clear government findings on the April 28 blackout.
• The workers' committee challenges Alcoa's claims, asserting that the plant is ready for an immediate restart and damages are covered by insurance and state support.
• Over 1,000 jobs at the San Cibrao complex are at risk, heightening tensions between the company, workforce, and government over accountability and solutions.
• Regional authorities in Andalucía and Granada are demanding explanations and urgent investment in electrical infrastructure after being heavily impacted by the blackout.
• The Spanish government assures that investigations into the blackout's causes are ongoing and reiterates confidence in Alcoa fulfilling its viability agreement.