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title: "Market Chatter: Alcoa Nears Sale of New York Smelter Site to Bitcoin Miner NYDIG"
type: "News"
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description: "Alcoa is in advanced talks to sell its former Massena East smelter site in New York to Bitcoin miner NYDIG, as part of its strategy to offload unused assets. The deal is expected to finalize around mid-year, according to CEO Bill Oplinger. The site, closed in 2014 due to competitiveness issues, has access to hydropower from the New York Power Authority. Alcoa's stock price is currently at $65.38, down 7.14%."
datetime: "2026-04-17T17:38:00.000Z"
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# Market Chatter: Alcoa Nears Sale of New York Smelter Site to Bitcoin Miner NYDIG

01:38 PM EDT, 04/17/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Alcoa ( AA ) is in advanced discussions to sell its former Massena East smelter site in upstate New York to Bitcoin mining firm NYDIG as part of its plan to dispose of unused assets, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing an interview with chief executive officer Bill Oplinger.

The deal is expected to close around mid-year, Oplinger said, according to the report. The site was closed in 2014 by Alcoa ( AA ) as the business ceased to be competitive and it has access to hydropower from the New York Power Authority, the report added.

Alcoa ( AA ) and NYDIG didn't immediately reply to MT Newswires' request for comments.

(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

Price: 65.38, Change: -5.03, Percent Change: -7.14

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