March 20, 2006 Mr. George T. Haymaker, Jr. c/o Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation 27422 Portola Parkway, Suite 350 Foothill Ranch, California 92610 Re: Non-Executive Chairman of the Boards Agreement Dear George:

Exhibit 10.1

March 20, 2006

Xx. Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Xx.
c/x Xxxxxx Aluminum & Chemical Corporation
00000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000

     Re:     Non-Executive Chairman of the Boards Agreement

Dear Xxxxxx:

     On behalf of the Boards of Directors (the “Boards”) of Xxxxxx Aluminum Corporation and Xxxxxx Aluminum & Chemical Corporation this letter confirms the extension of the term of your Non-Executive Chairman of the Boards Agreement dated January 7, 2005 (as amended, the “Agreement”) through the earlier of (i) June 30, 2006 and (ii) the effective date of the plan of reorganization filed by the companies as such plan may be amended or modified. As a result of the extension, any references to March 31, 2006 in the Agreement will be deemed to be amended to refer to June 30, 2006. Except as noted in this letter, all other terms of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

     Xxxxxx, the Boards are very pleased that you are willing to continue the duties of non-executive Chairman of the Boards. Your contributions continue to be invaluable and we look forward to continuing to work with you.

     If the terms of this extension are consistent with your understanding of the terms of the extension, please sign this letter in the space provided below and return a copy to me.

Very truly yours,

Xxxx Xxxxxxxx
Senior Vice President and
Chief Administrative Officer

The foregoing is agreed to and accepted
effective as of March ___, 2006
 

Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Xx.