diff --git a/docs/changelog.txt b/docs/changelog.txt
index d68900d12..2b88261f8 100644
--- a/docs/changelog.txt
+++ b/docs/changelog.txt
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@ changelog.txt uses a syntax similar to RST, with a few special sequences:
 - `buildingplan`: upright spike traps are now placed extended rather than retracted
 
 ## Misc Improvements
+- `automelt`: now allows metal chests to be melted (workaround for DF bug 2493 is no longer needed)
 
 ## Documentation
 
diff --git a/plugins/automelt.cpp b/plugins/automelt.cpp
index 0cd9e8131..beb4cba35 100644
--- a/plugins/automelt.cpp
+++ b/plugins/automelt.cpp
@@ -293,7 +293,7 @@ static inline bool can_melt(df::item *item)
 
     df::item_type t = item->getType();
 
-    if (t == df::enums::item_type::BOX || t == df::enums::item_type::BAR)
+    if (t == df::enums::item_type::BAR)
         return false;
 
     for (auto &g : item->general_refs)