alumina
Coverage of alumina in the Nexus archive.
- Ireland stresses Europe’s need for alumina amid spat over Russian-owned plant
Ireland highlights Europe's reliance on alumina as a dispute arises over a Russian-owned plant. The European Commission is assessing whether the Aughinish Alumina factory in County Limerick should be sanctioned.
- Alcoa strikes $4.8bn deal for South32’s alumina and bauxite assets
Alcoa has acquired South32’s alumina and bauxite assets for $4.8 billion. The deal follows disruptions in the Middle East, which have driven up grey metal prices.
- Irish company 'assisting in commission of crimes' by supplying alumina to Russia for Ukraine war
An Irish company is accused of aiding the commission of crimes by supplying alumina to Russia, which may support Russian weapons production for the Ukraine war. François Picard and Wayne Jordash argue that the European Union's export policies create a contradiction by restricting Russia's military capabilities while allowing alumina exports that could indirectly bolster its war efforts.
- Can Ireland defend its trade with Russia?
Ireland faces scrutiny over a Russian-owned refinery on its soil exporting alumina to Russia, a material linked to Moscow’s industrial and military supply chains. The EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, is visiting Dublin amid this issue as Ireland prepares to assume the EU’s rotating Council presidency.
- Irish government under pressure over alumina exports to Russia
The Irish government faces pressure over alumina exports to Russia. Lawmakers demand EU sanctions on an Oleg Deripaska-linked plant in Ireland if the raw material is used in Russian weapons.