Irish metals refinery is in supply chain that feeds Russian war machine, records suggest Shipments to Russian smelters from Aughinish Alumina have increased sharply since the invasion of Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Mar 24
‘Will Trump give up the store?’ Edward Fishman on how US economic warfare works – and doesn’t The Obama administration veteran’s Chokepoints looks at recent US sanctions policy regarding Iran, Russia and China The Guardian - US · Mar 9, 2025
Panic (Buying) in the Streets of London: Here's the 1 Stock Set to Benefit The blocking of bauxite exports from Guinea is the latest news to send alumina prices skyrocketing, with much of the panic buying coming from China, the world's biggest aluminum producer. Prices hit a record high last week, surpassing levels last seen in 2018, when the U.S. placed sanctions on Russia’s… Barchart · Nov 4, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 588 of the invasion Ukrainian drones attack three Russian regions overnight, Moscow says; UK PM calls on west to help Ukraine ‘finish the job’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023
US tech investment sparks dreams of Rust Belt economic revival – but results are uneven As Biden’s 2022 Chips Act sees $280bn poured into economy, new industry has come to some towns but floundered in others The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2023
Irish community group wins High Court fight over Aughinish Alumina expansion Futureproof Clare took a judicial review against An Bord Pleanala's greenlight for the expansion Irish Mirror · May 9, 2023
U.S. to impose 200% tariff on aluminum from Russia -White House The United States will impose a 200% tariff on aluminum and derivatives produced in Russia from March 10, the White House said on Friday, effectively a ban as it announced sanctions on the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Reuters · Feb 24, 2023
U.S. targets Russian financial services sector, businessman Potanin The United States on Thursday targeted Russia's financial services sector and Russian businessman Vladimir Potanin, increasing pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. Reuters · Dec 15, 2022
U.S. may block Russian aluminum imports -source The Biden administration is weighing restricting imports of Russian aluminum as it charts possible responses to Moscow's military escalation in Ukraine, a person briefed on the conversations told Reuters. Reuters · Oct 12, 2022
US charges Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska with violating sanctions Deripaska, 54, accused of several crimes including plotting to bring pregnant girlfriend to US so child would be American citizen The Guardian - US · Sep 29, 2022
Russian aluminium giant cut out of Queensland operation to abide by sanctions, Rio Tinto says Mining company alleges arrangement with Rusal subsidiary would have benefited Putin allies Oleg Deripaska and Viktor Vekselberg The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2022
Irish community living in shadow of 'towering monstrosity' Aughinish Alumina on fears for the future "'The Aughinish saga has been ongoing for over 20 years - we are calling for an immediate public inquiry"' Irish Mirror · Jul 5, 2022
Clare residents protest bauxite refinery they say is damaging their health Residents and climate activists protested today at the Dail asking for a fresh investigation into alleged health issues Irish Mirror · Jun 30, 2022
Russian giant sues Rio over Qld refinery Russian companies have filed papers in the Federal Court arguing Queensland Alumina Limited had no right to cut them out of the business because of sanctions. AAP · Jun 6, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2022 Subsidiary of Russian company sues Rio Tinto for cutting it out of Queensland alumina operation Australia’s sanctions on oligarch Oleg Deripaska led to Rio Tinto taking responsibility for Gladstone refinery from Rusal subsidiary
The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2022 Rio Tinto warns Australia’s slow renewable energy rollout threatens fossil fuel phase out Mining giant also apologises for bullying culture at annual shareholder meeting
The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022 Chairman of Russian metals company calls for Bucha probe The board chairman of Russian metals company Rusal has called for an investigation into events in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha, where Ukrainian officials say Russian troops killed civilians
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2022 Head of Russian metals firm calls for Bucha war crimes inquiry Rusal chair Bernard Zonneveld urges impartial investigation into killing of civilians in Ukrainian town
Reuters · Apr 8, 2022 Chairman of Russia's Rusal calls for investigation of Bucha killings The chairman of Russian aluminium giant Rusal called on Thursday for an impartial investigation into the killing of civilians in the Ukrainian town of Bucha, which he described as a crime, and urged an end to the "fratricidal" conflict.
Reuters · Apr 5, 2022 Factbox-Seized or sailing away: What we know about oligarchs and their assets The latest on Russia's oligarchs and their assets:
ABC News · Mar 19, 2022 What do sanctions against Russian oligarchs mean for Gladstone's alumina refinery? The federal government has imposed sanctions on Russian oligarchs with links to a central Queensland business, but what does it mean for the hundreds of workers onsite?
ABC News · Mar 18, 2022 Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska's alleged money laundering and mafia links didn't get him sanctioned — but the war in Ukraine has Despite serious accusations against him, and the United States imposing restrictions in 2018, it has taken until now for Australia to hit Oleg Deripaska with sanctions.
ABC News · Mar 17, 2022 Russian oligarchs with business interests in Australia sanctioned amid Ukraine war The Australian government has slapped sanctions on two more Russian oligarchs, including the president of Russian aluminium company Rusal, which has a 20 per cent share in the Queensland Alumina Refinery in Gladstone.
The New Daily · Mar 17, 2022 Government sanctions oversight protecting oligarchs’ Queensland interests Russian mineral magnates Oleg Deripaska and Viktor Vekselberg have been conspicuously absent from Australia’s sanctions regime.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2022 Rio Tinto to sever ties with Russian businesses over Ukraine war Mining giant’s decision follows other big names exiting Russia and casts doubt over Queensland Alumina Ltd joint venture