Ireland's Alumina Exports to Russia Spark Sanctions Debate

Published: Jun 1, 2026 14:36

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[SMM Aluminum Express News] Aughinish Alumina, Ireland’s only alumina producer and owned by Rusal, is facing renewed scrutiny after data showed 83% of Ireland’s alumina exports in Q1 2026 were shipped to Russia, compared with just 0.6% to EU countries. The figures challenge earlier claims that most production served European and global markets and have intensified debate over whether the refinery should be included in the EU’s next Russia sanctions package.

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