Russian Aluminum Stocks in LME Warehouses Rise Amid Tighter EU Sanctions Policy

Published: Mar 11, 2026 15:29

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The share of available aluminum stocks of Russian origin in London Metal Exchange warehouses rose in February from the previous month, data showed on Tuesday, just as the exchange tightened its policy on storage to address EU sanctions.

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