Russian-owned Aughinish Alumina plant in Limerick records profits of €103m
Accounts just filed show it returned to the black in 2024
Aughinish Alumina
Taoiseach concerned at reports Aughinish plant supplying ‘Russian war effort’
Micheál Martin rejects accusation Government speaking out of both sides of its mouth by supporting Ukraine and Aughinish Alumina
‘Very damning’ - Investigation may prompt EU to look again at alumina sanctions
High risk of material feeding ‘military industrial complex’ amid Ukraine invasion, envoy says
Message from the Editor: How our Aughinish investigation came together
IT Sunday: Information emerged that cast new light on activities of Limerick plant at centre of tensions between Russia and the West
Ireland talked tough on Russian sanctions - until it came to one metals plant in Limerick
Aughinish Alumina revelations in The Irish Times came a day after Russia launched a wave of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine
Russia-bound cargo ship seen dropping anchor near subsea cables off Irish coast
Vessel, named Arne, regularly transports alumina from Co Limerick’s Aughinish plant to St Petersburg
Cost-of-living supports dominate Dáil with Coalition facing risk of political peril
Inside Politics: With two byelections set to take place towards the end of May, expect much focus on fuel costs if prices are still high
Aughinish exposes a general trend in State attitude to Ukraine, Palestine, human rights ...
The Achilles heel in Irish foreign policy is a deep and persistent unwillingness to properly regulate powerful corporate actors
‘Significant role’ of Aughinish Alumina for civilian use must be considered in further Russian sanctions
Helen McEntee says 20th package of sanctions under discussion over Ukraine war; Limerick plant under pressure over weaponry links
‘They’re not making bullets in Aughinish’: Limerick locals defend alumina plant’s Russian links
Residents living near Russian-owned industrial plant say it directly or indirectly employs 1,000 people in the area
Government to review ‘concerning’ findings of Irish Times Aughinish investigation
Evidence of Limerick-produced alumina entering Russian military supply chain ‘horrific and shocking’, says Labour’s Ivana Bacik
From the Shannon to Siberia: How alumina from a Limerick refinery enters Russia’s weapons supply chain
Alumina made in Aughinish, Co Limerick is exported to smelters that sell aluminium to a trader supplying Russian arms manufacturers, an investigation has found. The project analysed confidential documents, customs data and transport records along with satellite imagery and financial records, to trace the passage of materials from Guinea and Brazil, through Ireland, and on to Russian smelters.
Maritime authorities have detained 13 ships serving Limerick’s Aughinish Alumina plant in five years
Safety concerns, lack of training and poor crew conditions among problems flagged during inspection of vessels
Gardaí investigate bomb found at Russian-owned refinery in Limerick
Gardai investigating potential motives, including links to Ukraine war
Facebook parent to buy power supply from State’s biggest solar farms
Seen & Heard: Aughinish warns on European aluminium production, Dublin Airport scales back growth plans and Amazon’s UK groceries deal
American influence: Ireland must focus on economic security as arena of vulnerability
While the global economy is not about to collapse, it cannot be seen in isolation from national security
Case against Kremlin-controlled GTLK Europe must go to English court, judge rules
Guinean firm trying to enforce a $20 million guarantee over supply of raw material to Co Limerick alumina refinery
Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre heads for €100m facelift but fewer shops and cafes
Seen & heard: Kingspan’s Murtaghs eye Buswells; construction delays and pay rows; O’Gara objects to PIA for former team-mate
Bewley’s €1.7m loss on Grafton Street, SMEs and sick pay, and ‘depressing’ housing crisis
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Russian-owned Aughinish Alumina warns of ‘uncertainty’ over Limerick firm’s future
Huge losses reported after Ukraine war destabilised energy markets and prompted sanctions
High Court asked to quash permission for increased disposal capacity at Limerick alumina plant
Futureproof Clare has based case on significant number of domestic and European Union environmental law grounds
Aughinish Alumina delays accounts amid questions over outlook
Russian-controlled business has more than 400 staff in Limerick
Climate activists march to stress vulnerability of Shannon estuary
Climate justice caravan on nine-day hike to emphasise ecosystems and people reliant on them
Aughinish Alumina owner calls for punishment over Bucha killings
Chair of Russian aluminium giant Rusal said there must be an independent investigation
Oligarch linked to Aughinish Alumina set to be sanctioned by EU
Oleg Deripaska could be subject to asset freezes
Were Zelenskiy’s comments about Ireland lost in translation?
Ireland has declined to provide lethal aid but has been a strong supporter in other ways
EU summit will see big decisions made on Ireland’s political future
Leaders gather to discuss next steps in response to ongoing war in Ukraine
Jennifer O’Connell: Britain’s response to Ukraine is a stain that won’t wash out
UK behaving like it just noticed its capital, nicknamed ‘Londongrad’, is full of dodgy Russian money
Concern amongst Aughinish workers as shareholder Oleg Deripaska is sanctioned
‘No reason why the plant can’t continue to operate, Department of Business says
Russian-owned Aughinish Alumina suspended from key European trading platform
Move comes after raft of sanctions against Russian companies and individuals
Ukraine crisis poses threat to Ireland’s €4.5bn trade with Russia
Ibec warns biggest impact could come indirectly through higher commodity prices
Protesters object to expansion of Aughinish Alumina refinery in Co Limerick
Groups claim larger bauxite operation would pose risk to Shannon estuary, health of locals
Ukraine-linked sanctions may threaten Ireland's energy security - Coveney
Minister for Foreign Affairs says Europe could be facing first land war in decades
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