‘This can’t be left in a void’: State inquiry into Aughinish link with Russia war machine nears conclusion
Any decision on sanctions against Limerick plant will be for EU, but Ministers here will have to deal with fallout
Rusal
Ireland faces moral choice over Aughinish Alumina, says former Ukrainian foreign minister
Failure to stop export of alumina from to Russia will be ‘stained with the blood of Ukrainians’, says Dmytro Kuleba
European Parliament approves motion calling for Russia alumina export ban
Non-binding motion requesting ‘full ban’ on sale of alumina to Russia could seriously affect Aughinish Alumina’s business
Several European Parliament political groups to back call to ban alumina exports to Russia
Fianna Fáil MEPs to abstain in non-binding motion and advocate for ‘full ban’
MEPs to vote on resolution calling for ban on Irish exports of alumina to Russia
Move comes as Government finalises investigation into Aughinish Alumina plant in Co Limerick
Estonia proposed ban on EU alumina exports to Russia in confidential talks
Taoiseach says Government and European Commission will consider ‘options’ on Aughinish Alumina plant’s output
Government considering ‘options’ with EU over Aughinish Alumina supplying Russia, Taoiseach says
Simon Harris says he has not been ‘involved in any conversations’ on nationalisation of Co Limerick plant
Ireland increasingly isolated in failing to act against Aughinish Alumina parent company
As Ireland takes up EU presidency, it is one of only two EU countries that failed to take action against Rusal assets
Sanctioned Russian billionaire retains control of Aughinish parent company, Sweden finds
Ruling from Sweden’s tax authority states all of Rusal’s operation in Europe, which includes Irish plant, should be subject to EU sanctions
Aughinish Alumina will have to pay up front for costs of closing down Limerick plant under new deal
Co Limerick plant will be required to set aside nearly €31m under new agreement
Irish Government fights rearguard action in EU amid push for Aughinish Alumina sanctions
Irish officials say sanctions would disrupt supply of raw material to European industry
Ireland wants no ‘hand’ in supplying material for weapons damaging Ukraine, says Taoiseach
Government to discuss findings of Aughinish Alumina investigation with European Commission
Putin associate still controls Aughinish Alumina parent company, Swedish investigators allege
Oligarch Oleg Deripaska is under EU sanctions over his role in supporting the invasion of Ukraine
Aughinish Alumina blames ‘clerical error’ for incorrect statistics on exports to Russia
Coalition urged to complete Aughinish Alumina investigation without delay
Amount of Irish-made alumina exported to Russia hits highest level since start of Ukraine war
Figure emerges as Taoiseach argues sanctioning Aughinish Alumina would cause more harm to EU than Russia
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
Trump accuses Putin of not wanting to end war after ‘very productive’ meeting with Zelenskiy
Trump and Zelenskiy met at Pope Francis’s funeral to discuss possible ceasefire
Aughinish Alumina delays accounts amid questions over outlook
Russian-controlled business has more than 400 staff in Limerick
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
David McWilliams: Should Putin be looking over his shoulder at his own borders?
Russia’s vast natural resources are the envy of its neighbours and the engine of its instability
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
Roman Abramovich ‘trying to help’ Ukraine negotiate for peace
Spokeswoman for Chelsea owner says he accepted Ukrainian request for support
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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Auginish Alumina secures approval for Foynes expansion
Bord Pleanála rules plant extension is strategic infrastructure
Lifting of US sanctions boosts profits at Aughinish Alumina
Revenues decline but profits up over 30% to $54.6m at Russian-owned Limerick refinery
Russia and China swallow up strategic businesses in the US heartland
China has become the largest buyer of US real estate, earning local political clout
Aughinish Alumina refinery’s revenues up 15%
Increase in spite of sanctions imposed by US Treasury on the Limerick company’s parent
Lifting of US sanctions on Aughinish brings relief and controversy
Democrats query Trump’s connection to the Russian owner of Shannon alumina plant
Donald Trump hails ‘tremendous’ progress with Kim Jong-un
US president hints at details of North Korea summit, after criticising intelligence agencies
US waives sanctions on Russian owner of Aughinish Alumina
Ireland had argued that sanctions would adversely affect global aluminium markets
West watches with concern as Putin builds influence in Africa
Russia’s president seeks new alliances to bolster Moscow’s political clout abroad
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