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Aughinish Alumina Under Scrutiny | Cork News
The Taoiseach confirms nationalizing Ireland’s Aughinish Alumina plant is off the table for now, as a government probe into whether the Russian-owned facility is indirectly fueling Ukraine’s war effort nears completion. While earlier reports suggested significant alumina exports to Russia — a key ingredient in weapons-grade aluminum — the enterprise minister disputes those claims. The government is holding off on action until the investigation’s findings, with EU consultations on the plant’s strategic value to come after the report. Alumina’s absence from EU sanctions adds complexity, and…
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