Aluminium producers call for tougher sanctions against Russia

Unclear whether the call would have implications for the Aughinish Alumina smelter in the Shannon Estuary

The Aughinish Alumina Refinery on the Shannon Estuary near Foynes, Co Limerick. 

The EU should go beyond banning aluminium wire, foil, tubes and pipes produced in Russia by sanctioning Russian aluminium metal for a greater impact, industry group European Aluminium has said.

European Union members are looking at a proposed 12th package of sanctions, including bans on aluminium wire, tubes and pipes, a small proportion of Russian aluminium imports.