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Russian primary aluminum production rises 7.4% in H1 2026

Rosstat data indicates a 7.4% year-on-year increase in Russian primary aluminum output for the first half of 2026. The report confirms sustained production growth despite ongoing international sanctions targeting the Russian metals sector.

Interfaxabout 14 hours agoRUCredibility 47%View source

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