Australia Bans Alumina Exports to Russia
Australia will ban exports of alumina and aluminum ores, including bauxite, to Russia in a bid to limit the country’s ability to produce aluminum, Australia’s government said March 20. Russia relies on Australia for about 20% of its alumina, and the export ban will cut Russia’s ability to source a “critical input” into its “armaments industries,” Australia said. “The Government will work closely with exporters and peak bodies that will be affected by the ban to find new and expand existing markets,” Australia said.
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The export ban, part of a series of Australian sanctions announced against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine (see 2203180006), shows Australia’s “absolute commitment to holding the [Russian President Vladimir] Putin regime to account for the egregious way in which it is flouting international law,” Australia said.