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Russia's Kremniy Silicon Plant to Shut Down in 2026

11/17/2025

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Kremniy silicon plant in Irkutsk, Russia's largest facility, will cease operations on January 1, 2026, due to declining demand and cheaper imports, according to United Company RUSAL.
Rusal cites overproduction and rising foreign supplies as factors undermining competitiveness.
Rusal has informed authorities about shutdown and seeks help for workers.
The plant has a production capacity of 34,000 metric tons.
Rusal plans to cut silicon output by 35% in 2025.

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Kremniy silicon plant in Irkutsk, Russia's largest facility, will cease operations on January 1, 2026, due to declining demand and cheaper imports, according to United Company RUSAL.
Rusal cites overproduction and rising foreign supplies as factors undermining competitiveness.
Rusal has informed authorities about shutdown and seeks help for workers.
The plant has a production capacity of 34,000 metric tons.
Rusal plans to cut silicon output by 35% in 2025.