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Irish Enterprise Probe Targets Aughinish Alumina’s Russian Ties

7/29/2026

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The Department of Enterprise opened a probe into Aughinish Alumina after Irish Times disclosures.
The probe could not obtain Swedish documents showing Rusal ownership, although a judgment dated 2 June 2026 found Oleg Deripaska controls up to 70 % of Rusal.
The Irish report said evidence is insufficient to confirm or rule out alumina reaching Russian weapons.
Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke declined comment, saying the report was withheld for security reasons.

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The Department of Enterprise opened a probe into Aughinish Alumina after Irish Times disclosures.
The probe could not obtain Swedish documents showing Rusal ownership, although a judgment dated 2 June 2026 found Oleg Deripaska controls up to 70 % of Rusal.
The Irish report said evidence is insufficient to confirm or rule out alumina reaching Russian weapons.
Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke declined comment, saying the report was withheld for security reasons.