Russia’s Rusal diverts ore to Ireland after Ukraine plant shuttered
JOE BAVIER, HELEN REID and CLARA DENINA Russian aluminium giant Rusal is diverting bauxite cargoes from Guinea to its refinery in Ireland after the original destination in Ukraine shut down because of the Russian invasion, shipping data shows. The logistics rethink for the world’s second-largest aluminium producer, which is not under sanctions, illustrates the kinds of supply chain disruptions now rippling through the interconnected global economy, driving up prices for some goods. Tesla Inc raised its prices in China and the United States for the second time in less than a week on Tuesday, citing surging raw materials costs because…
