Aluminum producer RusAl said it had temporarily suspended production at its Alscon smelter in Nigeria.
Before this decision was made, RusAl had been covering the plant's losses in the expectation that a sustainable gas supply would be made available enabling Alscon to operate at its full capacity.
Today, despite all measures undertaken by the company, Alscon does not have a reliable and continuous gas supply, RusAl said. Aluminum production at the plant is deeply loss-making, which renders it impossible to fully utilize the existing capacities, the company added.
(MT)
A Message from The Moscow Times:
Dear readers,
We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent."
These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia.
We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help.
Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact.
By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us.
Remind me later.
