In 2022, amidst the geopolitical upheaval following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Rio Tinto demonstrated sagacity by severing ties with the Russian aluminium producer's subsidiaries, holding a 20% stake in Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL). This strategic move encompassed halting the supply of bauxite and alumina to the Russian giant, ultimately invoking emergency step-in rights to prevent any economic benefit from flowing to the sanctioned entities.
