Rio Tinto wins legal battle against another leading aluminium powerhouse

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.