Our mission is simple: That the EU add the export of Alumina to the 21st Sanction package #Alumina21

Aughinish Alumina: Where the Shannon meets Siberia

This is a NAFO campaign #Alumina21

Our mission is simple: That the EU add the export of Alumina to the 21st Sanction package

Bauxite to Bombs: The Process

Raw materials arrive by sea, feeding a tightly controlled industrial process that transforms bauxite into alumina. After unloading, the ore is refined using the Bayer process, where it is ground, heated, and chemically treated to separate valuable alumina from impurities. This extraction produces a significant by-product known as red mud, which is stored in engineered containment areas. The process demonstrates the scale, precision, and complexity of modern materials production, while also reflecting the responsibility required to handle industrial waste and minimize environmental impact alongside meeting global demand for aluminium products.

 

Aughinish Alumina, County Limerick, Ireland

The Supply Chain

This infographic shows the supply chain and international involvement.

The Tankers Involved

Here is a list of tankers which have recently departed Aughinish Alumina pier for St Petersburg, Russia carrying Alumina

7th April – OPTIMA (IMO 9210244) – Alpha Shipping, Latvia

8th April – LAGAVULIN (IMO 9396555) – UK based owners, identity unknown

10th April – KAROLIINA (IMO 9381380) – Hansa Shipping Company, Estonia

12th April – ALTO (IMO 9277333)- Alpha Shipping, Latvia

13th April – KRISTIINA (IMO 9187916)- Hansa Shipping Company, Estonia

19th April – AZZARO (IMO 9213727)- Alpha Shipping, Latvia

20th April – KASSANDRA (IMO 9421063)- Hansa Shipping Company, Estonia

21st April – KRIS (9408889)- Hansa Shipping Company, Estonia

30th April – KIRKE (IMO 9413456)- Hansa Shipping Company, Estonia

1st May – ARISTO (IMO 9229116)- Alpha Shipping, Latvia

2nd May – KELLY (IMO 9255622)- Hansa Shipping Company, Estonia

3rd May – KAIRIIN (IMO 9534250)- Hansa Shipping Company, Estonia