The London Stock Exchange sent copper and aluminum from Russia to the “ban” / photo REUTERS
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London exchange metals has ceased to place Russian metals in its warehouses in the UK. We are talking about aluminum from Rusal and copper from Norilsk Nickel.
This was reported by the press service of the London Metal Exchange (LME).
It is noted that the UK has imposed additional duties on the import of Russian copper, lead, primary aluminum and aluminum alloy in the amount of 35%.
At the same time, it is indicated that the decision does not apply to metals that were taken out of Russia before March 25.
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