US softens stance on Rusal sanctions, aluminum prices tumble


LONDON: The US softened its position on sanctions against Russia’s United Co Rusal, sparking a plunge in aluminum prices.

The US Treasury said it would provide sanctions relief to Rusal if Oleg Deripaska relinquished control, according to statement on Monday.

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