Rusal

United Company RUSAL (Russian: ОК РУСАЛ, /OK RUSAL/) is the world's second largest aluminium company. It was the largest until overtaken by China Hongqiao Group in 2015. UC RUSAL accounts for almost 9% of the world's primary aluminium output and 9% of the world’s alumina production. The United Company was formed by the merger of RUSAL (Russian: Русский алюминий), SUAL, and the alumina assets of Glencore, completed in March 2007. The company operates in 19 countries over five continents and employs over 72,000 people across its international operations and offices. The company is incorporated in Jersey, where it has its financial centre, but its headquarters are in Moscow, Russian Federation.

History

RUSAL is the global leader in the aluminium industry and accounts for approximately 9% of global aluminium production and 9% of the world’s alumina output. It has played a decisive role in the consolidation of the Russian aluminium industry during its establishment as a large, vertically integrated aluminium holding.