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Rusal Reports a Loss of $194 Million in H1 2025
... Results
Adjusted IFRS Result:
loss of
$194 million
compared to a profit of
$446 million
the previous year.
Adjusted EBITDA:
$748 million
compared to
$786 million
the previous year (≈
−4.8%
year-on-year).
Aluminum Production:
1.924 million tons
, change
−1.7%
year-on-year.
Market Reaction:
RUSAL shares in Hong Kong
+1.5%
“on the news”.
Understanding the Numbers
Profitability Across the Supply Chain “Bauxite → Aluminum → Product”:
pressures on spreads due to volatility in premiums to market prices and energy costs.
Operating Expenses:
logistics, energy, and consumables remain key cost drivers.
Industry Demand:
automotive, packaging, and construction exhibit uneven dynamics, reflected in the product mix.
Profitability and Cash Flow
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