Europe Increases Metal Imports from Russia Despite Sanctions

Via Metal Miner Over three years into its invasion of Ukraine, and despite the subsequent sanctions, Russian producers continue to generate significant revenues from exports. This is especially true of metals and minerals, including pig iron and semi-finished steel products, which Russia continues to supply to the European Union.  Russian Pig Iron Imports Surged in January In 2024, for example, Russian exports exceeded €2.5 billion (approximately US $2.75 billion). However, according to recent figures, imports of pig iron by the EU from…