Russia exports less aluminium, copper in January-September; nickel export up

Russia exported in January-September 3.053 million metric tons of primary aluminium, 1.7% less on the year, while refined copper exports during the period fell by 11.3% to 187,000 tons, the Federal Customs Service reported Friday.

Exports of nickel during the period increased by 3% on the year to 188,000 tons.