Russia exports 4-6% of the aluminum supply of the world. When the US sanctioned Rusal’s largest aluminum foundry due to ownership disputes, LME went up by 35% within a few weeks. LME markets are at their historic highs already, with pricing around $3357 last week.

Since the beginning of the Ukraine and Russia’s international conflict on February 24, 2022, there have been over 3000 civilian casualties. Collectively as a team, we provided sleeping bags, blankets, clothes, first aid equipment and more. With the help of the Vineyard Church in Grove City, Ohio, they organized our donations and got things ready for the final pick-up.