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“It is a very difficult situation … Specifically in our business, there could be disruptions primarily in the aluminium industry if we are going to see sanctions,” Stausholm told reporters on a results call.

“You could also see disruptions in the steel industry, but probably less so,” he said.

The world’s second largest miner posted on Wednesday its best ever annual profit and a record full-year dividend of $16.8 billion, boosted by higher iron ore prices and strong demand from top consumer China.

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