It is reported that Ukraine increased its pig iron production by 4.1% to 2.339 million tons in October compared to September. This was reported by the source in the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
In October ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih increased pig iron production by 7.4% to 480,000 tons. Mariupol Ilyich Iron and Steel Works increased its pig iron production by 19.3% to 439,000 tons.
Pig iron production in Ukraine increased by 7.5% to 22.607 million tons in January to October this year compared to the same period last year. According to World Steel Association, Ukrainian pig iron production volume made up 2,000,000 tons in September this year.
As reported earlier, pig iron production in the country decreased by 13% to 25.673 million tons in 2009 compared to 2008. (Interfax)
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