It is reported that Donetskstal Metallurgical Plant increased the open-hearth steel production by 22.2%, or by 8,000 tons, to 44,000 tons in October compared to September. This was reported by the spokesman in the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
In October Donetskstal reduced pig iron production by 8.1%, or 9000 tons, to 102,000 tons. Donetskstal reduced the open-hearth steel production by 18.5%, or 10,000 tons, in October 2010 compared to October 2009.
In January to October 2010 compared to the same period last year Donetskstal reduced the open-hearth steel production by 1.5%, or 7000 tons, to 451,000 tons.
In September Donetskstal Metallurgical Plant reduced the open-hearth steel production by 12.2%, or 5000 tons, to 36,000 tons compared to August.
Donetskstal reduced the production of open-hearth steel by 39.3%, or 342,000 tons, to 528,000 tons in 2009 compared to 2008. (Minprom)
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