Russia: MMK announces AGM results

Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works on May 27, held its Annual general meeting of shareholders (AGM) in Magnitogorsk. The AGM approved of MMK’s annual report and financial statements for FY 2015 and resolved to pay a dividend for the 2015 financial year of RUB 0.31 per common share of issued stock (incl. tax). Earlier shareholders…

Ukraine: criminal gets largest lithium deposits

One of the largest lithium deposits in Europe, situated in Kirovograd region, has been given to Ukrainskiye redkiye metally LLC (Ukrainian rare metals). On May 20, Kirovograd regional council voted to allow the company to work at the deposits. The company is believed to be connected with Alexander Pavlyuchenko, a well-known criminal. (Ukrainian metal)