In September Ukraine produced 5664 thousand tons of iron ore and concentrate, down by 7.8% MoM, or by 477 thousand tons.
According to Ukrmetallurgprom, in particular, iron ore output dropped by 24.2% MoM, or by 293 thousand tons, to 918 thousand tons, that of concentrate – by 3.7%, or by 184 thousand tons, to 4746 thousand tons.
Sinter production decreased by 6.1% MoM, or by 172 thousand tons, to 2635 thousand tons, and pellets – by 5.8%, or by 101 thousand tons, to 1646 thousand tons.
In January-September Ukraine produced 56899 thousand tons of iron ore and concentrate, down by 5.2% YoY, or by 3153 thousand tons. (Ukrainian metal)