Ukraine: UGOK sinter output up in April 2016

In April Yuzniy Mining and Processing Works produced 136.9 thousand tons of sinter, up by 13.1% YoY. At the same time, its concentrate output dropped by 5.6% YoY, to 889.5 thousand tons. According to the company statement, in January-April it produced 3603.8 thousand tons of concentrate and 532.2 thousand tons of sinter, down by 3.8%…

Ukraine: AMKR to resume shipping to Russia

ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih has completely stopped delivering its metal to Russia, as it’s economically inexpedient, but could resume the shipping provided the price increases. “We don’t sell much in Russia. But we could possibly resume our sales there”, said the company CEO Paramjit Kahlon. According to him, the market started to revive and metal prices…