Ukraine: Motronovsky GOK to be idle for one more year
The development project of one of the most prospective titanium areas – in the region of Motrono-Annovsky is falling apart. The work has been postponed for a year.
Metals of Ukraine & Russia: strips (ordinary steel), December 2015
Month Russian market, $/t, EXW, without VAT, $1/RUR72.883* Ukrainian market, $/t, without VAT, EXW, $1/UAH24.001* min max min max November 325.87 364.97 355.88 355.88 December 315.58 354.68 355.72 355.72 * – Ukrainian Hrivna and Russian Rouble exchange rates are as of 31.12.15 according to the National Bank of Ukraine and the Central Bank of the…
Ukraine: Alchevsk Works restores pig iron and sinter output
In February Alchevsk Iron and Steel Works plans to increase pig iron output to 173 thousand tons from 137 thousand tons in January.
Ukraine: NKMZ profits up in 2015
In 2015 Novokramatorsk Machine-Building Works received 952.42 million UAH of net profits, with assets at 5488.41 million UAH.
Ukraine: Zaporizhstal to lose 20-30% of orders after the railroad tariffs increase
Zaporizhstal could lose 20-30% of its orders if the railroad transportation tariffs are increased by 15%, as the orders will become unprofitable and below their prime cost.
Ukraine: Court allows Ceramet to export scrap
The Kiev Administrative Court of Appeals has ordered the Ministry of economic development and trade to allow Ceramet to export ferrous scrap.
Ukraine: 43 million UAH given to close mines down
The state company “Ukruglerestrukturizatsiya” has signed several agreements on closing down of mines worth 43.47 million UAH.
Metals of Ukraine & Russia: squares (ordinary steel), December 2015
Month Ukrainian market, $/t, without VAT, EXW, $1/UAH24.001* min max November 392.78 392.78 December 381.20 381.20 * – Ukrainian Hrivna and Russian Rouble exchange rates are as of 31.12.15 according to the National Bank of Ukraine and the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. (Ukrainian Metal)