Russia: Kolyma gold potential up in 2016

In 2016 the Magadan region mining companies increased gold reserves by 12.9 tons, with 0.9 million tons being alluvial gold and 12 tons – ore gold. Silver reserves increase totaled 37.8 tons. In 2015 gold and silver reserves in the region increased by 12.3 and by 49.4 tons respectively. (Ukrainian metal)

Russia: Izhstal turns 257

Izhstal, a part of Mechel, is now 257 years old. The best employees received various awards and medals. “The works has a good history. Our task is to retain and multiply the labor traditions of Izhevsk metal makers and to continue the legacy began by our predecessors”, the company managing director Sergey Kozennov declared. (Ukrainian…