Russia: MMK mining and processing turns 86

The mining and processing complex of Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works comprises of a mine shop, an ore-dressing factory, a sinter shop, a grinding-kilning shop and the sinter charge preparation shop. For the past several years the shop has undergone a massive reconstruction. In particular, the company has reconstructed the sulfur-exhaust machine, which allowed increasing…

Ukraine: ferrous metals export-import in January-August 2017

In January-August Ukraine increased ferrous metals export revenue by 16.2% YoY, to $5.48 billion. According to the State Fiscal Service, ferrous metals accounted for 19.93% of the total exports, down from 20.76% in January-August 2016. In August Ukraine exported $732.55 million worth of ferrous metals, up from $667.7 million in July. In 8 months Ukraine…