Ukraine: coal export-import in January-August 2017

In January-August Ukraine imported 11215.24 thousand tons of coal valued at $1685.139 million, including $212.998 million in August, up by 10% and by 86.8% YoY respectively. At the same time Ukraine exported 419.522 thousand tons of coal valued at $67.83 million, including $36.449 million to Russia, $25.746 million to Slovakia, $2.566 million to Turkey and…

Russia: Rashnikov sells 3% in MMK

Mintha Holding Limited of businessman Viktor Rashnikov has sold a 3% interest in Russia’s Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) on the market for about 36.7 rubles per security, a financial source reported on September 6. “The bidding book was open yesterday and the placement of the entire stake was successful. Many Russian brokers bid…

Kyrgyzstan: Centerra and government sign agreement

“The agreements of Centerra and the government of Kyrgyzstan will have a good impact on the investment climate of the republic,” the head of the International Business Council Askar Sydykov said, commenting on the Cabinet’s statements on the agreement reached. “A detailed assessment of the agreements can be given when all of their details will…