Russia: LMZ SKAD output up

SKAD Casting-Mechanical Plant (Krasnoyarsk region), one of the largest aluminum alloys wheels manufacturers in Russia, this year has increased output by 27% YoY, to 1.2 million wheels. So far exports account for 40% of sales. In 2018 the company will increase investments in modernization and development. This will allow SKAD to increase output by 200-250…

Ukraine: UGOK appoints board member

The supervisory board of Yuzhniy Mining and Processing Works has appointed Elena Sherstyuk, the ex-financial director of Evraz Sukhaya Balka, a member of the board. The decision was taken on December 15. Sherstyuk has replaced Anna Orlova, who in 2006-2011 was the financial department director at Zapadnosibirsky Iron and Steel Works, in 2011-2014 a member…

Ukraine: Metinvest capital investments up in January-September 2017

In January-September Metinvest increased capital investments by 55% YoY, to $308 million. The mining segment accounted for 55% of investments as opposed to 48% in January-September 2016, while metal segment for 43% (51%). Investments in the metal segment went to Mariupol Ilyich Iron and Steel Works and Azovstal. While mining investments were transferred to Severniy…