Russia: Q4 2017 and 2017 NLMK Group trading update
In 2017 NLMK Group steel output increased by 3% YoY, to 17.1 million tons. Group steelmaking capacities were running at 98%. NLMK Group sales in 2017 grew to 16.5 million tons, up by 3% YoY. Sales of finished steel increased by 5%, to 10.8 million tons, accounting for more than 65% in the group’s total…