Russia: ChTPZ and TMK pipes demand falling

In 2017 the market of large diameter pipes saw a considerable fall. Chelyabinsk Pipe Works and Pipe Metallurgical Company were left almost without orders. According to ChTPZ, the demand for LDP (530 to 1420 mm) decreased by 25%. In 2016 Russia sold 2.1 million tons of pipes, while in 2017 – 1.6 million tons. Analysts…

Russia: Irkutsk region gold output up in Q1 2018

In January-March Irkutsk region yielded 3259.2 kg of gold, up by 34% YoY. Ore gold accounted for 3258.6 kg. In particular, Polyus Verninskoye extracted 1605.8 kg, Vysochaishiy – 1102 kg, Druza LLC – 180.8 kg and Ugakhan LLC – 370 kg. Alluvial gold output totaled 0.6 kg, all obtained by Lenzoloto enterprises. In January-February gold…

Russia: Mechel to increase coal output

In 2018 Mechel intends to reach coal output at the level of 23.3 million tons. “In particular, UKUZ is expected to yield 9.5 million tons, Yakutugol – 8.5 million tons and Elga – 5.3 million tons. Coking coal concentrate will total 10.7 million tons. Power-generating coal output – 5.8 million tons”, the company CEO Oleg…