Russia: MMK open for industrial tourism

Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) has launched a project, which allows guests to visit the company’s production site. Several sightseeing tours are now readily available to tourists. “Taming the Fire” – this tour includes a visit to Russia’s largest blast furnace plant and the unique complex of Mill 5000 whose products are used to…

Ukraine: pellets exports in January-July 2018

In January-July Ferrexpo exported 6.711 million tons of iron ore pellets. In particular, Poltava GOK exported 5.098 million tons and Yeristovo GOK – 1.613 million tons. Karelsky Okatysh (Russia) exported 3.808 million tons of pellets. Metinvest in 7 months shipped abroad 3.458 million tons of pellets (CGOK – 1.542 million tons and SevGOK – 1.916…

Russia: STZ gets Alfa-Bank loan

Alfa-Bank has provided financing of 2.5 billion rubles to Seversky Pipe Works, a part of TMK. The funds have been issued for 4.5 years. “Alfa-Bank is supporting the long-term partner relations with TMK. Strong capital positions, flexibility, speed and the industry expertise allow the bank to successfully compete with state banks for the largest borrowers…