NLMK Group has embarked on a project to implement stamp-charging technology at an operating coke oven battery at Altai-Koks, a leading Russian manufacturer of metallurgical coke. This project, which is worth a total of 3.3 billion rubles, will boost coke quality and reduce the cost of its production, and improve the environmental footprint of operations.…
Police officers detained a local council member in Jalal-Abad on the fact of a rally and arson of a gold extraction plant in Toguz-Toro district, Interior Ministry Department for the region reported. He was detained on suspicion of organizing riots. “Investigation is underway. The suspect was placed in a pretrial detention center. The court chose…
Prices of gold and silver decreased in Azerbaijan on October 9, according to the data published by the Central Bank. The price of gold fell by 10.0554 manats, to 2,025.261 manats per ounce on October 9 compared to the price on October 8. The price of silver dropped by 0.1415 manats, to 24.5072 manats per…
Severniy Mining and Processing Works has already spent 1.5 billion UAH this year to increase efficiency of the manufacture, replace machinery and improve working conditions. 1 billion UAH more is planned to have been invested by the end of the year. This year the company has purchased 11 BelAZ dump trucks and two heavy bulldozers.…
In January-September Ukraine imported 1.12 million tons of nickel ore and concentrate, down by 16.2% YoY, valued at $54.43 million, up by 14.6%. According to the State Fiscal Service, the suppliers were Guatemala (71.02%) and Indonesia (28.98%). In the reporting period Ukraine did not export or re-export nickel ore and concentrate, just like in 9…
In January-September Ukraine decreased imports of manganese ore and concentrate by 16.9% YoY, to 743.13 thousand tons, valued at $144.83 million, down by 1.1%. According to the State Fiscal Service, the main suppliers were Ghana (56.4%), Republic of South Africa (20.96%) and Russia (15.15%). In 9 months Ukraine decreased exports and re-exports of manganese ore…
In January-September Ukraine decreased iron ore raw materials exports by 4.3% YoY, to 27.518 million tons. According to the State Fiscal Service, exports revenue grew by 7.1%, to $2.1 billion. The main importers of Ukrainian iron ore raw materials were China (21.21%), Poland (13.74%) and Slovakia (12.39%). At the same time in 9 months Ukraine…
In January-August Russia’s imports totaled $157.9 billion, up by 9.5% YoY. According to the Federal Customs Service, metals and metal wares accounted for 7.3% (7% last year). The import volumes of ferrous metals grew by 8.5%. At the same time the imports of steel pipes dropped by 29.4%, while of iron and unalloyed flat steel…