Russian gold production rose by 1.8% YoY in 2018, the Federal State Statistics Service said. In December 2018, gold production decreased by 0.5% YoY and by 2.1% MoM. No absolute figures were disclosed. (Prime/Ukrainian metal)
Ukrainian galvanized metal manufacturers have been harmed by the increase in imports from China and Russia. According to Metinvest Holding marketing director Roman Kurashev, unless state authorities take measures, the situation could worsen. “Following the protective measures taken by Europe, US, Canada and Turkey, we expect a considerable increase of imports from China and Russia,…