In 2018 Rusal Armenal assets grew by 4% YoY, to 48.4 billion drams ($100.1 million), as opposed to the growth of 2.6% in 2017. The growth was mostly driven by the increase of the current assets – by 12.3%, to 20.1 billion drams ($41.6 million). Accounts receivable dropped by 90.6%, to 402.4 million drams ($0.832…
In January-June the sea trade port St. Petersburg transshipped 3.5 million tons of cargo, down by 7% YoY. Ferrous metals throughput dropped by 26%, to 1.5 million tons. The decrease is due to the drop of exports. At the same time non-ferrous metals throughput increased by 20%, to 0.705 million tons. Throughput of scrap remained…
In April-June Elga Coal Complex improved its records. In particular, 1.2 million tons of coal were mined, up by 40% QoQ. The company has also improved mine stripping to 1.9 million cubic meters, up by 32%. (Ukrainian metal)
In January-June Severstal Distribution increased metal sales by 13% YoY, to 1.3 million tons. 22% more rolled metal of Severstal Russian Steel has been sold via the distribution network. Sales to Russian customers increased by 25%, to 550 thousand tons. SIA Severstal Distribution sales to Northern, Central and Eastern Europe increased by 9%, to 650…
Chitageologorazvedka, a part of the state complex Rosgeologia, is finalizing prospecting work at the Darasun ore-alluvial district at the Zharcha-Talatuy site. The object with the size of 13.3 square km is situated in Zabaikalye region. During its operation the enterprise has found 4 mineralized zones with the expected reserves of R1 gold of at least…
The share of UGMK-OTsM on the Russian market of non-ferrous metal has increased from 35% to 44%. This is the result of the first half-year. In particular, Kirov Non-Ferrous Metals Processing Works increased brass rods and sheet, as well as copper belt manufacture by 18%, while Revda Non-Ferrous-Metals Processing Works output of copper, brass and…
Highland Gold Mining Limited intends to commission the Blagodatnoye deposit in Khabarovsk region in 2024. The deposit resources are estimated at 777 thousand ounces of gold. At present the company is developing the Belay Gora deposit with the reserves of 601 thousand ounces of gold. Both deposits could be developed until 2032. Ore will be…
In May Russia imported 10.3 tons of tungsten and scrap, down by 31.8% MoM and by 61.5% YoY. In particular, deliveries from China decreased by 40.5%, to 8.6 tons. In 5 months tungsten imports totaled 56.6 tons, up by 0.9% YoY. In monetary terms since the start of the year imports have increased by 3.2%.…
