Russia: metal output up in August 2019

In August metal output in Russia decreased by 1.1% YoY, but in January-August grew by 1.3%. According to the Federal Service of State Statistics, unalloyed steel manufacture was 4.8 million tons in August, down by 3.8% YoY and by 3.1% MoM. In 8 months output dropped by 1.1%. Stainless steel production was 12.7 thousand tons,…

Russia: ChTPZ certified by ACCA

ChTPZ Group has received a status of ACCA-accredited employer. ACCA is the association of financial and accounting specialists. The partnership confirms the high quality of professional training of employees in the sphere of finances and accounting. ChTPZ has become the first ACCA-accredited employer among pipe manufacturers. (Ukrainian metal)

Georgia: miners rally in Tkibuli

Up to 30 miners have gone to the mine in Georgia’s western Tkibuli municipality and have plans to stay there until their employer gives them and others their salaries and the government decides on the fate of mines. Work has been suspended in the Mindeli and Dzidziguri mines of Tkibuli since July 16, 2018 after…