In July Russia exported 253.6 tons of long-rolled copper, down by 19% MoM and by 37.2% YoY. Exports to Belarus grew by 17%, to 141 tons, and to Kazakhstan – by 41%, to 33 tons. Deliveries to Germany dropped from 59 tons to 35 tons and to Ukraine – from 51 tons to 11 tons.…
Since the start of the year Electrocable Kolchugino Works has supplied some 250 km of cable for the construction of the Moscow subway stations. Until the end of the year 200 km more will be delivered. “The cable wares for spaces with a lot of people, especially underground, have increased safety requirements. Our cables are…
In August stainless steel manufacture (primary forms and semi-finished products) totaled 12.7 thousand tons, down by 19.7% YoY and by 9.1% MoM. According to the Federal Service of State Statistics, in January-August the output fell by 14.2% YoY. In August metal output decreased by 1.1% YoY, while in 8 months grew by 1.3% YoY. (Ukrainian…
If the decree No. 1210 is supported by the Parliament, the industry will most likely start importing iron ore and not mining its own. “ArcelorMittal has already said they would review their policy and start importing iron ore, and not mining it in Ukraine, as it would become inefficient. The decree is bad for all…
According to Worldsteel, in January-August global steel output totaled 1240.29 million tons, up by 4.42% YoY. China is still the leader in the output with 609.36 million tons (53.6% of the overall manufacture). Of the 62 countries Ukraine is on the 13th place – 14.66 million tons produced, up by 4.82%. (Ukrainian metal)
NLMK Group, a global steel company, with operations in Russia, the US and the EU, has shipped 5 million tons of slabs to Vyksa Iron and Steel Works (VSW, part of OMK Group). NLMK Group and OMK created a unique process chain in Russia in 2012. NLMK manufactures slabs at it Lipetsk site from captive…
On September 24 a 30-year miner was injured during preparatory works at the Lesnaya mine. Roof of the shaft collapsed and he received heavy injuries of chest, ribs and legs. According to preliminary information, the miners were not supposed to be at the place of the cave-in. (Ukrainian metal)