Russia: Mangazeya Mining gold output up in 2018

Mangazeya Mining Ltd, mining gold in Zabaikalye region, in 2018 increased output by 13.9% YoY, to 27.7 thousand ounces. In particular, output at the Savkinskoye deposit dropped by 19.1%, to 19.7 thousand ounces. Operation at the Kochkovskoye deposit started in April 2018. Since then 6.56 thousand ounces of ore gold and 1.44 thousand ounces of…

Russia: Fitch improves Metalloinvest ratings

Fitch Ratings has improved Metalloinvest ratings to BB+ with stable outlook from BB positive. The move reflects the strong operational profile of the company with the strategic focus on high-added value products, competitive position, considerable liquidity, and increase of financial indexes, as well as takes into account of the company progress in improving corporate management.…