Russia: Kuzbass coal output down in February 2020

In February, Kuzbass yielded 17.1 million tons of coal. 10.1 million tons accounted for pits (12.5 million tons in February 2019) and 7 million for mines (6.5 million tons). Coking coal accounted for 6.5 million tons (5.9 million tons) and power-generating coal – 10.6 million tons (13.1 million tons). Factories processed 10.3 million tons (9.9…

Russia: NLMK to revise capital allocation in 2020

Due to increased volatility on global markets associated with the COVID-19 outbreak, NLMK Group is withdrawing its previously issued guidance on 2020 capex program of $1.1-1.2 billion for a downward revision. Commencement of certain expansion projects could be postponed. At the same time, the company is proceeding with its major overhauls at NLMK Lipetsk primary…