Ukraine: iron ore exports up in 2019

In 2019, Ukraine exported 39.9 million tons of iron ore and concentrates valued at $3.398 billion, up by 8.1% and by 18.5% YoY respectively. According to the State Tax Service, 34.3% of ore were sold to China, 12.7% – to Poland and 10.3% to the Czech Republic. Imports totaled 14.245 thousand tons valued at $1.412…

Russia: NLMK raises sustainability-linked loan

NLMK Group has amended the terms for its EUR 250-million revolving credit facility. The financing costs of the facility will now be linked to the company’s sustainability performance that will be assessed by Sustainalytics, a provider of environmental, social and corporate governance research and ratings. The ESG rating change will result in the adjustment of…