Russia: Mechel sales down in 2019

In 2019, following a large-scale reconstruction in the blast furnace and oxygen-converter shops, Chelyabinsk Iron and Steel Works decreased pig iron output by 8% and steel by 7% YoY. Bars sales dropped by 8%, while shapes grew by 2% and rails – by 15%. Mechel rails sales, without deliveries to RZD and for exports, increased…

Ukraine: AMKR to help city fight against coronavirus

Mauro Longobardo, CEO of ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih, has met with Yuriy Vilkul, mayor of Kriviy Rih, to discuss urgent measures to counteract against spreading of coronavirus in the city. Business is ready to help municipal authorities – upon results of the negotiations the company’s management took following decisions: – ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih will buy three…