Kazakhstan: 281 thousand people employed in mining

In April-June, 281.2 thousand people were employed in the mining industry and the development of quarries, up by 1.7% YoY. In Q2 2020, the number decreased by 0.6%, to 276.4 thousand people. Karaganda region increased employment by 2.6%, to 56.8 thousand people. Aktyubinsk region had 41.3 thousand and Mangistau – 39.5 thousand. Average wages amounted…

Russia: 233 tons of silver produced

In January-July, Russia extracted 233.79 tons of silver. Far Eastern regions accounted for 210.66 tons. In particular, Magadan region yielded 92.8 tons, Chukotka – 62.8 tons, Yakutia – 22.9 tons and Zabaikalye – 13 tons. Less than 10 tons was extracted in Khabarovsk region (8.8 tons), Kamchatka (4.9 tons) and Priamurye (2.7 tons). Sakhalin region…

Russia: gold output down in January-July 2021

In January-July, Russia produced 173.99 tons of gold, down by 1.3% YoY. Extracted gold accounted for 145.88 tons, down by 2.8%. In particular, Amur region decreased output by 30.2%, to 11.29 tons. Krasnoyarsk region produced the most gold – 32.29 tons, up by 2%, Magadan region – 25.15 tons, up by 3.5%, and Yakutia –…

Ukraine: Interpipe to increase wages

From October 1, Interpipe will increase wages by 10% on average. The increase will cover all employees of the pipe division, steel division and the railroad products division. Earlier this year the company has already increased salaries to manufacturing employees. Thus, this year wages will grow by 20% on average. (Ukrainian metal)