In January-April, Ukraine exported 1.298 million tons of iron ore and concentrate, down by 8.6% YoY. In monetary terms exports dropped by 32.8%, to $1.58 billion. China was the main buyer accounting for 24.04%, followed by Slovakia (16.11%) and Austria (13.69%). (Ukrainian metal)
Azeraluminium LLC will buy 200 thousand tons of alumina valued at 90.3 million manats ($52.1 thousand). The company has already concluded two agreements. In particular, Silk Road Commodities SA will supply 100 thousand tons worth 44.6 million manats and Trafigura Pte Ltd – the same amount but for 45.6 million manats. Azeraluminium annual capacity is…
Zaporizhstal has resumed operation of 48 previously mothballed locomotives. The company was mothballed in early March. On March 25, Zaporizhstal partially resumed operation of the cold-rolling shop and on April 6 it launched two of its blast furnaces – Nos. 3 and 4. In April, the company produced 68 thousand tons of pig iron. (Ukrainian…