In September Ukraine intends to produce 1.9 million tons of pig iron and steel each, as well as 1.7 million tons of rolled metal.
As of August 14, 18 out of 21 blast furnaces, 8 out of 9 open-hearth furnaces, 14 out of 16 converters, 7 out of 15 electric arc furnaces and all the 14 continuous casting machines were in operation.
In July Ukraine produced 1.77 million tons of pig iron, 1.82 million tons of steel and 1.5 million tons of rolled metal. (Ukrainian metal)