On December 1 Electrozinc will start unloading the unfinished products from the rotary-kiln and hydrometallurgical shops. It is no longer possible to process these products, as the fire on October 21 destroyed the electrolysis shop. Zinc oxide, cake, clinker and the leftovers of the zinc concentrate from the warehouse will be sent for processing to…
The net profit attributable to shareholders of Russian metals and mining group Mechel soared to 6.304 billion rubles in July-September, as calculated under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Revenue fell by 3% QoQ, to 79.965 billion rubles, while earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) decreased by 17%, to 19.206 billion rubles. In January-September…
In January-September Metalloinvest increased net profit by 14.3% YoY, to $1.245 billion. Revenue grew by 17.3%, to $5.342 billion and EBITDA – by 41.4%, to $2.183 billion. The net debt/EBITDA ratio decreased to 1.3x from 1.9x as of December 31, 2017. Capital expenses dropped to $320 million from $335 million. (Ukrainian metal)
Metal companies of Metinvest are operating in usual mode and will not adjust their manufacturing plans. “We don’t see any reason to adjust our short- or mid-term business plans”, the group said. The ships have once again started passing the Kerch Strait. In case there are problems there, the logistics routes will be “switched to…
In January-October Ukraine increased output of ferrous pipes by 7.6% YoY, to 941.6 thousand tons, including 97.5 thousand tons produced in October. Ukrtruboprom association enterprises produced 677.8 thousand tons of pipes, up by 16.7% (68.3 thousand tons in October). Khartsyzsk Pipe Works, situated on the Russian terrorists-controlled lands, was idle. Interpipe-NTZ produced 240.9 thousand tons…
In 2019 Belarus Iron and Steel Works intends to increase rebars and wire rod sales to the Republic of Senegal in 2019. This year exports are expected on the level of 3 thousand tons. Africa accounts for 8.4% of BMZ exports. In 10 months the company has exported $89.5 million worth of metal to Africa,…
Cherepovets Iron and Steel Works has commissioned the blast furnace No. 2 after capital repairs. Investments in the repair totaled 1.3 billion rubles. The repair will ensure stable operation of the blast furnace in the next 10 years. The repair work lasted for 37 days. Some 280 specialists worked there daily. (Ukrainian metal)
Mariupol Ilyich Iron and Steel Works has mastered the manufacture of rolled coils and plates made of a new steel grade. The 38MNB5 grade steel has improved wear-resistance, durability and pressure resistance. This steel is used in the manufacture of agriculture machinery. This year Metinvest has already sold 2 thousand tons of such metal to…
