Ukraine: pellets exports in January-July 2018

In January-July Ferrexpo exported 6.711 million tons of iron ore pellets. In particular, Poltava GOK exported 5.098 million tons and Yeristovo GOK – 1.613 million tons. Karelsky Okatysh (Russia) exported 3.808 million tons of pellets. Metinvest in 7 months shipped abroad 3.458 million tons of pellets (CGOK – 1.542 million tons and SevGOK – 1.916…

Russia: STZ gets Alfa-Bank loan

Alfa-Bank has provided financing of 2.5 billion rubles to Seversky Pipe Works, a part of TMK. The funds have been issued for 4.5 years. “Alfa-Bank is supporting the long-term partner relations with TMK. Strong capital positions, flexibility, speed and the industry expertise allow the bank to successfully compete with state banks for the largest borrowers…

Kyrgyzstan: Makmal mine looking for partner

According to preliminary data, Makmal field will have been put up for competition by November 1, the Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Industry, Energy and Subsoil Use of Kyrgyzstan Suyuntbek Alikeyev announced. According to him, about 200-300 million soms are needed for additional exploration of the two sections of the field. Kyrgyzaltyn JSC…