Ukraine: iron ore exports up in August 2018

In August Ukraine exported $256.639 million worth of iron ore, up by 29% YoY. Imports grew by 8.3%, to $0.013 million. According to the State Fiscal Service, the main importer of Ukrainian iron ore was China ($58.285 million). In January-August Ukraine exported $1879.874 million worth of iron ore, up by 7.8% YoY, while imports fell…

Russia: MMK develops first program-controlled RPA robot

Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) Group has developed its first program-controlled robot capable of executing the functions of an employee working on a computer. The robot was created by MMK Infoservice’s (a part of MMK Group) Center for RPA and Innovation based on innovative RPA (Robotic Process Automation) technology. The robot, which has already…

Russia: Novex Trading renamed NLMK Trading

NLMK Group announces that Novex Trading S.A. has been renamed NLMK Trading. The name and corporate identity of the trading company that supplies NLMK products to the global market were aligned with NLMK Group’s brand. NLMK Group is the largest steelmaker in Russia and one of the most efficient in the world. (NLMK/Ukrainian metal)

Kazakhstan: gold output up in January-August 2018

In January-August Kazakhstan’s production of raw gold and semi-processed gold, or in powder form, increased by 11.6% YoY, to 62,251 kg, the Statistics Committee of the Kazakh Ministry of National Economy reported. In the accounting period, the production of raw silver and semi-processed silver, or in powder form, reached 638,640 kg, down by 11%. (Kazinform/Ukrainian…