Kazakhstan: gold output up in 2022

In 2022, Kazakhstan increased gold-bearing ore extraction by 19.5% YoY, to 39.4 million tons. Concentrate output dropped by 11.9%, to 455 thousand tons. Raw and semi-wrought gold manufacture grew by 13%, to 129.6 tons. In particular, refined gold production totaled 73.2 tons, up by 9.9%. In previous years the highest output was 69.8 tons. Tau-Ken…

Ukraine: ferrous metals export revenue down in January-February 2023

In January-February, Ukraine exported $357.1 million worth of ferrous metals, down 5.6-fold YoY. According to the State Customs Service, ferrous metals accounted for 5.53% of the overall export revenue as opposed to 17.6% last year. In February, ferrous metals export revenue totaled $191.42 million. Imports decreased by 28%, to $163.54 million, with $94.8 million in…

Ukraine: Kametstal repairs 2 locomotives

Since the start of the year, Kametstal has capitally repaired two locomotives. The TGM4 series machines No. 1181 and No. 1183 now operate at the Domennaya station, mostly transporting hot metal ladles and sludge carriers in the converter shop. The repair allows extending the operation of the locomotives by 6 to 7 years. Kametstal operates…