NLMK Group reports the tragic death of Dr. Bruno de Cooman, NLMK Group Vice President for Research and Development, on August 29 in Moscow. “Bruno De Cooman’s death is an enormous loss for the group and the entire sector, for his friends and family. He has made an invaluable contribution to the development of global…
The prices of precious metals decreased in Azerbaijan on August 29, according to the data published by the Central Bank. The price of gold fell by 8.7465 manats, to 2,047.6925 manats per ounce on August 29 compared to the price on August 28. The price of silver dropped by 0.1912 manats, to 25.1079 manats per…
The net profit of VSMPO-Avisma grew by 40% YoY, to $167.58 million in January-June, as calculated under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the company said. Revenue increased by 3.3%, to $786.08 million. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) decreased by 6.1%, to $317.52 million. (Prime/Ukrainian metal)
On August 29 the Uzbekistan Iron and Steel Works launched a workshop for the production of ferroalloys. The launch ceremony was attended by the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, employees of the enterprise, representatives of the government of Uzbekistan and foreign investors. The cost of the implemented project is $60 million, the workshop is equipped with up-to-date…
Lately a number of Armenian and Azerbaijani media reported on possible “mass firings” at Rusal Armenal because the US sanctions affected foil exports. The company is the largest producer and exporter of aluminum foil. “The works is operating in stable mode. No mass firings are in question. The information appearing in some media is false”,…
As of August 24, 988 thousand tons of coal have been produced, up by 67 thousand tons YoY. According to the Ministry of industry and new technologies, this year Tajikistan intends to produce 1.9 million tons of coal. The country has 14 coal deposits. Coal exports so far have reached 27 thousand tons valued at…
Severstal and the First Cargo Company have signed a 5-year agreement on railroad transportation of metal in open wagons. The agreement provides for annual transportation of some 16 million tons of metal. The companies have been cooperating since 2013. That year an agreement was concluded for 5 years. Since then PGK has transported 105 million…
Russia has a plan to support Rusal hit by US sanctions, including by buying aluminum to the state reserves. In April the company was severely hit by sanctions. Metal deliveries under contracts concluded before April 6 are allowed until October 23. According to the minister of industry and trade Denis Manturov the government has a…