Russia: Rusal exports down in April 2018

In April Rusal works decreased aluminum exports by 70% MoM and by 68% YoY, to 76.7 thousand tons. In March the company experienced an export growth of 13% MoM. Despite the ease of sanctions, none has resumed cooperation with Rusal. But all the major works in Siberia are operating. At the same time the aluminum…

Ukraine: AMKR agreement on reconciliation commission for settling collective labor dispute signed

Following almost 26 hours of discussion, the representatives of the employer PJSC ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih and labor collective, despite of disagreements, reached an agreement to create reconciliation commission for settling collective labor dispute, which was registered earlier with the order of National Mediation and Conciliation Service in Dnipropetrovsk region. The parties have agreed to delegate…

Russia: EZOCM awaiting Schmidt wire machine

Within the program of major machinery modernization Yekaterinburg Non-Ferrous Metals Processing Works is expecting the delivery of the Schmidt drawing machine for wire manufacture. “The machine absolutely meets the requirements of our company. It is much up-to-date than its analogues, used in our drawing manufacture now. Because of that the highest quality of products is…