Eurasian Resources has implemented the Industry 4.0 technology at its Kacharsky mine. With the investments of $10 million the new module automated system of manufacturing processes now plans shipping and delivery of products. This means the mine can in real time control the mining process to increase output. (Ukrainian metal)
ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih plans to invest $1.5 billion in modernization until 2020. In particular, the works intends to finish construction of the two coking batteries complex (Nos. 5 and 6). The battery No. 6 has been constructed and commissioned, while the battery No. 5 will be put in operation in a couple of months. The…
Zaporizhstal has put in operation its hydrochloride etching line in the cold-rolling shop No. 1 after a major overhaul. According to the company statement, the repair lasted for 7 days and cost some 35 million UAH. At the same time the company has also repaired the Tandem-1680 mill in the shop with investments at 14…
Metinvest has presented the projects of ecological modernization of Mariupol Ilyich Iron and Steel Works to the public. Within the sintering factory reconstruction the company is replacing gas-purifying equipment. Sintering machines Nos. 1-7 have been repaired. This is expected to decrease air pollution in the city by 40%, while dust emission at the works will…
Liepājas metalurgs may resume production in February 2018, said potentially insolvent KVV Liepājas metalurgs’ investor, Israel-based businessman Igor Shamis. “In the next two, three months, we could do all we need to restart the steel melting furnace,” said Shamis. His partner in the deal is the experienced Swiss steel trader Trasteel Trading Holding. The company’s…
Energomashspetsstal has supplied 246.5 tons of mechanically treated rolls to Finland and Poland. In particular, the products were delivered to ABB to be used in the manufacture of electric engines. The rolls have been delivered by land via railroad and trucks. In 2016 EMSS received 1487.9 million UAH of net loss, down 2.1-fold YoY. (Ukrainian…
Pokrov Mining and Processing Works (previously – Ordzhonikidze GOK) has purchased a new JCB hydraulic excavator valued at 7.265 million UAH. A similar excavator was bought in February. The excavator with the ladle volume of 2.5 cubic meters will be operating at the ore loading, as well as construction works. As of today, the GOK…
Zabaykalstalinvest has been holding the license to develop 2 sites in Zabaykalye region since 1993. The company intends to start developing the Chineysky deposits in 2018-2019. In particular, the company plans to construct a mining and processing works at the Rudny site to process copper, platinum, gold and palladium. Another works will be constructed at…
