Russia: MMK to buy LMZ

MMK is preparing to purchase Lysva Iron and Steel Works. According to a source, the parties have signed preliminary documents and MMK has applied to the Federal Antimonopoly Service. The Service confirmed the receipt of the documents on August 17, but prolonged their reviewing to study the competition environment. MMK says it is regularly monitoring…

Kazakhstan ready for consultations with Ukraine in WTO over duties on steel pipes

Astana is ready to hold consultations with Kiev regarding antidumping duties on certain types of steel pipes imported from Ukraine in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). “Kazakhstan is ready to hold consultations with its Ukrainian colleagues. The possible timeframes of the consultations are being discussed,” a source at the National Economy Ministry of Kazakhstan reported.…