Russia: Vysochaishiy commissions Ugakhan

On October 23 Vysochaishiy (GV Gold) commissioned the Ugakhan Mining and Processing Works according to the schedule. The Ugakhan gold deposits were discovered in 2010. The C1+C2 gold reserves are estimated at 49 tons (1.58 million ounces). The deposits will be developed till 2029. Investments in the project totaled $200 million. Each year the GOK…

Ukraine: Centravis 100% loaded

Centravis Production Ukraine’s capacities are 100% loaded. According to the company CEO and main shareholder Yuri Atanasov, since 2014 the Centravis has decreased sales on Russian market from 80% to 20%, having increased sales to EU from 10% to 70%. Each year the company intends to increase output by 10-15%. In particular, this year the…

Russia: MidUral Group revenue up in 2016

In 2016 MidUral Group revenue increased by 13% YoY, to 8.3 billion rubles. Profit before taxation was 373.3 million rubles as opposed to losses in 2015. The net debt as of December 31, 2016 decreased by 20.2%. MidUral Group comprises Klyuchevsky Ferroalloys Works, Russkiy Chrome 1915, Klyuchevskaya Processing Factory (all in Russia), Dirox S.A. (Uruguay),…