Ukraine: AMKR appoints COO

Sergey Lavrinenko, previously chief engineer (production support and repairs), was appointed to the position of chief operation officer of ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih. On this position, Sergey will be responsible for managing production processes and coordinating the activities of the structural divisions of the largest Ukrainian steel and mining plant. “Sergey’s engineering thinking and vast practical…

Ukraine: VostGOK output down in H1 2021

In January-June, Vostochniy Mining and Processing Works decreased uranium oxide concentrate output by 45% YoY, to 227.8 tons valued at 663 million UAH, down by 40%. Ore extraction dropped by 13%, to 242.2 thousand tons, with 51 thousand tons extracted in June. The highest concentrate output was in March – 49.8 tons valued at 145…

Ukraine: Interpipe output up in H1 2021

In January-June, Interpipe increased pipe output by 12.8% YoY, to 263.5 thousand tons, while railroad products manufacture dropped by 19.3%, to 82.1 thousand tons. In June, pipe output totaled 57.1 thousand tons (5.13 thousand tons in May) and railroad products – 14.2 thousand tons (13 thousand tons). In H1, Europe accounted for 28% of pipe…