Ukraine: AMKR thanking PM

ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih achieved stable output in 2016 and is looking forward to further improve its performance in 2017. “ArcelorMittal Group remains committed to modernizing its operations and expanding its business in Ukraine – with plans to invest $375-400 million this year (capital and operational investments), we will help create directly and indirectly over 30,000…

Ukraine: miners come to terms with minister

The Ministry of energy and coal industry fulfills its obligations to the miners. In particular, the issue with the coal sales has been settled. Two blocks of the Zmiyev TPP will be put into operation in March-May, which will increase coal purchases. According to the energy minister Igor Nasalik, all the purchasing procedures in the…

Kazakhstan: raw zinc output up in 2016

In 2016 Kazakhstan produced 325.5 thousand tons of raw zinc, up by 0.5% YoY. The local demand increased by one third, to 38.7 thousand tons, while exports dropped by 3.2% YoY, to 259.4 thousand tons. The East-Kazakhstan region yielded the most of raw zinc – 325.4 thousand tons. Karaganda region produced 66 tons. The Kazakh…