Russia: Rusal profits down in H1 2016

In January-June Rusal net profit dropped by 70.3% YoY, to $261 million from $879 million. According to the company statement, its EBITDA decreased 2 times YoY, to $656 million from $1.28 billion. The company revenues dropped by 18% YoY, to $3.89 billion from $4.75 billion. As of June 30, Rusal net debt stood at $8.32…

Ukraine: Zaporizhstal reporting limestone deficiency

Zaporizhstal has reported shortages of limestone due to the problems with railroad transportation in Donetsk region. “The unsolved problems with railroad transportation from the uncontrolled territories of Donetsk region affect Zaporizhstal. We have been using only Ukraine-produced limestone. But now due to difficulties with delivery of this raw material from our major supplier – Komsomolskoye…

Ukraine: MGOK and Valki-Ilmenit produce 94 thousand tons of ilmenite concentrate in H1 2016

In January-June Mezhdurechensky Mining and Processing Works and Valki-Ilmenit, both parts of Group DF and situated in Zhitomir region, produced 94 thousand tons of ilmenite concentrate. “Output depends solely on the ilmenite buyers demand and contracts concluded. There is a slight decrease in mining YoY. But we are interested to mine only what we need,…