Russia: NLMK to revise capital allocation in 2020

Due to increased volatility on global markets associated with the COVID-19 outbreak, NLMK Group is withdrawing its previously issued guidance on 2020 capex program of $1.1-1.2 billion for a downward revision. Commencement of certain expansion projects could be postponed. At the same time, the company is proceeding with its major overhauls at NLMK Lipetsk primary…

Russia: Tagmet losses down in 2019

In 2019, Taganrog Iron and Steel Works decreased losses by 800 million rubles, to 1.3 billion rubles. In 2018, losses amounted to 2.1 billion rubles. At the same time, revenue also dropped. While in 2018 it was 43.8 billion rubles, last year it constituted 43.5 billion rubles. (Ukrainian metal)