Located in Ukraine, ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih plant is bearing the heavy burden of wartime along with the brave country fighting for its existence. “However, today we are forced to talk about another front – the economic one, where the situation is becoming critical,” says Mauro Longobardo, CEO of ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih. “Since July, ArcelorMittal Kryvyi…
In January-November, Ukraine imported $48.59 million worth of zinc and zinc products, down by 11.3% YoY. In November, imports amounted to $3.07 million. Zinc exports over the 11 months totaled $1.166 million ($22 thousand in November) as opposed to $463 thousand last year. (Ukrainian Metal)
Bahrom Islomov, Minister of Mining Industry and Geology of the Republic of Uzbekistan, held a meeting with Dr. Klaus Mangold, head of Mangold Consulting. During the discussion, the parties reviewed the ongoing reforms in Uzbekistan’s mining and geological sectors, as well as prospects for the further development of the industry. Special attention was given to…
In December, Jastrzebska Spolka Weglowa (JSW), the largest producer of coking coal in the European Union, completed one of the most important investments in the history of the Pniowek mine. The project to deepen shaft III from 856 to 1,053 meters and commission the new 1,000 horizon was completed, which was a key step in…
From January to October, Azerbaijan imported 44,441 kg of gold (gold in the form of semi-finished rods, wire and profiles, plates, sheets, strips, or tapes with a thickness of over 0.15 mm, excluding the base) worth $4.515 billion. According to the State Statistics Committee, this is a two-fold increase in value and a 64% increase…
From January to November, Azerbaijan produced 2,815 kg of gold and 3,505.5 kg of silver. According to the State Statistics Committee, this represents an increase of 9.7% and 14.4%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2024. Over the first 11 months, copper concentrate production in Azerbaijan amounted to 6,420.6 tons, 33 times higher than…
President Karol Nawrocki has signed into law a government bill that makes it easier to close down coal mines and provides severance pay of 170,000 zloty (EUR 40,290) for affected workers. The measures are seen as a key part of Poland’s transition towards cleaner forms of energy. The decision – which marks a rare moment…
On the night of December 12, Russia was attacking one of the state coalmines with UAVs for 6 hours. “As a result of some 18 strikes, a fire broke out and two employees were wounded,” the deputy energy minister Roman Andarak said. It took several hours to extinguish the fire. The wounded employees were provided…