A global crisis, generated by the pandemic of a new type of the coronavirus, is the hardest one since the World War II, as declared recently by Antonio Guterres, U.N. Secretary-General. The epidemic disturbed a regular lifestyle and a business rhythm both in small towns and the largest capitals of the world. Everybody suffered –…
In March, Zaporizhstal produced 355.8 thousand tons of pig iron, 300.8 thousand tons of steel and 233.6 thousand tons of rolled metal, all down by 8.1%, 15.5% and 21.8% YoY respectively. The decrease is due to a number of capital repairs of the blast furnace No. 5, as well as mills 1150 and 1680. In…
In January, Russia exported 1.9 thousand tons of titanium, down by 29% MoM and by 13% YoY. Price grew by 9%, to $23 per kg. Deliveries to USA decreased from 929 tons to 490 tons, and to Germany – from 621 tons to 461 tons. In 2019, exports totaled 28.5 thousand tons, unchanged YoY. (Ukrainian…
Novo-Shirokinsky Mine, a part of Highland Gold Mining, developing the polymetal deposit of the same name in Zabaikalye region, in 2019 increased net profit 1.5-fold, to 3.8 billion rubles. Sales revenue grew by 15.7%, to 8.2 billion rubles, and sales profit – by 14%, to 4.8 billion rubles. Output decreased by 5%, to 106.784 thousand…
President of Norilsk Nickel, Vladimir Potanin, has suggested shareholders postpone paying dividends this year due to a crisis. Rusal, the largest shareholder, has not supported this. “Of course, shareholders like dividends. But when there is a choice between increased dividends and investments in strategic development, 75% of minor shareholders choose investments. During crisis it is…
AzerGold CJSC has signed a $9.5-million contract with AT-Geotech LLC for exploration drilling, geotechnical research, laboratory analysis, monitoring of results and report preparation work in the country. AzerGold CJSC secured the contract via a tender, the official website on public procurement reported. Established in 2015, AzerGold CJSC is engaged in the study, research, exploration, management…
In January, Russia exported 4.4 thousand tons of long-rolled aluminum, up by 8% MoM, but down by 8% YoY. Price grew by 5%, to $3255 per ton. Deliveries to Germany increased from 627 tons to 840 tons, and to USA – from 415 tons to 648 tons. At the same time exports to Kazakhstan dropped…
In January, Russia imported 2.3 thousand tons of zinc, down by 49% MoM and by 56% YoY. Price remained unchanged at $2.6 per kg. Deliveries from Kazakhstan decreased by 51%, to 1.8 thousand tons, and from Uzbekistan – by 30%, to 294 tons. In 2019, imports totaled 50 thousand tons, up from 13.6 thousand tons…
