Russia: MMK names new Head of Investor Relations

Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) has appointed Veronika Kryachko as Head of Investor Relations. Veronika Kryachko brings with her years of experience in the metals, raw materials and financial sectors. Prior to taking up her current job, she held senior positions in investor relations, corporate development and M&A at companies including Uralkali, Rusal and…

Russia: SUMZ to produce mineral fertilizers

UGMK CEO Andrei Kozitsyn and Ultramar LLC chairman Andrei Bonch-Bruyevich have signed an agreement on a joint production of ammonium sulfate with the capacity of 500 thousand tons per year on the basis of Sredneuralsky Copper-Smelting Works. Investments will reach 4.8 billion rubles. The decision has been taken in view of optimal raw materials provision,…

Ukraine: Interpipe starts supplying railroad axle billets

Interpipe has started supplying railroad axle billets to the local market. “Having successfully finished testing and certifying railroad axles with mechanical treatment, in autumn Interpipe delivered the first batches to railroad car building and repairing plants”, the company reported. This year Interpipe NTZ has successfully passed the Ukrzaliznytsia certification and obtained a right to produce…