Russia: Mechel revenue down in Q3 2019

In July-September Mechel received 74.9 billion rubles of revenue, down by 5% QoQ and by 6% YoY. In 9 months revenue decreased by 4% YoY, to 228.2 billion rubles. EBITDA in Q3 dropped by 9% QoQ and by 29% YoY, to 15 billion rubles. Losses accountable to the shareholders in July-September amounted to 571 million…

Ukraine: Metinvest cuts working hours at Mariupol plants

Azovstal and Mariupol Ilyich Iron and Steel Works are transferring their employees from order-free departments to decreased working week. The administrative employees and manufacturing workers will now have a working week of 32 hours. The order is valid until March 31, 2020. Moreover, the business trips are suspended and the employees will not receive premiums.…