Russia: Chukotka gold output up YTD

Gold production on Russia’s Chukotka peninsula rose by 4.4 tons YoY, to 12.8 tons as of June 18, the regional government said in a statement. The Tenkinsky district of the region was the leader with 7.9 tons, the Severo-Evensky produced about 1.2 tons, and the Srednekansky 1.1 tons. Alluvial gold output started in May. The…

Russia: MMK places $500-million Eurobonds

Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (“MMK”), one of the largest steel suppliers in Russia rated Baa2 (Moody’s) / BBB (Fitch) / BBB- (S&P), returned to the international market after more than 15 years with a successful placement of 5-year $500-million Eurobonds with an annual coupon rate of 4.375% payable semi-annually. The proceeds of the issue…