Russia: stainless scrap exports up in Q1 2019

In March, according to the customs statistics, Russia exported 10.6 thousand tons of corrosion-resistant steel scrap valued at $11.3 million, up by 7.7% and by 3.9% YoY respectively. In Q1 scrap exports totaled 24.4 thousand tons, up by 11.2%, valued at $25.3 million, up by 9.5%. Scrap containing 8% and more of nickel accounted for…

Ukraine: coal output down in Q1 2019

In January-March, Ukraine mined 7.76 million tons of coal, down by 7.2% YoY. In particular, coking coal output dropped by 24.9%, to 1.24 million tons. At the same time, Russia is introducing a ban on the delivery of coal to Ukraine. From June 1, coal and other fuel products could be supplied to Ukraine only…