Russia: Fitch improves Metalloinvest ratings

Fitch Ratings has improved Metalloinvest ratings to BB+ with stable outlook from BB positive. The move reflects the strong operational profile of the company with the strategic focus on high-added value products, competitive position, considerable liquidity, and increase of financial indexes, as well as takes into account of the company progress in improving corporate management.…

Russia: all Electrozinc shops shut down

All the Electrozinc shops in Vladikavkaz have ceased operation activity, and all the machinery has been shut down. On October 21, 2018, Electrozinc suffered from fire on the territory of 4.5 thousand square meters. One fireman perished and two were injured. On December 14, 2018 the company announced it would be completely shut down. (Ukrainian…