Ukraine: largest lead works announced bankrupt

The commercial court of Donetsk region named the Specialized Enterprise Svinets LLC bankrupt. The enterprise was created on the basis of lead manufacture at Ukrzinc OJSC, the once giant of non-ferrous metallurgy. This was the largest manufacturer of secondary lead in Ukraine. The company’s accounts payable amount to 241.2 million UAH. (Ukrainian metal)

Georgia: Zestaponi Ferroalloy Plant and Chiatura Management Company suspend operations amid market challenges

Zestaponi Ferroalloy Plant and Chiatura Management Company of Georgian Manganese, a producer and exporter of ferroalloys and manganese ore, have suspended operations until March 1, 2025 following a “significant decline” in silicomanganese prices on the global market and decreased demand over the past two years. Georgian Manganese cited “difficulties” for Chiatura Management Company in supplying…