Ukraine: Standard&Poor’s improves Metinvest ratings

S&P Global Ratings has confirmed the long-term ratings of Metinvest in the national currency at B- with positive outlook (the previous being stable). Earlier International Financing Review named Metinvest refinancing its debt the deal of the year among developing states. In January-September 2018 Metinvest consolidated revenue increased by 46% YoY, to $9.063 billion. (Ukrainian metal)

Russia: Polymetal gold output up in 2018

The gold output of the Russian precious metals producer Polymetal International increased by 13%, to 1.216 million ounces in 2018, the company said in a statement on January 31. Silver production decreased by 6%, to 25.3 million ounces. The company’s total output in gold equivalent grew by 9% YoY, to 1.562 million ounces in the…