Ukraine: pellets exports in January-November 2018

In January-November Ferrexpo exported 9.36 million tons of iron ore pellets. In particular, its Poltava GOK exported 7 million tons of pellets, and Yeristovo GOK – 2.36 million tons. Karelsky Okatysh (Russia) exported 4.958 million tons of pellets. Metinvest exported 4.894 million tons, including 2.074 million tons from Central GOK and 2.82 million tons from…

Russia: Metalloinvest rating confirmed

The Expert RA rating agency has confirmed Metalloinvest rating at the ruAA- level with positive outlook. The analysts have positively estimated the financial and operational results of the group in 9 months of 2018, including its vertical integration, high added value output growth and prime cost level control. The increase in profitability and optimization of…