At present, ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih is operating with the capacity of 20%. Metal output dropped by 20%. “The life continues testing us. There is war not only on the field of battle. Every day, every hour the enemy tries to destroy peaceful cities and towns all over Ukraine, deprive people of heating, light and normal…
ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih has refuted information spread by the ministry of defence of Russia. “In its Telegram-channel and video address the Russian ministry of defence commented on the recent missile attack on the city of Kriviy Rih and spread untrue information about an alleged strike on “the missile and artillery stock in an AMKR shop”.…
ArcelortMittal Kriviy Rih is making 20-25% of products it can manufacture. According to the company CEO Mauro Longobardo, the operation was affected by logistics problems. AMKR used to produce 6 million tons of steel, of which 80% were exported via Odesa and Mykolaiv ports. Railroad transportation costs increased 5-fold. “Thus, we are unable to regain…
In January-September, ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih decreased metallurgical coke manufacture by 64.6% YoY, to 786 thousand tons. In September, the company produced 46 thousand tons. Bulk 6% moisture coke manufacture in 9 months totaled 905 thousand tons, including 54 thousand tons in September. The company received 263 thousand tons of domestic coal, 390 thousand tons from…
On October 12, ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih launched the process of decommissioning coke-oven batteries Nos. 1 and 2. They are the oldest at the plant. Four batteries will remain at the plant, with only two working – Nos. 5 and 6 – which last week were put into operation following a forced shut down after the…
ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih has decided to limit electricity consumption and temporarily decrease output. “This is important to decrease electricity consumption in Kriviy Rih and provide for safety of our employees, which is our key priority,” the company said on Facebook. At the same time, products are shipped to customers as planned. “We hope to return…
ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih begins commissioning the coke-oven batteries Nos. 5 and 6. On October 3-4, the battery No. 6 will be launched and on October 5-6 – No. 5. The batteries operation has been suspended due to the Russian invasion in February. “These days, because of the technological peculiarities of the launch regime, the citizens…
ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih expects an increase of metal products export to the EU countries in the fourth quarter of the year. The company plans to fill in the gap on the European market following the temporary suspension of operation at some metal enterprises due to the high electricity prices. “We have a certain advantage over…
