ArcelorMittal to invest over $200 million in Ukrainian mill

It is reported that ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steel producer, plans to invest $200 million to modernize and boost efficiency at its Ukrainian steel mill in 2010.Mr. Jean Jouet, CEO for ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih, said these plans could be derailed if the company continued to struggle in receiving value added tax refunds from Ukraine cash-strapped…

ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih to invest over $200 million in 2010

According to Mr. Jean Jouet, CEO of ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih, the Ukraine-based subsidiary of the world largest integrated metals and mining company ArcelorMittal, the company plans in 2010 to invest more that $200 million into the implementation of its modernization projects.Mr. Jouet said “After the slowdown in 2009, this year we intend to increase our…

ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih to upgrade converter shop in 2010

It is reported that ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih, Ukraine-based subsidiary of the world largest integrated metals and mining company ArcelorMittal, plans in 2010 to carry out the modernization of its converter shop by installing a new ladle furnace, a new continuous billet caster and by replacing its gas cleaning units.ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih 2010 investment projects are…

ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih cuts steel output in 2009

Reuters reported that Ukraine biggest steel mill Kryvorizhstal, owned by ArcelorMittal, reduced raw steel production in 2009 to 5.054 million tons from 6.233 million in 2008.According to the report, the rolled steel production fell to 4.478 million tons from 5.406 million while pig iron output fell to 4.418 million from 5.632 million.Ukraine steel production fell…