Ukraine: Kurchenko gets control over Antrazit

Businessman Sergey Kurchenko, who is hiding from Ukrainian law-enforcing service in Russia, has gained control over the state enterprise Antrazit, situated on the Ukraine-uncontrolled territory of Lugansk region. In particular, the new general director of Antrazit is now Alexander Ermakov, connected with Kurchenko. Before that Antrazit was controlled by the terrorist-organization of Lugansk People’s Republic…

Ukraine: miners pensions to grow

The government has announced the increase of the miners pension by 351 UAH from December 1. The minimal amount of pension will thus be 2652 UAH. “In December miners will receive 351 UAH more in pensions”, Prime Minister Vladimir Groysman said. The pension will grow after the announced increase of the minimal salary. (Ukrainian metal)

Russia: Kaltanskaya Factory reaches project capacity

Kuzbassrazrezugol’s Kaltanskaya Energeticheskaya Processing Factory has reached project capacity. This is the company’s only factory that processes T-grade coal. It was put into operation in January 2015, and since then has processed 3.8 million tons of coal. Now the factory is working at full capacity, processing 250 thousand tons of coal per month. (Ukrainian metal)