Russia: Metalloinvest output up in Q2 2018
In April-June Metalloinvest produced 10.1 million tons of iron ore, up by 2.3% YoY. Pellets output grew by 4%, to 7 million tons. HBI manufacture increased by 1.3%, to 1.2 million tons. The share of sales of iron ore products with high added value (pellets, HBI) increased to 72% from 69% in Q1. Pig iron…