The Ukrainian Association of Secondary Metals (UAVtormet) considers it impossible during the martial law to turn tank armor into plates for bulletproof vests. The chemical composition of the armored steel of tanks and steel used to make vests is similar, but the multi-component steel manufacture is an obstacle. “To produce bulletproof plates it is necessary…
The government of Kazakhstan is introducing the prohibition to export ferrous and non-ferrous scrap and waste for 6 months. Moreover, it is now prohibited to transport scrap, as well as used pipes and rails by automobile or sea vessels out of Kazakhstan. The order of the government will become valid from May 6. It is…
In January-March, scrap deliveries fell by 36.6% YoY, to 530 thousand tons. Procurement dropped by 23.5%, to 556.5 thousand tons. Only Kametstal bought scrap, having purchased 41.5 thousand tons. Its stocks as of the start of the month amounted to 26 thousand tons. (Ukrainian metal)
The authorities of Chernihiv region have prohibited scrapping damaged or destroyed war machines. The move is necessary to better document Russian aggression and crimes. As of March 31, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have destroyed 614 Russian tanks, 1735 armored vehicles, 135 planes, 131 helicopters, 7 ships, etc. (Ukrainian metal)
The Cabinet of Ministers has freed the operations with ferrous and non-ferrous scrap from VAT until January 1, 2027. The decision was taken on March 21. The previous decision was taken in late December 2018. Then VAT cancellation was valid till January 1, 2022. (Ukrainian metal)
The Ukrainian Association of Secondary Metals is studying the global experience of processing military machines for scrap. According to Interpipe Vtormet chairman Valentin Makarenko, there was a shortage of scrap in Ukraine, but the material had been found. “We will process it. It’s a necessary product for us,” he said. He added, that only useless…
In January-February, Ukraine procured 520.4 thousand tons of scrap, down by 18.5% YoY. The drop is due to the seasonal factor as well as export limitations. Exports in 2 months amounted to 7.1 thousand tons, down by 76.6%, while imports fell by 94.9%, to 0.1 thousand tons. Deliveries to metal companies decreased by 15.5%, to…
Ukrzaliznytsia was able to successfully carry out only one out of 11 scrap auctions, having received 5.948 million UAH from the sales. A customer purchased 926 tons of ferrous scrap. 10 auctions were not held. The enterprise failed to sell 2.1 thousand tons valued at 13.3 million UAH. (Ukrainian metal)