In January-February, Ukraine exported 2.71 million tons of metal, or 88% of all metal produced. In January-February 2018 the export share was 84.8% (2.64 million tons of 3.11 million tons produced). Semi-finished products accounted for 47.53% of exports, up from 43.19% last year. The share of flat rolled metal also grew – from 31.91% to…
DetailsTorex-Khabarovsk LLC, managing the Amurstal works, intends in 2020 to start modernization of the manufacture with investments at 7.5 billion rubles. The modernization is necessary due to the underloading of capacities by more than 50% because of the shortage of scrap. After modernization the works capacity will grow 3.3-fold, from 900 thousand tons per year…
DetailsIn January-February, Ukrainian metal manufacturers sold 369 thousand tons to the domestic market. The share of the market in the output was 12%. In January-February 2018, domestic market received 470 thousand tons of metal, and the share was 15.2%. All in all, domestic market in 2 months received 555.9 thousand tons of rolled metal, including…
DetailsA mechanic-repairman has perished at Azovstal. On May 17, he was replacing an electric engine on the third floor of the coke shop. As a result of a hit by an 8-meter long pipe he died. The prosecutor’s office is investigating the accident. (Ukrainian metal)
DetailsIn April, Ukraine exported 583.4 thousand tons of carbon steel semi-finished products, up by 8.2% MoM, valued at $225.04 million, up by 4.29%. According to the State Fiscal Service, in January-April exports totaled 2.38 million tons at $990 million. The share of semis in Ukraine’s exports reached 6.05%. Italy accounted for 30.6% of purchases, Egypt…
DetailsThis year Ferrexpo intends to invest $300 million in its own development. According to the group owner Konstantin Zhevago, next year investments are planned on the level of $220 to $300 million, depending on the market situation. In 2018 Ferrexpo decreased net profit by 15% YoY, to $335.22 million, increasing its revenue by 6.4%, to…
DetailsThis year Zimovichi intends to extract 150 kg of alluvial gold. This volume is on par with the previous year output. The company will be operating at three sites – in the Amunakit, Verkhnyaya Larba and Tynda river valleys. The washing season has not started yet because of the low temperature. (Ukrainian metal)
DetailsIn January-March, Seligdar revenue dropped by 12.3% YoY, to 18.83 million rubles, with gold sales revenue down by 61.7%, to 2.313 million rubles. Sales losses totaled 72.106 million rubles. This year the company fell to the gross loss of 3.62 million rubles from the gross profit of 4.25 million rubles in Q1 2018. The net…
DetailsStangold LLC has started the washing season and intends to extract 60 kg of gold. According to the company, output has remained unchanged since 2017. Since 2011 the company has been annually developing the alluvial gold sites at the Verkhniy Sirik Brook. Reserves are estimated at 96.8 kg of gold. (Ukrainian metal)
DetailsIn January-March, TMK EBITDA grew by 9% YoY, to $175 million. According to the company statement, revenue dropped by 1%, to $12.57 billion, with gross profit up by 6%, to $235 million. Compared to Q4 2018, EBITDA fell by 2%, and revenue by 1%, while gross profit increased by 5%. As of March 31, the…
DetailsPJSC Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works’ (MMK) new hi-tech sinter plant, the second stage of which is scheduled for commissioning in the near future, is expected to add an additional c. $40 million to the company’s EBITDA per year. In addition to the increased productivity, the unit should significantly decrease MMK’s environmental impact. The news…
DetailsArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih has completed modernization of the automation control system of Light Section Wire Rod Mill No. 250/150-6 in the Rolling Shop No. 3. There the company produces bar and coil rod with diameter from 5.5 up to 32 mm. The initial project price was estimated at UAH 48 million, but actual costs amounted…
DetailsGold and silver prices decreased in Azerbaijan on May 20 compared to the prices of May 17. The price of gold dropped by 17.06 manats, to 2,169.9990 manats per ounce. The price of silver fell by 0.1755 manats, to 24.5466 manats per ounce. The price of platinum went down by 12.138 manats, to 1,400.0690 manats…
DetailsThe price of one ounce of gold increased by 4.0375 manats or by 0.2% last week in Azerbaijan. The average price of one ounce of gold stood at 2,196.9814 manats. The price of one ounce of silver decreased by 0.2723 manats or by 1.1%, to 25.0384 manats. The price of one ounce of platinum dropped…
DetailsRussia’s second biggest lender VTB has raised the stake in Polymetal International plc to 5.15% from 0.16% as a result of a repo deal, the bank said. The deal took place on May 14. (Prime/Ukrainian metal)
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