Russia: Yakovlevsky mine resumes operation

After a 6-months idleness Metal-group has resumed iron ore extraction at its Yakovlevsky mine in Belgorod region. By March almost all employees have to be engaged in the work. Annual ore output is expected to increase to 100 thousand tons. Since February 1, the operation started in limited volume, with 55% employees working. (Ukrainian metal)

Russia: FGK ore transportation up in 2016

In 2016 the Federal Cargo Company transported 15.6 million tons of ore, up by 30% YoY. The largest volumes were carried from KMAruda to Tulachermet, and then exported through Russian and Baltic ports. The increase in ore transportation was noted at the Krasnoyarsk (by 146% YoY), Sverdlovsk (by 117%), Zabaikalsk (by 107%), Northern (by 76%),…

Ukraine: iron ore export-import in 2016

In 2016 Ukraine exported 39.2 million tons of iron ore and concentrate valued at $1.827 billion. According to the State Fiscal Service, China was the largest importer of iron ore – $627.32 million, or 34.33% of the total exports. Czech Republic purchased $194.87 million worth of iron ore (10.67%), Poland – $192.21 million (10.52%). Other…