Russia: Mechel coal output down in H1 2017

In January-June Mechel mined 10.331 million tons of coal, down by 10% YoY. According to the group statement, steel output in 6 months increased by 5%, to 2.22 million tons, pig iron remained almost flat YoY, at 2.04 million tons. In Q2 Mechel decreased coke sales by 9% because of unstable market situation. “The metal…

Russia: Mechel IFRS net profit down in H1 2017

The net profit of Russian metals and mining group Mechel, attributable to shareholders, fell by 40% YoY, to 4.994 billion rubles in January-June, as calculated under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the company said on August 23. The entire profit fell by 38%, to 5.682 billion rubles. EBITDA grew by 56%, to 40.227 billion rubles,…