Russia: Mechel reports Q2 2016 operational results

Mechel PAO, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, announced Q2 2016 operational results. Mechel CEO Oleg Korzhov commented on the operational results: “In this accounting period, the coal industry demonstrated stable demand on both global and domestic markets, with a growth registered in both quarter benchmarks and spot prices. In Q2 China…

Russia: Mechel announces change in management

Mechel reports that its chief financial officer Andrey Slivchenko is leaving the company following the completion of his two-year contract. “We are deeply grateful to Andrey Slivchenko for his huge contribution into our efforts on stabilizing the company’s financial situation. Andrey joined our team at a very complicated time and has well discharged the duties…

Russia: Mechel 2015 operational results

Mechel, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, announces 2015 operational results. Production: Product 2015, thousand tons 2014, thousand tons % Q4 2015, thousand tons Q3 2015, thousand tons % Run-of-mine coal 23,181 22,624 +2 5,776 5,957 -3 Pig iron 4,065 3,946 +3 1,006 1,014 -1 Steel 4,321 4,269 +1 1,081 1,093 -1…

Russia: Glass Lewis and ISS recommend Mechel shareholders to vote “for” deals with creditors

Mechel announces that Glass Lewis and ISS, independent proxy advisory firms, have recommended Mechel shareholders to vote to approve the deals with creditors at the company’s extraordinary general meeting scheduled for May 26. Glass Lewis and ISS recommended that Mechel shareholders approve of the transactions on providing and changing suretyships and pledges provided by the…

Russia: Mechel intends to hold bonds restructuring

Mechel, one of Russia’s leading mining and steel companies, reports its intention to restructure 17, 18 and 19 series of bonds. The company intends to offer holders of 17-series bonds (State registration number 4-17-55005-E dated 10.08.2010), 18-series bonds (state registration number 4-18-55005-E dated 10.08.2010) and 19-series bonds  (state registration number 4-19-55005-E dated 10.08.2010) to introduce…