Russia: Mechel to increase coal output

In 2018 Mechel intends to reach coal output at the level of 23.3 million tons. “In particular, UKUZ is expected to yield 9.5 million tons, Yakutugol – 8.5 million tons and Elga – 5.3 million tons. Coking coal concentrate will total 10.7 million tons. Power-generating coal output – 5.8 million tons”, the company CEO Oleg…

Russia: Mechel net losses up in 2017

In 2017 Mechel increased its net loss 1.9-fold YoY, to 15.2 billion rubles. According to the company statement, its revenue decreased 2.1-fold, to 5.99 billion rubles, gross profit dropped 4.1-fold, to 3.05 billion rubles, and sales profit – 7.3-fold, to 1.5 billion rubles. Other income grew 2-fold, to 15.3 billion rubles. The company fixed liabilities…