2012-03-12 10:18:00 OMZ-Spetsstal completes production of hydroturbine shafts for Sayano-Shushenskaya Hydro Power Plant
OMZ-Spetsstal completes production of hydroturbine shafts for Sayano-Shushenskaya Hydro Power Plant
OMZ Spetsstal, part of OMZ Group, has completed the production of hydraulic turbine shafts for Sayano-Shushenskaya HPP. The last shaft was delivered to OJSC Silovye mashiny. This shaft is ...
2012-03-07 10:29:45 Rusal's statement in relation to State Duma deputy comments
The company finds it necessary to make the following statement following comments made by the State Duma deputy, Andrei Krutov, aimed at discrediting UC RUSAL.
Andrei Krutov’s recent and frequent comments in relation to UC RUSAL are distorted and incorrect and clearly demonstrate ...
2012-03-07 10:20:35 Mechel announces changes in management of Group’s Power Division
Mechel, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, announces the appointment of the new Chief Executive Officer of Mechel-Energo OOO.
Yuri Yampolsky, 57, who was appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of Mechel-Energo OOO, replaces Anatoly Chernakov, who was acting chief ...
2012-03-06 10:17:51 Izhorskie Zavody become wins “Made in Russia” contest
Izhorskie Zavody, part of OMZ Group, won “Made in Russia” 2011 award.
Izhorskie Zavody submitted for the competition its R-0101 reactor for 4100 hydrocracking unit. Hydrocracking reactors R-0101 and R-0102 were manufactured in 2010 for OAO TANEKO, which builds an oil refinery ...
2012-03-06 10:15:41 NLMK expands its ladle metallurgy facilities
NLMK has commissioned a new 4 mtpy RH vacuum degasser intended for achieving high-quality of steel before casting at continuous casting machines. Due to this project with the total investment of about RUR 3.9 bn the company's rolling assets in Russia and Europe will be covered by high-quality ...
2012-03-05 10:27:59 Severstal announces EGM
Severstal, one of the world’s leading vertically integrated steel and steel related mining companies, announces that the Board of Directors has called an EGM to be conducted by absentee voting on April 10, 2012.
The following agenda for the EGM was approved by the Board: ...
2012-03-05 10:16:19 TMK ships LDP for South Iolotan Field in Turkmenistan
TMK, one of the world’s leading producers of tubular products for the oil and gas industry, ships longitudinally welded large diameter pipe (LDP) for use in transporting natural gas from Turkmenistan’s largest gas field, the South Iolotan field.
To meet the customer’s ...
2012-03-02 10:16:25 ITER delegation visits Izhorskie Zavody
Izhorskie Zavody, part of OMZ Group, hosted a delegation of ITER International Organization (ITER - a project of International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) and Federal State Unitary Enterprise D.E. Efremov Scientific Research Institute of Electrophysical Apparatus (NIIEFA).
During ...
2012-03-01 10:45:22 Norilsk Nickel canalizes this year more than rub17 bln for re-equipment
NORILSK NICKEL notifies that in 2012 the Company’s investments into re-equipment of basic national production premises run up to RUB17,1 BLN which is 2,3 times as much as the money spent in 2011.
The Polar Division will disburse RUB14,4 BLN to replace the out-of-repair equipment, ...
2012-02-29 10:15:21 RUSAL's NAZ completes first modernization stage
RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium producer, is pleased to announce the completion of the first stage of its Nadvoitsy aluminium smelter’s (NAZ) modernization and the increase in alloys production due to the smelter’s revamping programme. The investments at the first stage ...
2012-02-29 10:14:02 VIZ-Stal receives steam reforming equipment
VIZ-Stal has received equipment for the construction of a steam reforming facility that will replace the more expensive electrolysis method used during the process of electrical steel production.
The new facility will be used to produce hydrogen by reforming natural gas. Once it is ...
2012-02-28 10:22:46 Renova Group signed Investment Agreement for development of Kurumoch International Airport
An investment agreement related to the project of construction оf a new air terminal complex, overhaul and upgrade of engineering systems and utilities of Kurumoch International Airport and its operation has been signed today in Moscow at the Representative Office of the Samara Region ...
2012-02-28 10:18:47 Izhorskiye Zavody launches check assemble of reactor with internals for Bolgarian Belene NPP
Izhorskiye Zavody, part of OMZ Group, launched check assemble of the reactor vessel VVER-1000 for the first energy unit at Belene NPP (Bulgaria).
This manufacturing operation at the factory was conducted on a special test stand in order to dock the most important pieces of NPP equipment ...
2012-02-27 10:12:10 Alexey Mordashov joins discussion of Cherepovets development for period till 2022
24 February 2012, Moscow – The Cherepovets Community Council, with the participation of Oleg Kuvshinnikov, Governor of Vologda Region, and Alexey Mordashov, Chief Executive Officer of OAO Severstal, has reviewed a presentation on the town's development for the period till 2022.
The ...
2012-02-27 10:10:01 Vtorchermet NLMK growth picks up steam
In 2011 Vtorchermet NLMK set up 18 new scrap metal processing sites in various regions across Russia. The Company purchased 22 handling machines, 88 vehicles for process needs; it also assembled and commissioned 3 shearing presses.
In 2011 Vtorchermet NLMK invested over RUR330 million ...
2012-02-24 10:55:46 RUSAL announces full year production results for 2011
RUSAL, the world's largest aluminium producer, announces its key production data for 2011.
Key highlights:
Total aluminium output amounted to 4,123 thousand tonnes in 2011, an increase of 1% as compared to that of 2010.
Alumina output totalled 8,154 thousand tonnes in ...
2012-02-24 10:52:35 Evraz has issued ordinary shares
EVRAZ announces that it has issued 869,469 new ordinary shares (the “New Shares”) to Mastercroft Finance Limited, a trustee of the EVRAZ plc Employee Share Trust, in consideration for 96,607 and two-thirds registered ordinary shares in Evraz Group S.A, which is now wholly-owned by ...
2012-02-24 10:50:37 Mechel reports resumption of work at Romanian plants
Mechel, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, reports that Ductil Steel Buzau and Mechel Campia Turzii plants, as well as smelting production at Ductil Steel Otelu Rosu, resumed their work.
Ductil Steel Buzau, Mechel Campia Turzii and Ductil Steel Otelu Rosu, where ...
2012-02-22 10:22:33 NLMK prepares to launch new ladle furnace
Novolipetsk (NLMK’s main production site in Lipetsk) has started hot tests at its new 2 mtpy ladle furnace (LF). Its operational features will allow expansion of the Company’s product mix by enabling production of high-quality steel for the automotive industry, construction, the ...
2012-02-22 10:20:55 Mechel launched chrome briquette production at Tikhvin Ferroalloy Plant
Mechel, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, reports the launch of a chrome briquette producing workshop at Tikhvin Ferroalloy Plant, which is part of Mechel’s ferroalloys division.
The launch of the workshop producing chrome briquettes out of concentrate of ...
2012-02-21 10:07:48 IZ-Kartex to deliver four excavators to Stoylenskiy mining plant
IZ-Kartex part of OMZ Group, has signed a contract with OJSC Stoilensky mining plant for the manufacture of four excavators with various bucket capacity. In accordance with the contract the company will deliver one EKG-10 excavator, two EKG-8US excavators and one EKG-5U.
Production of ...
2012-02-21 10:05:29 Severstal completed upgrade of Blast Furnace No.5 Air Heater at Cherepovets Steel Mill
Severstal, one of the world’s leading vertically integrated steel and steel related mining companies, announces that its Cherepovets Steel Mill, part of the Severstal Russian Steel Division and one of the world's largest standalone integrated steelworks by capacity, has completed an ...
2012-02-20 10:09:46 Mechel reports suspension of smelting at two Romanian plants due to weather
Mechel, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, reports that smelting production was temporarily halted at Mechel Targoviste and Ductil Steel Otelu Rosu plants due to problems with shipping in scrap because of severe weather conditions.
Starting February 18, smelting ...
2012-02-20 10:07:24 Severstal North America receives Safety Award of the Steel Manufacturers Association
Severstal North America announced a Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) safety award the company received for Zero Lost Time Accidents (LTA) at its Columbus, Mississippi facility. “Companies continue to create innovative methods to improve and implement safety procedures. Severstal ...
2012-02-17 10:19:15 Norilsk Nickel transport and logistics division performance in 2011
MMC Norilsk Nickel sums up the results of its transport and logistics division operation in 2011.
The transport and logistics department ensures forwarding of all Company’s cargo by water, railway, automotive, and aviation transport. In 2011, the total volume of cargo forwarded ...
2012-02-17 10:17:43 NLMK appoints new vice president for logistics
NLMK, a world’s leading steel company, announces today an appointment of Mr Alexander Sapronov to the newly created position of Vice President for Logistics. This decision will improve the efficiency and operational flexibility of the Group’s management structure.
In his new ...
2012-02-17 10:14:09 Mechel reports resumption of work at earlier suspended facilities at New-Olzherassk Mine
Mechel, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, reports that work at several facilities at New-Olzherassk mine was resumed fully after a temporary suspension.
Administrative suspension of work at several facilities at New-Olzherassk mine was lifted today ahead of schedule ...
2012-02-16 10:46:45 RUSAL largest Aluminium Division to increase alloy production by 70%
RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium producer, is pleased to announce its plans to increase alloy production in Aluminium Division East units by up to 70% by 2016. This is an increase from 1,130,000 tonnes to 1,930,000 tonnes. Investments in the project in 2012 will amount to USD 5 ...
2012-02-16 10:41:31 Ural Steel prepares to launch a new vacuum degasser
Metalloinvest’s Ural Steel (the Plant) prepares to launch a new vacuum degasser. At present, the main equipment for the vacuum degasser is being delivered for installation in the Plant’s electric arc furnace shop. The commissioning of vacuum degasser will broaden the Plant’s ...
2012-02-16 10:35:25 Mechel reports suspension of two Romanian plants due to weather
Mechel, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, reports that work was temporarily halted at Mechel Campia Turzii and Ductil Steel Buzau plants due to problems with shipping in raw materials because of severe weather conditions.
Over the past few days the two plants were ...
2012-02-15 10:17:46 Norilsk Nickel continues the development of its overseas operations
Capetown, February 7, 2012 – MMC Norilsk Nickel’s delegation (the Company or the Group), headed by Roman Panov, the Director of Overseas Operations Department, took part in an international forum “Mining Indaba – 2012”, which is held annually in South Africa ...
2012-02-15 10:16:29 NLMK USA sets new records in production and quality
NLMK’s plant at NLMK Indiana has ended 2011 setting 10 new production records. In the Melt Shop, a new annual tonnage record of 672,756 cast tons* produced with an average tap to tap time of 71.31 minute was achieved, +1.6% compared to 2010’s tonnage record. Capacities were ...
2012-02-15 10:14:25 Mechel closed books on placement of Bo-04 Series stock bonds at a sum of 5bn rubles
Mechel, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, announces successful closure of the books for the placement of its BO-04 series bonds. The funds procured by the placement will be used to re-finance short-term debt facilities.
On February 10, 2012 Mechel OAO closed the ...
2012-02-14 10:37:41 RUSAL to start recycling wastes at UAZ in 2014
RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium producer, is pleased to announce the launch of a new alumina production waste recycling technology test run, which will result in the construction of a prototype facility at the Urals aluminium smelter (UAZ). The facility's recycling capacity is ...
2012-02-14 10:31:21 MMK wins award in “Best Russian Companies. Growth, Efficiency, Responsibility” competition
MMK won first place in the nomination “Social programs for employees, supporting motherhood and childhood” in recognition of the Company’s achievements in the area of corporate social responsibility in 2011.
The annual award, which is granted by the Russian Union of ...
2012-02-13 12:25:03 Norilsk Nickel continues implementation of its project in Chita
Norilsk Nickel announces the start of design works on Bugdainskiy Mining and Concentration Plant (Bugdainskiy MCP).
The contract with designing company was signed on December 9, 2011.
On August 01, 2011, the Company sent an official request to seven leading designing and ...
2012-02-13 12:23:00 Severstal's environmental policy voted best amongst russian companies
Severstal, one of the world’s leading vertically integrated steel and steel related mining companies, has won the award for Environmentally Responsible Business organized by the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs. The award was presented during Russian Business Week in ...
2012-02-13 12:19:44 Mechel reports suspension of work at Several facilities at New-Olzherassk Mine
Mechel, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, reports that work was temporarily halted at several facilities at New-Olzherassk mine which is part of Southern Kuzbass Coal Company.
Following a check conducted by the Mezhdurechensk territorial branch of the Southern ...
2012-02-03 10:23:43 RF Supreme Commercial Court and Constitutional Court Support NLMK
The Constitutional Court and the Supreme Commercial Court of the Russian Federation have supported NLMK’s position regarding the unlawfulness of the award issued by the International Commercial Arbitration Court (ICAC) at the Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCI) of the Russian ...
2012-02-03 10:20:58 Cherepovets Steel Mill increased strip deliveries to Russian pipe makers in 2011 by 5%
Severstal, one of the world’s leading vertically integrated steel and steel related mining companies, announces that its Cherepovets Steel Mill, part of the Severstal Russian Steel Division and one of the world's largest standalone integrated steelworks by capacity, increased deliveries ...
2012-02-03 10:03:00 RUSAL to increase its stake in Yaroslavsk GRK to 100%
RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium producer, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 50% of OOO “Yaroslavsk GRK” (Yaroslavsk Mining Company) from Russian Mining Company (RGRK). Following completion of the deal, Yaroslavsk GRK will be 100% ...
2012-02-02 10:01:49 TMK makes first shipment of vacuum insulated tubing to Gazprom
TMK, one of the world’s leading producers of tubular products for the oil and gas industry, becomes the first manufacturer in Russia to produce vacuum insulated tubing (VIT). The company has now made its first shipment of VIT to Gazprom for the use in the Bovanenkovskoye gas condensate ...
2012-02-02 10:01:00 Lipetsk main site summarizes the results of its environmental project implementation
In 2011 the main production site in Lipetsk of NLMK allocated approximately RUR 4 billion on environmental protection projects. To date, around 100 environmental projects aimed at revamping and upgrading process equipment and operations have been completed.
Despite reporting a 5% ...
2012-02-01 10:12:50 Afferro Mining Inc. approves sale of 38.5% stake in Putu Iron Ore Project in Liberia to Severstal
OAO Severstal, one of the world’s leading vertically integrated steel and steel related mining companies, announces that the shareholders of Afferro Mining Inc. have today approved the sale of its 38.5% interest in the Putu iron ore project in Liberia to Lybica Holding B.V., the ...
2012-02-01 10:01:00 Users and importers of steel products from 60 world countries visited Metal-Expo'2011
Metal-Expo Management has published Metal-Expo’2011 visitors’ outlook provided by an independent specialized company. According to the outlook representatives of 61 countries of the total of some 250 world countries visited Metal-Expo’2011.
Russia accounts for the ...
2012-01-31 10:16:44 NLMK trading update for Q4 2011
NLMK Group’s steel production in Q4 2011 amounted to 3.2 million tonnes (+9.6% quarter-on-quarter). The Group’s steelmaking facilities were running at about 91% (97% at the Lipetsk production site; 56% at the Long Products Division; and 74% at NLMK’s international divisions, ...