Norilsk Nickel will invest in raw materials supply

Reportedly, in 2010 Norilsk Nickel will focus on investing in raw materials supplies.
“The main task of Zapolyarny Brach today is development of raw materials supplies. The total of about 24B rubles will be invested in the production of Zapolyarny Brach in 2010. 60% of this amount will be invested in development of raw materials supplies”, said E. Maravyev, Director, Zapolyarny Branch. Besides, the Branch plans to modernize production facilities, application of new technologies, and improvement of labor conditions.
In 2010 the company plans to keel production volume. “As in 2009, we plan to produce 240K tons of nickel, and almost 400K tons of copper. Most unfortunately today’s problems with raw materials supplies affect copper output which is 2.5K tons less”, said E. Maravyev. Zapolyarny Brach plans to produce 230K tons of nickel and 369K tons of copper in 2010.