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Stainless steel market trends to be discussed April 10–11 in Saint Petersburg
On April 10–11, the 11th International Conference " Stainless Steel and the Russian Market " will take place at Grand Hotel Europe in St. Petersburg. Participants include leading players in the domestic stainless and specialty steel market: producers of rolled products, suppliers, processors, end consumers, government agencies, and others. Key Speakers: Ivan Markov (Director of the Department of Metallurgy and Materials, Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation), Viktor Tarnavsky ...
26 March 2025., 10:35   comment

Galvanized and pre-painted products: the market awaits positive signals (photo report)
On March 20–21, the 20th International Conference "Galvanized and pre-painted products: Production and Consumption Trends" took place in Moscow and the Moscow Region. The event brought together over 210 representatives from metallurgical companies, service metal centers, metal structure plants, metal trading and metal-consuming companies, as well as related industries and government agencies. The conference was organized by the "Metal Supply & Sales" Magazine. General partners of the conference ...
25 March 2025., 13:18   comment

Seligdar completed over 60% of total amount of work at gold plant of Khvoyny project
Polymetallic Holding Group Seligdar (hereinafter referred to as the Holding Group, Seligdar; MOEX: SELG) is on track with the works on construction of the gold processing plant within the Khvoyny project. Currently, more than 85% of metal structures, 76% of sandwich panels and 60% of roofing structures have been installed, and 98% of the foundations for all future production facilities have been completed. The overall readiness of the facility reached 60%. Earlier, with coming of the cold weather, ...
25 March 2025., 12:01   comment

Severstal modernizes inspection platforms for large-diameter pipe acceptance at Kolpino production site
Severstal has completed the modernization of pipe acceptance inspection platforms at its large-diameter pipe production hall, located at the company’s production site in the Kolpino district of St. Petersburg. The total investment in the project exceeded 260 million rubles. “The modernization will significantly increase the speed of pipe acceptance—now up to four pipes can be inspected and reworked simultaneously. This will boost annual production output for key clients by 15.5 thousand tons,” ...
25 March 2025., 11:56   comment

Lagging hot-rolled products
The analytical service of “Metal Supply & Sales” Magazine continues its publication of the MCC-TP Index (Market Temperature Index). The index value is determined through weekly expert surveys. Experts noted that in mid-March, sales of rebar and medium-sized profile pipes were at a decent level. However, while sales remain significantly below figures from a year ago, the overall trend is positive. The only sector showing no progress is hot-rolled steel, which continues to decline in price. Sales ...
25 March 2025., 10:26   comment

Director General of “Metal-Expo” presents new venues for the "Steel Structures’2025" and "Metal-Expo’2025" exhibitions
At the conference " Galvanized and pre-painted products: Production and Consumption Trends ", Alexey Efimov, Director General of Metal-Expo, announced new exhibition venues for the "Steel Structures’2025" and "Metal-Expo’2025" events. A new exhibition complex, "Timiryazev Center", has recently been constructed using steel frames and sandwich panels. Located near Sheremetyevo Airport and easily accessible from central Moscow, this venue will host the " Metallurgy/Litmash’2025 " and " Steel Structures’2025 ...
25 March 2025., 10:10   comment

Russia remains key aluminum supplier to South Korea
According to an analysis by RIA Novosti based on data from South Korean customs, Russia retained its position as the leading supplier of aluminum to South Korea in February, marking the fifth consecutive month of dominance. This trend was last observed in 2012. At the end of winter, South Korea imported 37.6 thousand tons of raw aluminum from Russia, totaling $105.5 million in value. Year-over-year, supply volumes surged by nearly 40% in physical terms and 1.7 times in monetary terms. Thus, ...
25 March 2025., 09:58   comment

Nornickel plans to launch joint venture for copper mining
On the sidelines of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Congress held in Moscow last week, Nornickel’s President Vladimir Potanin informed journalists that agreements with Chinese partners to establish a joint venture for copper mining are expected to be finalized shortly. Mr. Potanin noted that the process is underway, but discussing details would be premature. The company has secured government support for its strategic development concept, which includes cooperation with ...
25 March 2025., 09:44   comment

RUSAL pioneers an eco-friendly petroleum pitch in aluminum production
For the first time in the industry’s history, RUSAL is transitioning its aluminum production to industrial-scale use of anodes made with eco-friendly petroleum pitch. Globally, aluminum production has traditionally relied on coal tar pitch for anodes, and the large-scale use of petroleum pitch—which significantly reduces harmful emissions—was previously deemed unfeasible. RUSAL has invested approximately 100 million rubles in research and development of this innovative petroleum pitch. The entire ...
24 March 2025., 14:00   comment

OMK has implemented AI-based service for scrap metal quality control
The United Metallurgical Company (OMK) has introduced a digital service at its Vyksa Metallurgical Works, powered by machine vision and neural networks, to automatically determine the type, quality, and purity of steel scrap delivered to the facility. The system is operational in integrated casting and rolling facility, where scrap metal is processed for steel smelting. Industrial cameras installed in the workshops continuously photograph and record incoming raw materials, transmitting data ...
24 March 2025., 13:21   comment

Russian Railways (RZD): Loading of metallurgical raw materials for export Increased by 9.6% in January-February
Metallurgical raw materials loading for export via the RZD network increased by 9.6%, according to an official announcement on RZD’s Telegram channel. "In January-February 2025, 2.5 million tons were loaded. This includes 2.3 million tons of iron ore (+9%) and 155.7 thousand tons (+18.6%) of scrap metal," the statement noted. In the eastern direction, 1.3 million tons (+12.4%) of metallurgical raw materials were shipped for export, while 656 thousand tons (+8%) were transported westward and ...
24 March 2025., 10:50   comment

Russia has potential for zinc consumption
Vladislav Polkin, CEO of the National Coordination Center for Zinc Development (NKC), spoke at the 20th International Conference " Galvanized and Coated Steel: Production and Consumption Trends ," organized by the “Metal Supply and Sales” Magazine, about trends in the global and Russian zinc markets. The speaker noted a positive trend in the global economy, including in Russia, where economic indicators for the past year appear quite successful. Globally, the end-use consumption of zinc is distributed ...
24 March 2025., 10:26   comment

Artificial intelligence in metal processing
Metall Profil, one of the largest processors of coated steel in Russia and Central Asia, is integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations. Maxim Lopatin, Marketing Director of Metall Profil, shared insights on the company’s AI applications during the conference “ Galvanized and pre-painted products: Production and Consumption Trends ,” held in Moscow on March 20 and attended by over 200 industry professionals. According to Mr. Lopatin, AI fundamentally involves: “recognition, ...
21 March 2025., 14:01   comment

Nornickel and Krastsvetmet have presented glass feeders with palladium to Chinese fiber glass producers
Nornickel is the world’s largest palladium supplier, and Krastsvetmet, is one of the world’s leading producers of precious metals and related products, showcased a new glass feeders technology with palladium alloy in Shanghai. This innovation is expected to significantly reduce ownership and maintenance costs for fiberglass producers. The presentation supported by the China Precious Metals Industry Committee (CPMIC), brought together key industry players, including the China Forging Industry ...
21 March 2025., 13:24   comment

Presentation of Samarkand Metallurgiya Zavodi in Moscow
Over 200 delegates gathered today in Moscow for the 20th International Conference " Galvanized and pre-painted products: Production and Consumption Trends ", organized by the "Metal Supply & Sales" Magazine. The event included over 20 executives and specialists from the MMK Group, a similar delegation from Severstal, and a large delegation from the NLMK Group. Other producers of galvanized and pre-painted products were represented, alongside leading processors, manufacturers of end products, ...
20 March 2025., 15:50   comment

Sales mission of “Moskabel Plant” in Azerbaijan
“Moskabel Plant” has participated in sales mission in Baku – the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The aim of the event was an enhancement of business cooperation and promotion of Russian production on the foreign market. The event has gathered Moscow major companies from the various sectors of the economy. Sales mission has become significant platform for strengthening of trade and economic relations between Russia and Azerbaijan. The country is chosen for its strategic location, developing ...
20 March 2025., 14:14   comment

Everything is expensive, only prices are low. The Russian market for sheet metal and welded pipes: March 13–20
The problem of non-payments is escalating on the Russian market. Even large state-owned companies are failing to meet their obligations. This is increasingly reducing business activity and negatively affecting the level of demand for steel products. On the spot market for hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel, there are noticeable trends toward a slow decline. However, significant changes in monetary policy in the near future are unlikely, so the market situation is expected to remain unchanged. ...
20 March 2025., 10:54   comment

Technological support is needed for the development of rare earth metal deposits
"Most rare earth metal (REM) deposits in Russia are understudied, and their development could benefit from technological support from foreign partners," said Vladimir Potanin, Head of Nornickel, in a statement to journalists. "I believe that since these projects are complex, technological support from various partners would be beneficial," He replied to the questions about the cooperation with foreign partners in the development of these resources. Russian Federation plans to reduce its reliance ...
20 March 2025., 10:03   comment

Nornickel has become the leader of mining and metallurgical industries according to RAEX rating agency
The RAEX rating agency has published the ESG ranking, based on data analysis of 144 companies for the end of 2024. Nornickel has become the leader of mining and metallurgical industries. ESG-ranking assesses an efficiency of implementation and adherence to green practices development. Leader in the environmentally friendly practices Nornickel earned 81,5 points (the industry average is — 59,25, upon ranking— 33,52). Leading positions have provided: Efficient management of environmental risks; ...
19 March 2025., 10:00   comment

Minus thirty degrees in the Russian market of long products: 10th-17th of March
Meteorologists are predicting a rise in temperature but the market of rolled metal products for building purpose, quite opposite, is frozen. Some metal trading companies forecasting a decrease of demand for the rebar decrease of an apparent demand on 30 percents, compared to last year’s figures. Players on the market inform that the sales on January-February period were better than they were in March. At the same time, strangely enough, the spring revival is present, deals are done, just rarely ...
19 March 2025., 09:36   comment