Czech-based
Evraz Vitkovice Steel, a subsidiary of Russian vertically-integrated
steelmaking and mining company
Evraz, has halted steel
production at its Ostrava plant due to weak demand, according to media reports.
Evraz Vitkovice expects the plant to remain closed for the month of April, citing low demand for steel products on the European market and sufficient pre-stocking of the company with semi-finished goods for the
production of thick plates. The company stated that resuming operations depends on market conditions.