The government of Kazakhstan has signed a resolution for the introduction of a temporary ban on the export of waste and scrap of ferrous metals, as reported by official media sources in the country.
The measure is aimed at prevention of a critical shortage of ferrous metals in the domestic market.
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Economy and Budget Planning was instructed to inform the Eurasian Economic Commission countries about the ban.
The ban will be effective from April 21 until June 30 this year.