Ilyich Iron and Steel Works of Mariupol, a subsidiary of Ukraine's largest vertically-integrated mining and steel group Metinvest, has stated that it has stopped its HDG line No. 1 due to repair works and unfavourable market conditions. The unit is scheduled to remain idle in February and will berestarted as soon as the market situation improves.
In January this year, Ilyich produced 436,000 mt of crude steel, up six percent month on month, and 357,000 mt of steel products, up 11 percent month on month.