Posted on 31 Jul 2015
Russia's crude steel output drops in Jun
According to data released by Russtat, Russia’s
crude steel production totaled 5.6 million tons in June, decreasing by
7.5% compared to the same time a year ago.
In the given period of time, the country’s pig iron output totaled 4.3 million tons, up by 1.7% year on year.
During the first half, Russia’s crude steel output decreased by 0.2%;
its pig iron output rose by 3.7%, both compared to figures in the same
month of 2014.
