The Mariupol Ilyich Iron and Steel Works, a subsidiary of the Ukraine-based vertically-integrated mining and steel group Metinvest, plans to build a new converter mill with a rolling mill. After the project realization, Ilyich will be able to produce 8.5-9.0 million tons of steel per year.
Also, Ilyich plans to reconstruct its mill 1700 in order to produce competitive products at minimum cost.
In January to July Ilyich increased its agglomerate production by 11.4% YoY, pig iron output went up by 10.9% YoY, its crude steel production rose by 16.1% YoY and its hot-rolled steel output increased by 34.8% YoY. (SteelOrbis)