ArcelorMittal Krivoi Rog reduced steel making by 32%

​In July 2015 the production of cast iron and steel at ArcelorMittal Krivoi Rog fell by a third.

In July 2015 ArcelorMittal Krivoi Rog produced 383.1 thousand tons of steel, by 32% less than in July 2014. Cast iron output also fell by 32% from 507.8 thousand tons in July 2014 to 343.6 thousand tons in July 2015. The output of finished tolled products fell by 28% and made up 338.5 thousand tons.

Cast iron and steel making fell as a result of the shutdown for capital repair of the largest blast furnace. CEO of ArcelorMittal Krivoi Rog, P. Kalon, said that the reduction of production resulted in the decrease of stock reserves.

The repair of the blast furnace #9 successfully ended on July 31st. A 7-day repair of the blooming-2 shop of ArcelorMittal Krivoi Rog was completed.