Ukrainian steel production could plummet from a projected 7.5 million tons to as low as 2-3 million tons annually if control over the mine is permanently lost.
From: Kyiv Post — The Russian military’s offensive near Pokrovsk in Ukraine’s Donetsk region has forced the suspension of operations at a critical coal mine run by Metinvest, Ukraine’s largest private company.
The mine, located in the village of Pishchane, has ceased work due to escalating shelling and safety concerns, prompting the evacuation of staff and their families, the company announced.
The mine, operational for over 40 years, is a cornerstone of Ukraine’s steel industry, providing half of Metinvest’s coal production and serving as the largest supplier of coking coal for blast furnace operations.
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