Russia and Pakistan have concluded an agreement on the construction of a steel mill in the city of Karachi in southern Pakistan. It was formalized at a meeting between Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Denis Nazarov and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan Haroon Akhtar Khan. Both parties agreed to establish joint Russian-Pakistani groups for the construction of the new enterprise. It will be located on the site of the liquidated Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM). The Pakistani government ...

The Brazilian government and Russia’s Tenex, a subsidiary of Rosatom (formally known as Techsnabexport, Tenex being its export brand), have launched discussions on the joint extraction of uranium and lithium in the South American republic, the Brazilian newspaper Folha de S.Paulo reported, citing Minister of Mines and Energy Alexandre Silveira. The sides aim first to assess the feasibility of launching joint mining projects, he said, noting that Brasilia expects the partnership with Russia to ...

Rosatom started production of reactor equipment for the first unit of a small-scale nuclear power plant being developed in Uzbekistan under a Russian-led project, the state corporation’s press service told reporters. "Today, Rosatom began manufacturing reactor equipment for the first unit of the small modular nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan," the press service stated on the sidelines of Energy Week, which is taking place in Tashkent on July 13-15. The press service added that Rosatom’s facility ...

The State Scientific Research and Design Institute for Rare-Metal Industry (JSC Giredmet, a research and design institute of the Rosatom state corporation) and the Indian Council of Scientific and Industrial Research have signed a declaration on cooperation in the field of rare and rare-earth metals, according to the corporate publication Rosatom Country. "The document envisions a qualitative enhancement of academic, scientific and research cooperation and interaction between Russian and Indian ...

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced his intention to strengthen cooperation with Russia in the field of rare-earth minerals mining. Following his visit to Moscow and talks with Vladimir Putin, the foreign leader emphasized the importance of joint development of critical minerals for both states. “We have plans to increase our cooperation on exploration and production of critical minerals. Brazil should not miss any opportunities in the energy sector,” he told reporters. Subscription ...

Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK), one of the world’s largest steel producers, took part in the 25th China Int'l Metal & Metallurgy Exhibition, which was held from May 10 to 12 in Guangzhou, China. The Asian market is one of the promising areas for MMK to develop export sales. The company's exposition is focused on hot-rolled coils, which are consistently in high demand among consumers from China and other Southeast Asian countries. Visitors also have access to information about the technologies ...

Russia has proposed to India a series of measures to expand imports of Russian coal, the Russian Energy Ministry said after Coal Industry Department director Pyotr Bobylev visited the country. For example, Russia suggested signing an intergovernmental agreement to support imports of coking coal as well as establishing supply volumes for thermal coal. "Given the Indian steel industry's rising demand for coking coal, we see a lot of potential in the development of Russian-Indian cooperation in ...

Russia’s Cybersteel, a manufacturer of high-tech seamless stainless pipes, has supplied 400,000 metres of pipes for the construction of the El Dabaa NPP in Egypt. The products intended for the assembly of steam generators were manufactured according to an individual technical specification with a standard size of 16 by1.5 mm from high strength and wear resistant 08X18N10T grade steel. All products underwent comprehensive non-destructive testing of external and internal surfaces, control of geometric ...

At the production site in Chengdu (China, Erzhong Heavy Machinery Plant), the casting of the bed of the 2800 hot rolling mill for Ashinskiy Metallurgical Works was successfully completed. In order to achieve uniform distribution of metal structure along the entire length of the casting, the technology of simultaneous casting by three steel ladles was applied, which will make it possible to achieve the required stand rigidity and ensure maximum rolling force. The project team is focused on the ...

"On April 28, Uzbekistan hosted the opening of the anniversary edition of the International Trade Fair "INNOPROM. Central Asia". The event, having brought together representatives from 35 countries, including Russia, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Qazaqstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, China, Türkiye, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, is being held at Tashkent’s brand-new business venue — CAEx Uzbekistan," shares Anton Atrashkin, Program Director of "INNOPROM. Central Asia". Over the past five ...