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Metinvest discusses merger with Ilyich

June 15, 2010 - 16:39 GMT Location: London

KEYWORDS: CIS , Ukraine , Ilyich , Metinvest

Metinvest is talks to merge with fellow Ukrainian steelmaker Ilyich, Metinvest said.

“Metinvest can confirm there is a negotiation process with Ilyich’s management about co-operation and joining efforts to overcome the effects of...

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