Coal Industry Ministry plans to close one third of state-owned mines

Coal Industry Ministry plans to close one third of state-owned mines

Ukrinform
Ukraine’s Energy and Coal Industry Ministry plans to close one third of state-owned coal mines running at a loss.

Energy Minister Ihor Nasalyk has said this during Government Question Hour held in Parliament today, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“The profitability of a ton of coal totals about UAH 25,000 at some mines, and coal will soon become [as precious as] gold. We will be forced to close most unprofitable mines, which total 11-13", Nasalyk said.

At the same time, the minister said that seven most profitable state-owned mines will continue their work.

"All the rest will be handed over for privatization," Nasalyk said.

iy

While citing and using any materials on the Internet, links to the website ukrinform.net not lower than the first paragraph are mandatory. In addition, citing the translated materials of foreign media outlets is possible only if there is a link to the website ukrinform.net and to the website of a foreign media outlet. Citing and using materials in offline media, mobile apps, Smart TV are allowed only with written permission from Ukrinform. News and publications marked as "Advertisement" and "PR" and articles in the section "Releases" include promoted content, and an advertiser is responsible for the content.

© 2015-2024 Ukrinform. All rights reserved.

Website design Studio Laconica

Extended searchHide extended search
By period:
-