Bloomberg reported that Evraz Plc, Russia largest steelmaker will suspend crude steel production at its Vitkovice unit in the Czech Republic from July 17 for almost a month due to regular maintenance.

Evraz said in an e- mailed statement the temporary shutdown is caused by the disruption of liquid pig-iron supplies from ArcelorMittal Ostrava due to repairs on a railway bridge in the region. It will use the break for mild repairs of technological equipment at Vitkovice Steel.

Source - Bloomberg

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