It is reported that joint stock Company Uzbek Steel plans to smelt 697,000 tonnes of steel in 2010. It is stated in the business plan of the mill for 2010 which has been recently approved by the shareholders.
In accordance with the document the mill will produce 667,800 tonnes of finished rolled steel including 167,000 tonnes of grinding balls.
According to investment program the mill to be invested UZS 30.374 B in 2010.
In 2009 APO Uzmetkombinat produced 716,400 tonnes of steel what is 6.2% over 2008. There was shipped to consumers 687,100 tonnes of finished steel what is 6.9% over 2008.