Metinvest B.V., the parent company of a leading international vertically integrated group of steel and mining companies, has released its operational results for the fourth quarter and the full year ending 31 December 2024.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Group produced 489 thousand tons (kt) of crude steel, reflecting a 14% decrease compared to the previous quarter’s output of 568 kt. Despite this quarterly decline, the annual crude steel production for 2024 reached 2,099 kt, marking a 4% increase from the 2,025 ktproduced in 2023.
The Group’s iron ore concentrate production showed a positive trend, with 3,493 kt produced in the fourth quarter, a 4% rise from the third quarter’s 3,347 kt. For the full year, iron ore concentrate output surged to 15,733 kt, a significant 42% increase compared to 11,092 kt in 2023.
However, coking coal concentrate production experienced a decline, with 1,057 kt produced in the fourth quarter, down 7% from the previous quarter’s 1,135 kt. Annually, coking coal concentrate output fell to 4,277 kt, a 22% decrease from 5,455 kt in 2023.
These results highlight the Group’s resilience in iron ore production despite challenges in steel and coking coal output. Metinvest continues to play a pivotal role in the global steel and mining sectors, adapting to market dynamics and maintaining a strong operational presence.
