Q2 Production Report
Ferrexpo PLC
12 July 2007
12 July 2007
Ferrexpo Poltava Mining
Production for 2Q 2007
Production Q2 Q1 Change Q2 Change YTD YTD Change
in Tonnes '000 2007 2007 % 2006 % 1HY 1HY %
2007 2006
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Iron Ore 7,306 7,140 2 6,826 7 14,446 12,522 15
Concentrate 2,668 2,625 2 2,425 10 5,293 4,475 18
Pellets 2,324 2,329 () 2,217 5 4,653 3,923 19
Total
62% Fe 1,360 1,516 (10) 1,465 (7) 2,876 2,360 22
65% Fe 964 813 19 752 28 1,777 1,563 14
incl. 2,233 2,225 0 2,093 7 4,458 3,738 19
pellets from
produced
concentrate
62% Fe 1,268 1,412 (10) 1,341 (5) 2,680 2,175 23
65% Fe 965 813 19 752 28 1,778 1,563 14
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Highlights
• Production continues well above 2006 levels across our product range
• Iron ore output was up 2% on 1Q 2007 levels and 7% on 1Q 2006 due to the ongoing
upgrading of mining equipment and associated efficiency enhancements. Ferrexpo
has a long term improvement plan in place which will continue to reap dividends
in optimizing output at the current pit.
• Concentrate production dynamics are very close to those of iron ore and
demonstrate sustainable growth (up 18% in 1HY 2007 versus 1HY 2006).
• Total pellet production for 2Q remained about the same as in 1Q but it should be
underlined there was a significant growth of 65% pellets in total production
(the share exceeded 41% versus 34% in 1Q). These quality improvements account
for much of the overall decrease (3%) in volume of pellets from produced
concentrate compared with 1Q results.
• Pellet production for 1HY 2007 is 19% up versus 1HY 2006 and indicates Ferrexpo
leading the way among Ukrainian pellet producers
Viktor Lotous, Chief Operating Officer of Ferrexpo, stated: 'Based on 2Q results
I am pleased to say that Ferrexpo Poltava Mining continues to lead the Ukrainian
mining sector by production growth. The actions we have and will continue to
take to address operational efficiency in mining provide the basis for stable
growth of pellet production volumes as well as desired quality improvements.
Overall demand for pellets remains high and the outlook is stable.'
For further information, please contact:
Ferrexpo: +44 207 389 8302
Dennis McShane
Finsbury: +44 207 251 3801
Robin Walker
Alex Simmons
Alexander Dovgalev, Ferrexpo Poltava Mining +38 053 4874390
Notes to Editors:
Ferrexpo is a resources company with assets in Ukraine, principally involved in
the production and export of iron ore pellets, used in producing steel. Current
output is around 9 million tonnes, around 90% of which is exported to
steelmakers around the world. The Group is currently undertaking a significant
growth programme and listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange in
June 2007 under the ticker FXPO. For further information please visit
www.ferrexpo.com.
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