Boris Nikishichev will head the Mining Department, established in line with Mechel’s strategy to continue strengthening its mining business. He will focus on Mechel's mining strategy and development, and further expansion.
“We are proud that such a respected and prominent specialist with over 35 years in the mining industry will work for Mechel. The appointment of Dr. Nikishichev reflects the importance of Mechel's mining segment in its business structure”, Mechel’s CEO, Vladimir Iorich, said.
Mechel internally sources all of its needs in coal, as well as most of its iron ore and nickel requirements. It is the second largest producer of coking coal in Russia, and sells approximately 60% of its coking coal production to third parties.
Biography:
Boris G. Nikishichev
2004-2005 – Deputy General Director, Raspadskaya Coal Company ZAO.
1999-2004 – First Vice President, Mining Industrialists of Russia Non-Commercial Partnership.
1998-2004 – First Vice President, Sokolovskaya Holding Company.
1993-1999 – Deputy General Director for Long-Term Development and Capital Construction, Vice President/Director for Restructuring of Coal Production, Russian Coal Company ZAO.
1991-1993 – First Deputy President of the Management Board, Russia's Coal Corporation.
1970-1990 – Executive positions at YuzhKuzbassUgol United Coalmining Company.
Boris Nikishichev holds a Doctorate in Mining Production.
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Mechel OAO
Irina Ostryakova
Director of Communications
Phone: 7-095-258-18-28
Fax: 7-095-258-18-38
irina.ostryakova@mechel.com
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Mechel is one of the leading Russian metals and mining companies. The Company unites producers of steel, rolled products, hardware, coal, iron ore concentrate, and nickel. Mechel products are marketed domestically and internationally.
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