Mechel Reports Resumption of Work at Earlier Suspended Facilities at New-Olzherassk Mine

Mechel OAO

reports that work at several facilities at New-Olzherassk mine was resumed fully after a temporary suspension. Administrative suspension of work at several facilities at New-Olzherassk mine was lifted today ahead of schedule by order of the Mezhdurechensk city court as all grounds for the suspension have been eliminated. As of now, production at New-Olzherassk mine is fully resumed, and it is operating as normal.