Novatek denies its participation in the purchase of Yuzhuralnickel

Novatek is not involved  in relation to the deal on sale of Yuzhuralnickel (Orsk, a part of Mechel), the Novatek’s press secretary Mikhail Lozovoy reported to the agency Prime.

Earlier, on Monday the press centre of the Orenburg region’s government reported that Yuzhuralnickel had found a new owner. A source, who is familiar with the situation, reported that a structure of Novatek may be the possible purchaser.