The index of physical volume of mining production was 92,1% in the first quarter of 2015, said the first deputy Mayor of Kostanai region Yevgeny Aman. The agglomeration of iron ore was reduced by 5,8%, asbestos production - by 18,8%, pellets – by 24%. But these losses were due to the level of output growth. "
It should be reminded that last few years Kostanay region tries to reduce its dependence on the mining industry and increase industrial production.
Last year, the region managed to increase the manufacturing share to 40,6%. It made only 29% in 2011.