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Oleg Deripaska in the top ranking of the Industrial elite of Russia report rating the top 100 industrial managers in 2012

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Executives of Basic Element group companies, including Russian Machines, Glavstroy, GAZ Group and UC RUSAL, were ranked seven times in the “Industrial elite of Russia - the top 100 manufacturing managers in 2012" report.

Basic Element companies expand partnership with NORINCO corporation

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Oleg Deripaska, CEO of Basic Element and UC RUSAL (SEHK: 486, Euronext: RUSAL/RUAL, MICEX-RTS: RUALR) and President of En+ Group, and Zhang Guoqing, President of China North Industries Corporation, signed a framework agreement on strategic cooperation providing for the joint implementation of projects in the engineering, mining and metal sectors.

Basic Element eyes building a grain terminal at the Taman seaport

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Basic Element, one of Russia's largest diversified business groups, announced that through its subsidies, it is studying the prospect of building a grain terminal at the Taman seaport with an annual capacity of 5 million tonnes.

Basic Element announces new appointment

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Basic Element, one of Russia’s leading diversified business groups, is delighted to announce the appointment of Pavel Ovchinnikov as CEO of the Russian Transport Machinery Building Corporation. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Ovchinnikov served as Commercial Director at UC RUSAL.

Oleg Deripaska proposes to adopt the Environmental Code

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Today, when addressing a meeting of the RUIE bureau, Oleg Deripaska, CEO of Basic Element, called for the environmental regulation system to be reformed. He said environmental reforms could save approximately RUR 400 billion, which could then be invested in modernising and developing new technologies for industrial companies, while simultaneously increasing tax revenue by RUR 60 billion and saving the budget RUR 20 billion.

Oleg Deripaska's hotline with Basic Element’s employees

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Moscow, April 6, 2012 — Basic Element CEO Oleg Deripaska took part in the hotline with employees of more than 100 companies, parts of Basic Element business group, on April 5, 2012. Oleg Deripaska spoke about his work motivation, modernisation and social development plans, opportunities to participate in major Russia’s infrastructure projects as well as shared his viewpoint on Russia’s accession to the WTO.

Basic Element completes construction business restructuring

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Basic Element, one of Russia's leading and most dynamic diversified business groups, has today announced the completion of its construction division reorganization. The reorganization aims to establish Basic Element as a leader in building materials production and infrastructure construction. The restructure will also place the group among the top-three housing and public buildings construction companies in Russia. Revenues within the division are expected to exceed RUR 90 billion in 2012 as a result of the restructure.

Basic Element announces new appointment

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Basic Element, one of Russia’s leading and most dynamic diversified business groups, is delighted to announce the appointment of Vera Kurochkina as Deputy CEO supervising Corporate Communications. She will combine her new position with her existing role as Director for corporate communications at UC RUSAL.

The Monday Interview: Oleg Deripaska | The Wall Street Journal Europe

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Europe's Andrea Hotter, Oleg Deripaska discusses a range of issues including handling Russia's biggest-ever corporate debt restructuring, the "opportunity" at Norilsk Nickel, Russia's investment climate and his future business plans.

Deripaska in Talks to Buy Five Airports in $2 Bln Deal

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Basic Element (BasEl) holding company owned by Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska may become the largest airport operator in Russia after it began talks to buy five regional airports, Vedomosti business daily said on Tuesday quoting BasEl General Director Andrei Yelinson as saying.

Deripaska Warns Over Europe’s Future | Wall Street Journal

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Oleg Deripaska discusses the economic situation in the eurozone with The Wall Street Journal's Andrea Hotter. He argues that European leaders need to make tough decisions in order to spare future generations from even higher costs than they currently face.

Deripaska Warns Over Europe's Future

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Oleg Deripaska: Russia’s WTO membership to open doors for British businesses

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Sunday Telegraph's Business Editor Kamal Ahmed caught up with Oleg Deripaska while he was in London for the concert of the Moscow Soloists, supported by his charitable foundation Volnoe Delo. Mr Ahmed talk to Mr Deripaska about how Russia will position itself in today's changing world economic order.

The Sunday Telegraph

BasEl to quadruple investment in agriculture in 2012

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Oleg Deripaska's Basic Element plans to invest around 400 million rubles in agriculture development in 2012, compared to 100 million rubles in 2011,said Andrei Oleinik, the head of BasEl's agriculture division . The Kuban agriculture holding, one of BasEl's key agriculture assets, will continue construction of a farm for 60,000 pigs and a soybean processing plant, he said.

Interfax

Interview with Andrey Elinson to The Moscow Times

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Basic Element Group always considers the creation and continuing improvement of risk management systems as a high priority. This requires a great deal of attention both during periods of stable economic growth and during times of crisis. It is especially important for large companies, whose businesses often work long distance from each other, sometimes in different countries and subject to different economic and regulatory environment. In these cases the probability that local and regional crisis situations may have an impact on the whole business is significantly higher.

The Moscow Times

Arkady Sarkisyan to head Basic Element construction division

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Basic Element Group has announced the appointment of Arkady Sarkisyan as head of its construction division. Arkady Sarkisyan will oversee the implementation of a number of Russia's largest housing and infrastructure projects, including the construction of sites for the "Sochi-2014" Olympic Games.

Oleg Deripaska attends The Wall Street Journal CEO Council annual meeting in Washington, DC

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Speaking at the opening session of the 2011 Wall Street Journal CEO Council Oleg Deripaska outlined his views on the role and prospects of China and the economic opportunities in China for Russia, the US and other countries.

Oleg Deripaska: Now not time to aid Europe

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

After attending the APEC summit, Oleg Deripaska spoke to CNN’s John Defterios from Washington, D.C. to discuss Russia’s position as an emerging economy in the world economic order. They discussed the euro zone crisis, Russia’s exposure to the financial crisis and Russia’s ties to Asia.

CNN

Oleg Deripaska participates in APEC Summit in Honolulu

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

As a representative of Russia on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Oleg Deripaska attended the fourth and final ABAC meeting of 2011, as well as the APEC CEO Summit, which took place on 7-13 November 2011 in Honolulu, USA.

Basic Element, Sberbank and Changi Airports International sign Memorandum of Understanding for Airport Business Partnership

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Basic Element Group, LLC Sberbank Investments, a subsidiary of Sberbank, and Changi Airports International (CAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to form a joint venture to invest in and develop airports in Russia.