18 Apr 2013 09:34

Norilsk Nickel head of production leaves

MOSCOW. April 18 (Interfax) - Norilsk Nickel deputy chief executive for production Yevgeny Muravyev has left the Russian mining giant.

Muravyev told Interfax he intends to pursue his own projects.

A spokesman for Norilsk Nickel confirmed Muravyev's departure, but did not provide details.

The position held by Muravyev will remain vacant, a source close to the company said. All production issues will be overseen by first deputy chief executive Yevgeny Yakovlev.