OREANDA-NEWS. In January-September 2006 the Russian Federation has increased production of iron ore by 7,7 % - up to 75,8 million tons in comparison with analogous period of the last year.

According to the Federal service of state statistics, production of iron ore of the Russian Federation in September of this year has exceeded production in September 2005 by 10,8 % and was by 3,9 % less than production in August 2006.