German Gref, the head of the Ministry of economic development commented upon the agreement between MMC “Norilsk Nickel” and US Stillwater Mining Company: “this is an ordinary process, it is the result of our work — mutual integration”. Mr Gref emphasized that finally the cooperation between the two countries: Russia and the USA, is acquiring practical character.

The head of the Ministry of economic development informed that MMC “Norilsk Nickel” filed in its application for the American company’s shares purchase according to the legal regulations: the company followed all the procedures needed. On Monday US Federal Trade Commission has approved the agreement between MMC “Norilsk Nickel” and Stillwater Mining Company. At the same time the deal was approved by the Stillwater Mining Company’s shareholders.