The net profit of MMC Norilsk Nickel in 2Q05 decreased by 37.63% and amounted to RUR 9.565 bln (in 1Q05 it was RUR 15.338 bln). This information was provided by the press service of the company.

This decrease is connected with the pass of 20.05% of Gold Fields Ltd shares to Polus Company, the subsidiary of MMC.