Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has announced that it improved MMC Norilsk Nickel credit rating up to BB++ from BB. This information was provided by the press service of MMC. The forecast of the rating alteration is “stable”.

As it has been mentioned in the report of Standard & Poor’s, the rating reflects the leading position of the company in the world markets of nickel, palladium, platinum and copper, as well as the unique resources basis and stable financial situation in the company.