Dmitry Lopatkin

Dmitry Lopatkin is the Deputy Director of the Department of Energy in Russia, where he has been vocal about the challenges facing the country's coal industry. Recently, he highlighted the significant financial losses projected for Russian coal companies, indicating that the net loss could reach 300-350 billion rubles by the end of the year. Lopatkin's statements underline the dire situation faced by many coal enterprises, particularly smaller ones, as they grapple with reduced export revenues and increased competition in new markets.