Coal Minister Says 28 Companies To Be Privatized In 2007-08

According to Coal Minister Sergey Tulub, the government has decided to put 28 (12 mines, 8 refineries, 2 coal machinery repair plants) companies from the coal industry up for sale at the end 2007. No companies were not given and Tulub said he was doubtful the tenders would be held before the beginning of 2008.