The company’s first quarter result shows EBITDA of US$1.4m.

“RusForest is on the right track,” said Matti Lehtipuu. “Our continued operational improvement measures are delivering results, and our sale of non-core assets is strengthening our financial position.

“Our Q2 earnings will likely suffer from seasonality, but we are pleased with our progress to date.” The Swedish-owned sawmiller, which has mills in eastern Siberia and the Arkhangelsk region, produced 48,534m3 of sawn timber during the quarter.