Russian businessman eyes Gazprombank’s stake in Elga coal project

A-property group, controlled by Russian businessman Albert Avdolyan, has requested approval from Russia’s antimonopoly service to buy a 49% stake in the Elga coal project from Gazprombank, the group said on Friday.

The request was originally reported by Vedomosti newspaper. Representatives of A-property group and Russia’s antimonopoly service confirmed the request when contacted by Reuters.