KIEV, Oct. 3 – Crimea Titan issued a statement denying it had ceased operation, saying that only the ammophos shop, which accounts for a very small share of total production, was stopped for repairs.

"Crimea Titan is producing more titanium dioxide more the target. We're boosting production," the company said.

Commenting on the stoppage of the ammophos shop, Group DF said that the main reason is large volumes of imported mineral fertilizers from Russia and Belarus.