Mechel OAO plans to sell certain assets worth $2 billion, Kommersant.ru reported. The sale also includes Mechel Targoviste S.A., Mechel SA Campia Turzii, Laminorul SA Braila and Ductil Steel S.A. The sale will help improve the financial performance and enhance shareholder value. Targoviste will be offered for $33 million, Campia Turzii for $46 million, Braila for $39 million and Ductil for $32 million.

In case the Russian company fails to find buyers, it will close the four Romanian units, the company's management reportedly told employees, according to a report in daily Ziarul Financiar.