The Krivoy Rog city council has asked Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal to reconsider plans to completely stop work at ArcelorMittal Krivoy Rog, which employs about 17,000 people, Ukrainian media reported. The document shows that the city authorities found out about the plans to shut down the plant and sidelines from the media, without first discussing the possible consequences with the company. The city council warns of the loss of income for thousands of families in the event of a large cut in personnel. The representatives also note environmental risks if proper maintenance of tailings ponds, dams and mine water drainage systems ceases.