This year, Metinvest Group plans to invest UAH1.4 billion in the construction of gas-fired power plants at Central Iron Ore and Northern Iron Ore, as well as a solar power plant at Central Iron Ore. Igor Tonev, CEO of Metinvest’s Integrated Iron Ore in Kryvyi Rih, announced this at Forbes Ukraine’s Exporters Summit 2025, held on 14 March in Kyiv.Representatives from 39 leading exporters across various sectors of the economy shared strategies and instruments that enable them to maintain and expand export positions. They also discussed how companies’ ambitions in the global market have evolved and what challenges to expect in 2025. At the summit, Metinvest Polytechnic university hosted an expo zone aimed at finding synergies with leading export-oriented businesses in Ukraine to develop specialised training programmes.Igor Tonev took part in the “Investment Potential of Ukrainian Subsoil: An Outside View” panel. The discussion also featured Andriy Brodsky, CEO of Velta, and Volodymyr Boy

We use every new day as an opportunity to do more for Ukraine and its citizens. Metinvest Group continues to bolster the army's defence capabilities, help civilians, maintain production at its facilities, and support communities. We know the road to victory will not be easy, but we are determined to walk it together – for as long as it takes.Read more about the events of the past week in Metinvest's traditional digest.1Metinvest helped Hleiuvatka community replace roofs of educational institutions2Forbes recognizes Metinvest as the largest exporter of Ukraine3Kamet-Steel hold training for pre-medical aid brigades4Kamet Steel's energy technicians complete major overhaul of steam generating unit5Kamet Steel's veterans took part in sports and patriotic event

Remaining composed in a critical situation and providing aid before medical professionals arrive – such skills have become invaluable in today’s wartime reality. Training sessions for members of First-Aid Response Teams, conducted under the supervision of experienced medical personnel, are a key part of this preparation.Last year, Kametstal hosted a string of intensive first-aid training sessions led by professional instructors from the Ukrainian Red Cross. Participants learned how to assess injuries, stop bleeding, and prioritise actions to save lives. Following this training, First-Aid Response Teams were established at the plant. Now, every shop and every shift has designated personnel ready to respond swiftly to emergencies and assist victims until medical professionals arrive.To reinforce and refine these skills in real-world conditions, regular practical drills have been conducted in the plant’s workshops since the beginning of the year. Recently, a simulated emergency took plac

The free "Free Waves" project for military and veterans continues in Zaporizhzhia.As part of the "Free Waves" project, war veterans and active defenders undergo free rehabilitation, developed by Olympic medalist Denis Sylantiev. The project has been active in Zaporizhzhia since 2023, with support from Metinvest, Zaporizhstal, and NGO "Zaporizhzhia.Platform for Joint Action."Volodymyr Bobkov, age 58, is a participant of the "Free Waves" project. He worked as a truck driver before the full-scale invasion. He was at work when the war broke out."I noticed an explosion and understood it was war. I had to load a cargo and drive to Sloviansk, then I came to Zaporizhzhia, left my car there, and joined the Territorial Defence Forces. Over time, I joined the National Guard. For two years, from 2022 to 2024, I was deployed in the front-line city of Orikhiv. The occupiers, paratroopers from Pskov, were driven out there. Then, I was transferred to the Pokrovsk direction, where I was injured. And n

The key topics of the meeting in Dnipro, attended by Academy DTEK and its branches, DTEK Energy, Metinvest Polytechnic, NTU "Dniprovska Polytechnic," and Lviv Polytechnic, included training personnel for the energy and industry sectors, occupational safety training, and the adoption of modern risk management standards. Business and education are collaborating to develop new programmes aimed at training skilled specialists and enhancing workplace safety.The main outcome of the discussion was the proposal to create and implement three educational programmes and advanced training courses designed to train specialists in thermal power generation for TPP staff and maintenance companies. This was achieved through the collaboration of leading Ukrainian universities and companies, combining their expertise, educational resources, cutting-edge technologies, and practical experience.The participants focused particularly on occupational safety issues. They discussed the possibility of DTEK emplo

Kamet Steel has completed a major overhaul of Boiler No. 6 in the boiler shop of the steelworks' combined heat and power plant, ensuring its reliable operation for consistent steam supply to the plant.Medium-pressure boiler unit No. 6, with a nameplate capacity of 90 tonnes of steam per hour, produces steam for Kamet Steel's production needs.The main focus of the overhaul was on restoring worn-out components, whose gradual failure had led to a decline in the unit's efficiency. To begin with, all metal heating surfaces of the boiler – such as water tubes, headers of the platen and convective superheaters, burner, and air heater – were replaced. The induced draft systems, shut-off valves, gas ducts, and chimney underwent repairs, and the boiler water supply lines were replaced.To enhance safety and working conditions for boiler maintenance personnel, the reinforced concrete floor in the ID fan room was repaired.Two new fifteen-inch screens were also installed on the control panel, showi

At the onset of the full-scale invasion, the Zaporizhstal employee volunteered to go to war, was seriously injured, but chose to continue service.Mykola, a Zaporizhstal employee, is now a Ukrainian defender carrying the call sign Siedoi. At Zaporizhstal, he worked as a crew leader in the unloading area of the hot rolling shop.He enlisted in the early days of the full-scale war. In 2022, he joined the 110th Separate Brigade of the Territorial Defence Forces and fought in the 116th Battalion."My son-in-law also works at Zaporizhstal, so we went to the draft office together," says Siedoi in an interview with Zaporizhzhia journalists."The first hit caught me"He served in the 116th Battalion defending the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia sectors.While he's no stranger to physical labour, infantry service comes with its own challenges:"Digging. The clay in the Donetsk region is something else. And you dig in deep ... I recall the rookies grumbling, ‘That's enough, I've done enough digging.’ But onc

Excavator operator at Zaporizhstal’s Railway Transport Department, Liudmyla Romanko, isn’t afraid of change – she drives it.She began her career at Zaporizhstal in 2017 as a shift supervisor in the hot rolling shop. Recently, she decided to take a completely new direction and learn to operate an excavator. To do so, she completed specialised training and quickly returned to her home plant.“I’ve always been fascinated by large, heavy machinery and wanted to work with cranes and excavators. So, when the opportunity arose, I completed the training, got my license, and returned to Zaporizhstal – but this time as an excavator operator in the Railway Transport Department,” says Liudmyla ROMANKO.Liudmyla first practised her new skills at a training site alongside experienced railway workers. But she quickly transitioned to full-fledged work, proving her ability to handle all tasks with excellence.“Liudmyla immediately stood out as a skilled and responsible professional. In addition to her ma

This winter, children at the "Berizka" kindergarten and the Zelenopolska Gymnasium branch in Hleyuvatskyi community studied in warmth and comfort. With the support of Metinvest's Iron Ores in Kryvyi Rih, a major roof reconstruction of both institutions was carried out in full compliance with fire safety regulations.Kindergarten "Berizka" is the only preschool in six villages of the Chervonensky council of prefects within Hleyuvatskyi community, home to over 1,200 residents. The two-storey building was originally constructed in 1968, and since then, only routine maintenance has been carried out. In recent years, the most pressing issue had been the roof, which required not just repairs but a complete reconstruction. Thanks to a request from the community and a cooperation agreement between the Hleyuvatskyi Village Council, Metinvest Iron Ores, and the NGO "Kryvyi Rih Foundation of the Future" – which oversaw the project's coordination – the problem was successfully resolved.It took the

Yuriy Ryzhenkov, CEO of Metinvest Group, took part in the BBC Talking Business multimedia programme where he spoke about the losses of assets, logistical and energy challenges, support for the army and employees, working with veterans, as well as the prospects for investment and the recovery of Ukrainian industry.BBC Talking Business is a programme that offers in-depth analysis of key economic and business trends to an audience of 139 million people. It airs seven times a week on BBC News worldwide, three times in the UK and is also available on radio and online platforms. A special edition of Talking Business, dedicated to the third anniversary of russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, discussed the state of Ukraine’s economy, its resilience and prospects for post-war restoration.Ryzhenkov said that the biggest challenge for business after three years of full-scale war is keeping people’s morale up. Specifically, their belief that Ukrainians can pull through, that every effort matt