During wartime, just as in peacetime, Metinvest's Central GOK continues to implement its environmental project, a key part of which is dust suppression measures. For seven years, the company has been practising sowing rye on dry plots of tailings facilities to stabilise soil. In 2024, the total area sown with grains reached 100 hectares. Specialists from the Slurry Department of Central GOK are pleased with this year’s "harvest." The well-timed winter crop sowing and favorable weather conditions led to the highest seed germination rate. The rye sown in 2023 successfully survived the winter and sprouted in dense rows this spring. Three applications of fertilizer – during sowing, before winter, and in the spring – helped the plants establish themselves firmly on the sandy soil. So far, the rye is excellently performing its function of stabilising loose soils. Even during strong gusts of wind, the sown areas remain dust-free, as confirmed by Yevhenii Kucher, head of the Slurry Department

A group of forty women and children of Metinvest employees took part in the Unbreakable Mom psychological rehabilitation project from the Masha Foundation, which is supported by Metinvest Group's Saving Lives humanitarian initiative. The project was created for families – women with children – who are undergoing a programme to stabilize their emotional state. The seventieth rotation was taken by the resort of Morshyn. Mothers, wives, daughters and sons of Metinvest employees, who lost their loved ones on the front line, are now learning to live life to the fullest again. Forty of them are from Kryvyi Rih, Zaporizhzhia and Kamianske and are currently in Prykarpattia in Morshynskyi sanatorium, where the specialists from the Unbreakable Mom programme are working with them. "Our guests arrived in Morshyn at night, and even though the town had no electricity, we promptly activated the generator so they could take a warm shower, have dinner and rest. Our assistants have prepared heart-shape

After a severe injury on the front line, Serhiy Pavlov only has partial use of his left arm. However, the veteran can still hold the steering wheel, so he got a job as a driver at Inhulets Iron Ore. Serhiy Pavlov from Kryvyi Rih could have avoided fighting. When the full-scale invasion began, he and his beloved woman had already been living in Poland for several years. However, in the early days of the war, Serhiy returned to Ukraine and volunteered. Currently, the veteran is classified as having a moderate disability due to an injury sustained to his left arm on the front line. He works as a driver in the automotive department at Metinvest Group’s Inhulets Iron Ore facility. He got the job after demobilisation in March, having found the advertisement online. It is currently one of the few jobs he can do, as he has only partial use of his arm. Inhulets Iron Ore Inhulets Iron Ore is Kryvyi Rih’s youngest iron ore mining and processing plant. It was commissioned in 1965 after four years

New European equipment for reliable power supply of production. In July, the company began a complete overhaul of the Novodomemnna substation. This is a tie-substation that is part of Kamet Steel's "energy island." It supplies power to the blast furnace shop's production, the blast furnace cooling system, and other key equipment at the plant. The substation's long-term operation in harsh conditions, due to its proximity to the water tunnel, necessitates a complete upgrade of the equipment. Most importantly, it will be relocated to a more suitable room designed for electrical equipment. As part of the reconstruction, a new 6 kV switchgear with 12 cells will be installed in the new building. This modern, compact European-made equipment, just nine meters long, will come with nine vacuum circuit breakers that have automatic voltage detection on the cable. This cutting-edge technology prevents personnel from making errors during operational switchovers by using interlocking features, which

In Zaporizhzhia, with the support of Metinvest, a large-scale project for war veterans "Speak up, Veteran" is ongoing.The purpose of the platform "Speak up, Veteran", which works in Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih, is an open dialogue between war veterans and experts in various fields to identify and solve the challenges faced by the defenders of Ukraine after returning from the front. The project is implemented by NGO "Zaporizhzhia. Platform for Joint Actions" and "Kryvyi Rih Foundation of the Future" with the financial support of Metinvest Group. In the hub "Zaporizhzhia. Platform for Joint Actions", the second panel discussion was held on the topic: "Topical Issues of Legal Support for War Veterans" with the participation of the representatives of Zaporizhzhia City Council, Zaporizhstal Iron and Steel Works, the Pension Fund of Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia region, professional specialists – lawyers, psychologists, doctors and other organizations that provide support to veterans in various f

As is tradition for Metallurgists' and Miners' Day, Metinvest Group awards Gold Stars to outstanding specialists from its enterprises. This year, one of the awardees of the highest corporate honor is Andriy Molchanov, a mechanic from the dewatering section of Ore Beneficiation Plant No. 1 at YuGOK.In nearly two decades at the plant, Andrey Molchanov has gained valuable experience, earned the respect of his team, and confirmed that he's truly passionate about his work. Since childhood, he dreamed of working with cars and even graduated from a motor transport college. But after serving in the army, he realized that he was not interested in repairing cars. Although he didn't become a car mechanic, he started working at YuGOK's Ore Beneficiation Plant No. 1 as an on-duty mechanic and equipment repair technician. His father, who had also spent many years working at OBP-1, became a trusted advisor at his new job, always ready to answer the questions of his young and inexperienced son.Talent

On the morning of July 8, Kryvyi Rih was rocked by powerful explosions, followed by terrible news: enemy rockets struck the administrative building of Northern Iron Ore Enrichment Works (Northern GOK). Nine Metinvest employees and a contractor were killed.Forever in our hearts – we remember each and every one of our colleagues.NINA KARELTSEVAdispatch operator, Mining and Transport Shop-2, Northern Iron Ore Enrichment Works For Nina Kareltseva, Northern GOK became her first job after she finished an industrial college 12 years ago. She started as a freight and baggage acceptance operative in the rail transport department. Her skills were later noticed, and she was offered a dispatch operator role in mining & transport shop #2.Nina's former supervisor Mykhailo Levonid remembers her as a person who cared about her team: "Young and ambitious - that's what I remember about her. She never shied away from work, she was eager to learn and grow. She was a disciplined lady, closely following in

Communicate. Veteran project has recently held its second discussion panel in Kryvyi Rih. This project was co-founded by Kryvyi Rih Foundation for Future CSO and Zaporizhia. Shared Ideas Platform, with financial and advisory support by Metinvest Group. The lawyers, professionals of Administrative Service Centre and representatives of the Pension Fund of Ukraine answered the most pressing questions of defenders returning to civilian life. In Kryvyi Rih, the project is backed by the City Defence Council.Discussions covered legal matters related to payouts and veteran status, as well as social security guarantees for the defenders. Those attending had a chance to find advice and solve issues pertaining to social benefits, including social payouts, education opportunities, housing allowances, medical services and utilities, as well as proper procedure for obtaining veteran statuses.“Such events are essential today. Administrative Service Centres, for instance, are everyone’s gateway to im

Maksym Kobyliatsky, a leading specialist in the recovery workshop at Zaporizhia Coke, is playing a pivotal role in ensuring stable and safe operations of the team and the production facility. His dedication, coupled with his boundless energy and enthusiasm, has not only driven significant economic benefits but also inspired the entire productive teamwork. This year, Maksym has been honoured with the highest accolade from Metinvest Group – the prestigious Golden Star award.“I can hardly believe I’ve been recognised with such an esteemed award. I’m deeply grateful to the company’s leadership, my workshop manager, and all my colleagues. Working alongside them has shaped me into a professional deserving of the Golden Star award. It’s truly important that our management acknowledges and rewards employees, letting them know their work is appreciated and valued,” said Maksym KOBYLIATSKY.Maksym has been instrumental in several key projects at the workshop. Notably, he contributed to the moder

Business process reshuffle at the consolidated ore mining and processing plant (GZK) has freed some members of the Ingulets GZK team, offering them spots at other Metinvest businesses, mostly other GZKs. In July, 100+ Ingulets GZK employees of various occupation used this opportunity and moved to other enterprises, while retaining their salaries and benefits and now receiving an additional bonus for rotation. The workflow transformation at three mining and processing plants was prompted by reduced loads at Ingulets GZK due to significant power supply limitations, increased costs because of forced electricity imports, and high cost of ore concentrate production. In current conditions, this lowered the plant’s output. Meanwhile, the mining and processing divisions of Northern and Central GZKs continue to operate steadily, largely due to the lower production cost of iron ore. However, a shortage of workers has emerged as many employees have been mobilised into the Armed Forces of Ukraine