How can we minimise the risks associated with explosive objects, which have been a threat to Ukrainians for three consecutive years? How to visually recognise the danger and to protect yourself and others from harm? How to act correctly when detecting suspicious objects? The Kamet-Steel's employees received answers to these and many other questions during an information session conducted by experts from the international organisation Handicap International Federation.Сергій Сатановський The activities of the international organisation, which has been operating in 60 countries for over 40 years, are primarily aimed at minimising the consequences for human life and health in any emergency and dangerous situations. During the three-day session, more than 230 line managers and qualified specialists from the plant received in-depth knowledge and practical advice from experienced instructors of Handicap International Federation on how to respond in case of suspicious findings. The face-to-fa

Top managers of Kryvyi Rih GOKs have mastered the skills of providing first aid. Skilled experts from the Ukrainian Red Cross Society conducted the training.How to check if someone is conscious and what to do if they're not breathing? How to call an ambulance and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation? What to do in case of fracture, bleeding, suspected stroke or heart attack, thermal burns and other critical situations? During the 6-hour intensive course, the management of mining enterprises worked out practical skills for aiding victims in emergencies and gained fundamental knowledge about proper evacuation procedures."Regrettably, due to the ongoing hostilities in Ukraine, situations requiring first aid and rapid response skills in critical conditions are all too frequent. For the second time, the company arranged training sessions on delivering pre-medical care within enterprises, prioritising their employees' health and safety. Even in the third year of the war, this knowledge and

TitansUA, a large-scale regional initiative providing comprehensive support to war veterans and their families, was launched in Kryvyi Rih. Its goal is to unite warriors who have endured the hardships of battle, survived severe injuries and amputations, and achieved significant success in their careers, sports, and creative pursuits without giving up. All 15 communities in the Kryvyi Rih district actively participated in the project. Ambassadors – veterans already working in various fields who can share their experiences – will assist in implementing TitansUA programs. The project was initiated by Serhii Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration. To help veterans adapt and receive the necessary support, over a dozen partners – businesses, NGOs, and government agencies – are involved, all committed to assisting veterans on their path to recovery. This assistance includes physical and psychological rehabilitation, as well as support with employment, retraining,

Due to the restrictions imposed by the National Bank, large businesses in Ukraine are unable to access Western capital markets and thus cannot pay their creditors. Oleksandr Vodoviz, Head of the Project Office of the CEO at Metinvest Group, discussed this in a column for Ekonomichna Pravda.For over two years, Ukrainian businesses have been operating under strict currency restrictions imposed by the National Bank right after the russian invasion of Ukraine. Initially, this helped stabilize the financial system of the war-torn country, and over time, the regulator began easing currency controls.The biggest set of relaxations was implemented in May 2024. For the first time since 2022, businesses were permitted to transfer currency abroad to pay off loans and dividends. However, this decision proved to be very restrictive and does not enable businesses to expand, as transfer limits were set at only a few million dollars per year.Big businesses have been anticipating this decision for a lo

Metinvest Group supported the project of building a training ground for future law enforcement officers that currently study at the Donetsk State University of Internal Affairs. The company allocated UAH 1.9 million for the construction work.Because of the war, the university was relocated to Kropyvnytskyi. The educators found a facility, whereas the ground for training future policemen needed improvement. Seeking aid, the university turned to Metinvest Group, which supported the initiative of creating a training ground. Project implementation was coordinated by NGO "Kryvyi Rih Foundation for the Future".With the partners' support, grit and sand were supplied for the construction work, 250 running meters of edging and 400 running meters of road kerbs were layed down, 2.5 thousand square meters of block paving and a drainage system were installed. "Metinvest Group has been consistent in supporting educational establishments in Ukraine for more than 10 years now. Such support has become

With the ideological and financial support of Metinvest Group, a new project for veterans "Speak Up, Veteran" has been launched in Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih. The project will be coordinated by the NGOs "Zaporizhzhia. Platform for Joint Action" and "Kryvyi Rih Foundation for the Future". The project "Speak Up, Veteran" aims to provide a platform for an open dialogue between war veterans and field experts to identify the main problems and challenges the Ukrainian defenders face upon returning from the front line. And, accordingly, to find effective ways to solve them. Another important goal is to promote the development of a veteran-centric society that unites around the idea of respect for heroes, establishing trusting and effective communication with veterans to provide them with the support they need most.FACT"Speak Up, Veteran" is being implemented in two cities, Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih, providing an opportunity to reach a larger number of veterans and ensure a diversity of op

Операційний директор групи Метінвест Олександр Мироненко в інтерв’ю Прямому каналу розповів про розробку, виробництво та випробування захисних екранів проти FPV-дронів для техніки в межах ініціативи Сталевий Фронт Ріната Ахметова, найголовніші відгуки про них від військових, а також поділився планами щодо будівництва найбільшого підземного шпиталю на лінії фронту.— Коли ЗСУ отримали американські Abrams і БМП Bradley, виявилося, що вони мають вразливість проти дронів-камікадзе. Сталевий Фронт почав виробляти захисні екрани для наших і американських танків. Як ви прийшли до виробництва цих екранів? Як вони діють?— Цей проєкт, як і решта, починався разом із військовими. Коли в них виникає певна проблема на полі бою, вони звертаються до нас, щоб із застосуванням якихось інженерних рішень її розв’язати.Зараз найбільше уражень наша техніка дістає від ворожих FPV-дронів, тому виникла потреба в додатковому захисті.Проєкт ми розпочали близько півтора року тому з виробництва захисних екранів дл

Every day, we are getting closer to victory. Therefore, Metinvest Group is trying to be as effective as possible by taking care of its employees and affected civilians, supporting the army in their fight against the enemy, and bolstering the production capabilities.Read more about the events of the past week in Metinvest's traditional digest.1Number of packages packed by Zaporizhia-based humanitarian hub hits 1 million 2Ingulets GOK specialists make a symbolic trident for the community of Shyrokyi3Central GOK employees get trained in landmine awareness 4Metinvest Legal starts annual legal apprenticeship5Zaporizhstal improves working environment for steel makers6Metinvest Polytechnic introduces new safety training7More than 800 managers of Metinvest complete a wartime leadership course8Central GOK successfully implements an energy saving project

Returning to a peaceful life is made easier for Oleksandr Panchenko by his family, his native enterprise, and his job.In March 2022, Oleksandr Panchenko, head of the automation control department of Zaporizhstal, volunteered for service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. During that period, the plant was preparing for a forced shutdown of production."When the full-scale war began, I was well aware that my skills would be valuable. Given my expertise in radiation and chemical weapons, I served in radiation and chemical reconnaissance during my younger years. When the occupiers initiated attacks on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), and later when the russians employed chemical weapons in Mariupol, I felt compelled to act," says Oleksandr PANCHENKO.During that period, the plant was getting ready for a hot mothballing. After preparing the equipment for shutdown and archiving the software, Oleksandr joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on 7 March 2022. He underwent training

Various stressful life situations directly affect our mental and emotional well-being. Sometimes, it's difficult to recover from intense emotions and focus on other things. Now, imagine the daily challenges faced by our employees mobilized to the front. These are memories that are impossible to forget, making it hard to shift focus.Recognizing the mental challenges of our veterans, Metinvest Group became the first in Ukraine to create an environment at its enterprises that facilitates the return of individuals with combat experience to civilian life. A critical aspect of this effort is training managers to effectively interact with and support veterans. Line managers play a pivotal role as they engage daily with demobilized employees, greatly influencing team dynamics.In 2023, Metinvest Group introduced the "Leadership during the War" course with support from accredited coaches and military psychologists. This course enhances understanding of veterans' needs, experiences, and mental st