We are not wasting a single minute on our way to the victory. Over the past week, Metinvest Group's enterprises have been working hard to support the Ukrainian military, help civilians and ensure the country's economic stability. Read more about the events of the past week in Metinvest's traditional digest.1Kryvyi Rih Participants in the Free Waves Project Won Medals at a Competition in Kamianske2Metinvest Joined the Ukrainian Youth Forum, Bringing Together Young People in Romania3Metinvest Hosted MBA Kids International Students at Its Facilities in Verona and Genoa4Metinvest Receives Awards at the Italian Premio Eccellenza Formazione 20265Metinvest Polytechnic Took Part in the National Congress of the Ukrainian Student League6Modern Welding Training Facility Opens at Kamet Steel’s Equipment Repair Shop

Metinvest is creating opportunities for young people to start their careers. The Group is working with vocational education institutions, developing its own university, and helping young professionals to adapt to the workplace and train for new roles. Tetiana Petruk, Chief Sustainability Officer at Metinvest Group, spoke about this at the youth forum “Generation of Recovery: The Return of Ukrainian Youth and the Development of Human Capital for the Future of Ukraine” in Kyiv.The event brought together representatives of government, business, international partners, the education sector and youth organisations. They discussed how to create the conditions needed to attract young Ukrainians and encourage those living abroad to return, helping to make young people a driving force behind Ukraine’s economic recovery. The event was organised by the Committee for International Relations, Partnerships and Cooperation of the Youth Council at Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy and Environment.Petruk

On 18 August, the Ukrainian Youth Forum took place in Bucharest, bringing together more than 70 Ukrainian students and youth activists from cities across Romania. The forum was opened by Ihor Prokopchuk, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Romania.Metinvest was represented at the forum by Nazarii Khrystiuk, CEO of Metinvest Carpathia and Metinvest Tubular Iasi Sales, who took part in the panel discussion “Ukrainian Youth Abroad: Opportunities, Identity and the Future”.During the discussion, participants explored the professional development of young Ukrainians abroad, career opportunities available to them, and the role of Ukrainian youth in shaping the future of Ukraine.Additionally, Nazarii Khrystiuk introduced participants to Steel Force, a Metinvest programme for Ukrainian students studying abroad, which combines work on real business cases, mentoring support, and opportunities for professional development.Symbolically, the forum’s organising team included O

How new EU trade restrictions and rising logistics costs are affecting Ukraine’s steel industry in the fifth year of the war – in a Reuters report from Zaporizhstal.Workers at Ukrainian steel giant Zaporizhstal have kept the sprawling complex running in the face of years of Russian drones, missiles and bombs.Now, the nearly century-old mill at the heart of Ukraine’s southeastern steel industry faces a new threat to its survival: import quotas and carbon tariffs from the European Union.Steel products have long been a pillar of Ukraine’s economy, accounting for 15% of its total exports. The EU is its top customer, receiving around four-fifths of that output.The bloc’s suspension of import duties after Moscow’s 2022 invasion was critical to keeping production steady at Zaporizhstal – a top steelmaker – and other mills, said Oleksandr MYRONENKO, COO of parent company Metinvest Group.“Now … we see the story changing fundamentally,” he told Reuters in a recent interview. “Instead of support

The future of Ukrainian universities will increasingly depend on those who are studying at them today. In Lviv, student leaders from across the country joined government representatives, business leaders and education experts to discuss changes in higher education, youth policy, and the real opportunities available to students to influence the university environment. Metinvest Polytechnic University also took part in the 10th Congress of the Ukrainian Student League. The congress became the largest youth event of the year, bringing together representatives of 85 student self-government bodies and 15 public organisations. Over the course of three days, delegates representing more than 700,000 students across Ukraine worked alongside government representatives, business leaders and education experts to develop a roadmap for the advancement of youth policy and higher education.Metinvest Polytechnic was represented at the Congress by Mariia Ovdiienko, a third-year student of Economic Data

A swimming competition for veterans dedicated to the second anniversary of the "Free Waves" project took place in Kamianske. Five representatives from Kryvyi Rih took to the swim lanes to prove once more that true strength is not only about physical fitness, but also about character, resilience, and belief in oneself. On their way to Kamianske, veteran swimmers from Kryvyi Rih, participants in the "Free Waves" project, felt a degree of nervousness, as they were about to compete against fellow veterans from Kamianske and Zaporizhzhia for the first time. However, upon arriving at the swimming pool, they immediately realised that the competition would be friendly and welcoming. The athletes were greeted by Olympic silver medallist, world and European champion, and the first world champion in open-water swimming in the history of independent Ukraine, Denys Sylantiev, whose training methodology is used by the veterans."The main objective of the 'Free Waves' project is to help veterans and

Metinvest opened the doors of its facilities in Verona and Genoa to a group of students from MBA Kids International, a prestigious Ukrainian educational institution dedicated to developing the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders. The initiative provided a valuable opportunity for young talents from Ukraine to engage directly with the industrial world, reflecting a country that looks to the future by investing in education as a driving force for economic and social reconstruction.MBA Kids International promotes an educational pathway designed to develop entrepreneurial skills, leadership capabilities, and an innovative mindset among young people. In a context shaped by the challenges of recent years, the school aims to prepare young women and men to contribute actively to the revival of the Ukrainian economy. For this reason, 15 students were carefully selected to participate in this international experience, which was designed to provide direct exposure to leading European in

Metinvest Group has received two special recognitions at the XI Edition of the Premio Eccellenza Formazione (PEF), one of Italy's leading awards recognising excellence in corporate learning and people development. Organised by the Associazione Italiana Formatori (AIF), the award ceremony took place on 29 June in Turin, at the historic Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi (Stupinigi Hunting Lodge). The Premio Eccellenza Formazione (PEF) honours organisations whose projects make a significant contribution to developing people, strengthening organisations and promoting innovation. Metinvest was recognised for two HR initiatives that promote resilience, inclusion and employee well-being across the Group. The Retain to Sustain project received a special mention by the jury as "Il Talento della Resilienza" (The Talent of Resilience) in the category Organization and Human Resources. The project was presented by Iryna Konstantynivska, HR Director of Metinvest Trametal SpA and Ferriera Valsider Sp

We work, help, and defend to reach a common goal. Amid the full-scale war, Metinvest Group is a reliable pillar for the country and its citizens. The company provides support to defenders, civilians and employees of enterprises. United as never before on the path to victory, we will not stop until the blue and yellow flag flies over all cities of Ukraine. We're sharing what we've done over the past seven days in our traditional Metinvest digest. Read on to learn more about the support for Ukraine. 1Integrated Iron Ore Plants train employees in safety rules amid wartime risks2A "Speak Up. Veteran" meeting supported by Metinvest took place in Zaporizhzhia3Participants in Hibuki Therapy training in Kryvyi Rih conduct their first sessions4City authorities of Kamianske recognised the most active young metallurgists5Metinvest Machinery veterans joined Metinvest's Veteran Camping programme

The workforce of Metinvest’s Consolidated Iron Ore is undergoing the video training programme “Protecting Life Under Wartime Conditions”. By November, a total of 8,627 employees will have completed the training. The programme is delivered during shift handover meetings, briefings, and routine workplace meetings.This war has created new risks that everyone must be prepared to face. For this reason, in 2026 the HSE Directorate of Metinvest’s Consolidated Iron Ore intensified its focus on safety issues associated with wartime threats.The video training programme was launched on 15 July. In total, 1,110 training sessions have been scheduled, covering 8,627 employees across all categories, including managers. The programme is expected to be completed in November.The training programme was developed by a working group comprising the company’s specialists. Its purpose is to provide employees with practical knowledge and clear response procedures that will help them act appropriately in hazar