Metinvest Group continues to provide psychological and health rehabilitation to children in the Carpathians as part of Rinat Akhmetov's humanitarian initiative, Saving Lives. 16 children of Metinvest's employees – who were either killed in the war defending the country, taken captive, went missing, or returned to the company's enterprises after demobilisation – spent eight unforgettable days at the Synevyr Camp for children in Zakarpattia during the autumn break.With an "Indian summer" at its peak, girls and boys rested, recovered, and recharged. The recreation programme included excursions, hikes, and sports competitions. The children hiked to Synevyr Lake, visited Shypit Waterfall and Hymba Mountain, explored a petting zoo to observe animals in the natural environment of the national nature park, and much more.Tina Fedin, aged 13, had never been to the Zakarpattia before, and she was truly captivated by the experience. For Tina, the biggest thrill was the Halloween celebration she h

Returning from war involves not only physical rehabilitation but also the complex psychological adjustment to civilian life. For many veterans, particularly those who were employed at Kamet Steel before the war, getting back to work and resuming a normal routine is challenging and takes time. Recognizing the need to support demobilized soldiers who were employed at the plant, Kamet Steel arranged an autumn fishing trip for them.Supporting such initiatives plays a crucial role in helping veterans adapt socially and in creating conditions for them to lead fulfilling lives. Fishing provides not only emotional relaxation but also an exhilarating sport, where participants experienced genuine excitement and a rush of adrenaline. Veterans had the chance to enjoy fishing for fun and relax by the scenic riverbank. It rained on and off throughout the day, but that didn't stop the fish from biting eagerly.In conclusion, the veteran fishermen prepared a tasty fish soup, shared their impressions of

A steelmaker from a military family, Yurii Arkusha knew for sure back in 2014 that the integrity and independence of Ukraine must be protected. He joined the army in early 2015 because he felt so in his heart, and the final impetus for this was the return of a good friend "on a shield" from the combat zone."On February 24, 2022, I worked at a blast furnace on the day shift. In the morning, we made two hot-metal tappings, and then the guys returned from the utility room. They said, 'Bad news, missiles are flying at us; it's war.' Right in the middle of the working day, I said goodbye to everyone in the shop, drove home to put on the uniform I had saved from the ATO, and went to the military recruitment office," recalls Yurii ARKUSHA, a veteran from Kamet-Steel and a holder of the Golden Cross.Yurii Arkusha served in the 92nd brigade. He trained as a commander of a self-propelled artillery vehicle and gained combat experience in the airborne assault troops. From there, he earned the cal

At the eighth Ukrainian Women’s Congress held in Kyiv on 5 November, Zoia Geyntse, a representative of Metinvest Group, spoke about the impact of the war on Metinvest’s gender composition, equal opportunities for women and men, and willingness to take up male professions.The Ukrainian Women’s Congress is a national public platform that shapes the gender policy agenda for the Verkhovna Rada (Ukraine’s house of parliament), the government, local communities, the private and public sectors, and the media community. Each year since 2017, the congress has brought together top state officials, members of parliament, international and non-governmental organisations, local self-government, experts, media and all those involved with gender equality issues.This year, the congress addressed new challenges for business and the state regarding gender roles and social expectations during the war. In particular, the discussion focused on the need to develop new policies to attract women to non-tradi

Практичні навички протистояння стресу та підтримки людей поруч отримали близько 15 учасників семінару.Зустріч з тематичною назвою «Основи психологічної самодопомоги та допомоги іншим у кризових ситуаціях» пройшла минулими вихідними у запорізькому Опліч ХАБі. Нагадаємо, що ком’юніті-центр створений Глобальним договором ООН в Україні в межах проєкту Mental Help за підтримки гуманітарної ініціативи Групи Метінвест «Рятуємо життя» та металургійного комбінату Запоріжсталь.За техніками, розробленими ізраїльськими фахівцями, запоріжців навчили основ психологічної самодопомоги й допомоги іншим у кризових ситуаціях. Лекцію провела головна спеціалістка з психосоціальної підтримки управління Держпраці у Запорізькій області Світлана Семенова.– Ми відпрацювали за доволі відомим протоколом «4 стихії». Вона дуже проста у застосуванні та допоможе нормалізувати власний психологічний стан, або ж людини поруч, у надзвичайних ситуаціях. А вони стаються з нами, на жаль, регулярно. Обстріли, пожежі тощо –

The Free Waves rehabilitation programme for veterans and active military personnel is ongoing in Zaporizhia. For four months now, veterans and servicemen have been participating in the Free Waves project, a rehabilitation programme developed by the Olympic swimming medallist Denys Sylantiev. The programme helps Ukraine's defenders improve their health after injuries, speeding up their physical and psychological recovery. Nearly 100 veterans have participated, and, most importantly, they are seeing positive results. The programme began in July at one of the city's swimming pools. Financial support for the Free Waves project is provided by Metinvest in coordination with Zaporizhstal plant and Zaporizhia. Joint Action Platform CSO. “A war veteran ID is all you need to start training. We ask defenders about their injuries and any other issues they may have. Then we look what activities they can do in the water, check for joint pain, and see if certain movements cause discomfort. "Our part

EuroBLECH 2024, the 27th International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition, took place in Hanover, Germany. It was focused on technologies of sheet processing: materials, machines and production lines, modern tools and processes for working with metal sheets, and finished products.This exhibition is one of the leading meeting places for sheet steel producers, representatives of the processing industry and companies that use sheet steel – aerospace, shipbuilding, electronics, engineering technologies, etc.Given the traditionally high interest in EuroBLECH among Metinvest Group's current and potential customers, the team of the Commercial Directorate of the Company did not passed up this important event. Metinvest Group was represented at the exhibition by its own stand and a strong team of managers from the Commercial Directorate, leading managers of Italian Metinvest Trametal and Ferriera Valseider plants, which are among the leaders in the European structural steel plate market

Немає нічого кращого і шляхетнішого, аніж ділитися теплом своїх сердець, особливо у складний для всіх українців воєнний час. Активісти молодіжної організації Каметсталі вчергове об’єдналися, щоб подарувати радість дітям.Наприкінці жовтня креативна команда молодих металургів відвідала заміський дитячий табір, де проживають сім’ї колег-метінвестівців, які були змушені через воєнні дії покинути свої домівки, і куди нещодавно Група Метінвест розпочала евакуацію родин покровських шахтарів заради безпеки дітей. Гості з молодіжки Каметсталі вирішили також підтримати дітей хорошим настроєм і влаштували для них веселі розваги та запальний квест на свіжому повітрі. Кожен юний учасник зустрічі знайшов для себе справу – чи то у рухливих розвагах, чи у грі «Дженга», чи на розвиваючих локаціях, де можна було показати власні знання і дізнатися щось нове та цікаве. А коли на майданчику з’явився легендарний пес Патрон у виконанні дотепного аніматора, дитячому захопленню не було меж. І звичайно ж, усі

Metinvest's Iron Ore Enrichment Works of Kryvyi Rih run a financial incentive programme for young people who decided to join the team. 49 specialists who chose the Consolidated GOK for their first job have already received additional financial incentives.The incentive programme offers a number of benefits to the new generation of miners. For example, each employee, who graduated before 2022 and chose Metinvest as the first official job, receives a financial incentive of UAH 50 000. This initiative was created to support young people in realising their potential, increase their economic independence and attract young professionals to join the team of Metinvest."Engaging young people has always been a priority for us. We use a range of tools to do this: career guidance in educational institutions, various programs aimed at unlocking the potential of young employees, educational projects, and a system for new employee adaptation "The First Job" programme, in addition to financial incenti

At the Forbes CEO Summit 2024, held in Kyiv on 1 November, Oleksandr Myronenko, chief operating officer of Metinvest Group, spoke about the Group’s priorities during the full-scale Russian invasion. He discussed navigating the challenges at the onset of the war, the importance of leadership within the organisation and the essential qualities needed for modern leaders.During the summit, 38 representatives of Ukrainian companies from various sectors of the economy discussed the macroeconomic context, geopolitical challenges and best practices for business executives. They also explored ways to inspire new ideas, maintain good health, sustain high productivity and lead a balanced life.Oleksandr Myronenko participated in the “Insights for CEOs” session, which focused on the challenges and opportunities anticipated in 2025: monetary, fiscal and regulatory. The discussion also covered the main issues faced by Ukrainian CEOs, along with strategies and tools designed to help them overcome the