The blast furnace shop has begun the largest major overhaul under the 2025 programme – the second-category major overhaul of BF No. 9.Among the key objectives is the restoration of the refractory lining of the shaft, hearth, and hot blast stoves, along with the partial replacement of the blast furnace cooling system. In the initial stage, repair crews are already dismantling the old lining and cooling system.The major overhaul will also include the replacement of numerous mechanical, electrical, and energy systems. In particular, the furnace charging device will be completely replaced."In the years of the war, this is the first major overhaul of a blast furnace on such a scale and with such a set of objectives we are expected to achieve properly and on schedule, together with our colleagues from the metallurgical equipment repair shop and the equipment repair shop. Our goal is to restore blast furnace No. 9 to its design specifications, especially in terms of productivity, and, of cou

Zaporizhstal's Hot Rolling Shop is one of the core and largest subdivisions of the steelworks, employing over 1,200 professionals. The shop celebrates its anniversary as a united, closely-knit team.Despite the adversities of wartime, the Hot Rolling Shop continues to operate and meet its production targets. In addition to daily tasks and objectives, the shop is modernising operations, implementing new energy-saving measures, and many more.Last year, the slab department introduced a machine vision system powered by artificial intelligence. This joint development by Metinvest's steelmakers and IT specialists has enhanced the monitoring and analysis of product quality. AI now helps operators of the 1150 Slabbing Mill detect defects more quickly during slab cutting in the Hot Rolling Shop. Currently, the shop is developing measures to increase output of hot-rolled products, including plans to modernise its continuous furnaces.Employees say the secret to the shop's effectiveness is simple:

For over three years of full-scale war, Metinvest has continued to support Ukraine’s economy. In Q1 2025, including associated companies and joint ventures, the Group increased its taxes and duties to budgets of all levels in the country by 4% year-on-year to UAH4.4 billion.The three largest items were subsoil use fees, which amounted to UAH1.2 billion, a single social contribution of UAH846 million and personal income tax of UAH751 million.In addition, in January-March 2025, Metinvest’s Ukrainian enterprises paid UAH365 million in income tax and UAH166 million in environmental tax. Meanwhile, rent payments rose by 9% year-on-year to UAH339 million, while military tax more than tripled to UAH214 million.Yuriy RYZHENKOV, CEO of Metinvest Group, said: “When every hryvnia counts for both the front line and the home front, responsible business becomes a true pillar of the country. Taxes are not just numbers, but real resources for the army, healthcare and social programmes. Stable tax con

In a series of articles, the publication Liga.net explores Metinvest’s range of products designed to protect soldiers and equipment on the front line. The first three articles are devoted to protective screens for military equipment, mobile metal shelters and mine trawls. This piece examines how buggies are saving lives on the front line and how the mining and metals giant became involved in their creation.In modern warfare, survival often depends not only on weaponry, but also on how quickly and safely soldiers can reach positions, evacuate the wounded or deliver ammunition. That is why light tactical vehicles – buggies –— are becoming increasingly common on the front line.Manoeuvrable, fast and compact, they are capable of carrying out tasks beyond the capabilities of heavy equipment. While such vehicles were initially a volunteer initiative, Ukraine now has full-fledged production of combat buggies.What are buggies and where did they first appear?The first buggies appeared in the U

An international psychological support project for children called Hibuki therapy is ongoing in Zaporizhzhia.This is an Israeli methodology that helps improve the psycho-emotional state of a child, which is currently a very important issue in Ukraine and in Zaporizhzhia in particular.A Hibuki is a hugging dog designed to embrace children and provide them with a sense of trust and security at the same time. To date, approximately two hundred children aged 6 to 10 across 23 preschools and schools in Zaporizhzhia have welcomed a new friend – a Hibuki dog."Hibuki therapy uses a soft toy dog with long limbs and sad eyes. 'Hibuki' means 'hug' in Hebrew. That is why the dog has such long legs. In this case children can keep the toy with them while going about their daily activities.This therapy provides crucial psychological support for children. It has shown remarkably effective results when working with children who have experienced psychological trauma during the war. After just 6-10 sess

Metinvest Polytechnic's Open Day 2.0 was held at the Unbreakable Hub in Zaporizhzhia – an event designed for those seeking not just a diploma, but a genuine platform for professional growth. Over 120 high school graduates discovered how education can immediately provide access to real production environments, international internships, and bonus support from Metinvest at the start of their careers.The university teachers presented 19 bachelor's and 20 master's programmes focusing on engineering, automation, digital solutions, ecology, management, occupational safety, and sustainable industry. Ukraine's first private steel and mining university combined European educational standards with the practical needs of modern industry: every student works with real production cases and gains hands-on experience from their first year of study.Vadym PUKHALSKYI, Head of Development Department at Metinvest Polytechnic, highlighted the following during the discussion with students:"Engineering educ

In 2025, Metinvest's Central Iron Ore Mining and Processing Plant will support the Lozuvatka community in resolving issues of reconstruction and repairs of social infrastructure institutions, providing materials for road improvement. Metinvest's mining and processing plant, the Lozuvatka village council and the coordinator of the work, NGO "Kryvyi Rih Foundation for the Future", have officially confirmed their intentions to cooperate by signing a memorandum.For the first time, such a document, which defined the principles, forms and directions of cooperation between business and the community through a public organization in Lozuvatka, was signed a year before the full-scale war. The parties began their joint work with the elaboration of a Development Strategy, and the construction of a recreation park was chosen as the very first project. Residents of Lozuvatka took an active part in the competition for the best leisure space project. Before the start of the full-scale invasion, resi

We say "Liverpool" – you say "Football!" Recently, a new stadium for the legendary Football Club Everton was erected in the homeland of The Beatles. Bramley Moor-Dock built of 1,000 tonnes of hot rolled steel of Metinvest Group's Spartan UK has already welcomed its first fans. Based in Liverpool, Everton is a football club that competes in the English Premier League and was one of its founding members. The club was founded in 1878.Until recently, Everton’s home ground was Goodison Park, a 39,000-seat stadium almost as old as the club itself. Despite being renovated several times over the past 130 years, the stadium remained outdated. After the UK government mandated that all stadiums must be all-seater (previously, standing areas were allowed), the sports arena could no longer accommodate all the fans.In 2017, Everton announced plans to build a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. Two years later, the design was unveiled, and in February 2025, Liverpool’s new football jewel – a 53-seat

On 28 April, the World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed globally. This day serves as a reminder that the health and lives of workers are of paramount importance, and that safety must remain central to every stage of the production process. Metinvest Polytechnic is founded on these principles, preparing a new generation of occupational safety professionals who will not merely adhere to established standards, but will proactively foster a transformative safety culture within both Ukrainian and international enterprises.Today, occupational safety extends beyond mere compliance with instructions. It is a comprehensive risk management system that demands extensive knowledge, strategic insight, and a strong sense of responsibility. Metinvest Polytechnic trains precisely such specialists through its bachelor's programme in "Occupational Safety and Production Processes" and its master's programme in "Occupational Safety Audit and Consulting".Students are taught by seasoned, pract

З нагоди Всеукраїнського дня довкілля Каметсталь зробив вагомий внесок у створення більш зеленого та затишного простору Кам’янського, об’єднавши зусилля з представниками міської влади та ветеранської спільноти.22 квітня на території Центру соціальної підтримки Захисників і Захисниць та їхніх родин відбулася еко-акція з висадки дерев, у якій взяли участь міський голова, генеральний директор Каметсталі, демобілізовані з війни працівники комбінату та інші ветерани міста. А наступного дня згуртована молодіжна команда Каметсталі та профільних навчальних закладів озеленювала улюблене місце відпочинку кам’янчан – сквер біля пам’ятника «Прометей». У Центрі соціальної підтримки захисники та їхні родини отримують комплексну фізичну, психологічну та юридичну допомогу. Тож ініціатива з благоустрою цієї території не лише покращила її вигляд, а й стала символом вдячності тим, хто повернувся до цивільного життя після війни. Організаційну підтримку заходу надала Каметсталь, а саме, чималу кількість с