Ihor Boykov has returned to Zaporizhstal plant after his military service.Ihor Boykov has been a repairman at Zaporizhstal plant’s blast-furnace shop for 25 years, when he joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the onset of the full-scale war.The steelworker defended Donetsk and Zaporizhia axes as a gunner and a squad leader. During one of the combat missions he sustained a serious injury.“We came under tank attack and needed extraction. Shell fragments hit me in the leg and shoulders. The protective gear quite literally saved my life,” said Zaporizhstal worker.Ihor went through a difficult treatment and rehabilitation with the support of Zaporizhstal.Once he recovered in spring this year, he returned to his workshop to continue as a repairman and toolmaker. The defender’s family and colleagues help him adapt to civilian life.“The company has quickly provided me UAH 100,000 in aid as part of its support programme for seriously injured team members who served in the military. After trea

For a safer and more reliable operation of Kametstal production shops, its power engineers continue the plant’s long-term investment project aimed at upgrading the high-voltage switchgear. Specifically, the TPP electric shop is replacing 1,200 kW oil switches with a new vacuum switchgear. Last year, the substations of the power networks and stations received 37 new vacuum switches ensuring uninterrupted power supply to equipment that maintains continuous operation of blast furnaces.2024 marks a new upgrade phase of high-voltage equipment at Kametstal. TPP electric shop saw its 15 old oil switches replaced with the modern quality vacuum switchgear by Schneider.The oil switch technology, which has been a standard for decades, is now obsolete. This switchgear has flaws that affect its performance and safety. Old communication devices needed a frequent maintenance and oil replacement to stay operational.The new switches use vacuum for extinguishing the electric arc, which makes them safer

Young employees at Central GZK have recently attended a first aid training session led by their colleague Serhii Fedorchuk who volunteered to hold the course during his leave. Currently, Serhii serves as a combat medic in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.Before the war, Serhii was one of the most active participants of the youth movement at the plant. A dedicated enthusiast, he organised many team bike rides for GZK employees and was always involved in volunteer initiatives. Since July 2022, he has been serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, without losing his proactive spirit. During his leave, Serhii was eager to pass on the knowledge and practical skills he gained on the frontlines to his colleagues, teaching them how to render first aid in emergencies.Serhii provided the youth with a concise theoretical foundation, but most of the session was dedicated to hands-on practice. The training focused on offering first aid to those with mine and explosive injuries. Participants learned how t

Today, Metinvest’s consolidated ore mining and processing plant employs around 2,000 workers under the age of 35. In the early days of the full-scale war, these young specialists got united to help displaced people and support Ukraine’s Defence Forces. Now, Metinvest employees continue their efforts, regularly donating blood for those in need, and supporting both civilians and the military. They remain dedicated to learning, developing, and sustaining the economy of both the country and the region through their work. On International Youth Day, we take a closer look at the lives of specialists from Northern, Central, and Ingulets GZKs.Before the war, youth organisations were engaged in activities outside of their regular work, including supporting labor veterans, participating in sports, assisting children’s institutions, and organising charity events. Since February 2022, the young employees at Metinvest's Kryvyi Rih iron ore and processing plants have had to mature quickly. Followin

Понад два роки вся країна згуртована навколо великої мети – здолати ворога та відстояти своє право на свободу й незалежність. У щоденній боротьбі за цінності Група Метінвест відіграє не останню роль. З перших днів повномасштабного вторгнення компанія підтримує захисників, дбає про мирних і забезпечує сталість національної економіки.Більше про події та новини останніх семи днів розповідаємо в традиційному дайджесті Метінвесту.1У Запоріжжі та Кривому Розі продовжує роботу проєкт «Спілкуй. Ветеран»2Метінвест передав багі для бійців Нацгвардії на Запорізькому напрямку3У Метінвест Політехніці приймають заяви на вступ до магістратури4У Запоріжжі триває реабілітаційний проєкт для захисників «Вільні хвилі»5Молоді стажисти Metinvest Legal відвідали з екскурсією Каметсталь6У 2024 році на ЦГЗК засіяли житом 100 га території хвостосховищ7Родини полеглих героїв з Метінвесту взяли участь в програмі «Незламна мама»8На Каметсталі розпочали докорінну реконструкцію підстанції Новодоменної

In today’s rapidly evolving world, where new technologies are being rapidly adopted across all industrial sectors, major steel producers like Kametstal face the constant challenge of modernising their operations. The collaborative efforts of the Capital Construction and Investment Directorate are the driving force behind these developments and technical upgrades. On 11 August, they celebrate their professional holiday, Ukraine’s Builder’s Day. This team of specialists is responsible for the development and implementation of investment projects, overseeing construction, and ensuring the quality of completed work. Their duties include planning and budgeting for each project, obtaining the necessary permits, passing inspections, coordinating with contractors, and approving estimates and documentation. Step by step, these professionals are modernising and shaping the future of our enterprise. In this multifaceted process, everyone understands their role and the importance of their contrib

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